Learn Colombian Spanish with Certified Native Speaker

From 30.27 C$ /h

Learning Spanish as an adult can feel challenging, but it can also become a fun, fluid, and deeply rewarding experience.

I have successfully taught Spanish to adults and seniors since 2006, working with students from English-, French-, and many other language backgrounds. I am especially passionate about helping foreigners who want to live or travel in Colombia understand real Colombian Spanish — its accent, expressions, culture, and everyday communication.

Since 2009, I have welcomed many international learners seeking an immersive experience in Colombia. My lessons are personalized, dynamic, and supported by modern online resources and AI tools to help you progress naturally and confidently.

Spanish is a beautiful language, and I would love to help you enjoy the journey of learning it.

Extra information

Lessons through music, culture, series, and real-life conversation

Location

Online from Colombia

About Me

WHAT IT'S LIKE FOR ME TO TEACH

For me, teaching Spanish is much more than explaining grammar rules — it is about creating meaningful human connection through language. I genuinely enjoy teaching grammar through real conversations and topics that are interesting and relevant to each student. I find languages fascinating because of how beautifully organized, logical, and expressive they are.

I love teaching Spanish because it allows me to share my culture, my country, its people, nature, music, and everyday life. I also truly enjoy meeting people from around the world and learning about them through our conversations.

As a passionate language learner myself, I understand how magical, exciting, and sometimes challenging the process of learning a new language can be. That is why I teach with patience, warmth, presence, and enthusiasm, always adapting lessons to the student’s interests so the experience feels natural, stimulating, and enjoyable.

THE KIND OF STUDENT I LIKE

I especially enjoy teaching people who are highly motivated and curious. Maybe interested in traveling, exploring South America, and learning about its culture, nature and everyday life. I appreciate students who are open-minded and enthusiastic.

TUTORING METHODS

My teaching methods are fully adapted to each student’s personality, interests, goals, and learning style. I use a grammar book as a foundation, combined with high-quality videos, songs, series, interviews, and interactive tools like ChatGPT. My goal is to create engaging and personalized lessons that make learning both effective and enjoyable.

Education

I hold a diploma in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language from Instituto Caro y Cuervo. I also have a degree in Biology from National University of Colombia, as well as a University Diploma in French Language from Sorbonne Nouvelle University. In addition, I completed the highest English level in the adult extension program at National University of Colombia.

Experience / Qualifications

I have been teaching Spanish since 2008. I started as a Spanish teacher for professors at the École Normale Supérieure. I also taught French government employees from the ANAEM and students from various higher education programs. Later, I worked online teaching employees of SARA through the company Proformación. Eventually, I decided to focus on online teaching.

I specialize in helping beginners, including students who have struggled to learn a second language before. Since I also speak English and French, I can guide students smoothly through the first stages of learning Spanish. My goal is to help every student speak real, natural Spanish with confidence. I am a highly dedicated teacher who creates an engaging learning experience and shares not only the language, but also the culture, beauty, and everyday life of Colombia.

Age

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Spanish

French

Skills

Spanish

Spanish for adults

Grammar

Vocabulary

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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