Lingo Spanish

4.9 (29)
From New York, NY
SinceSeptember, 2021

About
Greetings! I am a Spanish teacher and journalist hailing from Barcelona, Spain. With eight years of experience teaching Spanish, I have been awarded the Top Pro accolade for my exceptional classes. My specialty lies in online classes, catering to beginners seeking to establish firm foundations, and bilinguals wanting to improve their confidence, fluency, and sophistication.

I customize my teaching approach according to the learning style of my students and the content relevant to their professional and personal interests. My ultimate objective is to help my students become fully proficient in Spanish, enabling them to engage in fluent conversations in the shortest possible time.

My passion lies in empowering individuals, and nothing gives me greater satisfaction than seeing people grow professionally and achieve success by mastering Spanish. Additionally, I offer engaging Spanish writing workshops aimed at kindling your creative spark and enhancing your writing.
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Service as described 4.9
Communication 4.9
Punctuality 4.9
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Matthew B.
Laura is an exceptional Spanish tutor who has exceeded my expectations. She dedicates ample time to our lessons, demonstrating a meticulous approach to grammar and pronunciation. Moreover, she employs innovative and engaging techniques, utilizing music, poetry, cultural references, and situational scenarios to bring the lessons to life. Thanks to Laura's guidance, I have made noticeable progress, and I feel motivated to continue learning with her. In short, Laura is a superb tutor who will keep you inspired and eagerly anticipating your next session.
April 8, 2023
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Heather W.
Laura's English is fluent and accent-free, while her Spanish carries the distinct marks of Spain. I find both these traits to be helpful in different ways: it's difficult and tiring to communicate with someone whose English accent is hard to understand, while the differences between European Spanish (Peninsular Spanish) and the Spanish spoken in the Americas can make learning the language a challenge. However, Laura's fluency in Castilian Spanish (the Spanish spoken by 99% of Spaniards) makes her an expert tutor, and her extensive experience in translating, proofreading, and copy-editing business communications between Spanish and English means that she teaches not just speaking, but reading and writing, too. Laura hails from a middle-class academic family and is a bright, upbeat, and intelligent person to be around. She takes her cues for lessons from her students' interests - in my case, bird-watching - and goes above and beyond to find articles and resources that make the process of learning fun and engaging. She's always cheerful, supportive, and encouraging, too, making her the kind of teacher you can't help but respect and admire. All in all, I don't think you could ask for a better tutor than Laura. Her approach is both realistic and practical, and her dedication to the craft of language teaching shines through in every lesson. If you're looking for someone to help you learn Spanish with style and ease, she's the one to call - give her a shot, and you won't regret it!
May 8, 2022
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Lauren G.
Laura is an incredibly remarkable individual. Not only is she exceptionally gracious, but she also possesses exceptional teaching skills, and I am grateful for the customized lessons she provides that align with my specific language learning objectives. I feel exceedingly confident conversing in Spanish, and she and I have both observed my development as time progresses. At present, I am more proficient in Spanish than I have ever been before. Without a doubt, I strongly advise seeking her services! She is a fantastic investment, and I could continue lauding her many talents endlessly. :-)
April 4, 2022
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Courtney H.
Laura is an outstanding tutor who demonstrates considerable patience and employs diverse teaching methods to assist students in grasping and retaining the Spanish language. Her approach focuses on enhancing comprehension, reading, writing, and speaking skills, while also refining word diction and pronunciation. In addition, she creates personalized lessons that cater to individual learning styles. Furthermore, Laura is currently assisting me with overcoming some negative language habits I have developed over time, making the relearning process enjoyable and engaging.
March 1, 2022
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Justin J.
When I was seeking a Spanish teacher for business workshops, I had no idea that I would come across Laura, who turned out to be an absolute gem. Initially, we were clueless about how to initiate our lessons, but Laura proved to be an exceptional guide at every step. She meticulously designed curriculum that catered to students with varying proficiency levels and provided additional assistance to those who needed it. Despite our long hectic workdays, Laura's upbeat attitude and positivity infused energy within us, making every class exciting. We're extremely fortunate to have found a remarkable instructor like Laura, and I unequivocally recommend her services!
October 8, 2021