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1009 Spanish teachers are available for private Spanish lessons, in-person or online Spanish classes. Read more + TUTOROO now works with 1009 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 -

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Teacher joined in Apr, 2020
Hola un todos! I am a Spanish and French teacher, from Argentina, certified in Spanish by the Instituto Cervantes in Paris and in French by the Alliance Française. After growing up in Argentina, I lived in Brazil, the United States (California), Switzerland, and I currently live in France. I adapt my pedagogy to each student's need to be able to make them improve at all levels of the language (grammar, phonetics, oral and written comprehension). My classes are lively and interactive to help my students improve their level and discover the Hispanic culture. Feel free to contact me for any question !
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Teacher joined in Feb, 2021
I am a kind woman from Colombia, and I'm 26 years old. I love my mother tongue, and I want to share and help those interested in learning it and, in turn, know the Spanish world. I studied history in Colombia, and then I transferred to other South American countries; finally, I am here because of the many job and education opportunities that exist. Of course, I am attracted by the idea of knowing a new culture. I speak other languages such as Italian and Portuguese (You will understand the enormous door you can open when speaking Spanish in these two languages). I invite you to ask me more; I'm interested in meeting you too!
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Teacher joined in Aug, 2020
I'm a native Spanish teacher from Chile - certified as a Spanish as a second language tutor (ELE), certified Spanish as foreign language for children (ELEN) and a Master of Linguistics (Romance languages)- I have ten years of teaching experience for all levels, ages, academic backgrounds and mother tongues working in Ireland, Latvia and Finland. My teaching method is dynamic and varies depending on each student's needs and goals. As I collect my own material, these classes can be easily adapted to what each student prefers to work on. Currently, I activily work in several language related tasks such as language teaching, translation, transcription, editing and proofreading. In adittion to my mother tongue Spanish. I speak English, French, Portuguese and some Finnish. Beyond my linguistics studies, my personal experience makes me aware and conscious about the second language acquisition process from the student and professional perspectives, as I've been a language student myself, and I've supported the learning process for several and diverse students. *Please notice that the lessons are held online (Meet, Zoom, Skype, etc.) I have Y-tunnus
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Teacher joined in Jan, 2021
Hello Everyone, My name is Ana and I am 100 percent Latina. My first language is Spanish. I also lived in the beautiful city of Miami for 21 years and therefore i am fluent in English. I have experience in teaching all types of age groups from kids to college students. I am here to teach you in all there is to my Latin Culture and of-course the beautiful language. I will do my best to make easy and FUN. It would be a pleasure for me to teach you all there is to my culture. I can teach you 1:1 or online and make it as easy as possible for you.
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Private Spanish lessons online
Teacher joined in Mar, 2018
(ONLINE LESSON) ¡Hola! My name is Mac and I am a bilingual psychologist with a passion for teaching Spanish. Over 5 years of experience teaching Spanish to students of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, I can help you achieve your language goals through personalized lessons tailored to your specific needs and interests. Whether you want to improve your conversational skills, prepare for a trip abroad, or simply deepen your understanding of Spanish culture, I am here to support you every step of the way. So, if you are looking for a knowledgeable and compassionate Spanish tutor, look no further! Let's work together to unlock your full potential and discover the joy of speaking Spanish. ¡Nos vemos pronto! (See you soon!)
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Teacher joined in Jun, 2020
I will be your Spanish teacher and therefore you should know that I have lived in Singapore for the last 9 years of my life where I have acquired a deep knowledge of Asian culture and the importance of constant learning. I have helped Spanish students in their language acquisition process through different teaching methods and I have tried to create an immersion environment for them, obtaining very good results.I am internationally certified for teaching Spanish as a foreign language by the Instituto Cervantes of Spain (ELE international) and by the University of Salamanca. My classes are conducted one to one or through Zoom according to your preferences. I will provide you with the material that you need according to your level, this material could be a text book or material created especially for you.Throughout our classes, you will notice that you are able to communicate with your Spanish-speaking friends, understand books, movies and music in Spanish.
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Teacher joined in Nov, 2021
(Available face to face classes) ¡Hello! My name is María Cecilia, I am from Cartagena de Indias-Colombia, a World Heritage city, full of color and joy. I'm an architect, and I live in Singapore. it´s a great opportunity to share all of the gastronomic, musical, culture, traditions and customs of Latin America. We will learn in personal classes, having fun talking about interesting current topics, and hobbies, or other things. Learning and fun in the company of a native tongue coach. The clases can be face to face or virtual. Please contact me for more information.
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Teacher joined in Apr, 2021
(ONLINE LESSONS) I'm a professional teacher and translator of English & Spanish & Russian; speak fluently Hebrew. I am working as an online private teacher for adults in-company and with individual students both in Spain and abroad. Also, I am working as a coach of audio-visual interpretation and communication in front of the camera (both for the corporations and giving private masterclasses). Currently living in Barcelona.
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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.
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Teacher joined in Nov, 2022
(ONLINE LESSON) Would would like to learn Spanish/ French on a dynamic day? My name is Susan and I am a native french from Paris I am bilingual in Spanish also. I lived in Spain since 25 years old. I am offering Spanish/French lessons via Zoom to adults and children. I used to teach Spanish / French and due to the pandemic I had to go back home where I am currently teaching Spanish / French to my students via online I can say that I love teaching : ) If you want to learn SPANISH OR french while having fun I am to help you. For any further information, please contact me. I would be glad to solve all your questions
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Spanish tutor online near you
Teacher joined in Feb, 2023
¡Hola! I'm Gabriel, a Mexican Spanish teacher. 🤓📚 I got certified internationally five years ago and that's one of the best things I've ever done! Some of the best times I've had with my students, whom I really love to teach and love the progress they make while taking my classes. 😁 I'm a really easygoing man and love learning from other cultures and getting to know people from all around the world. What will you find if you hire my service? ✅Spanish language learning guaranteed. ✅The classes are totally personalized according to your needs or requirements. ✅ Whether you want a more fun or more serious approach to the classes, I will adapt to you. Why am I the best option for you? 🏅I'm a native Spanish speaker, but also a certified teacher so I will take you as far as you want to go in your Spanish learning goals; whether you want to practice conversation or want to go the extra mile and actually learn about grammar, I'm the one. 🏅I have 5 years of teaching experience and have helped several people from different countries and cultures, such as: the USA, Ireland, England, Russia, France, Netherlands, Ivory Coast, Taiwan, Germany, Brazil, Czech Republic, Philippines, Italy... I even had a student from Colombia... but that's a story for another time. 🏅I can meet you at a coffee shop, online and perhaps at your place to teach the classes. Contact me now to have your first class, I'll be very happy to help you!✨ NOTE: Please feel free to text me in order to check availability, thanks! 🙌🏼
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Teacher joined in Mar, 2023
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.
Tutor available for 5 more students only!

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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 only!

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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!
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Spanish lessons 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!
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Teacher joined in Oct, 2017
(ONLINE LESSONS ONLY) I am Natalia. I’ve been teaching Spanish for more than three years now. As a teacher I like to give teaching an entertaining and interesting approach with a lot of activities and feedback. Espero verte pronto!
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Teacher joined in Apr, 2019
Hola! I am a native Spanish speaker. I am an Industrial Engineer, currently working in both of the things I'm passionate about, as an Engineer and as a Spanish tutor. In the past, I have worked over 14 years in radio, as a host, producer, DJ and I also did dubbing for a couple of American series. 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 be able to tutor Spanish because it gives the opportunity to meet people from different cultures, share stories, learn from each other, etc.
Tutor available for 1 more student only!

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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
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Spanish classes online near you
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!.
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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)
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Private Spanish tutor online
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
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Teacher joined in Dec, 2018
Hello! Hola! Buna ziua! My name is Adela, a native Romanian speaker also proficient in Spanish and English. Despite having moved to 3 different countries during high school, I have continuously maintained all the languages involved. Whilst speaking full Romanian (mixed with a bit of inevitable Spanish) at home and English outside, I had the opportunity to continue my beloved Spanish at HSC level, achieving 2nd place in NSW and 3rd in Spanish Extension. I am an adaptable, culturally influenced, and dedicated person, who loves making art and learning languages. Currently, I am an animation/illustration student passionate about creating characters and stories. I'm curious to learn about others and I can be very supportive and give heaps of advice. If interested in sharing your experience, your hobbies, and dream careers, your struggles and complaints as well as listen to a mixed accent help you immerse yourself in the beauty of a language... then I can't wait to hear from you!
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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!
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Spanish course online near you
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, ....
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"Cintia’s spanish lessons have been super fun and helpful. i have learnt a lot and become more confident in speaking spanish over the past three months. i really look forward to our lessons twice a week!"
Salwa, Spanish learner in Melbourne
"Carol is a really nice teacher. i needed urgent help for a 1:1 crash course to reestablish and regain my confidence in spanish. her patience and ability to explain the structure of language, its idiosyncrasies, iron out my cringe worthy structures, and set me back on the right track… was perfect for my needs. she totally renewed my confidence and love of spanish… gracias carol 😃. her lessons were tailored to my level. she is full of knowledge and cultural understanding explaining very well the differences between spanish from spain and different countries in latin america. she is super well travelled and is great tutor, and lessons are made fun. i feel very lucky to have found such a nice teacher. i recommend her to anyone having an interest in spanish, whether as a shy beginner or at an advanced ‘rusty’ level with a need to ‘brush’ up. if you love foreign language, they need maintenance and regular use… so, give her a lesson and see for yourself…"
Aadrian, Spanish learner in Copenhagen
"Natalia is a great tutor! she combines the structure of grammar and vocab lessons with conversation practice. it is definitely helping me listen and speak better and properly. and she is personable and kind. i highly recommend her!"
Alison, Spanish learner in Madrid
"Sandra is an amazing tutor. she makes lessons fun and engaging by finding new ways to teach the language through my interests. it feels very comfortable talking to sandra during our lessons and she has helped me improve my spanish and navigate this new city. i strongly recommend her as a tutor to practice conversational skills and learn the language better, she is great!"
Sofia, Spanish learner in Barcelona
"I chose maria because she was a native argentinian with a lot of teaching experience. i had studied spanish using duolingo but had little practice in conversation. when i told her i wanted to focus on speaking, she was very comfortable with that approach and immediately asked about my goals. she tailored our lessons to conversational spanish and assigned me homework to prepare me for specific conversations. we met several times over a short period. i gained confidence speaking over the course of our time together and was able to speak more easily with my argentinian friends whom i was visiting. maria is a very talented profesora and a delightful human being. i plan to continue working with her from the u.s. i highly recommend maria if you want to learn or improve your spanish. ."
Ann, Spanish learner in Buenos Aires
"Odilie is an amazing tutor, she is very flexible with her timings and willing to accommodate to my schedule and any changes. she has the official material ready to help me excel my level and is patient in explaining all the concepts and making sure we are always learning something new,"
Ayah, Spanish learner in Dubai
"Agustina is an amazing, switched on, and friendly tutor - her classes are so well structured and thought out and always enjoyable. i’ve learnt so much that i definitely wouldn’t have been able to learn from any language app or youtube video. gracias agustina!"
Tessa, Spanish learner in Dubai
"She is without a doubt one of the best spanish teachers i've encountered, having had the opportunity to work with many before her. what i particularly appreciated was her engaging teaching approach, patience, and attention to detail. additionally, her ability to speak some arabic was a definite advantage, as it allowed her to understand our cultural context and make learning spanish more relatable and enjoyable. her knowledge of arabic enabled her to draw upon relevant examples and analogies that resonated with us, effectively bridging the gap between the two languages. i would totally recommend her and i am sure after one class you’ll be able to relate to my learning journey with her"
Khalifa, Spanish learner in Abu Dhabi
"¡best spanish teacher for teens in town! 👍 my kids took spanish at school in america, but since we moved to ad they stopped, so i tried other private tutors but no progress and finally a friend recommended me leslie and i’m happy. if you are a parent you will see progress but remember it needs time and consistency. i hope my review helps."
Olivia, Spanish learner in Abu Dhabi
"Alejandro is a great spanish teacher. he is always well prepared for classes, and we made quick progress through the content. lessons with alejandro were much better and more effective than group classes i had previously and i would highly recommend him to anyone looking to learn spanish"
William, Spanish learner in Barcelona
"Gabriel is great and listened to my needs and how i wanted to learn spanish! he challenges me in a great way and reinforces what we've learned, all while being very supportive. from a planning and scheduling perspective, he is flexible, a great communicator, and easy to work with! highly recommend."
Sergio, Spanish learner in Mexico City
"I wanted to take a moment to thank my spanish teacher, maziel who has a highly engaging style, provides good structure and has an easy-to-use platform to make learning enjoyable. one of the things i really like is maziel provides great context and background to help me better understand the language and cultural context which makes my learning experience more meaningful. i also appreciate her proficiency in english. overall, i would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a top-notch spanish teacher."
Tammy, Spanish learner in Brisbane
"I would like to express my gratitude to my wonderful spanish tutor iris for her patience and excellent teaching skills. she goes at a teaching pace that is comfortable for myself and i have found her easy to talk to and her teaching materials easy to understand and follow. thank you so much once again!"
Jarom, Spanish learner in Brisbane
"An amazing experience! iván is a great teacher: professional, patient and funny! i am surprised about the progress i already made. mi gusta mucho! so, if you want to learn spanish fast, book your class with iván!"
Amal, Spanish learner in Amsterdam
"Elda has been the best blessing we could ask for when it comes to a spanish tutor for our kids aged 7 and 5. the kids are always so excited to have her class and can't wait for it each week. elda understands the needs and different learning abilities of each child and has a unique and very relevant way of approaching education through creativity, art, tactility and imagination. i couldn't recommend elda enough!"
Ridhi, Spanish learner in Singapore
"Agustina is an amazing teacher! she is very organised, patient, encouraging and all the classes follow a very logical structure. highly recommend her to anyone learning spanish and so glad that i found her."
Simon, Spanish learner in Sydney
"I'm so glad i chose gabriel as my tutor from tutoroo! i learned a lot from him in just a few lessons (and all of it was very well explained too). i learned a lot from him than i did using language-learning apps. i just wish i signed up for this sooner! he also has a very pleasant personality and you'll feel confident and comfortable enough to practice speaking spanish during his lessons. i'd give him 11/10 stars if i could! i'll recommend him to my friends as well 🙌"
Yumi, Spanish learner in Mexico City
"I didn’t regret i choose maria as a private tutor! in my case, i used to be shy in speaking spanish from the sense i might be wrong or cannot communicate well. however, maria did a great job in our first meeting, she is very polite and approachable, the lesson encouraged me to study more."
Merigane, Spanish learner in Madrid
"Maziel has been tutoring me for about 3-4 months now. she is a great teacher! i feel like i’m progressing well with my spanish. i find the way maz structures lessons will suit anyone and is flexible in the pace she teaches depending on what her students require. the lessons are engaging and relaxed. she is also willing to help outside of our lessons whenever i have issues while studying. i feel like i’m learning something about her culture as well as the language through our sessions and am excited to continue having her as my tutor! highly recommend! :)"
Jack, Spanish learner in Brisbane
"Learning a new language is daunting but my first lesson with luz maría was fantastic. she is very positive, polite and pays attention to detail which is great for beginners. anyone looking for a friendly and helpful tutor i strongly recommend luz maria 👍🙂"
Luke, Spanish learner in Sydney
"Claudia is a great tutor! she uses great resources in her lessons and even asks what things (music, movies, etc.) you're interested in to make spanish more interesting and fun to you. she is really responsive and always asks if you have questions about what you went over during the lesson. i have really enjoyed meeting with her."
Amy, Spanish learner in Madrid
"Marta is an excellent teacher! her classes are engaging, challenging, and practical for gaining speaking skills in spanish. marta is patient and gives positive, encouraging feedback. i would highly recommend her to anyone looking to learn or improve their spanish."
Aryn, Spanish learner in Madrid
"I'm taking spanish lessons from scratch for three months now. alejandro is a really good teacher! he has a great teaching plan and each time comes to class well-prepared. but we always have some time on the lesson for the questions i have. i like that we learn not only the rules, but also phrases that are necessary in everyday life. his explanations are very clear (we study in english). communication is great, there is no stress or pressure. now i can survive in barcelona :) thanks a lot, alex!"
Alexander, Spanish learner in Barcelona
"Patricia was amazing!! so positive and patient! she made me feel relaxed and comfortable to try speaking and gave me great clear advice and tips. she knew when i was struggling to understand and explained and went slowly step by step!"
Pieter, Spanish learner in Sydney
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.
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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