I was born in Lugo, Spain, EU in 1962. I am married and have two sons, Ismael and Tulio. We live in Lugo, in beautiful Galicia.

 

I received my PhD in English Philology (Linguistics) from the University of Santiago de Compostela in 2001 with a dissertation on synchronic and diachronic syntax. My research is focused on generative grammar, syntax and the architecture of language and the mind. I am also interested in the Renaissance. You will find more about this at the research section.

 

I like travelling, photography, nature, art, linguistics and teaching, though not necessarily in that order.

 

I am currently an English teacher at the secondary school IES “Nosa Señora dos Ollos Grandes,” in Lugo.

 

 

I am also a mentor responsible for the preparation and follow-up of  COMENIUS Individual Pupil Mobility actions (IPM).

 

What is my opinion about teaching? I will answer this question with a quotation from David Lodge's novel Nice Work,