Mission
To provide an easier and quicker way of learning Spanish, Portuguese or English; and to promote intercultural dialogue between United States residents and people living in traditional societies in Mexico and elsewhere south of the U.S. border. The Espaņol del Juan approach:
- Learn through actions and body movement
- Internalize meaning before any grammatical explanations
- Build up listening comprehension first
- Hear only the target language during class
- No repetition drills, no memorization, no translating
- Meaningful communication from Day One
Lessons in Spanish, Portuguese or English as a Second Language for:
- Groups or individuals
- Adults, children or families
- Private or business
Other services:
- Interpretation services
- English/Spanish/Portuguese document and literary translations
- Guided tours to Oaxaca, Mexico
John Cabral teaches conversational Spanish, Portuguese and English as a Second Language using a natural approach called Total Physical Response that reduces stress and makes learning fast and fun. He doesn't ask you to memorize grammar or repeat sentences over and over. Speaking begins naturally when you feel ready after developing your listening comprehension through action and body movements. John teaches both adults and children -- offering classes and private lessons. Total Physical Response has been used all over the world with great success. Results are immediate and lasting.
Classes are held at various locations in the Chicago area. John will be glad to come to your school, business or community to teach a class if you arrange for a location and at least five students. Private or family lessons are arranged at your convenience.
Please contact John to find out details about his translation services for meetings and events. John leads a free Spanish Practice Circle twice a month at the Oak Park Main Library. Everyone is welcome to drop by as frequently as they wish.
John Cabral taught English as a Foreign Language to Portuguese speakers in Brazil and Spanish speakers in Mexico for many years. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, John has lived a total of eleven years of his life in the Spanish-speaking countries of Panama, Uruguay and Mexico. See his Bio and Resume for more details.
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