Hear from our students
Ryan – Colorado Springs, CO
I’ve been taking Spanish lessons with Valeria for the last two years now. She is incredibly patient and caring; it’s made learning a new language so much fun! I’m so grateful to her and I truly look forward to our sessions together.
Taking these lessons has helped me professionally by allowing me to be able to communicate with patients. Spanish is often spoken here in Colorado, the lessons have given me the confidence to speak! I highly recommend taking lessons and starting your journey!
Jon – Naperville, IL
I love my Spanish classes because of the instructor’s kindness, easy conversations, and the flexibility to shape each class. Thanks to these classes, I can confidently communicate in Spanish with strangers, colleagues, and friends. It has opened many doors for me personally and professionally. Highly recommended!
Jon – Miami, FL
I have taken classes with Valeria for over five years now and I have seen tremendous improvement in my Spanish. I had no previous experience in speaking Spanish prior to working with Valeria. There are several things I enjoy about my classes with Valeria.
She is able to provide a curriculum that is customized to my needs based on my progression. She has always been flexible in scheduling, which has been very important to me between my work and family commitments.
Lastly, I always enjoy that we spend 10-20 minutes just talking in Spanish about things going on in my life. My wife is from Guatemala, and it was important to her that I learn Spanish when we started dating. While her and her entire family speak English, culturally they’re all more comfortable in Spanish. Classes with Valeria have benefitted me in that I’m able to hold a conversation in Spanish with my in-laws, and I can understand 90% or more as to what they are saying.
It’s truly opened my eyes to a new culture, and I have so much fun truly being in the moment with my extended family in the language they are most comfortable with. Valeria’s classes have been instrumental in getting me to a place where I can connect with my extended family on another level.
Caitlin – Chicago, IL
I enjoy SO many things about my Spanish lessons with Valeria! She is such a patient and kind teacher who tailors all lesson content and conversations to my preferences and goals for learning the language. She never makes me feel silly when I need reminders or review for certain words or concepts, and is incredibly encouraging and positive during all classes. It is incredibly convenient to work with her and she is so reliable, always sharing new lesson content immediately following a class, noting where we leave off each class, and being incredibly prompt and professional during every session.
Lessons with Valeria have benefitted me because I spoke zero Spanish before working with her, and now after 3+ years of classes I feel like I am able to communicate – confident using my Spanish in real life situations.
Lisa – Bethalto, IL
As a retired educator taking up Spanish well into my 60’s, I was really nervous and apprehensive about being able to learn, keep up and demonstrate language acquisition in front of peers. Soon I realized there was no need to feel nervous. Beginning with the very first class, Valeria explained Spanish concepts clearly and made each lesson engaging and easy to follow. Her supportive approach-built confidence in me from the start . Her use of practical examples and lessons really has helped the language stick with me.
I have seen and experienced noticeable improvement thanks to her effective, well-structured teaching. Recently I completed my third trip to a Spanish speaking country where I got to use and understand Spanish in native settings. It still excites me every time I go!
Genna – Chicago, IL
I’ve been taking private Spanish lessons with Valeria for a few months now, and she’s truly fantastic. She’s thoughtful, patient, and incredibly intuitive about how to tailor lessons to your level, goals, and learning style. Every session feels intentional but never rigid—she strikes the perfect balance between structure and conversation, which has made learning Spanish feel both effective and enjoyable.
Valeria explains things clearly, meets you exactly where you are, and builds confidence without pressure or judgment. I’ve noticed real progress in my comfort level with speaking and thinking in Spanish. She’s also just a joy to work with—warm, encouraging, and genuinely invested in your growth.
I can’t recommend her highly enough to anyone looking for a smart, supportive, and engaging Spanish teacher.
Gail – Edwardsville, IL
Valeria is an incredible Spanish teacher. She always has a plan and a goal. She knows where I need to go next and supplies appropriate exercises and instruction. She’s very patient and will repeat lessons as many times as I need until I’m comfortable with having grasped the concept. She listens, responds, and is always willing to answer my questions. I really got lucky when our paths crossed.
Kevin – Collinsville, IL
For 40 years I said, “I’m going to learn Spanish”. I bought books and cassettes with great intentions! However, I didn’t have the motivation or the study habits to achieve this.
My wife mentioned her new friend, Valeria, teaches Spanish. At first, I was reluctant because who really wants a person to hold them accountable for studying?
Back in the day, I never was that great of a student! It’s soooo much easier just making excuses!
Long story, a little bit shorter …lol …It’s the best decision I ever made. You won’t find a nicer, more pleasant, and patient teacher to learn from. Being held accountable is exactly what I needed! The good news is soon you won’t worry about being “held accountable” to anybody but yourself, because you want to learn!
Something will “click” ..and you’ll start to realize that you can learn!
Things that may have not made sense, will start to make more sense.
Do yourself a favor and at least try. Also, do yourself a favor, and don’t compare yourself to others… that was my big issue…
You can do it!