Want to find a Spanish tutor in Santa Barbara?

Hi! My name is Vanessa, I am from Peru and I currently live in Washington State, in the US. Besides being fluent in Spanish and English, I speak Portuguese (C1) and French(B1).

I have been teaching online since 2018. Being a language learner myself, I know what the most common challenges are when learning a language and the most successful ways to overcome them.

In my opinion, the easiest and most memorable way of learning is having fun during the process. That is why I aim to provide you with a supportive, engaging and thought-provoking environment in which your oral production will take the lead role. Having said that, I am very flexible, and I will adjust my methods according to your specific needs and requirements. On every session, corrections made will be provided on a customized Google doc, so that you can always refer to it whenever you want to study and keep track of our lessons.

It will be my pleasure to help you to build up your confidence and fluency in Spanish. See you soon!

Hello! I'm from Guatemala, the country of eternal spring.

I lived in Costa Rica for more than a year, and I have traveled all over Central America.  I love being a Spanish teacher because through my students I also learn about their culture and traditions.  And of course my desire is to help them learn this beautiful language. 

Would you like to learn or improve your Spanish speaking skills?   You have found the right person!

I have been teaching this wonderful language for 18 years to different ages and levels. I am a very patient, flexible and smiling teacher.

My goal is to make you speak fluently and confidently, to make you feel comfortable and to have dynamic and fun lessons.

I adapt to the needs of each student. My classes are structured using student-friendly tools and I always focus on the four important skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

I have also studied theology and I am a bible teacher for children.

If you would like to talk a little bit about theology, I would be happy to help you.

I look forward to helping you learn this wonderful language.

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:

1. Cultivate unwavering confidence when communicating with native speakers.
2. Fortify and embellish your vocabulary and grammar prowess.
3. Elevate your aptitude for listening comprehension and fluid conversational exchanges.
4. 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 😃

Experienced Spanish teacher with a certified degree from Oxford House to teach Spanish as a foreign language. My passion for languages and teaching has led me to dedicate myself to giving Spanish classes since 2019, especially on online platforms.

My pedagogical approach is based on interaction and active student participation. I believe in a friendly and positive learning environment, where my students feel comfortable to practice and express themselves without fear of making mistakes. I consider mistakes as learning opportunities and use them as a starting point to improve and strengthen my students' language skills.

¡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!

My name is Franco Del Gesso, I am Argentinian and passionate about psychology along with education since I think it is the fundamental tool for progress, that is why I love teaching and conducting research to find how to help the development of education from psychology, I am a very sociable and dynamic person, in constant movement.

I consider myself a cheerful teacher who has the ability to adapt to the needs of each student. I am very sociable and I have the ability to start conversations very easily. I like having more than one method to teach this language either through speech, writing, images, videos and even music. Me considero un profesor alegre que tiene la capacidad de adaptarse a las necesidades de cada alumno. 

Soy muy sociable y tengo la capacidad de entablar conversaciones muy fácilmente. Me gusta tener más de un método para enseñar este idioma ya sea mediante el habla, la escritura, las imágenes, los videos y hasta la música.

At first I consider it important to hear what the apprentice is looking for and based on that, choose how the next lesson are going to take place. However I tend to make my lessons dynamic, interspersing conversations and various exercises including grammar, music and even books. I have a blackboard available to use if necessary and also headphones with a microphone to improve the audio quality.

Hi, I'm Maribel, I was born in Ecuador, so I'm a native Spanish speaker with a Latin American accent. I am an actress and screenwriter. As an actress, I have clear pronunciation and voice projection, and I can help you achieve the same. As a writer, I know how to express myself using language correctly. I have experience being a teacher of students with attention deficit, so I have learned how to make my classes interesting. In addition, I believe that each person has a personal method to learn a language, so my classes focus on your needs and adapt to your goals and personality.

Hola, soy Maribel, nací en Ecuador, así que soy una hablante nativa de español con acento latinoamericano. Soy actriz y guionista. Como actriz, conozco una correcta proyección de la voz y pronunciación de las palabras. Como escritor, sé cómo expresarme usando el lenguaje correctamente. Tengo experiencia siendo docente de alumnos con déficit de atención, por lo que he aprendido a hacer interesantes mis clases, además, creo que cada persona tiene un método personal para aprender un idioma, por eso mis clases se enfocan en tus necesidades y se adaptan a tus metas y personalidad.

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!

Hello, I'm Ivett from Mexico, I love teaching Spanish to children, I am patient, friendly and polite. As a language learner I also know how is student's journey when they are learning a language. Learning don't need to be boring is should be dynamic and interactive. That's the reason always I investigate new methods and resources to teach children in a fun way and being updated.

I have been teaching children, teenagers and adults for more than 4 years. I have experience teaching children and teenagers from 7 to 16. I always like being updated with new tools to improve my teaching skills. I am currently studying a Diploma in Neuroeducation to apply all knowledge into my lessons with children. I also have a Certification to teach Spanish as a foreign language, I have a Diploma to teach children online and absolute beginners.

My Spanish lessons are focus on conversational approach in order your child be able to start speak spanish in a natural way. I use different resources to make our lessons engaging like Rockalingua, Spanish for kids, Twinkl, Wordwall, Kahoot and others and also digital books focused on meaningful learning such as: Colega, Lola & Leo, Submarino, Reporteros internacionales. 

Optional - Once a week I can send a worksheet with topics we learned during the lesson in order children can practice what they have learned. 

📆Book a trial lesson today and let's discuss about your child goals in his/her future Spanish lessons. I look forward to meeting you soon!

Hi, I'm Federico and I want to guide you on the exciting journey of learning a new language.

Together we will agree where you want to go and how we will achieve it.

As each person learns in a different way, we will take advantage of your strengths and work in your weaknesses. The tutoring is designed to improve your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. It will depend on your needs and priorities.

In the lessons we will use whatever resources are necessary to achieve our goals. We will use material of interest to you, such as websites, newspapers, songs, podcasts and videos, etc.

I prefer to speak in Spanish from the beginning (ELE Certified). But if necessary, we will use English (120 hours TESOL Certified). I have lived in Africa and on the border with Brazil for a few years, so Portuguese is another option.

Traveling is a beautiful way to discover life. So enjoy the trip!