Learning a new language should be an enjoyable and rewarding experience. My teaching approach is friendly, supportive, and student-centered. I believe in creating a relaxed environment where you can thrive and build confidence in your Spanish skills.
Communicate effectively and immerse yourself in local cultures.
Understand and use formal language and protocol.
Navigate meetings, presentations, and negotiations with ease.
One on one online classes
To accommodate your busy schedule, I offer both online and in-person classes:
Know why I understand your needs as expat or business traveler
Hello! I’m Lucía Ortega. With over 23 years of experience, I’ve had the pleasure of teaching in prestigious academies and helping countless students achieve their language goals. My passion for teaching is matched only by my love for travel, art, and tourism, which allows me to understand the unique needs of expats, executives, and diplomats. Having lived in Europe, specifically Spain and Belgium, and currently residing in beautiful Costa Rica, I’ve gained a broad perspective on the cultural nuances that can enrich your learning experience.
I have also traveled Latin America, to countries like Argentina, México, Peru and Honduras, and can share cultural experience to enrich your classes.
I knew almost no Spanish when I started taking classes with Lucía. She is so wonderful and her class is so enjoyable that I've continued taking lessons with her twice a week for three years! Lucía tailors my classes to my needs and life, and is funny and incredibly helpful. She is patient and creates a safe space to learn. I recommend her to any of my friends (and even strangers!) who are interested in learning Spanish. I've learned so much from my time with Lucía and am so grateful for all that she has taught me. If you're on the fence about learning Spanish, do it! Classes with Lucía are the absolute best.
I've been studying Spanish since January 2017. However, in September 2018, I realized I needed to switch instructors because my learning had plateaued. I needed a new way to learn, so I selected Lucía. Since then, Lucía has helped me break through my learning barriers by focusing on areas that needed the most attention, especially my pronunciation. Her classes employ a lot of conversation, which I find enjoyable. She is adept at identifying deficiencies in my writing, speaking, and comprehension without making a big deal about it. And when one of these development areas is identified, she quickly finds online exercises for us to collectively work on during class. Her patience, focus, and determination in helping me improve my Spanish are commendable. I highly recommend Lucía as a Spanish language teacher.
Lucía Ortega is a fantastic teacher!
I've had face-to-face classes with her in Costa Rica and subsequently, classes over the internet. Lucía has long years of teaching experience with both younger and older students. She is very professional and flexible. Her classes are always well-prepared and individualized. Her resource materials for grammar and vocabulary are very good and diversified, so I've steadily advanced without ever getting tired or bored. Lucía is also very friendly, extremely cultured, well-traveled, and well-informed about the world, so our conversations are always very interesting, inspiring, and fun. In fact, Lucía Ortega is, without any doubt, the best foreign language teacher that I've ever had!
Lucía is an exceptional teacher. In the past three years, she has helped me enormously in learning Spanish. She is very intelligent, clear, and skilled in language instruction. Lucía has always been understanding and encouraging, and her support and wonderful humor have made learning a language fun and much easier than in high school and college. I appreciate her offer to answer questions that I email to her. Lucía always responds quickly, at times with attached helpful articles that supplement her own lucid responses.
Each class is priced at $30, offering you high-quality instruction at a competitive rate. Invest in your personal and professional growth by mastering Spanish with a seasoned expert.
Ready to embark on your Spanish learning journey? Contact me today to schedule your first lesson or to get a personalized quote. Let’s make your Spanish dreams a reality!
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