Gondomarworkshops Language  
   Immersion Programs & Homestays 

Intercultural Exchange and Travel Groups 


Location - Language International Agent Network                                                     

Our office in Spain


Contact Phone and Whatsapp numbers:

+34  645 741 943 Eng/Spa

+34  675 055 373 Eng/Spa

Skype ID: gondomarworkshopsopenabroad

e-mail:info@gondomarworkshops.com

e-mail: gondomarworkshops@gmail.com                                      

                                                                               

We are member of Open Abroad Agent Network and Language Studies International. We offer a wide range of programs in hundreds of destinations worldwide, including homestays, immersion programs, private tutoring, language courses, test preparation courses, and summer camps.

We put a great deal of passion into organising intercultural exchange programs within and outside of Spain. We guarantee you an unforgettable 

stay no matter whether you stay for a few days or for a whole school year. 


OUR TEAM



Mary D. Villar   -   Managing Director & CEO       
Holds a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration and a Master in Marketing and Public Relations

A dynamic and results-oriented language teacher and manager from New York descendant of Spanish immigrants who understands both cultures perfectly.   A professional with more than 12 years experience in Spain and more than 15 years working knowledge of international markets.  She is committed to inculcating a passion for learning, creating multicultural awareness through our intercultural programmes and courses. 
Mary has been teaching and hosting many international students at home. She knows perfectly how to manage the divergent student needs, interest and expectations they have when they come to stay in a  foreign country.


You can contact me at : mvillar@gondomarworkshops.com

Julia Zhigaloba

International Relations / Spain & Russian Federation


Holds a Degree in Medicine

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Her task is to promote intercultural exchanges, it is important to show real Russian culture abroad so there could be a good understanding of it. While that is taking place, it is also necessary for Russian students to open understanding about the culture of other countries as well as lifestyles. Four years ago, Julia herself for instance, underwent that path. With her experience, she will guide you into discovering unique cultural traditions in Spain as well as facilitating you the chance of establishing communication bonds in Spanish language.

                                                                                   Julia speaks Russian, English and Spanish.







You can contact me at: jzhigalova@gondomarworkshops.com


Marina E. Bakhtina

Student Program Coordinator Manager

Holds a Degree in Informatics and Mathematics


Committed to Community:

As a supporter of the Russian-speaking community in Galicia-Spain, Marina founded a Non-profit organization called “Eslavos en Galicia” www.eslavosgalicia.com with the aim to facilitate intercultural learning and community orientation. Culture and languages are her passion as a way to promote friendship and mutual understanding.

Marina is a teacher of Science and speaks 3 languages.


You can contact me at:  mbakhtina@gondomarworkshops.com


Jesus Laso

Teacher of Foreign Languages 

(English, Spanish, Galician, French, Russian) 

Student Advisor and Didactic Program Coordinator  

Higher Technician in Travel Agencies and Events Management.


Teaching is a continuation of his interest in facilitating language and cultural exchange. Jesus grew up in Weston City (Florida) in the United States moved to Spain and completed his studies about Languages and Tourism in Spain.  Jesús is fluent in English, Spanish, Galician-Portuguese, French, Russian and a bit of Japanese.  Erasmus Plus training program in Jausiers-France 2016.

In 2016 moved to Russia where intensily worked with different students, corporate centers, companies and schools.   

Accreditations:

CELTA Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages by Cambridge University

Official Examiner from Cervantes Institute in Moscow

DELE Diploma ( Maestría de Español) Instituto Cervantes - Universidad de Vigo

Russian Certificate "Linguistics University of Nizhny Novgorod"  Russian Federation - 2017

French Certificate (DELF)   Certacles Universidad de Vigo

Currently studying DELTA  "Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages".

Jesus manages relationships with our network of contacts around the world. 


You can contact me at:  jesusl@gondomarworkshops.com

COLLABORATORS:

In Madrid


Beatriz Halpern   - Host Teachers for International Students in Madrid ( Homestay in teacher's home )

Beatriz is a dynamic and committed teacher.  She speaks and teaches German, French, Spanish and English languages.  
She has more than 15 years teaching and hosting international students from all over the world.  
Her experience and passion is one of our best assets.


Our Immersions

Learn a language while travelling.

Choosing to learn a language in a foreign country makes it possible to develop one's language skills quickly and effectively by significantly enriching not only one's curriculum vitae but gaining an intercultural experience, which is unique and unrepeatable.


We offer a broad range of courses, which suit all people from any age, background, and ethnicity. The schools that we work with are carefully selected. All of them are with long years experience in education and are acredited by recognised institutions.