Manuel Malia Ph.D.

Manuel Malia is a bilingual, passionate educator who is fluent in American culture. A native of Spain, his work meets at the intersection of language and pedagogy. Manuel is inspired by history, culture, and the inner workings of the Spanish language.

Manuel has taught Spanish in every possible setting, from kindergarten to boardrooms and universities. Throughout his career, he sought opportunities to mentor younger and more inexperienced colleagues.

Originally from Cádiz, Spain, Manuel attended the Universidad de Salamanca, where he had the opportunity to spend part of his senior year doing volunteer work in New York City. After graduating from Salamanca, Manuel moved back to New York to teach Spanish in both public and private schools. Soon after, he entered Brooklyn College where he obtained an M.A in Spanish language and literature. A few years later, he moved to Philadelphia, where he completed his PhD in Applied Linguistics with a focus on second language acquisition at Temple University. Manuel’s thesis was an investigation on effective ways to teach Spanish grammar to English speaking students.

In addition to teaching, Manuel is a bicultural freelance editor, an eagle-eyed proofreader and an English to Spanish general translator. He also provides interpreting services in the Malaga area for expats settling in the city.

After 25 years living in the United States, Manuel now lives in southern Spain with his family. He enjoys swimming, fishing, and making gazpacho.