¡HOLA! I'M MARÍA. WELCOME!
Let's get you speaking Spanish. For real.
I started this academy in 2018 so Spanish classes would feel like real conversations, not textbook drills. Since then, my team of native Spanish teachers and I have helped 3,000+ kids and adults speak Spanish: for school, for travel, or to finally talk with their family.
WHY OUR STUDENTS STAY
We talk. A lot.
In your first class we get to know you: what you need, what you like, how you learn. After that, every class is made for you. Nothing fancy. It just works.
Real, everyday Spanish
The real expressions, the slang, the jokes. The stuff no textbook teaches you.
All about you
Your pace, your goals, your topics. You love cooking? We'll talk about food all day.
You'll notice it
In a few weeks you'll understand more and get stuck less. And you'll always know your level, from A1 to C1.
—HOW WE START—
Three easy steps, and you're talking
From "I'd love to speak Spanish" to your first real conversation. It's easier than you think.
Take the level test
Come to a free class
Five minutes, it's free, and
you'll know exactly where
you are.
30 minutes to meet your teacher
and tell us what you want.
Start your classes
Once or twice a week,
one-on-one or in a small
group. You choose.
PLANS & PRICES
Find the plan that fits your week
All private, all with a native Spanish teacher, all valid for 12 months.
For kids, and for adults short on time
from
$395
Weekly group conversation classes included (adults, A2 and up)
from
$775
80 private hours in one year, with a plan made for you
one year
$5,870
Not sure? Book your free class and we'll choose together. Payment plans available.
What our students say
Maria and her team create a structured, supportive environment where I feel completely comfortable practicing. As an older adult learner, that confidence has made all the difference.
Amy Gaido
Adult learner - United States
All the tutors are absolutely the best at what they do. I’ve made incredible progress in my Spanish, and every class is engaging, structured, and educational. I couldn't recommend the Academy more.
Raphy Medrano
Adult learner - United States
¿Empezamos? Your first class is on us.
MY NEW BOOK
Real Spanish from Spain: The Complete Beginner's Workbook
Everything I teach my beginners, in one book: from the alphabet all the way to the subjunctive. 27 chapters, 14 stories and 1,500+ words, with exercises on every page.
I wrote it for my own students. Use it on its own or alongside your classes. Paperback · $24.99 on Amazon.
STUDY GUIDES · PRINTABLE PDFS
Keep learning between classes
Clear, printable guides my team and I wrote for our own students.
Print them, review before class, and keep them forever.
El Presente de Indicativo
PDF study guide · $7.99
El Pretérito Indefinido
PDF study guide · $7.99
Ser & Estar
PDF study guide · $7.99
El Futuro Simple
PDF study guide · $7.99