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Language Master Group

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¡Hola! ¿Cómo estás? If learning Spanish has felt hard, frustrating, or boring, you are not alone. I experienced that too while learning my second and third languages as an adult, and it inspired me to create a different approach: dynamic, supportive, and tailored to you so you can enjoy the process and speak with confidence. 🇪🇸 I am Dr. María A. Torres, a native Spanish speaker, college professor, coach and author with 20+ years teaching adults and 15+ years training professionals in private companies. ✅ What may team and I offer A) 1 on 1 Coaching: $55 for 45 minutes, organized as tailored 90 minute sessions and other less intensive options B) Bootcamps & Small Group Lessons: $50/hr. These are only a few times a year C) Specialized Workshops a few times a year: Spanish for Healthcare, Business, Travel and Spanish for realtors. From $60/hr ⭐ Why choose us • Same expert instructor, no rotating teachers • All instructors hold a Master’s degree, many have a Doctorate • TOP PRO every year since 2019 • Hands on speaking from day one: real Spanish, real confidence 🎉 Ready to start Schedule your demo lesson and take the first step toward confident, meaningful communication in Spanish.
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Hired 83 times

Serves Raleigh, NC

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23 years in business

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2019

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Raj B.

May 18, 2025

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I cannot speak highly enough of Dr. Torres and the impact she has had on my child’s academic journey with AP Spanish. Her approach to teaching is both engaging and highly effective. Not only does Dr. Torres possess deep subject knowledge, but she also has a rare talent for breaking down complex concepts into easily digestible pieces. What truly sets Dr. Torres apart is her patience, dedication, and genuine passion for helping students succeed. She tailors each session to fit the student’s needs and learning style, constantly offering encouragement and constructive feedback. Since starting sessions with Dr. Torres, we’ve seen noticeable improvements in both understanding and confidence. If you’re looking for a tutor who goes above and beyond, who cares about long-term success, and who inspires a love for learning, I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Torres.

Details: 14 - 17 years old • Advanced • Professional or academic verbal comprehension • Advanced • Advanced • Professional or academic reading/writing • 60 minutes • I travel to the spanish tutor • The spanish tutor travels to me • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

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Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review. It has been a true pleasure working with your your daughter and supporting her growth in AP Spanish. I'm thrilled to hear that the sessions have made a meaningful impact on both her confidence and academic progress. Every student brings unique strengths and learning styles, and it's always my goal to create a supportive, personalized environment where those strengths can flourish. Your trust and partnership in this journey mean a great deal. Thank you again for your recommendation—it’s an honor to be part of your daughter future college academic journey!
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Trisha J.

5 days ago

Doctor Maria is amazing! I have always been nervous speaking Spanish as I come from a Spanish speaking household, but Dr. Maria has changed my perspective and given me the confidence in just one month. I am sooo excited to have lessons with Dr. Maria at Language Master Group. We get so lost in conversation that I don't feel like it's a "lesson" but rather a chance for me to just speak without being scolded on what I'm getting wrong. My family has made comments on how we I'm doing and I owe it all to Dr. Maria! I have done 2 packages on 1 on 1 coaching with her and now plan to continue with a third one. After that I may join one of her groups or continue with another private coaching program.
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Srin I.

Oct 3, 2020

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I have just finished a bi-weekly intensive Spanish course with Dr. Maria Aparicio for 10 weeks and my Spanish is notably better and I feel more confident in conversing. Maria is always prepared with lesson plans tailored to every student and pays attention to minute details that improves you as a student. I couldn't be happier with Maria as my Spanish teacher and plan to continue with her for additional lessons!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • Beginner • Conversational proficiency • Beginner • Beginner • Full literacy • 60 minutes • I travel to the spanish tutor • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

Language Master Group's reply
Hola Srin, gracias por tus comentarios. You have made a huge progress and can now feel more confident when speaking Spanish. I am looking forward our next set of lessons to boost your Spanish skills!!
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Christopher G.

Apr 19, 2022

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I wanted a Spanish tutor to help me with my Spanish and doing business with Hispanics in the US. I learned Spanish a while ago but I was not advancing the way I wanted with another tutor I had. I needed somebody very professional and knowledgeable of Spanish and Business, and OMG, Maria is the best tutor I ever had. She has a Linguistics Degree and also a business Degree. This made it perfect for a professional like me. I learned later that she also holds a Doctoral Degree in Spanish and has been teaching at college for over 15 years. I wanted somebody like her who would not simply say after I ask a question, "it is just this way we say it in Spanish". If I have to say why I chose her and I will continue with her for many other courses is because: - She is very professional -She masters and is very knowledgeable about the language, culture, business, music, history, travel... - She takes notes of all our lessons and sends them to me. She has endless resources and she creates presentations, materials, and video activities for me (I know that because I have very particular interests) - She is very motivational and inspires me to get better with the advice she provides - She is fun and her lessons are fun, fun, great sense of humor and very informative - She is the only instructor who made me communicate with confidence with Spanish speakers!! She is the best! In just a few lessons with Doctor Maria Torres I learned more than in a full year of private lessons...I would look no further!!!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No experience • Conversational proficiency • No experience • No experience • Basic reading/writing skills • 60 minutes • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting) • The spanish tutor travels to me

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Alex O.

Oct 25, 2021

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Maria and Ana have been incredibly. My daughter is always excited to start her online classes. She is becoming more confident with her Spanish skills. The whole group is very professional. If you want your kid (our daughter is 8 yo) to learn Spanish this is a great place to start.

Details: 6 - 9 years old • No experience • Full fluency • No experience • No experience • Basic reading/writing skills • 30 minutes • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

Language Master Group's reply
Alex, thank you very much for your comments. We are very happy to hear your daughter is improving her confidence and skills in Spanish while having fun!!
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