Spanish classes in Chicago: Try a class for free
Finding Spanish classes in Chicago that are both effective and affordable can be tricky. Classes are typically in groups, meaning you have limited opportunities to speak. On top of this, you’ll often find certain students dominate the conversation, or ask the teacher endless questions!
LanguaTalk offers a more convenient and effective alternative: 1-on-1 online Spanish classes with experienced native tutors. You won’t find these tutors available for face-to-face Spanish lessons in Chicago. LanguaTalk finds the best tutors from around the world. They offer conversational Spanish classes at cheaper rates because they don’t have to travel to you and they often live in countries with a lower cost of living.
Probably you’re thinking: but are online classes really as effective as face-to-face? You can book a no obligation 30-minute trial session (for free with most tutors) and see for yourself. Classes take place via video call, allowing you to communicate with your tutor and share learning materials, as if you were in the same room. And you can book classes for whenever it suits you.
Below, you can filter to tutors who have availability that fits with your Chicago time zone. Then watch videos, check reviews, and book a trial session.
If you have questions, you can click the 'Help' button in the bottom right. There, you’ll find answers to every question imaginable, and the option of contacting our support team.
Dan C
Dan C
Spanish for the LGBTQ+ Community 🏳️🌈 and Trans Support 🏳️⚧️
¡Hola! Soy Dan 🧔🏻♂️ un hombre trans 🏳️⚧️ y tutor de español apasionado por crear un entorno inclusivo y de apoyo para la comunidad LGBTQ+ 🏳️🌈
🎯 Mi objetivo es ofrecer clases adaptadas a tu ritmo y necesidades específicas, mientras creamos un espacio seguro y respetuoso donde puedas aprender español y sentirte sentir apoyo.
Desde 2021, he brindado apoyo personalizado a personas en transición social y física, ofreciendo orientación sobre identidad de género, recursos médicos y apoyo emocional.
💡 Lo que ofrezco:
— 🌈 Lecciones adaptadas: Clases personalizadas, ya sea que quieras mejorar tu español para conversaciones cotidianas, explorar temas específicos de la comunidad o simplemente sentirte más seguro en tu expresión. Incluiremos vocabulario inclusivo y conversaciones de temas relevantes.
— 🤝 Apoyo y orientación en transición: Guía para comunicarte en contextos médicos y sociales en español.
— 🛡️ Espacio seguro: Un entorno respetuoso donde puedes expresarte libremente y practicar sin preocupaciones.
— 👫 Educación para aliados: Orientación para familiares, amigos y toda persona que desee aprender cómo apoyar a la comunidad LGBTQ+ con información real para tener más conciencia sobre el tema.
Como hombre trans, entiendo los desafíos únicos que enfrentamos y estoy aquí para acompañarte en tu viaje lingüístico y personal.🗣️ ¡Te brindaré el apoyo que necesitas en tu camino! ✨
📅 ¡Programa una para el día y horario que prefieras y trabajemos juntos para alcanzar tus metas! 🚀
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Gaby M
Gaby M
Certified Spanish Teacher-ELE/Specialist in Business and Professional Purposes Spanish-EFP
¡Hola! I'm Gaby
I'm a Professional Spanish Teacher, certified in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) by International House Madrid and Spanish for professional purposes (EFP) by CIESE-Fundación Comillas—both institutions recognized by the Cervantes Institute.
About Me
- Native of Mexico with a broad experience living in various Spanish-speaking countries, giving me a rich, diverse perspective on the language.
- As a language learner myself (I’ve studied English, French, Turkish, and I’m currently learning German), I understand the challenges of acquiring a new language firsthand!
Teaching Approach
- Action-Learning Method: My classes are dynamic and interactive, designed to make learning Spanish both engaging and effective.
- Tailored for Your Needs: I start by assessing your current level and understanding your specific goals to build a customized learning plan.
Specialized Classes
- With an MBA certification, I also offer business Spanish classes, covering vocabulary and expressions for professional use.
What to Expect in a Trial Class
- Level Assessment: I’ll evaluate your current level and identify your learning objectives.
- Personalized Learning Plan: Based on your goals and needs, I’ll develop a study plan tailored just for you.
- Teaching Style Preview: This session also gives you a chance to experience my teaching style and see if it’s the right fit.
My goal is to make learning Spanish a natural and enjoyable part of your life. I look forward to helping you on this language journey!
¡Hasta luego!
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Laura B
Laura B
Unlock your Fluency with your professional Spanish Teacher Laura
Hi there!
I'm teacher Laura, from Venezuela. I'm a seasoned Spanish professional with a remarkable 3-year online teaching journey. Proficient in multiple languages, I've steered numerous students towards realizing their professional aspirations.
My impact has been profound, aiding a multitude of learners in conquering language objectives and navigating official Spanish exams through my customized teaching methodology.
Within my lessons, you will:
- Cultivate unwavering confidence when communicating with native speakers.
- Fortify and embellish your vocabulary and grammar prowess.
- Elevate your aptitude for listening comprehension and fluid conversational exchanges.
- Familiarize yourself with idiomatic expressions and adeptly grasp various accents.
I am not simply an instructor; I am your confidante and dedicated Spanish coach, committed to propelling your linguistic journey forward, irrespective of your present proficiency level.
See you in the lesson 😃
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Edith C
Edith C
💬 Acquire the language. 💬 1 hr. or 30 min. lessons for Kids and adults.
I'm an experienced Spanish teacher online. Inspiring others to make Spanish a lifelong learning journey, having fun, and enjoying learning a new way to communicate outside their native language is my goal.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Edith✨
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Yesely H
Yesely H
Professional teacher with four years of experience teaching online✨✅
✨|Patient| |Prepared| |Supportive|✨
➡️I am from Colombia. I enjoy teaching Spanish to adults and children. I have been a teacher online for four years. I like to travel ✈️, paint 🎨, read 📔and watch series🎥.
I like to explain as many times as necessary until the student understands. I have a lot of talking points for adults and a lot of energy for all ages. My oldest student is 68 years old and she always enjoys her class with me.
➡️ I can offer you this:
• Nice, respectful, and dynamic conversations.
• A study plan adapting based on your abilities
• SLOW neutral and clear speaking so you can understand the lessons easily
. • Materials to help you learn outside.
• Unlimited email support.
➡️ My classes:
• Lessons guided by your interests, not mine.
• Readings, homework, and dynamic class (games through exercises)
• Make mistakes anytime! I will help you and correct you.
• I adapt to the teaching style and learning pace of the student.
📌I offer two different styles of classes:
1. Conversational classes for adults: You improve your fluency through reading and discussing different topics.
2. Classes for teenagers: They learn to read and speak in Spanish in a fun way.
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Martin
Martin
🏆 Affordable speaking practice lessons 🏆
¡Hola!
I have been teaching Spanish since august 2018. Sometimes Face to face like in Spain and Mexico, and entirely online as well in platforms like Languatalk, Lingoda and Babbel.
I offer you 30 and 55 mins lessons here on LanguaTalk
Are you ready to unlock your power of conversational Spanish skill 🌎
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Franco L
Franco L
Spanish lessons - Clases de español - 西班牙语课
I am a philosophy student at the University of Buenos Aires. Having to deal with classic philosophers and old texts I decided to specialize in ancient languages such as Latin, Ancient Greek and Sanskrit, but I also studied modern languages like English, French and German. I like music and I play the trumpet. I also love Tango music and really enjoy translating lyrics! Now teaching Ancient History. I provide visual History books in Spanish.
Now a certified E/LE teacher by Instituto Cervantes via Academia Buenos Aires.
I teach students from all ages. I love teaching kids! My lessons are for complete beginners, intermediate students who want to improve their spanish and advanced ones looking to polish their skills.
If you don't have materials don't worry! I have my own method for complete beginners and a progressive reading book which I believe is very useful. We can also use your own materials.
Daniel G
Daniel G
Professional Spanish Teacher and official DELE Examiner.
¡Hola! My name is Daniel. I'm a certified Spanish Teacher, Official DELE Examiner and Language Learning Designer from Seville, Spain who have been teaching Spanish for 6 years now because I love to teach my language and culture to others.
What is my experience?
- Teaching Spanish to students from different nationalities, countries, ages and levels (from absolutely beginner to C2) in Spain and UK both online and face to face.
- Teaching Business Professional Spanish to employees from companies such as Roche, Iberdrola and EDP.
- Teaching Spanish to USA and Erasmus university students, refugees with any knowledge of Spanish, British, Chinese or Koreans students, among others.
- Coaching and preparation for DELE exams.
- Designing of personalized Spanish lessons material for reputed language learnings apps, companies and my own students.
What can you find in my lessons?
- Very communicative lessons adapted to the needs and interests of my students.
- Personalized lessons based on each student and their goals.
- Lessons about conversation, grammar, culture, business, conversation… Anything you need.
- My main goal is to help you to speak Spanish with confidence and fluently.
- Access to all the material used.
Antonio T
Antonio T
Certified and experienced Spanish teacher for professional purposes
Do you want to improve your Spanish skills to open new doors for your professional development or business? Learning with me guarantees material and resources specifically designed for you and your goals.
I am Antonio, born and raised in Andalucía, Spain. I am a native, certified and experienced foreign language teacher currently working as a Spanish teacher in the Netherlands.
I provide professional and meaningful learning experiences considering your objectives, interests and aspects to improve. I have 7+ years of experience teaching Spanish for general and specific purposes (conversational, business, traveling, and certification exams) in young and adult education, both online and in person. On top of that, I am a certified DELE and SIELE examiner.
Regarding my educational background, I graduated in English Studies and, to cut a long story short, I hold three master’s degrees on different aspects related to teaching Spanish and have a wide range of language teacher training certifications.
I am available for 55 or 30 minutes classes.
Thanks for reading!
See you in class
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Diana Z
Diana Z
¡Hola! Speak Spanish from the very first day! Native and ELE-certified teacher.
Speak Spanish from the very first day!
Hello, my name is Diana. I am a graduated university language teacher and ELE - certified. I've got more than 7 years teaching languages. I taught Spanish for children and teenagers in the USA for 2 years. I've got a lot experience teaching English and Spanish online. I was a Spanish teacher volunteer in Peru during my university studies, but more than the degree I am enthusiastic, responsible and empathetic person. I teach with my heart and soul, my students receive the necessary attention and motivation in order to achieve meaningful learning. I love teaching Spanish and getting to know students from all over the world. I'm also a language learner and I know how challenging can be learn a new language or improve it. I'm a traveller and I really enjoy to talk about culture, food, pets, personal growing and more :) I am very an open-minded person, I like to listen and learn.
My teaching methodology : Communicative Method - Comprehensible Input /Output with short and long goals depend on each student.
To keep fun, creative and didactical lessons:
- Videos, images, audios, grammar explanations and exercises, vocabulary and more.
- Slides (I sent them to you after each lessons
- Google resources
To know your level:
- Spanish level test (if you require it)
To see how great we are doing:
- Quizzes.
My background outside of teaching:
In my spare time I love going for walks on the park with my dog, listening podcasts and music, surfing, doing yoga, reading and cooking healthy recipes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are Spanish lessons in Chicago more expensive than learning online?
Whilst not always the case, Spanish classes in Chicago are typically more expensive than online learning options. This is due to the costs associated with using a classroom, as well as travel time and expenses for teachers. Online classes, on the other hand, eliminate these overheads. Additionally, online instructors often live in countries with lower living costs, which can further reduce the price of online classes.
What's the best way to find conversational Spanish classes near me in Chicago?
If you prefer in-person learning over online classes, LanguaTalk might not be the best fit for your needs. For local classes, you can search through community boards or local service listing websites. However, we encourage you to explore the convenience and effectiveness of online classes. You can start with a free trial session to experience the benefits first-hand, such as access to a broader range of experienced teachers and potentially lower costs.
How does participating in a Spanish class via video call differ from attending a Spanish class in person in Chicago?
Many students initially have reservations about participating in online Spanish classes, thinking the experience will be vastly different from in-person classes. However, they often discover that online classes can be just as engaging and effective. In an online Spanish class, you’ll interact with your teacher and classmates as if you were all in the same room. The teacher may share resources (like articles or videos) and will collaborate with you in real-time using tools like Google Docs or Dropbox Paper, ensuring an interactive learning environment. The biggest benefit is convenience: there is no need to travel, and you can book lessons for when it suits you.
Do any of the teachers on LanguaTalk also offer in-person conversational Spanish classes in Chicago?
While some teachers on LanguaTalk may offer in-person conversational classes in their local area, the majority specialize in online teaching. This approach is more convenient for them, allowing flexibility and the comfort of working from home. Most teachers are not based in Chicago and are spread across the globe, so if you're looking for a class with LanguaTalk, you should anticipate an online learning experience.
The beauty of taking lessons online is that you can learn anytime, anywhere. When you choose a tutor, just check their calendar to make sure that they have available times that fit your schedule. Some tutor have limited availability as they already have a lot of students.
Lessons are taught 1-on-1 so that you receive your tutor’s full attention and can make fast progress. Communicating via video call, you’ll be able to talk to your tutor and share learning materials as if you were in the same room.
The tutors vary in terms of their teaching methods, resources, experiences, and personalities. So we suggest you look at several profiles to choose the best tutor for you. Whichever Spanish tutor you pick, they'll aim to tailor the lessons to your individual needs.
New to LanguaTalk? We'll give you a credit for a free trial session. Many, but not all, tutor offer these for free. If they do not, the price will be just 30 percent of their full lesson price, so you can still try a session at minimal cost.
Trial sessions last 30 minutes. They allow you to assess whether the tutor is a good fit for you, and get a feel for learning online. The tutor will assess your level and aim to understand your needs and interests so that they can customise any lessons you decide to take. You'll be encouraged to speak in Spanish as much as possible, but of course you can speak in English too!
If, after your trial session, you don't feel that the tutor is quite right for you, you can book a trial with another tutor for just 30 percent of their full lesson price.
On LanguaTalk, you can find exceptional tutors for 1-on-1 Spanish lessons tailored to your goals and learning preferences. Here’s how to try it for yourself:
1 - Find your ideal tutor by browsing videos, reviews, pricing and availability.
2 - Book a trial. Many tutors offer a 30-minute trial for free; others charge a discounted price.
3 - Take personalised lessons with your new tutor via video call. Or try someone else.
No card is required to book a free trial session. Please only book if you're considering taking lessons. Pricing varies by tutor and you can use the filter to find someone who fits your budget. You can pay one lesson at a time, or buy in bulk for a discount (open a tutor's profile to see their pricing options).
We’re confident you’ll love learning via LanguaTalk. We're trusted by students all over the world because we're transparent. We ask students to rate each lesson, and we display reviews on tutors’ profiles.
99.8% of lesson ratings are 5 stars. Why? Because unlike other platforms, we accept only the top 10% of tutor applications.
To see our full FAQs or get help from our friendly team, click the 'Help' button in the bottom-right. You can also watch students talking about their experiences learning via LanguaTalk below.
The vast majority of students take 55-minute lessons. But some tutors also provide the option of 30-minute lessons. If they do, you’ll see this noted on their profile (below their pricing and above the ‘Buy Lessons’ button).
55-minute lessons are recommended for most students. In general, we only suggest considering 30-minute lessons if they’re for your child, or you have an intermediate level and only want conversation practice.