Translation of especulador

I thought it was great to hear from you. I would love to help you to learn Spanish. I'll write in English and you tell me the Spanish translation. I think that you're good enough for that exercise.
My mother tongue is Spanish. For one year I lived in Spain. I'm from Huston, Texas, USA, originally. I want to study Spanish literature next year. I have already been to my professor to discuss it.
Have you ever visited the U.S. before and if so, where have you been in the U.S.? I've been travelling in California, it was very amazing. We have traveled by car. Here are my corrections.