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813 Spanish teachers are available for private Spanish lessons, in-person or online Spanish classes. + Read more TUTOROO now works with 813 private Spanish tutors available for in-person or for online private Spanish classes. You can browse through the teachers profiles below to contact your preferred private tutor. We will introduce you to another private Spanish teacher in the event the tutor you've inquired for is not available or cannot accommodate your needs. Pick your private Spanish teacher and start learning Spanish today! Read less

Aprende español de una manera fácil y entretenida
Sebastian
 Chile
 Vy Marguerite 4

Private Spanish tutor online

Teacher joined in Feb, 2022

Mi nombre es Sebastián Diaz, tengo 38 años, soy chileno y vivo en Suiza hace 10 meses. Soy ingeniero en comunicación y marketing y tengo más de 20 años de experiencia en el rubro. Nunca he hecho clases formales, si he enseñado a amigos el español y mi esposa es profesora en berlitz por lo cual manejo bastante algunos métodos de enseñanza. Soy didáctico, entretenido y muy comprometido con mis alumnos. Creo que sería una experiencia reconfortante dedicar más de mi tiempo a este tipo de clases. Me gusta mucho la relación humana y poder ser aporte para ellos.

 Tutor available for 2 more students

CHF 25 / hour  Contact now
Spanish Teacher whit Experience, DELE Exam examiner
Ysve
 (1 review)
 Venezuela
 Al Rha Beach

Improve your Spanish with a native teacher

Teacher joined in Mar, 2023

(ONLINE LESSON ONLY) Previously, in my Spanish Teacher role, I exercised an academic and systematic approach to teaching Spanish. I am independently motivated. Additionally, I am proficient in Portuguese and English. I have an Associate's Degree in tourism and Hotel Management and a university certificate in teaching Spanish. I am a student to get my bachelor's in pedagogy. I was a flight attendant for ten years, which allowed me to travel and get to know many countries and cultures; if you are in aviation, I can help you develop your Spanish ability. My previous experience working as Spanish Teacher at International School and Spanish school Con Ñ in China gave me experience in Developing learning programs in teaching Spanish to various ages and abilities; due to my experience whit children and adolescents, I like working with this age group, I have digital books for all age and many resources for teaching Spanish online and in person, My expertise in TIC makes me a great for teaching a dynamic and fun way a lot of didactics. As a DELE examiner, I can help you study and prepare for your DELE exams at any level.

 Tutor available for 5 more students

AED 100 / hour  Contact now
Spanish from A1 to B2, IG, IB, conversation
Hilmar
 Egypt
 Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Spanish course online near you

Teacher joined in Jan, 2024

(ONLINE LESSON ONLY) Hola :) I'm a Venezuelan tutor, certified and experienced with 13 years of experience. I have been working at the American University of Cairo and Cairo University as well. I teach from 12 years old to adults. I speak French level A2, I understand Italian and Portuguese. I teach many athletes like football players, tennis players, and high executives mainly from international organizations. Spanish is a phonetic language, which makes it easier to learn it. On average in one year being constant you will be fluent, this will be according to your skills, dedication, and commitment. I am extremely happy to teach my language and culture :) Gracias

 Tutor available for 1 more student

AED 120 / hour  Contact now
Certified Spanish teacher, Writer and Journalist
Anabella
 Uruguay
 Limerick, Irlanda

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Teacher joined in Mar, 2023

I am a certified Spanish teacher (International House - Instituto Cervantes, Spain) with two years of experience teaching online and in person to people of different ages and nationalities and I can say that it's never too late to start a new language from the scratch! Everyone has their own way to learn, and I pay special attention to that at the time to plan each lesson. Studying with me, you will receive an interactive, dynamic, and fun class in which you will learn to talk, write and understand the language correctly. As a Writer and Communications specialist, I have a wide knowledge of the language and their different styles depending on the Spanish speaker country, and the ability to hear and empathize with the needs of the students. I also offer special programs if you want to learn Business Spanish, Medical Spanish or for another specific professional area, to make the most of your course. I am an Uruguayan writer and journalist with 12 years of experience working in radio, newspaper, website, Video Journalist, and TV media, as well as a Communication advisor. I work as a freelancer correspondent for international media and as a director and producer of documentaries and short films too. As well as currently I am studying Music. I love interacting and meeting people and learning about other cultures, as well as I am studying classical singing and I love music in all their different genres. I speak English (C1-Fluent), Portuguese (Intermediate), Italian, and French (Basic).

 Tutor available for 3 more students

EUR 18 / hour  Contact now
Discover spanish with Flo
Florencia
 Chile
 888 collins st

Private Spanish lessons online

Teacher joined in Mar, 2024

Hi! I’m Flo, a passionate Spanish teacher dedicated to helping students of all levels discover the beauty of the Spanish language. I know Spanish can seem challenging, with its diverse accents and speeds, but I assure you that you can learn at your own pace and achieve your goals, whatever they may be. I’ve taught children and young adults from various nationalities and cultural backgrounds, offering practical and fun classes tailored to each student’s needs. Let’s learn Spanish together, the sooner the better!

 Tutor available for 5 more students

AUD 45 / hour  Contact now
Private Spanish Tutor
Miriam
 Mexico
 Hong Kong

Improve your Spanish with a native tutor

Teacher joined in Oct, 2024

A native Spanish speaker with three years of teaching experience in Mexico and Hong Kong, currently working as a Spanish teacher at an academy in Hong Kong that offers private lessons. • Provided one-on-one instruction in Spanish and English, as well as in the sciences, to students aged 7 to over 30 years. • Tailored lessons to individual needs, covering areas such as grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversation skills. • Developed engaging lesson plans that catered to different learning styles and levels, from beginners to advanced learners. • Used online tools and platforms to deliver lessons, assign homework, and provide feedback to foster continuous improvement. • Demonstrated adaptability and patience while working with a diverse range of students, including children and adults with varying levels of language proficiency.

 Tutor available for 5 more students

HKD 500 / hour  Contact now
Learn fast Spanish with a private tutor in Sydney
Agustina
 (34 reviews)
 Argentina
 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Spanish teacher online near you

Teacher joined in May, 2020

ONLINE LESSONS ONLY - ¡Hola! My name is Agustina and I'm here to teach you Spanish and make you want to practice it every day. About me: I'm from Argentina, Buenos Aires. I have lived in Mexico, Spain and I have been living in Australia for the last four years. Living abroad enabled me to meet people from all over the world and learn different variations of Spanish. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Communication and in my free time I write, sing and play the guitar. Teaching is my big passion. In Argentina I used to teach in socially vulnerable neighborhoods how to read and write. I'm a calm person but with a lot of energy. I'm patient, sociable and very responsible and respectful. My classes: I've been teaching for years now and I definitely think the key of learning is interest. That's why we are going to focus on talking about the topics that you are curious about. I adapt the classes according to your needs. The idea is to make them always fun and stimulating, enabling you to improve your pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary. I hope to see you soon!

 Tutor available for 5 more students

AUD 45 / hour  Contact now
Native Spanish teacher. Private and group classes, Learn Spanish Fast with Jorge in Hong Kong
Jorge
 (22 reviews)
 Spain
 Hong Kong, Central and Western, Hong Kong

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Teacher joined in Jan, 2020

(Online lessons) Hola! My name is Jorge, I'm from Madrid, Spain. I am a experienced Spanish teacher who has worked and specialized with children and teens of all levels, from absolute beginners and up. Teaching Spanish is something I have been doing for a long time and I am very happy because it is something that I love to do. (Since I was kid I taught other classmates who came from other countries and had difficulty learning the language.) -During the lessons: We will be working on 4 key points to learning a language, these are: Oral Expression, Written Expression, Reading Comprehension and Listening Comprehension. We will practice this every day in an interactive way through dynamic exercises working the 4 key points mentioned above. With all this, I hope you are ready to start learning Spanish in an effective and fun way. -Bachelor in Teaching - Early Childhood Education -Master in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language If you have any questions, do not hesitate in asking me!

 Tutor available for 5 more students

HKD 250 / hour  Contact now
I use vocabulary quite formal and informal as well. With me,
Nathaly
 (15 reviews)
 Colombia
 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Private Spanish classes online

Teacher joined in Jul, 2017

( Canada Bay Area or online ) Hola Amigos ! I’m Nat. I was born in 🇨🇴Colombia´s capital city, therefore my accent and my vocabulary are neutral and easy to understand . I worked at a Bank for 8 years and I use formal and informal vocabulary. I encourage my students to learn it by a funny way with some easy homeworks, activities and some games. I have been teaching Spanish in Sydney for over the 3 years at schools and colleges. For beginners I preferred to start from the alphabet sounds with, it is the fundamental topic to start learning a new language and for advance students , I create the classes according to their level. For mummy’s and daddy’s who are looking for a tutor for their little ones, here I am 👩‍🏫 !!! , WWCC update , more that 3 years working at schools and private lesson. You will find at my classes listening , grammar , vocabulary and speaking activities to increase your knowledge and confidence at the language and also for a better communication. Not only you will have a teacher but also a friend, therefore , Let´s begin !!!!! All my past students have rated me with 5 stars ; )

 Tutor available for 5 more students

AUD 45 / hour  Contact now
Fun Spanish classes :)
Maziel
 (13 reviews)
 Australia
 Gold Coast / Online

Improve your Spanish with private lessons

Teacher joined in Apr, 2019

Hola! I am a native Spanish speaker. I am an Industrial Engineer, currently working in both things I'm passionate about, as an Engineer and a Spanish tutor. In the past, I have worked for over 14 years in radio, as a host, producer, and DJ and I also did dubbing for a couple of American series. The owner of Spanish is Loco 😜. I love talking to people, getting to know more cultures, and sharing experiences and that's why I am so happy to tutor Spanish because it allows me to meet people from different cultures, share stories, learn from each other, etc.

 Tutor available for 1 more student

AUD 40 / hour  Contact now
Spanish Teacher from Spain
Maria
 (1 review)
 Spain
 Dubai, دبي‎, United Arab Emirates

Spanish tutor online near you

Teacher joined in Aug, 2018

¡Hola! My name is Maria and I am a Spanish Teacher coming from Spain. I have a bachelor degree in Education and a postgrad in Spanish as a Second Language. I am an official examiner for the A1 and A2 level exam from Instituto Cervantes. Beside that, I have tons of experience working in Spain and other countries in Europe, America and now in UAE as well. I love teaching my mother tongue language to people passionate and curious about learning new languages so, what are you waiting for? :) ¡Hasta pronto!

 Tutor available for 3 more students

AED 140 / hour  Contact now
Online Native Spanish Tutor.
Jorge
 (12 reviews)
 Spain
 Online lessons only

Learn Spanish with a private teacher

Teacher joined in Feb, 2020

(ONLY Available for ONLINE Lessons) Hi there! My name is Jorge, I'm from Madrid, Spain. I’ve been working as a Spanish tutor giving face-to-face and online lessons to students from many countries around the world in the last 7 years. Teaching Spanish is something I have been doing for a long time and I am very happy because it is something that I love to do. (Since I was a kid I taught other classmates who came from other countries and had difficulty learning the language). During the lessons we will be working on 4 key points to learning a language, these are: Oral Expression, Written Expression, Reading Comprehension and Listening Comprehension. We will practice this every day in an interactive way through dynamic exercises working the 4 key points mentioned above. With all this, I hope you are ready to start learning Spanish in an effective and fun way. If you have any questions, do not hesitate in asking me! (Only suitable for young learners)

 Tutor available for 5 more students

SGD 50 / hour  Contact now
Learning Spanish is fun!, Learn Spanish Fast with Maria in Perth
Maria
 (6 reviews)
 Spain
 Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Private Spanish course online

Teacher joined in Jul, 2019

Hi, this is your new Spanish teacher. I have been teaching Spanish for a while. Passionate about my culture, I love to teach everything related to Spain, including its language. I can help you in a practical way to learn this beautiful language. Also, having a lot of friends from Argentina, Peru, Chile, Colombia and so on, gives me a lot of understanding of “international Spanish“, so I can teach you a bit of slang of every country and make you a Spanish master speaker. In addition, I have a card working with children (I’m a face painter in Perth and I have certificate III in childcare). Looking forward to seeing you soon. Regards, Maria

 Tutor available for 5 more students

AUD 50 / hour  Contact now
Learn Spanish or Portuguese with me and enjoy every lesson!
Cardoso
 (15 reviews)
 Brazil
 Hong Kong

Improve your Spanish with private classes

Teacher joined in Mar, 2020

(Online Lessons) I am a globetrotter and have extensive experience living in many countries. Being native in Portuguese and fluent in Spanish and English, as I lived in Mexico, I have been teaching Portuguese and Spanish for several years. My lesson style is fun and interactive, focusing on a practical conversation with a broad range of topics, well suited for students seeking language skill for the best travel experience and their different targets and levels. Feel free to contact me!.

 Tutor available for 4 more students

HKD 250 / hour  Contact now
Native Spanish teacher, Learn Spanish Fast with Anisia in Singapore
Anisia
 (7 reviews)
 Spain
 Spain

Spanish lessons online near you

Teacher joined in Oct, 2020

(Available for Online lessons ONLY!) Native Spanish teacher (Castilian Spanish) originally from the Canary Islands with more than 7 years of experience teaching the language. I graduated from the Autonomous University of Barcelona and I am a content creator of Spanish learning resources for different platforms. I started teaching in 2013 as a volunteer in the afternoon in a Primary school for immigrant children, and I started working as a tutor in 2014 for Chinese students in Barcelona. After that, I worked as a tutor and teacher assistant in London and Southeast Asia. Right, now I am a content creator of Spanish resources as well! What makes my lessons unique is that I have a lot of resources I can share with you. I also adapt my lessons according to the needs and objectives of the student. I adapt my lessons to the age and purpose of the lesson. For example, if you are interested in Spanish for Business purposes we could practice Speaking and Writing and vocabulary related to Business and I could help you to focus on the basics for achieving this purpose. If you are interested in Spanish as a hobby, we could read chapters of some books and discuss them together, I could also recommend films and discuss them in class and explaining you our culture, traditions and everything you would be interested in. If you want to teach Spanish to your children we could try some games and activities, to make them learn Spanish while having fun! I teach Spanish to children and adults, from 5 years old! I New promotion: 30 mins lesson for 25 SGD if you book two lessons a week! (2 lessons 50 SGD) Ask me for more promotions and discounts!

 Tutor available for 5 more students

SGD 40 / hour  Contact now
Learn Spanish Fast with Javier in Singapore
Javier
 (3 reviews)
 Spain
 Spain

Learn Spanish with a private tutor

Teacher joined in May, 2019

(Only Available for ONLINE Lessons!) Hello! This is Javier, a Spanish Civil Engineer living in Singapore. I am certified as a Spanish teacher by the Instituto Cervantes. I have taught several subjects before –like Spanish, Maths, Computer Science– and my students have always thanked me for my dedication and kindness. I like traveling and reading, and I love a wide variety of music styles. Kindly contact me if you are looking for some Spanish classes. We can organize them the way you prefer, and I will do my best so that you can profit most from them. Hope to see you soon! Kind regards. Javier

 Tutor available for 2 more students

SGD 60 / hour  Contact now
Experienced spanish tutor
Alice
 (13 reviews)
 El Salvador
 Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines

Private Spanish teacher online

Teacher joined in Dec, 2020

(ONLY AVAILABLE FOR ONLINE LESSONS) Hi! I'm Alice, I'm 25 and I'm from El Salvador. I fluently speak Spanish and English and I've been in this field for almost 3 years now! My approach is to adapt your style of learning to make it easier and more interesting for you. Also, I'll be imparting different types of material so you have different resources to count on and see your improvement in a short period of time.

 Tutor available for 1 more student

PHP 1200 / hour  Contact now
Learn Spanish with a native teacher, Learn Spanish Fast with Var in Dubai
Var
 (8 reviews)
 Spain
 Sheikh zayed road‎, United Arab Emirates

Improve your Spanish with a private course

Teacher joined in Aug, 2019

(ONLINE LESSONS ONLY) ¡HOLA! Let's talk about languages, culture, listening, songs, videos, series, reading and words. Learning a language is like a never-ending funny game! Let's discover together the Spanish culture that nowadays is everywhere around! ¡Anímate! My name is Var, I'm from Spain and my native language is Spanish. I'm a pharmacist and I hold a native level of English too, have been giving private classes since last sieven years. Feel free to contact me for your Spanish lessons. Currently teaching ABinitio, GCSE, A1, A2, B1, B2 and C1. Holding an experience of teaching in various schools like GIS, DAA, DBS, arbor, Dwight, Sharjah children centre, ....

 Tutor available for 4 more students

AED 110 / hour  Contact now
Colombian speech therapist, dedicated to teaching Spanish.
Claudia
 Colombia
 Singapore

Spanish classes online near you

Teacher joined in Mar, 2018

(Available for face to face and online lessons) Hello! I'm Claudia and I am a speech language pathologist, dedicated to the teaching of the Spanish language. I am originally from Colombia. I have lived in Singapore for almost 12 years, but I also spent time teaching and doing translation work in France and the US. I customize my lessons according to your personal preferences, goals, and needs. I have experience teaching young children and I also have experience working with the GCSE, IB, and AP programmes, as well as preparing students for the DELE Spanish certifications. My time in the Speech and Language Therapy field allows me to fully understand the principles of the language acquisition process, and I believe that having a strong foundation in a language is, at any age, the most important to guarantee future success in it. I hope to help make your Spanish learning process as fun, natural, and successful as possible!

 Tutor available for 5 more students

SGD 65 / hour  Contact now
Scheilla, Individual Online Private Spanish Tutor In Sydney
Scheilla
 (9 reviews)
 Colombia
 Bondi Junction, New South Wales, Australia

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Teacher joined in May, 2019

(Available for 1 hour per week and ONLINE LESSONS only) - My name is Scheilla. I am a native Spanish speaker from Colombia. I am an engineer and I have been working in managerial and administrative roles for the last few years in Colombia and Australia. My hobbies are dancing, especially if it is Latin music such as Salsa, Bachata or even Colombian traditional music. I do enjoy the peace and the quiet of sunrise, sunset or even moonrise. Love teaching and sharing my culture in different ways to make the learning path more fun and enjoyable for both parties. The sessions are adapted for your needs and we will progress as much as you want! Animate! The individual classes are only online and I usually work Monday, Tuesday and Friday. However, I am open to finding the best time for both of us. Thanks in advance and I am looking forward to hearing from you. Chao!

 Tutor available for 1 more student

AUD 50 / hour  Contact now
(Only Available for Online lessons!) Spanish Teacher
Anton
 (10 reviews)
 Spain
 Singapur, Central Singapore, Singapur

Private Spanish tutor online

Teacher joined in Dec, 2018

(Only Available for Online lessons!) Hola! I am a native Spanish guy from Valencia! Currently, I am working in solar energy development here in Singapore, but I would like to give some extra time to my passion, the Spanish language! I have been working as a private teacher for the last 6 years with international students in different countries My three key points for success: Spanish grammar, culture and especially speaking improvement!

 Tutor available for 3 more students

SGD 75 / hour  Contact now
Spanish tutor in Singapore (Face to face & online)
Elizabeth
 Mexico
 Singapore, Singapore

Private Spanish teacher online

Teacher joined in Jul, 2017

Hello, my name is Elizabeth, I am a native of Mexico City, I have been living in Singapore for more than 20 years and I have experience teaching High School Spanish in an International School for 14 years and with Tutoroo for 5 years. Contact me and let me know how I can assist you with your Spanish language tutorials! Nos vemos pronto!

 Tutor available for 3 more students

SGD 75 / hour  Contact now
Spanish teacher. NO grammar, just FUN!
Cintia
 (11 reviews)
 Australia
 Point Cook

Improve your Spanish with a native tutor

Teacher joined in Jan, 2019

My name is Cintia, I am currently living in Melbourne, Australia, but I was born, I grew up and I worked in Argentina. I am a graduate as a proofreader and I currently carry out this vocation and profession. I am also an integral journalist and I have been working on this for more than 14 years. I was always passionate about the work of journalists, research, interviews and excellent writing. That is why for many years I have been tracing this path, perfecting myself and surpassing myself day by day, with a study, reading, practice, experience, dedication, discipline and, above all, good principles. Currently, I teach Spanish and work, as always, in the writing, editing, and editing of all types of texts. In short, I love what I chose and I will continue doing it until the body allows it. I hope it is for a long time ...

 Tutor available for 5 more students

AUD 60 / hour  Contact now
Native Spanish Teacher (Online lessons only!)
Cynthia
 (2 reviews)
 Peru
 Singapore

Spanish course online near you

Teacher joined in Nov, 2020

(Available for online lessons only) ¡Hola! I'm Cynthia from Peru. I'm a flexible, organized, and fun teacher with more than 10 years of experience. I hold a bachelor's degree in Education and a teaching license. My lessons include resources for A1, A2, B1, B2, and C1 levels. I can prepare you for international examinations as well. I have experience teaching students of different ages and countries. I speak Spanish, English and French. One of my passions is traveling. I enjoy snorkeling and hiking.

 Tutor available for 3 more students

SGD 50 / hour  Contact now

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Spanish FAQs

What are the Benefits of Learning Spanish with a Private Tutor?

Learning with a private tutor means you get to learn at your own pace, ask questions whenever you choose and get undivided attention. If you join a group class, you may experience Spanish lessons that are either too slow or go too fast for you.

Here are some top benefits of learning Spanish with a private tutor:

Customized Spanish classes

It's true that people have different learning techniques and styles which are in accordance with their learning skills. Although we all have a blend of learning styles, there is a primary style of learning.

For instance, traditional Spanish classes may focus too much on your vocabulary and quizzes. However, if you're not so good with quizzes, you may get the impression that Spanish is difficult or you'll never get to be fluent in it.

When you take lessons with a private Spanish tutor, you can discuss your preferred learning style with your tutor. Also, your tutor will use the best method of explaining difficult topics to you. Private tutoring helps you to be comfortable while learning and not be put under pressure from being with other students.

It offers better results

One benefit of having a private Spanish tutor is that it allows you to concentrate, offering better results. According to studies, where you take classes can determine how much you'd learn. Also, once you have a particular place where you learn, you can be 100% focused and retain more information. After all, the main essence of taking private Spanish lessons is to learn effectively.

Other benefits are:

  • You get continuous feedback from your Spanish tutor
  • Private lessons improve your confidence and self-esteem
  • You can suggest the topics you're specifically interested in learning
  • You get to learn Spanish any day you choose. It offers flexibility
  • You have the full attention of your Spanish tutor

Which Countries Use Spanish as their Official Language?

From Northern and Southern America to Asia and some parts of Europe, there are about 20 countries in the world where people’s mother tongue is Spanish.

Spanish is a global language and it comes right behind Mandarin Chinese as the second most spoken language in the world. The continent with the most Spanish speakers is the Americas. Mexico has about 110 million native Spanish speakers.

Here is a list of the countries where Spanish is used as the official language:

  • Colombia
  • Argentina
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Chile
  • Dominican Republic
  • Costa Rica
  • Cuba
  • Bolivia
  • Nicaragua
  • Ecuador
  • Paraguay
  • El Salvador
  • Paraguay
  • Guatemala
  • Honduras
  • Mexico
  • Peru
  • Panama
  • Venezuela
  • Spain
  • Honduras
  • Uruguay

How Many People in the World Speak Spanish?

Like Italian, Romanian, Portuguese and French, Spanish is a Romance language. By Romance, we do not mean it is a language of love (although we must admit that many people find Romance languages romantic), it means that the language evolved from Vulgar Latin.

Spanish has its root in the Iberian peninsula which is situated in southwest Europe (present-day Portugal and Spain). Spanish was formed by the Castilian continuation of Vulgar Latin mixed with the Moors' Arabic dialect. After many years of both languages being mixed, standard Spanish was birthed in the 1200s.

In the world, there are over 450 million native Spanish speakers. Right behind Spanish is English with about 360 million native speakers, making it the third most spoken language in the world. Additionally, Spanish ranks as the third most studied language in the world coming after French and English.

Adding to the number of native Spanish speakers, there are about 75 million people in the world that speak Spanish as their second language. Although the US has about 12 million bilingual Spanish speakers and 42 million native speakers, it is the second country with the largest Spanish speakers (Mexico is first). According to a study, there are predictions that the US will overtake Mexico to be the largest Spanish speaking country by 2050.

One of the 24 official languages of the European Union is Spanish. It is also spoken by a small number of people in countries like Germany, the UK, Italy and France.

Why Should I Learn Spanish?

Without a doubt, there are many things you stand to gain when you take Spanish lessons. Not only is Spanish one of the world's most popular languages, but it is also a beautiful language with an interesting history and culture. Additionally, there are about 20 million people in the world studying Spanish in some capacity.

Looking to add another language to your portfolio? Here are some reasons to learn Spanish:

Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world

This has to be the most important reason why you should study Spanish. About 6% of the world's population speaks Spanish with it being the mother tongue of over 400 million people. Interestingly, it ranks ahead of English which is a global language.

About 15% of the residents of the European Union speak Spanish as either their first or second language. Likewise, in the US, Spanish is the popular choice of a second language.

Boost your CV

Although learning Spanish can boost your traveling experience in Latino countries, it helps you to work in any Spanish speaking country. When you take Spanish lessons, you have a better chance of studying in a Spanish institution.

When you learn Spanish, you can get out of your comfort zone and immerse yourself in a Spanish speaking country. The time you spend with the locals not only influences how fluent you become in a short while but also boosts your knowledge of the language. Also, prospective employers in a Spanish based organisation prefer candidates that can communicate effectively in Spanish like a local.

Learning Spanish helps you grasp your mother tongue better

According to studies, you get better at speaking your mother tongue when you learn a second language. It helps you critically analyze your mother tongue and its rules. Also, you pay more attention to sentence structures allowing you to write more complicated sentences in your mother tongue.

Other benefits of learning Spanish include,

  • It is quite easy to learn Spanish
  • It allows you to watch and understand Spanish movies without translated subtitles
  • You can travel to Spanish speaking countries without the need of hiring a Spanish-speaking tour guide
  • Being bilingual delays symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer's disease!

Is Spanish Difficult to Learn?

Let's compare learning a new language to being an athlete. Athletes make it look easy on the field but they have put hours into their sport practice and at times where they really felt like giving all up. Like being an athlete, to learn any language at all, you have to understand it's not easy. However, the fact it's tasking doesn't mean it's difficult.

To learn Spanish, you need plenty of practice, dedication, enthusiasm and talent. Also, your knowledge of a second language can determine how easily you learn Spanish. Learning a new language becomes easy if you've learnt one or two languages before.

In addition, your knowledge of a Romance language can help you learn Spanish easily. Spanish is similar to Italian and Portuguese. However, if you're a native English speaker, things can get pretty difficult.

Being a native English speaker shouldn't stop you from learning Spanish. For instance, Spanish and English share similar sentence structures. Also, some Spanish words are easy to coin from English words which are referred to as English-Spanish cognates.

How Soon Can I Become Fluent in Spanish?

Spanish is quite similar to English making it a category 1 language. Owing to this, it will take you about two years to become fluent in Spanish if you study for one hour a day. However, you can choose to speed things up by learning Spanish with a private tutor for more than one hour every day.

Studying for a minimum of three hours daily can get you to conversation fluency in around six months. Summarily, the more time you spend studying Spanish, the quicker you achieve fluency.

While full immersion is advised, you can have fun while learning Spanish by watching famous Spanish movies, travelling to Spain or reading Spanish novels.

What are the Popular Spanish Tests I Can Take?

To work in a Spanish speaking country, study there or get Spanish citizenship, you need to show you're proficient in the language. All Spanish proficiency tests follow The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) standard.

Typically, CEFR, determines how competent you are in a language ranging from A1 which is beginners to C2 (master). Also, the four levels are listening, reading, speaking and writing. Here are the common Spanish proficiency tests you can take.

DELE

DELE is suitable for citizenship and Visa seekers, working professionals and post-secondary students. Also, the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture, and Sport grants the official certification while it's issued by Instituto Cervantes.

All DELE exams follow CEFR grading criteria. Interestingly, it has no expiration date and the passing score for any level in the DELE exam is 60 points. Also, it has six levels of competence,

  • Breakthrough (A1)
  • Waystage (A2)
  • Threshold (B1)
  • Vantage (B2)
  • Effective Operational Proficiency (C1)
  • Mastery (C2)

SIELE

SIELE is suitable for working professionals and post-secondary students. The SIELE certificate, unlike DELE, only covers C1, B2, B1, A2, and A1 of the CEFR. Also, the certificate expires after five years and has further divisions of four, SIELE global, speaking, writing and listening.

Each SIELE test is graded on a scale of 0 to 250 and results are available after three weeks of taking the test.

Other Spanish proficiency tests include

  • CELU is taken only twice a year and must be done in person.
  • TELC is ideal for post-secondary school students, working professionals, citizenship and Visa seekers.
  • ECL is only suitable for working professionals and visa seekers.

Can my TUTOROO Private Tutor Prepare Me for Spanish Proficiency Tests?

The good thing about having a private Spanish tutor is that they can prepare you for any Spanish proficiency tests. TUTOROO Spanish tutors have firsthand knowledge of Spanish and everything about it. Also, most TUTOROO private tutors are native speakers and have experienced learning a new language. They have experience in taking proficiency tests and preparing students for the same.

TUTOROO hires the best tutors only, each with years of experience and certifications to prove their competence. In the event of you not being pleased with a particular tutor's teaching method, you can request a new tutor.

How Can I Become a TUTOROO Private Spanish Tutor?

At TUTOROO, to ensure students get the best learning experience, our tutors have to be either native Spanish speakers. While we don't necessarily request qualifications or certifications to show your proficiency in Spanish, all tutors undergo a proficiency test. The purpose of the test is to know how capable you are of teaching that language.

Additionally, to become a private Spanish tutor at TUTOROO, you must be able to communicate effectively with your students, and be confident in your skills. Commonly asked questions on becoming a Spanish tutor at TUTOROO are available here Tutor FAQs link.

As a tutor on TUTOROO, you can choose between taking physical or online classes. Depending on your students, you can also have hybrid classes which are a blend of physical and online classes. Also, you can make tutoring in TUTOROO a steady source of income as it's a great way of making money while teaching your mother tongue.

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