Straight from Spain Academy

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$65/hour

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Introduction: Hola! This is Maria Vargas, founder and owner of Straight from Spain Academy. I’m originally from Valencia, Spain and moved to Los Angeles 8 years ago. In all these years I’ve been teaching Spanish and little by little I’ve created the best courses and recruit the best Spanish tutors! I founded this academy to help and support people who really want to learn the language and the culture of all Spanish speaking countries. My team of Spanish tutors are specialized in teaching in a specific an individualize way. Your goal is our goal! Our passion is teaching Spanish in a fun and approachable way, making sure the progress in all of our students to get the best results. All ages and levels are welcome! We are offering different programs making your learning process effective 💯 Estás list@!? Are you ready? We are so excited to have you in Straight from Spain Academy! Muchísimas gracias! Best, Maria

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2 employees

7 years in business

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2021

This pro indicated that they reviewed CDC safety guidelines for COVID-19 and pledged to do the following:

Maintain 6 feet of distance from customers

Wear masks during the job

Wear gloves during the job

Disinfect surfaces touched during the job

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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Michelle K.

Mar 24, 2022

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I've been intimated to do Spanish classes but with Maria she is so understanding! The way she breaks down and explains is very helpful and her availability is outstanding. She is quick to reply with any concerns you may have and that means a lot considering how busy life gets. She is passionate to teach and I'm so excited to move forward with her lessons! Cinco estrellas!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No experience • Professional or academic verbal comprehension • No experience • No experience • Professional or academic reading/writing • 45 minutes • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

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Albert B.

Feb 28, 2022

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I am a intermediate Spanish Learner and had studied by myself and had passed Dele A2. Thereafter I wasn’t advancing the way I wanted too. My wife on the other hand is an absolute beginner. We started looking for tutors and were skeptical about on line classes but nevertheless wanted to give “Straight from Spain” a chance. Oooh, my God, Maria is the BEST ever tutor. I had given German lessons myself, but being a native speaker and being a highly efficient teacher of a language are completely different things! Maria has a Spanish Linguistic degree and is able to make you understand everything without saying “it is just that way”. What you will get: a) A highly professional, punctual, organized tutor whereever in the would you live! We live şn different time zones. b) During classes Maria takes notes and sends them to you after the class, allowing you to concentrate totally on what you are learning. c) She has endless resources for learning/studying d) A highly positive demenour, outlook that will motivate you to learn. e) FUN, FUN, FUN! Both, I and my wife are looking forward to each of our classes and have advanced tremendously during the last 3 months and hope to be students of “Straight from Spain” for a long time to come. Look no further, you have found the absolute best teacher of Spanish!

Details: 45 - 64 years old • No experience • Conversational proficiency • No experience • No experience • Basic reading/writing skills • 60 minutes • The spanish tutor travels to me • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

Straight from Spain Academy's reply

I don’t have enough words to describe how happy you guys make me! It is such a blessing and honor to be part of your learning process, you guys rock! Muchísimas gracias de corazón 🧡

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Christian Yogi S.

Jan 10, 2022

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Maria is fantastic and I couldn’t be happier with her teaching methods, patience and structure of our lessons. I’ve taken Spanish throughout the years but I’ve never actually get like something clicked until my first lesson with Maria. She’s very personable and our hour lessons go by so fast because they’re so enjoyable!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • Beginner • Full fluency • Beginner • Beginner • Full literacy • 30 minutes • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

Straight from Spain Academy's reply

Christian you are the best! As a student 10/10 as a person 12/12! I am so blessed to enjoy your learning process, see your growth! Muchas gracias!😀

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Laura L.

Nov 28, 2021

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Maria was wonderfully engaging with my kiddos! They cannot wait for the next Spanish lesson. She's very responsive, professional, knowledge and personable. Thank you for such a great experience.

Details: 10 - 13 years old • No experience • Conversational proficiency • No experience • No experience • Basic reading/writing skills • 45 minutes • The spanish tutor travels to me • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

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Brittany W.

Sep 13, 2021

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I just absolutely loved my first lesson! I was so nervous, but soon discovered that Maria was just the perfect teacher for me! She is funny and teaches you easy quick ways to remember what you learn! I just signed up for 23 more sessions and I’m soooo pumped !! If you are like me, and are super nervous to learn Spanish because you think you are terrible at it- just do it! Maria makes it fun and easy!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • Beginner • Full fluency • No experience • No experience • Basic reading/writing skills • 60 minutes • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

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Maria Luisa Vargas

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Free Trial Class. Semi-intensive course. Intensive course. Conversational Spanish Group Class. 1:1 & Group Classes
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Firstly know their level and personalize their classes, focusing in what they need the most.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Degree Art History. Universidad de Valencia, Spain. (2006). Degree in Linguistics. Universidad de Valencia, Spain (2010). Master in Music Business. Universidad de Valencia, Spain. (2011).