Having grown up with and around Spanish speaking people; her tryst with the Spanish language paved the way towards sharing her love for languages and multiculturalism, through the establishment of IFLaC in 2007. From modest beginnings, today IFLaC is considered as the foremost foreign language academy in Bangalore and one of the finest in the country.
She is an alumnus of Mount Carmel College and has completed her Diploma Superior in Business Spanish from University of Álcala and the Chamber of Commerce, Madrid. She is currently pursuing an International Master’s in Practising Management from Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. She is also a certified Knigge coach from Knigge Akademie, Munich.
She is a bibliophile, a keen scrabble player and is extremely passionate about the environment. She spends her free time engaged in neighborhood environmental issues and travelling the world.
Prabha Iychettira
Head of Studies
!Hola! !Me llamo Prabha Iychettira!
An energetic member of our team, Prabha has a flair for learning languages and she is proficient in Hindi, Kannada, English and Spanish. She is also on the path to proficiency in German. Her classes never cease to be innovative and fun. She has taught students of various ages and backgrounds with an unchanging vibrant spirit.
Her ability to draw correlations between different languages has led her to design the curriculum at our institute which is compatible with our students. She also keeps in mind the international curriculum and its manifold changes. Also, a yoga and film aficionado, you will find her having animated conversations about books and movies over black coffee or buckwheat salad.
Prabha Iychettira
David Cortes Garcia
David Cortes Garcia
Senior Multi-Lingual Expert
!Hola! ¡Me llamo David Cortés!
David comes from Spain, he was born in Caceres, the medieval city of Extremadura. He studied Tourism, Language and Linguistics for his Bachelor’s. Having completed his master’s in teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language, his zeal led him on a journey to France, Poland, the U.K., Israel, Tunisia and China.
He has taught in a plethora of locations which has given him a profound understanding of global cultures. He wishes to do the same here, by learning about the Indian culture and teaching the Spanish language and culture as well. Definitely talk to him about AC/DC, Guns ‘N Roses and Led Zeppelin, as David loves his daily dose of rock and roll.
Valentin Jean Melchior
Senior French Language Specialist
Salut! Je suis Valentin Melchior!
Valentin is an inspired artist with a flair for languages. He comes from Le Mans, a city in France famous for the 24-hour sports car race. With a master’s degree in fine arts, he is also into audio visual arts, though he practices his art with murals and on canvases.
He also harbors a deep fascination for different cultures. He is keen on learning Kannada and Hindi while imparting lessons in French language. With a paintbrush and an imaginative spirit, Valentin is also a world traveler and an excellent conversationalist.
Valentin Jean Melchior
Sagar Rajesh Gangwani
Sagar Rajesh Gangwani
Curriculum and Online Development
Salut! Je suis Sagar!
Sagar came to IFLAC, in 2017, as a top-ranking commerce student but he uncovered his identity as a true polyglot. Other than the usual array of languages like Hindi, Kannada, Sindhi and English, he is proficient in French and Spanish too. He is currently pursuing German and wishes to learn Mandarin in the future.
As a foodie, an entertainer and a social media enthusiast, Sagar can get along with anyone. He has the ability to hold his students’ undivided attention in his classes. His teaching does not end within the four walls of the classroom, we can say that he is perpetually teaching and learning. He has lived and worked in France and has voyaged across several countries of Europe.
Manisha AR
Communications and Website Development
Hola, me llamo Manisha!
Eager to learn Spanish, Manisha joined IFLAC at the start of her language journey nearly ten years ago. Since then she has shared her love for the language with people of all ages as a teacher at the institute.
In addition to teaching, she also works with IFLAC on their website and communication. With a Master’s in Journalism she works as an art writer and storyteller on various publishing projects. A Bangalorean at heart, Manisha is a coffee aficionado who loves to travel.
Manisha AR
Vishal Nainani
Vishal Nainani
¡Hola! ¡Me llamo Vishal Nainani!
Since he is from Las Palmas, in Spain’s Canary Islands, Vishal adores beaches and speaks fluent Spanish. Moreover, teaching Spanish helps him stay connected to the Spanish culture he grew up with and feel nostalgic about his childhood.
Here’s one way you can get on his good side, tell him you’re a fan of Real Madrid or whichever team that plays against Barcelona!
Thanks to his impressive network of family and friends, Vishal is also proficient in English, Hindi and Sindhi. Also, let’s not forget to mention that he is a multi-talented family man who calmly deals with the antics of his two naughty sons every day.
Deborah Evangeline
Salut! Je suis Deborah Evangeline!
Deborah began learning French during weekends in Alliance Française de Bangalore. She completed her Master’s in Botany, not realizing that teaching a foreign language would be her calling. She closely interacts with her students from different backgrounds which makes teaching French even more of an enriching experience. In her free time, Deborah geeks out over black and white movies, comics and friendly dogs who always come back for her well-known belly rubs!
Deborah Evangeline
Anuradha Jagirdar
Anuradha Jagirdar
¡Hola! ¡Me llamo Anuradha Jagirdar!
Anuradha has a bachelor’s degree in Microbiology. You must be wondering how she got into learning and teaching a foreign language. Truth is, she loves challenging herself and trying out new things. What started off as a whim became something that she was deeply committed to; which is, teaching Spanish. Speaking of challenges, she also loves trekking and enjoys being amidst nature. After a busy day, you can find Anuradha de-stressing with a good book and some relaxing music.
Anuradha Raghavan
Halo! Ich heiβe Anuradha Raghavan!
Having completed her BA from Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich, Anuradha brings to her classes a unique cultural experience. She studied English and German and it started off as a search for better opportunities. Soon, she left her corporate job to pursue this full time as she explains that teaching is always more rewarding, relaxing and above all, interesting.
Anuradha Raghavan
Shilpa Reddy
Shilpa Reddy
!Hola! !Me llamo Shilpa Reddy!
Being an intelligent and diligent student, Shilpa pursued her studies in Computer Science and eventually settled in the USA with a job. After a few years she decided to move back to her country. Once back in her country she felt she should try something new with her career. During the thinking process of her career she joined IFLaC as a student to learn Spanish. Little did she know that teaching Spanish would be her true calling. After completing her degree she started teaching Spanish at IFLaC as a hobby, but soon due to overwhelming student demand she became a full-fledged teacher and now she is a happy member of our IFLaC family.
Yan Ha Chen
Yan Ha Chen is a native Chinese from Kolkata, where she did her BA in Education. She is an expert Mandarin interpreter and translator, and is IFLaC’s foremost Mandarin faculty.
She likes to read, listen to music, travel and try out new food!
Yan Ha Chen
Ranjana Mallavaram
Ranjana Mallavaram
¡Hola a todos! Yo soy Ranjana Mallavaram.
An Electrical Engineer by profession and also a language aficionado, Ranjana boarded the IFLaC express in 2011 when the Spanish bug bit her. She says that meeting new people is the most rewarding experience.
She is an avid traveler, who has now delved into the ‘Devbhasha'(Sanskrit) and down the lane, hopes to enrich her mind with other foreign languages at IFLaC.
Praveen Kumar Grandhi
Halo! Ich heiβe Praveen Kumar Grandhi!
Praveen always had a keen interest in languages and is fluent in English, German, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi and Tamil. After mastering a few of the Indian languages, he started with the German language and then moved on to learning Russian. Post retirement from the banking sector, he decided to plunge into the world of teaching English and German.
He has a disarming smile and is a stickler for the correct grammar!
Praveen Kumat Grandhi
Mark
Mark
Bonjour, Je m’appelle Mark Tyler Rénfro !
Raised in a multi-cultural environment, Mark had the chance to witness and experience liberty in expressing genuine opinion about anything in and around his life. He has a BA in British Literature from the University of Pune.
He embraced Canadian and American culture, which he has experienced very closely from childhood. Having gotten the opportunity to learn and thereby speak, read, write and understand different languages; makes him a true linguist – Mark speaks Hindi, Marathi, English and French fluently. He also successfully works in the field of sub-titling movies and other media content
