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Marketing Executive
Amber Christian
Miami, Florida
Being in Southern Florida, many people speak Spanish only. Right away, after my first week, I could use what I learned. It really becomes a partnership to see the students succeed, so I think that's one of the greatest things of the coaches at Spanish55.

Family Nurse Practitioner
Arlaina Dunning
Fort Worth, Texas
I've been doing Spanish55 for eight months. I studied Spanish in high school and college, so I did it just because I had to, not because I wanted to, so now I'm a nurse practitioner and it makes you more marketable to be able to do history and physicals on people who speak Spanish instead of getting a translator.

Executive Director
DeAnna Pursai College of Adaptive Arts
San Jose, California
I just can't be more grateful to them. I really was a little leery that I was gonna be able to learn this wonderful language, but after about four months, I can honestly say that I can converse with almost anyone in Spanish and we're able to communicate, and it's so empowering.

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Vice President, Director of Consulting Services
David Lomb
Florham Park, New Jersey
Enjoys playing the guitar, reading and traveling
I tried a few other companies for individual online lessons (Livelingua, Cervantes) and Spanish55 has been by far the best. I’ve been a Spanish55 student for over a year now. I started my lessons with my Coach, Alberto, last May. Alberto is an amazing tutor, I truly enjoy the lessons and our conversations.

My name is David. I’m trained as a bench scientist (with a Ph. D. in Pharmacology) and I’ve spent the last 11 years working for a business development and strategy consulting firm that works exclusively with Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical companies.

I’m happily married (my wife’s name is Traci) and I have two Siberian Forest cats (Nikita and Natasha. You can see one of them in the picture above), who came from Ukraine and Russia, respectively. When I’m not working, I like to play the guitar, read and travel. Southern Europe is my happy place, but I'm hoping to make it to Mexico and South America soon.

That’s why I became interested in learning Spanish. I tried a few other companies for individual online lessons (Livelingua, Cervantes) and Spanish55 has been by far the best. I’ve been a Spanish55 student for over a year now. I started my lessons with my Coach, Alberto, last May. Alberto is an amazing tutor, I truly enjoy the lessons and our conversations.

I am very happy with my progress and with Spanish55. I’m planning on continuing my lessons for, at least, the next few years so I took the Quarterly Plan route. The financial aspect made most sense to me, of course, but also the long-term commitment was a key point in my decision. What I hope in my journey with Spanish55 is to improve my conversational skills. I can understand and read better than I can speak Spanish. Again, Alberto takes a lot of the credit, he’s been an excellent teacher.

Senior Engineer
Larry Boyer
Seattle, Washington
Enjoys surfing and cycling
Motivation and consistency are essential if you want to learn a language and the Spanish55 program and Coach Esther have made that easier for me

¡Hola a todos! My name is Larry Boyer y he vivido en Seattle, Washington for the last 30 years and have raised my family here. One of my passions is surfing. When I was a kid, we often took surfing trips to Baja California, driving our vans down the coast to Cabo San Lucas, surfing and camping along the way. The towns along the way were small, but always seemed to have a panadería, where we could stock up on baked goods for the day. Those experiences furthered my interest in Mexican culture and the Spanish language. My last surfing trip to Colima and Michoacán in Mexico, inspired me to start studying Spanish once again.

I was first introduced to Spanish55 while I was watching a YouTube video where one of the co-founders was talking about the school and its services. I liked what he had to say and decided I needed structure in my Spanish language studies if I was to continue to progress with the goal of becoming conversationally fluent. He estado estudiando español con Spanish55 durante 6 meses and the experience has been great.

My coach, Esther, is excellent - kind, funny and patient and has really helped me become more comfortable with everyday Spanish conversation. We even have a “frase del día” that I introduce and we discuss before each lesson. I now enjoy engaging with the hispanohablantes that live and work in my neighborhood. Motivation and consistency are essential if you want to learn a language and the Spanish55 program and Coach Esther have made that easier for me.

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As a medical professional, I highly recommend Spanish55. They'll definitely tailor the experience to your needs. Like I said, they're very nice, very personable, very accommodating, and very easy to work with. I especially love my experience with the whole staff. They're very responsive, very kind, and very generous. I could tell that they're passionate about what they do and they helped me do what I love to do and interact with my patients in the healthcare setting every day.
Director, Ambulatory Nursing
Charlene Platon
Stanford, California
Enjoys learning about new technologies and science

Spanish55 designed a customized program to meet my needs as a busy executive trying to learn the language. I investigated traditional programs at Universities and other executive language programs but all of those programs required that I adapt my schedule to meet theirs. Spanish55 met me at my point of need and is providing excellent instruction that is calibrated to my learning pace.
Executive, Professional Engineer
Phil Stevens Ph.D.
Lithia, Florida
Enjoys participating in community service projects

To describe my level of satisfaction with my teacher is not something I can put into words. When I enrolled in classes at Spanish55, I expected a professional and knowledgeable teacher to help me become fluent. What I received is beyond my wildest expectations. I truly feel that I have more than a teacher in Widney. I have a friend and that will keep me learning. Thank you for having such outstanding teachers to help those of us who really need that kind and caring environment :)
Pediatric Critical Care Transport Nurse
Patti Walker
Baltimore, Maryland
Enjoys outdoor activities with her husband

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Dale Cole
HR Manager in California
Trustpilot

I highly recommend this program and Jacob - no reason to be nervous about this program because they will be sure it meets your personal needs!
Jade McPhearson
Software Engineer in Texas

I've gotten so much better at talking and listening to Spanish and I really look forward to each class.
Kelley Argenti
Scientist in Alabama
Trustpilot

Coach Alberto is a wise teacher and astutely perceives where you need the most help within every session. Like a jedi, he then tailors his lesson to whatever mistakes he perceives needs the most attention.
Valerie Clark
Church Worker in New Jersey

I love this challenge, and I've grown immensely in my knowledge of the language. I highly recommend Spanish55
Braxton B Copley
Utilities Director in Kansas
Trustpilot

My experience with customer service/customer care has also been amazing. They are very responsive and quick to easily help with any issue I have had. I can’t recommend Spanish55 enough. The entire process in every aspect has been above and beyond what I hoped for.
Andrés R. Guevara
Attorney in Colorado

Absolutely the best, and I can never thank Spanish55 enough for their service.
Wendy Estela
Attorney in Connecticut

I highly recommend Spanish55. I was a Spanish major in college and have advanced skills but needed to brush up, practice and learn legal Spanish for my law practice.
Becca Lopez
Pediatric Speech Pathologist in Pennsylvania

I work with many Spanish-speaking patients, and I have learned so much with Spanish55.
Joshua Hanna
Manufacturing Manager in Texas
Trustpilot

Spanish55 and Atenea have provided me with an exceptional Spanish learning experience. Atenea's personalized approach, patience, and passion for teaching have accelerated my progress immensely.

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Harry Smith
Irving, Texas
Working with coaches, it's less intimidating one-on-one than trying to use language just in a public setting. I'm less self-conscious about things. I know that there's freedom to make mistakes and that I learn most through those mistakes.

Nursing Student
Karlee Chalison
San Diego, California
Spanish55 has really helped me with learning a Spanish that is ... Well, Spanish at a new level. They really encouraged me. I feel so much more confident when I speak Spanish with patients, and especially when it evolves a Spanish that's a little bit more technical.

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Retired Anesthesiologist
James Wold
Hickory, North Carolina
Enjoys traveling and new cultural experiences
I started my journey just like many others who are looking to learn Spanish: learning on sites like Duolingo, etc. That's when the difference between learning and studying became clearer. I could finish my homework every day, but learning is like a marathon and working with an impersonal website was frustrating me a bit. I stumbled upon Spanish55 and scheduled my free consultation class and was assigned with Coach Monica.

Hi to my fellow students and readers!

If you made the decision to start your retirement during the pandemic, perhaps your life changed in many ways you didn't consider. In my case, my schedule was wide open and I thought, "Why not learn a new language?" They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but an old man? What can he do?

Then came the question of what language to learn. I always liked the way Spanish sounds and since there are many Spanish speakers living in the United States, plus considering our neighbors to the south who also speak the language I decided to learn Spanish. I had more than 40 years without learning a language and although Swahili is beautiful, there are not many opportunities to use it in North Carolina.

I started my journey just like many others who are looking to learn Spanish: learning on sites like Duolingo, etc. That's when the difference between learning and studying became clearer. I could finish my homework every day, but learning is like a marathon and working with an impersonal website was frustrating me a bit. I stumbled upon Spanish55 and scheduled my free consultation class and was assigned with Coach Monica. It was clear from the beginning that Monica is incredibly intelligent: she speaks several languages and her English and Spanish skills are excellent. Perhaps the most important thing about her work as my coach is her patience with this old student trying to learn.

Although there are many reasons to learn Spanish, in my case I might not have continued my classes if it were not for Coach Monica. I really enjoy my lessons with her and am very grateful for her kindness and support. She even laughs when I try to use my humor in Spanish, which shows that kindness!

I recently traveled to Costa Rica with my son. Of course, my journey to fluency is not over yet but I really enjoyed talking to Costa Ricans. No doubt they found my Spanish somewhat funny, but that's okay. I loved seeing their smiles at my attempts to communicate in Spanish.

I hope I can improve my Spanish even more and I hope Coach Monica doesn't decide to get rid of me! Learning a new language is a challenge, but for me, it's a lot of fun.

¡Pura vida!
Primary Care Doctor
Kim Nguyen
Berkeley, California
Enjoys rock climbing
Like many of you, I googled ‘Spanish lessons’ and found Spanish55. I liked the idea of having a one-on-one tutor, and then my teacher (Coach Sofia) and I developed a connection that has made learning Spanish so much more fun than listening to audio lessons!

Hi! Mi nombre es Kim. I’m a primary care doctor who was raised in the Bay Area, California. My parents are refugees from Vietnam, and their immigrant experience has had a big impact on my desire to learn from people with different cultural backgrounds. I studied literature in college because I love language and stories, and decided to eventually pursue medicine for its opportunity to listen to people’s narratives and become a part of them.

I recently relocated to New Mexico because I wanted to go somewhere with a greater need for healthcare, especially in the area of addiction medicine. I work at First Nations - a community clinic caring for underserved populations. At my previous clinic, I often felt like I was doing my Spanish-speaking patients a disservice by not knowing a language so prevalent in California. When I took some time off in between jobs, and knowing I’d be going to New Mexico, I decided to take advantage to take Spanish lessons.

Like many of you, I googled ‘Spanish lessons’ and found Spanish55. I liked the idea of having a one-on-one tutor, and then my teacher (Coach Sofia) and I developed a connection that has made learning Spanish so much more fun than listening to audio lessons! Sofia is so committed to her work - she works all the time and yet has so much energy at every lesson, and she remembers everything about her students. You can tell she really cares about us as students and as people, which motivates me to be better at both! We share news articles in Spanish, text each other in Spanish, and of course Sofia helps me translate and practice medical scenarios. It's been really, really rewarding for me to be able to use what we've learned with our patients.

Our patients are constantly having to adjust to a society that is often inequitable. I feel like putting effort into speaking in their own language shows them we are trying to meet them where they are, instead of always the other way around. And when they are sharing vulnerable issues like abuse and trauma, or having to do vulnerable procedures like a Pap smear, being able to communicate in their language adds a layer of safety that they might not have in other areas of their lives.

I really enjoy having real-life conversations. I'm really looking forward to one day not having to use a translator with my patients, and also being able to have more and more complex conversations with Sofia, because she has such interesting perspectives.


Primary Care Doctor
Kim Nguyen
Berkeley, California
Enjoys rock climbing
Like many of you, I googled ‘Spanish lessons’ and found Spanish55. I liked the idea of having a one-on-one tutor, and then my teacher (Coach Sofia) and I developed a connection that has made learning Spanish so much more fun than listening to audio lessons!

Hi! Mi nombre es Kim. I’m a primary care doctor who was raised in the Bay Area, California. My parents are refugees from Vietnam, and their immigrant experience has had a big impact on my desire to learn from people with different cultural backgrounds. I studied literature in college because I love language and stories, and decided to eventually pursue medicine for its opportunity to listen to people’s narratives and become a part of them.

I recently relocated to New Mexico because I wanted to go somewhere with a greater need for healthcare, especially in the area of addiction medicine. I work at First Nations - a community clinic caring for underserved populations. At my previous clinic, I often felt like I was doing my Spanish-speaking patients a disservice by not knowing a language so prevalent in California. When I took some time off in between jobs, and knowing I’d be going to New Mexico, I decided to take advantage to take Spanish lessons.

Like many of you, I googled ‘Spanish lessons’ and found Spanish55. I liked the idea of having a one-on-one tutor, and then my teacher (Coach Sofia) and I developed a connection that has made learning Spanish so much more fun than listening to audio lessons! Sofia is so committed to her work - she works all the time and yet has so much energy at every lesson, and she remembers everything about her students. You can tell she really cares about us as students and as people, which motivates me to be better at both! We share news articles in Spanish, text each other in Spanish, and of course Sofia helps me translate and practice medical scenarios. It's been really, really rewarding for me to be able to use what we've learned with our patients.

Our patients are constantly having to adjust to a society that is often inequitable. I feel like putting effort into speaking in their own language shows them we are trying to meet them where they are, instead of always the other way around. And when they are sharing vulnerable issues like abuse and trauma, or having to do vulnerable procedures like a Pap smear, being able to communicate in their language adds a layer of safety that they might not have in other areas of their lives.

I really enjoy having real-life conversations. I'm really looking forward to one day not having to use a translator with my patients, and also being able to have more and more complex conversations with Sofia, because she has such interesting perspectives.

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Jessica is absolutely amazing. I find class enjoyable and I am learning a lot. I am extremely busy but I make class a priority largely because she's such a strong coach I don't want to miss class. She's very understanding and patient, mixes up the content well so I am never bored and keeps class engaging and fun.
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Lloyd Marcom
San Diego, California
Enjoys traveling and everything related to fitness

Flor is such an engaging and dynamic coach. She really cares about her students and takes the time to help out with any challenges with much patience and kindness. She has helped me tremendously in not only learning Spanish but also overcoming my fears around speaking it with others.
Attorney
Angélica Jiménez
Chicago, Illinois
Enjoys traveling to Mexico, particularly its beaches


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Jennifer Drew-Banister
Medical Chef in Canada
Trustpilot

My experience with customer service/customer care has also been amazing. They are very responsive and quick to easily help with any issue I have had. I can’t recommend Spanish55 enough. The entire process in every aspect has been above and beyond what I hoped for.
Norman Dowling
CFO in California

Spanish55 is an excellent option for those looking for one-on-one Spanish classes. My Spanish learning has accelerated and I am very pleased that I chose this as my approach for learning Spanish.
Fred Howard
Cashier in New York
Trustpilot

Talking to native speakers is always good, but talking to one who can answer all of your questions, correct all of your mistakes, and is interesting to talk to is like gold.
Don Balczewski
Business Owner in Wisconsin

Very tailored to your wants and needs teaching. The entire team and coaches are gems. Thanks, Flor, for being an excellent coach.
Tim Concannon
Retired Veterinarian in California
Trustpilot

I would not have these experiences or opportunities without Spanish55, and more specifically without Coach Esther. She is probably the best teacher that I have ever had the opportunity to work with.
Heather Ann Lowe
Librarian in Texas

All of my friends and colleagues have given me so many compliments on how quickly I've been able to learn and begin actually using Spanish in my day-to-day life.
Dallas Karch
Business Manager in New York

Spanish55 is an amazing resource for anyone trying to learn Spanish - beginner or experienced! The sessions are completely tailored to your skill level and the teachers are great. They make the sessions fun, interesting and productive. Highly recommend it!
Rebecca Lekim
Resident Physician in California

I've had a phenomenal experience with Spanish55. I feel that my Spanish has dramatically improved and I am able to not only discuss complicated issues, but I am also able to connect with my patients on a much more personal level.
Mitch Doyle
Project Manager in California
Trustpilot

I am well on my journey to being fluent and attribute it to Spanish55. I tried many other methods before this and nothing beats one on one training. Highly recommended.

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