Aino Arro

I started working as a Spanish teacher at the Multilingua Language Centre in April 1999.

In 2023, I took part in a Level A training course for Estonian language teachers, and since then I have also been teaching Estonian.

I began learning Spanish in 1985. Together with my group at the time, we formed ClubCastellano and were always on the lookout for opportunities to continue learning with different teachers.

I also work as a tour guide for Spanish-speaking tourists. It is precisely this work that has enabled me to practise the language actively and constantly improve my skills. I took part in a Master’s programme at the University of Bergen, which focused on the Spanish language and Latin American studies. Those years were academically very demanding, but that period also brought many interesting encounters and friendships with students who spoke Spanish, English and Norwegian.

It is important for me that the students come to the class happy and leave feeling happy, and that we can all acknowledge that we have learned something new.

As an adult educator, I: 

• identify the needs and expectations of the study group, and create or adapt learning materials based on the curriculum or training programme;  

• support learners in identifying and achieving their individual goals and in aligning them with the overall objectives of the training; support the learners, notice and recognise changes in the learners’ development, and respond to situations in the learning process in a supportive manner; 

• continuously gather feedback from the learners about the learning process; 

• engage in continuous professional development; revise and update the learning content and teaching methods by revising them when necessary; 

• use relevant information and communication technology (ICT) tools (e.g., interactive smartboards, online platforms such as Zoom and Teams, cloud services such as Google Drive and OneDrive, e-learning platforms, etc.) in the preparation, delivery, and evaluation of the teaching and learning process, as well as in supporting my professional development.  

I have participated in language coaching programme at Multilingua, as well as their in-house training sessions and workshops.