Living in San Mateo? See Spanish tutors' reviews & videos
If you're unable to find an affordable private Spanish tutor in San Mateo for in-person language lessons, online learning may be a good alternative. To take lessons with a Spanish tutor in your area, you may have to pay more to cover their travel costs or travel to their home, and the average cost of private Spanish lessons in San Mateo is over $20 per hour. With online learning, you can save on travel expenses and have access to top tutors from around the world.
Many students who try online language lessons with a tutor are pleasantly surprised by the experience. At LanguaTalk, lessons are 1-on-1 to ensure you get your tutor's full attention and can make rapid progress. Lessons are conducted via video call, allowing you to communicate with your tutor and share learning materials, as if you were in the same room. Try a free trial session and see for yourself!
On LanguaTalk, you can watch Spanish tutor intro videos, check their availability, and read reviews from their students on their profiles. You'll also see which learning needs, ages, and levels the tutor is comfortable with.
If you're new to LanguaTalk, you'll receive a token for a complimentary 30-minute trial lesson when you create an account. Use this to evaluate your chosen tutor and decide whether you want to keep taking classes with them or look for a Spanish tutor in San Mateo instead. (Please note: not all tutors offer a free trial lesson - some charge 30% of their standard full lesson price.)
Ignacio F
Ignacio F
Experienced professional Spanish teacher for kids and adults
My name is Ignacio, I am Argentinean, and I live in Buenos Aires. I am a lawyer and a Spanish teacher.
I enjoy music, cinema, art, and literature.
My passion is teaching Spanish. I teach in many high schools in Buenos Aires, and I am studying to be a professor at the University of Buenos Aires. I give a lot of dedication to my work and I show it every day in my classes.
It is important to adapt to the needs of each student. You can choose whether you prefer to improve (speaking skills, fluency, writting, accent, or learn grammar)
I use tools like coursebooks, movies, flashcards, and various different documents.
My wish is to see you motivated and eager to continue learning!
¡Nos vemos!
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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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Itziar P
Itziar P
Spanish teacher with more than four years of experience
Hello everyone! I do not teach A1 A2 levels. I am Itziar and I am a Spanish teacher. I am currently living in Spain but I lived in different countries in the past. I am a native speaker with a neutral Spanish accent. My pronunciation is clear and easy to understand. I love teaching Spanish to international students and I am happy to see them making progress learning the language. I have four years of experience teaching Spanish to students from all over the world.
My teaching style:
Patient: I personally experienced the struggles of learning a new language. I learnt different languages from the scratch, so I will encourage you during the lesson.
Hands-on class: My lessons are practical. I will help you to boost your confidence in learning Spanish through practical exercises.
Competent: I am committed to helping you succeed in learning Spanish.
Functional: I will focus on the skills and knowledge you need to ensure you achieve your goals and needs.
Tailored lessons: I adapt to the needs and goals of individual students and I personalized your lessons based on the topics you want to learn.
My goal is to make the learning experience engaging and fun but also straight to the point. My biggest interest is that you can learn something new everyday and you improve your Spanish. Do not worry about making mistakes, they are a part of the learning process and I am a patient teacher :)
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Jesus
Jesus
🗨🗨 Speaking Practice for Intermediate and above levels 🏆
¡Hola!
Me as a Teacher: Disfruto muchísimo ser maestro para ayudar a las personas que tienen el deseo de mejorar sus habilidades de conversación, por ejemplo, fluidez, pronunciación, comprensión auditiva y aumentar el vocabulario.
Certificates:
- DELE A1 - A2 - Instituto Cervantes Estambul - 2020 Curso de examinadores DELE
- DELE B1 - B2 - Instituto Cervantes Albuquerque - 2019 Curso de examinadores DELE
- DELE C1 - C2 - Instituto Cervantes Budapest - 20120 Curso de examinadores DELE
- Profesor de Español Como Lengua Extranjera - ELE Barcelona - 2018
- Clinical Terminology for International Students - University of Pittsburgh - 2023
Work Experience:
- Lingoda (Online lessons) Nov 2021 - Present
- Babbel (Online lessons) Sep 2020 - Present
- ELE Barcelona - Barcelona, Spain (Face to face lessons) / 2018 - 2018
- Don Quijote - Playa del Carmen, Mexico (Face to face lessons) / 2018 - 2019
- La Casita Spanish Schol - Merida, Mexico (Face to face lessons) / 2024 - 2024
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Alberto L
Alberto L
Spanish Made Fun and Effective w/Bilingual native teacher (Spanish/Italian)
¡Hola!
I am Alberto, a highly-skilled and dedicated Spanish teacher from Spain. I specialize in teaching Spanish both to children and adults, using interactive and fun methods to make learning a language enjoyable and engaging for everyone. As a native speaker of both Spanish and Italian, I bring a unique perspective to my lessons. I have traveled extensively and have a wealth of experience in different roles, including manufacturing, restaurants, and even as an electrician. I later set up a travel agency and hostel which greatly enriched my cultural knowledge.
I've been praised by my students for my effective and engaging teaching approach. I believe that conversation is key to truly mastering a language, so I've designed my lessons to be interactive and student-centered, where you will be actively participating and speaking instead of just passively listening. I've been successful in helping students of all ages and levels achieve fluency in Spanish.
I will assess your level, goals and needs in the first lesson, and create a tailored curriculum that best suits you. I've been told by my students that they've seen progress in their learning and they've been able to understand the context of conversations for the most part now. I make the classes fun and relevant by having conversations about our day to day lives. We start our lessons with conversations in Spanish (for all levels) and then towards the middle of the class move on to reviewing the homework and practicing conversations around those specific sections of the textbook. I am patient, encouraging and make learning fun!
Don't wait, book a trial lesson with me today, and let's get started on your journey to fluency in Spanish. I am looking forward to helping you achieve your goals!
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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.
Blanca P
Blanca P
Certified Spanish Teacher with 6+ years of experience making learning enyojable
Do you want to speak Spanish with confidence and fluency? I can help you achieve your goal!
Hello! I am Blanca, a Mexican teacher with a Diploma in Teaching Spanish as a Second Language. I also have a Master's Degree in Psychology and have published a couple of books.
I love reading, traveling, and discovering new cultures. I have lived abroad and I know what it's like to be in your shoes when it comes to learning a new language because I'm a language learner myself.
I became a Spanish teacher because I found a passion for teaching and helping people improve their language skills. I've taught Spanish to businessmen, engineers, university students, psychologists, school counselors, retirees, and travelers.
I can help you improve your Spanish for working in a specific field, but we can also have interesting conversations and debates about literature, current events, cultures, history, politics, movies, gastronomy, sports, and travel.
My lessons are tailored to each student, depending on their interests and goals. We can watch videos and tv-series, read books and interesting articles, write emails, and discuss different topics (including traditions and culture of Spanish-speaking countries). I provide students with lesson notes, practice exercises, and examples.
My goal as a teacher is to make sure you can express your thoughts and can communicate spontaneously in Spanish, that's why since the first lesson with me, you’ll find yourself speaking Spanish.
Book a lesson with me! I'd love to help you take your Spanish to the next level!
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Andrea C
Andrea C
Certified Spanish teacher with 15 years of experience teaching Spanish and English.
Hi there. I'm Andrea. Welcome to this amazing learning journey.
I'm from Ecuador but I'm currently living in the Netherlands. I've been teaching both English and Spanish for 15 years.
Teaching is something I'm really passionate about. I'm totally convinced that learning a new language should be fun and not only focused on grammar structures and boring rules.
You're going to learn Spanish through games, dialogues, role plays, videos and any kind of interactive and communicative activity you can think of.
I hold a teaching degree on English as a Foreign Language and a Master's Degree on English and Applied Linguistics. Although, these degrees are related to English teaching, they have helped me develop teaching methods to teach Spanish effectively and interactively as well.
You will be the center of this learning-teaching process.
Join me in this journey and book a trial lesson with me
Te espero. Gracias por tu atención.
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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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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best way to find a Spanish tutor in my area of San Mateo?
If you prefer in-person lessons over online learning, LanguaTalk may not be the best fit for you. Instead, you can search for a tutor on a local service listing website or place an advertisement in your area. However, we do encourage you to try online learning – you have nothing to lose by booking a free trial session. Many students find that the online experience is just as good as in-person learning, with the added benefit of access to higher quality tutors at a lower cost.
How much do San Mateo Spanish tutors charge per hour?
Our research suggests that the average hourly rate for private Spanish lessons in San Mateo is between $25-$35. Since online tutors don't have to travel to you and often live in countries with a lower cost of living, their hourly rate tends to be significantly lower.
Do any of the tutors on LanguaTalk also offer Spanish lessons in San Mateo?
Some tutors on LanguaTalk may also provide in-person lessons in San Mateo, but most only offer online lessons as it is more convenient and allows them to work from home. Additionally, most tutors are not located in San Mateo because they are living elsewhere in the world. If you book a lesson with a tutor, you should assume that the lesson will be conducted online.
What are the differences between learning Spanish with a tutor via video call and learning in person with a Spanish tutor in San Mateo?
Some students might be unsure about learning Spanish online because they think it will be very different from in-person learning. However, many students find that the online experience is similar and they often develop strong relationships with their tutor.
Once you start a video call with your selected tutor, you'll be able to communicate with them as if you were in the same room. The tutor may also share learning resources with you (such as newspaper articles or YouTube videos) and you'll be able to collaborate in real-time using tools like Google Docs or Dropbox Paper.
Most students take 55-minute lessons. However, some tutors also offer the option of 30-minute lessons. If this option is available, it will be noted on the tutor's profile (below their pricing and above the 'Buy Lessons' button).
In general, 55-minute lessons are recommended for most students. 30-minute lessons may be suitable if you're taking lessons for your child or if you have an intermediate level and only want conversation practice.
If you're new to LanguaTalk, we'll provide you with a credit for a free trial session. Many, but not all, tutors offer these for free. If a tutor does not offer a free trial, the trial price will be 30 percent of their full lesson price, allowing you to still try a session at a reduced cost.
Trial sessions last 30 minutes. They allow you to determine if the tutor is a good fit for you and get a sense of what online learning is like. The tutor will assess your level and try to understand your needs and interests so that they can tailor any lessons you choose to take. You'll be encouraged to speak as much as possible in Spanish, but you can also speak in English if needed.
If, after your trial session, you don't feel that the tutor is right for you, you can book a trial with another tutor for 30 percent of their full lesson price.
Lessons are taught one-on-one to ensure that you receive customized instruction. During the lessons, your tutor will use a variety of teaching methods and resources, including language exercises, conversation practice, and cultural notes, to help you reach your learning objectives.
All lessons take place via video call. Your tutor will normally give you a choice of calling tools, all of which are easy to use.
LanguaTalk offers personalized 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with top-rated tutors. Here's how to get started:
1 - Find a tutor that meets your needs by reviewing their videos, reviews, pricing, and availability.
2 - Book a trial lesson. Many tutors offer a free 30-minute trial, while others offer a discounted trial price.
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You don't need to provide credit card information to book a free trial session. Please only book a trial if you're seriously considering taking lessons. Tutor prices vary, and you can use the filter to find one that fits your budget. You can pay for individual lessons or purchase a package for a discount (view a tutor's pricing options on their profile).
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