My favorite travel memory is probably the last time I traveled to Venezuela. That is where I was born and so it is always the best time just hanging out with my family. That year we went to the beach with both sides of my family to spend the New Year (which is something that rarely happens). Having everyone in the same place celebrating is probably the best time ever.
Staff Spotlight: Martina Ferreira
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Marketing AsssitantPhotos
Martina is from Venezuela. She has lived in Mexico, Canada and now Spain. She loves sports and music. She has a passion for photography, editing videos, and social media.
What is your favorite travel memory?
How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?
Definitely. This job has helped me grow and mature in many different ways. I have been pushed to come up with new ideas every single day since my job is not one that receives many instructions as to what is to be done. Instead, if there is nothing to do that day, it is because I am not thinking hard enough. I learned a lot about different ways to reach people as well as sales tricks and tips.
Overall it has been a very beneficial and positive experience.
What is the best story you've heard from a return student?
We had a student a while ago that came to us for a month of intensive classes. He was very determined to learn Spanish as his fiancé was from Argentina. Every time he would come in he would try and practice his Spanish with anyone who would listen and would do the same before leaving. He got married and went to Argentina to meet his inlaws. He later talked to us and told us how great it went and how he felt more comfortable speaking with his new family.
If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?
I would probably choose our "Spanish on the Go" course which includes 10 hours per week of classes. I think this course is a great option for people who are either living in Spain or are coming for a couple of months. Learning 2 hours every weekday for me seems like a good balance between having fun and immersing yourself in the Spanish culture and actually learning Spanish. I have seen a lot of people come and go from our school and I have to say that this course forces you to practice your Spanish every day and I truly believe that is the best way to go if you don't have time for our more intensive courses.
What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?
In2Spanish is a very different school compared to others. Our focus is to have smaller classes in order to monitor each student's improvements as well as their enjoyment here with us and in Madrid. This is not something that many school's offer, which I think is very important since it allows us to personalize the course to the student's needs.
What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?
That every student is satisfied with the service that we provide. The happier the students are when they leave the school, the more likely they are to recommend us to their friends and family. In this business, it is all about the network and connections we have and make along the way, especially when living in a world where reviews and comments matter so much.