Linguist, Gisela Duran, can speak five languages – French, Catalan, Italian, Portuguese and English. 

But the Barcelona-born language lover has one aim on her mind - to get as many people as possible to speak her native Spanish. 

Audley-based Gisela has just started classes at Alsager Civic Centre and she's already thinking of holding similar sessions in Sandbach in the future. 

Gisela runs GD Spanish, whose website is here and her newly-launched Alsager class takes place on Tuesdays 7 pm – 8 pm.  

"I couldn't speak English when I came to the UK 24 years ago. I started from scratch and went to lessons to learn the language," she said. 

"I know how tough it can be to learn a language but I have a real passion for teaching languages and it's something I love doing. 

"It's important to remember that we all make mistakes, that's part of learning but you just need to go for it. 

"There's so to gain from learning a language and travelling to that country. If you can't speak the language of the country you're missing out on so much. 

"By speaking the language you learn about the culture and you pick up recommendations about food and so much more."    

Gisela, who studied English in Chester and South Cheshire College, completed a PGCE at Staffordshire University to enable her to teach. 

Alsager Civic where Gisela's weekly Spanish classes take place. (Photo: Nub News)

Recently relocating to Audley, Gisela says she chose Alsager as the next place to hold her classes due to its location. 

"It's a lovely town and a great community and some great people have signed up to my classes. 

"I get so much pleasure hearing from people I have taught tell me how they used their Spanish on holiday and travelling." 

Gisela is busy preparing for the second week of the six-week Spanish course at Alsager Civic and she has some advice for anyone wanting to join the group. 

"When I came to the UK the only thing I could ask was 'can I have' and 'thank you'. 

"Learning a language is about practice. You will make mistakes but you learn from them. 

"It's about losing your inhibitions and just going for it! Homework handouts help you to go over what you have learnt in the class. Practice does make perfect!"    

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