Language Tutors

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Jingyi Zhang

你好!

My name is Jingyi Zhang, you can call me Esther as well. I am the Chinese Language tutor for the academic year 2024/25. I come from Chongqing, a southwest city in China and I'm currently studying TCSOL (Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages) at Qingdao University. During my leisure time, I like playing Pipa (a Chinese traditional instrument) and bass. So feel free to share music or bands you like with me. Besides, I am always open to exchange and share languages and cultures as well.

Chinese language table is on Tuesday from 5:30-6:30pm. I'm looking forward to meeting you!

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Raffaele Conci

Buongiorno! 

My name is Raffaele Conci and I will be this year's Italian Tutor at Bard College. I'm studying Euro-American Literatures, Translation and Literary Critics at the University of Trento, Italy. While at Bard, I plan to take courses in Latin American Literature and Spanish Literature.

I look forward to meeting you all!

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Kiho Hayashi

こんにちは!

My name is Kiho. I’m from Japan. I will be your Japanese tutor for 2024-2025! I grew up in a city with rice fields in Tochigi Prefecture which is about the same distance from Tokyo as from here to New York City. I spent my childhood in this city near nature where local rice is used for school lunches. I love food. Recommendations for good restaurants are always welcome!

I graduated from Kyoto Seika University with a bachelor's degree in Architecture. My interest is the influence that space has on people and how to create a society that is comfortable for people to live in. I lived in Kyoto for four and a half years during my college years and a half, so please let me know when you travel there! I would love to help you figure out seasonal events, recommendations for stores, and the best transportation to take.

Although I grew up in a city rich in nature, I like staying home and mainly playing video games. I started crocheting more actively last year. I would like to hold some events during the year relating to Japanese culture and language. If you have any ideas please let me know!

I hope to see you at the Japanese table on Tuesday from 5:00-6:00 pm during the fall semester!

どうぞよろしくお願いします。

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Marina Godoy Martín

Hi! My name is Marina (she/her), and I am one of the Spanish Language tutors. I am from Málaga, a lovely place in the south of Spain (Andalucía), where I have lived most of my life.

I received my degree in English Studies after studying at the University of Málaga. After finishing it, I got a scholarship in England (Surrey), where I helped high schoolers practice and improve their speaking skills. After this experience, I realized that I love teaching my mother tongue and sharing my culture, which is why I pursued my master's in Spanish as a Second Language teaching. 

Apart from my passion for languages and teaching, I love going to cafés and thrift shopping. I also enjoy practicing yoga and Pilates. I'm really into pop culture, fashion, makeup, and more. I hope we have interests in common to discuss in Spanish at the Language Table!

¡Nos vemos!

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Celia Vázquez Martínez

¡Hola! My name is Celia Vázquez Martínez, and I am one of the two Spanish tutors for this year. I just graduated with a degree in Literature and Comparative Literature at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain, so literature is my passion.

I am excited to share this year with all the Spanish students, as well as anyone interested in our language and culture. See you in class or at the Spanish table on Thursdays! ¡Nos vemos pronto!