José Uzcategui, English Teacher

Jose, originally from Venezuela and currently residing in Santiago, Chile, has been teaching with Bridge since 2016. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Education in Modern Languages, Jose’s teaching philosophy emphasizes creating a comfortable and interactive space for students to freely express themselves in the target language. Encouraging independent language acquisition, he facilitates discussions where students generate answers using the language they’re learning. Jose incorporates cultural elements into lessons by drawing comparisons between course material and real-world workplace scenarios, enabling students to apply language skills practically. His favored teaching techniques involve role-playing work-related situations, providing alternative expressions, and engaging students in sharing their professional experiences. Jose’s approach centers on making language learning relevant, practical, and tailored to individual workplace needs, fostering effective communication in real-world contexts.