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Norfolk Spanish Classes: Testimonials

Heather Ashdown Norfolk Spanish Teacher  

I have taught Spanish in Norfolk and Suffolk to so many great people over the years from all ages and backgrounds. Each student decides to learn Spanish for their own individual reasons. However, they all share an important thing - a real passion for Spain and the Spanish language. This makes my job so rewarding.

If you are looking for languages classes or a Spanish teacher in Norfolk then I hope that the testimonials below will help you to decide if I may be the right teacher for you!

 
 

Spanish Language Lessons in Norfolk - Feedback From Some Of My Students

Norfolk Spanish  

I lived in Spain for a short while but my Spanish was shaky at the best. Heather helped me pull together what I already knew and, in relaxed one-to-one sessions, managed to introduce me to the dreaded complexities of grammar and tenses. I found that after a few weeks she had given me essential confidence in this near-universal language. She has got a lot to live up to. Heather is the best and most approachable language teacher I have met.

Clive

     

I started learning Spanish with Heather when I was in sixth form. I was really apprehensive about having a private tutor because I didn't know what Heather's expectations would be. When I started my extent of Spanish probably didn't extend any further than 'Hola' and 'Que tal'. I studied Spanish with Heather for about a year and in the space of about four months she helped me obtain a GCSE in Spanish on top of my other A Levels. She used to set me various bits of work to do during the week such as grammar exercises, films to watch or radio clips to improve my listening skills.

I am now a French and Spanish student at Lancaster University, a top 10 uni and next year I am hoping to do a Masters in Interpreting and Translation. I will always keep in contact with Heather because she is a wholly lovely and supportive person. Even writing this brings a tear to my eye because I feel so lucky to have had this experience. I would definitely not be in the position I am now without her help throughout!

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Jasmine
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     
Norfolk Spanish  

I have been learning Spanish with Heather at Norfolk Spanish since 2020. I have progressed from a total novice to upper intermediate / advanced level with her help and support.

I have 1:1 lessons weekly and enjoy the flexibility this gives me to go over areas of weakness and also for conversations about all sorts of things that are of interest. Heather is a great teacher, very supportive and encouraging and she makes the lessons interesting and current if there are news items of interest for us to discuss.

For me, it helps that Spanish isn't her first language because she totally understands the frustrations of learning new grammar rules! I enjoy the grammar side of languages so her tips for remembering things resonate with me. If you're thinking of learning Spanish or need some assistance to improve what you already know, then I would recommend calling Heather.

Anna
1-1 student for 5 years
 
 
 
     
Norfolk Spanish  

I really enjoyed learning Spanish with Heather. Heather brings a lovely energy to the lesson, her joy and passion for the language are communicative.

Within a few months, I felt I could have a go at saying a few things that felt like a conversation. For me, the lessons were a ray of sunshine every Tuesday.

They were fun and engaging and a great way to meet other people.

Karine
Beginners Group
     

Having learnt some basic Spanish in a 1 to 1 class in Guatemala over twenty years ago and with children now doing GCSE Spanish, I was really keen to see what I could remember and get a bit of confidence in speaking the language again.

Im fortunate enough to live not too far from Heather and Norfolk Spanish - though a few in the group travel many miles each week to come. Weekly lessons have been great fun and really beneficial - everyone has strengths in different areas so we all help each other out and there is never any fear of getting things wrong.

I genuinely look forward to my Thursday evenings and we have even booked a holiday to Spain this year to (hopefully) show off a bit of new found confidence in speaking Spanish again.

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Jess (right) with her group

Jess

Pre Intermediate Conversation Group

   
   
Norfolk Spanish  

Since joining Heather's Tuesday morning Spanish conversation class, I have gained so much more confidence in speaking and conversing in the language about many and varied subjects.

I genuinely look forward to learning and practising with Heather and my lovely classmates every week!

Heather is a brilliant teacher, with great knowledge of and passion for the Spanish language and culture. It's always fun to learn and practise new skills in such a relaxed environment. I cannot recommend Heather's classes highly enough.

Sue

 

Sue (right) with her group

Advanced conversation group

 

   
     
Norfolk Spanish  

My husband and I have a holiday home near Denia on the Costa Blanca and love our time there enjoying the climate, the food, the wine, the culture and the lifestyle. We spend around 4 months a year there at different times.

I find having a good working knowledge of the language a great asset and very much enhances the overall Spanish experience.

My lessons with Heather are a highlight of my week when I am in the UK. They are always really enjoyable and she has a great ability to tailor lessons around my interests and I always come away feeling that I have learned more.

Vivienne
 
     
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Contact Heather Ashdown Tel: 01379 309134 / Email: norfolkspanish@yahoo.co.uk