Steve G.
- Lakeville, MN 55044 ( 42.2 mi )
- Experienced Spanish Tutor
- Male Age 33
- Member Since: 05/2015
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $39.00 to $40.00 /hr
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On-line
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In-Group
- Also Tutors: Japanese
Spanish is one of my top subjects! I have been studying Spanish in an academic setting since I was in Middle School (2005). Since that time, I entered High School and studied it for three years, including two years in an honor program. After that, I entered college at Winona State University and earned a four-year degree in the Spanish language. While I have not studied abroad, I earned grades nothing short of exceptional with continually positive remarks and recommendations from my professors in regards to my proficiency. In addition, I spent at least an hour twice a week outside of class conversing with natives from Argentina and Peru in Spanish. Other than that, I spend time watching movies and dramas, listening to music, and reading books in Spanish.
I have always been interested in Japanese language and culture since I was in middle school. I enjoyed reading manga, watching anime, and playing video games, which introduced me to Japan in many ways. After entering college, I decided to start taking my studies of Japanese seriously. After a while, I discovered that I had a real knack for learning the language and then decided to do a travel study to see what Japan was like. I fell in love with the country, and made so many lifelong connections. I traveled to some of Tokyo's most well-known areas such as Yokohama, Kamakura, Akihabara, Shinjuku, and Ikebukuro. I even stayed in an onsen in Gifu prefecture, and got to sleep in a Ryokan (traditional Japanese inn).
After that, I worked at an internship for Japan America Society of Minnesota. I was able to work with a team on planning for the O-Bon Festival, which takes place every year in ... read more