Cecilia de Leyva
Instructor
Cecilia is an instructor at Expanish Madrid with 11 years of professional experience. She has a Dual Master’s degree in Francophone Studies (Applied French and Teacher Training) from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM) and Sorbonne Université.
From her own memorable experience living and studying in France, Cecilia understands the benefits of full language and cultural immersion. In her Spanish classes she loves to spark students’ curiosity about how communication and language function within a culture, while also shaping its identity.
In her words
“What I enjoy most is seeing my students learn Spanish in a relaxed, welcoming environment and enjoy each class as they explore the different ways they use language, highlighting the intercultural richness that we all share.”
Get to Know Cecilia
About Madrid
I love the mentality of the people, how easy it is to get around, and the cultural offering.
Inspired by
My teachers, my family, my friends and peers, justice, and pure happiness.
Outside Work
I like to contemplate and think deeply about things, read, listen to music, sing in a choir, dance, play the viola, and watch films.