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Uganda“Santiago is a great teacher that tailors the lesson to fit the individual’s need. Not only have I learnt so much in class, but I’ve also been having fun. He is also able to adapt and change teaching style to fit my needs when I don’t understand or find things difficult. I highly recommend Santiago if you’re serious about learning Spanish as he makes sure you understand properly before moving on to the next topic. He even encourages you to ask questions or make mistakes so he can correct them and allow you to learn from them.”
5.0 from 17 student reviews
The best way to learn Spanish? Talk.Online Colombian Spanish, 1:1 with Santiago, for English and German speakers.
We talk about your life, your work and your trips. Grammar only when it gets in the way, explained in English or German.
From USD 130 a month, or a single class for USD 15.
Is this for you?
- You want to speak Spanish, not memorise grammar tables.
- You speak English or German, so tricky rules can be explained in a language you know.
- You’d like regular 1:1 classes online, at times that suit you.
How a class works.
50 minutes, one-to-one on Google Meet, mostly in Spanish.
- 0–5 minWarm-up: how was your week?
- 5–12 minToday’s topic and five to eight key words
- 12–38 minConversation, role play or storytelling, with follow-up questions
- 38–46 minThe three most important corrections, each said again out loud
- 46–50 minA short task until next time
- One clear focus per week
- Explanations in English or German when needed
- Short homework that fits your life
Try it
Your first day in Bogotá.
Six everyday moments. Pick what you’d say and see how Colombians really talk. It takes two minutes.
En un café
«¡A la orden! ¿Qué necesita?»
You want a small black coffee. What do you say?
«¿Me regala un tinto, por favor?»
Perfect. ¿Me regala…? is the polite way to order in Colombia (you still pay), and a tinto is a small black coffee.
Te encuentras con un amigo
«¡Quiubo! ¿Qué más?»
How do you answer?
«Bien, ¿y tú?»
Exactly. ¿Qué más? is a greeting, not “what else?”. Bien, ¿y tú? or todo bien works.
Alguien te da las gracias
You held the door for someone.
«¡Muchas gracias!»
What’s the most Colombian reply?
«Con mucho gusto.»
Yes! In Colombia con mucho gusto is the standard reply to gracias, warmer than de nada.
Alguien te pide un minuto
A stranger stops you on the street.
«Qué pena, ¿me regala un minuto?»
What are they asking?
Sorry, could you give me a minute?
Exactly. In Colombia qué pena means “sorry” or “excuse me”, and ¿me regala…? is the polite way to ask. Colombians soften requests a lot.
En la calle
You take your phone out on a busy street and someone tells you:
«¡No dé papaya!»
What do they mean?
Don’t make yourself an easy target.
Right. Dar papaya means giving someone the chance to take advantage of you. Classic Colombian street wisdom.
Haciendo planes
«Ahorita te llamo.»
When will they call you?
Could be in five minutes or in two hours.
Exactly. Ahorita is flexible. If you need a time, ask: ¿Como a qué hora?
How to start.
With or without a call first, with a plan or class by class.
Meet me (optional)
Book a free 20-min call: I hear you speak and we talk about your goal. Already know me? Skip to step 2.
Choose how to learn
Tinto 10 (USD 130 / month), Tinto 20 (USD 240 / month), a plan built around you, or single 50-minute classes at USD 15 each.
Pay
Plans are paid upfront with PayPal and renew monthly; cancel anytime before the next charge. Single classes are paid when you book them.
Book your classes
You get my private Cal.com link and book at times that suit you.
Your teacher
Hola, I’m Santiago.
A native Spanish speaker from Bogotá, Colombia. I teach Colombian and Latin American Spanish to English and German speakers.
A lawyer by training (Universidad del Rosario) and a teacher by craft: clear explanations, patient pacing, progress you can feel week to week.
Spanish native
English C1
German B2
Monthly plans to keep improving.
Pick a monthly rhythm or build your own. Prefer to go class by class? That works too.
TINTO 10
USD 130 / month
- 10 one-to-one online classes a month
- 50 minutes per class
- USD 13 per class
TINTO 20
USD 240 / month
- 20 one-to-one online classes a month
- 50 minutes per class
- USD 12 per class
BUILD YOUR PLAN
Your mix
- You choose how many classes a month
- We agree the price on the free 20-min call
Just one class? A single 50-minute class costs USD 15, with no subscription.
Book one class (opens in a new tab)Every plan includes explanations in English or German when needed, free rescheduling up to 24 hours before and your private Cal.com booking link.
Charged upfront every month via PayPal and renews automatically; cancel anytime before your next charge. Full terms and subscription →
Coming soon · In person
Spanish in Bogotá.
Two or three weeks in Colombia, in a group of up to 15, with me: two weeks in Bogotá and a third in Santa Marta or Medellín. Dates and price coming soon.
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17 reviews. All five stars.
Reviews are shown in their original language.
“Santiago is Articulate , Organized , and an Amazing instructor . I’m learning so much and I appreciate how he maximizes our time each lesson . Santiago also holds me accountable to accomplishing my goals. Highly recommend”
“Santiago's lessons are super motivating! He gives you enough confidence and I learn a lot from him. The lesson material is also completely tailored to my work and hobbies. I'm already looking forward to my next lesson!”
“Classes with Santiago are great! I feel, that I'm learning spanish very fast. He is very good teacher and understands student's needs. Very satisfied!!!!”
“Santiago is an excellent Spanish teacher, he takes his time to explain things in Spanish in ways that you will understand even if you don't get it the first time. We have only had 4 or 5 lessons but I can already feel my Spanish improving. He always asks for feedback and how he can improve the lessons, which has been super helpful as I am travelling to Colombia in a few weeks. He also speaks fluent English which means if you get stuck he can explain easily. I highly recommend!”
“I have now had five lessons with Santiago and I am very satisfied! The lessons are a lot of fun and I feel very comfortable. Santiago takes his time and designs the lessons together with me and is always open to changes and suggestions. I look forward to more hours with him.”
“Excellent teacher! Attentive and patient. We talked about various topics, from Law, politics, to entertainment. Highly recommend!”
“Santiago is an excellent teacher! He provides great structure to the lessons, which keeps it interesting and entertaining. I'm able to practice speaking and writing with him. He even taught me grammar that 6 years of Spanish classes never taught me. He will push you to advance more than you expect! Most importantly, he is very encouraging and positive. If you're anything like me and feeling nervous or hesitant about practicing your Spanish with a total stranger, then I would highly recommend Santiago! He will put you at ease and help you get better.”
“Ich hab seit paar Tagen mit Santiago gearbeitet ich find ihn sehr sympathisch und er macht ein guten Job er geht auf deine Wünsche ein und merkt sich das und beim nächsten Unterricht setzt er es um! So muss das sein! Bin zufrieden! Danke Santiago”
“It has been a great experience so far with a structured way of learning Spanish. I am making real progress and highly recommend Santiago.”
“I’m extremely happy with my lessons with Santiago. He speaks both German and English, which makes communicating with him in any language completely seamless and comfortable. On top of that, his Spanish is very clear and easy to understand. I highly recommend him! My goal is to speak fluent Spanish for my regular trips to Colombia. He flexibly adapts the lessons to my level and personal needs without losing sight of a structured curriculum.”
“I highly recommend Santiago!! He is an awesome teacher. His classes are very well structured and he is very supportive. His english is also strong which is super helpful for a beginner learning Spanish who needs the grammar/rules to be translated in english clearly.”
“Santiago is a great teacher. He is very organized and helpful! He caters the lessons well to the areas where I need the most help, and always checks in to make sure I am getting what I hope to out of the lessons. I am excited to keep learning and improving my Spanish with his help!”
“Santiago has a very calm nature that makes free speaking and reading aloud very pleasant. The lessons are built on my hobbies, which are very motivated to learn. I feel confident after class.”
“I highly recommend! Santiago is very attentive and fun. He addresses relevant topics according to the student's interests. Always with productive tips and tasks!! Congratulations Santiago 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽”
“Santiago is a very professional teacher. The lesson structure is excellent. He also speaks German and English very well. I plan to take my Spanish up to B2 with him.”
“Very professional teacher. With Santiago you learn quickly because he adapts perfectly and makes sure you have internalized what you learned before moving to the next topic.”
You asked.
How does the free call work?
You pick a time in my Cal.com calendar. We talk online for 20 minutes: I hear your Spanish, we talk about your goal and you can ask me anything. It’s free and there’s no obligation to subscribe.
How do I pay?
With PayPal. Tinto 10 costs USD 130 a month and Tinto 20 USD 240 a month, paid upfront: first when you subscribe, then every month. For a custom plan, we agree the price on the free call. A single 50-minute class costs USD 15 and is paid when you book it.
Can I cancel?
Yes. By paying, you ask that classes can start right away. If you cancel within the first 14 days, you get a refund for the classes you haven’t used in that first month. After that you can cancel anytime before your next charge; the current month is not refunded, but you can use your classes until it ends.
What happens to unused classes?
They expire at the end of the month and don’t carry over. The exception: if I cancel a class myself, you keep it.
Can I reschedule a class?
Yes, for free up to 24 hours before the class. Later changes or missed classes count as used.
Can you explain things in English or German?
Yes. I speak English at C1 and German at B2. When a grammar rule gets stuck, I explain it briefly in English or German and then we go back to Spanish.
Your first tinto is on me.
A free 20-minute call. Just you, me and a coffee.
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