¡Hola a todos! My name is David Martínez Floria, and I am the Spanish Teacher at St Andrew's College Junior School. I have been working with children for nearly 15 years in different countries, including Spain, Ireland, and America. I hold a degree in Primary School Teaching and Special Needs, as well as a Master's Degree in ‘Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language.’ 

In addition to my teaching role, I am the director of two companies in the education sector—one focused on promoting the Spanish language and the other dedicated to advising and training teachers. This experience has enriched my perspective and deepened my commitment to excellence in language education. 

I love teaching my language, and my main goal is to make the learning of Spanish enjoyable. It is very important for me to take into account the children’s likes and interests and connect them with the culture of the language they are learning. This is why my lessons are very interactive and close to the reality where the language is going to be used. I employ various resources, including workshops, exchanges with Spanish schools, Spanish recipes, and more, to help students reach a significant level of learning. 

I have a little language assistant, his name is Pepe; he is from México, and guess what? He is a real robot! 

Learning a language is all about interactions and connections. Our classroom is a place where children experiment with Spanish culture and language and create meaningful links. Language is a key to understanding the world. 

David Martínez Floria

Email:  dfloria@st-andrews.ie