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Learn Spanish with a live Spanish tutor via audio and video. Start using your computer to study Spanish abroad from home.
Take Spanish from Professional a Spanish Teacher Committed to Quality
At Speak Shop, professional Spanish teachers in developing countries become online micro-entrepreneurs. Tutor-entrepreneurs don't work for us, they work for you. Each tutor
runs her own small business. Select any tutor you want, choose an available lesson time, and pay your tutor when you reserve each lesson. You can change tutors at any time,
and your tutor will customize lessons to fit your needs.
Because they work for themselves, Speak Shop tutors have a vested interest in the quality of their service. Your ability to leave lesson feedback ratings also ensures high-
quality service.
Poverty Reduction through Fair Wages and Microenterprise
In Latin America, Spanish tutors often struggle to make a living, typically earning only $1-2 per hour and going without work during low tourist seasons when there are more
tutors than students. At Speak Shop, they set their own lesson rates and schedules, ensuring a fair wage and enabling them to teach year-round.
Providing more entrepreneurial opportunities in developing countries is crucial to reducing poverty. Speak Shop's tutors are able work their way out of poverty and improve the
lives of their children and communities. They earn a fair living while you enjoy top notch Spanish lessons at affordable prices.
The Spanish Tutors
We invite the best tutors from Latin America to teach on Speak Shop. We carefully screen, select and train tutors.
Choose a tutor based on a country and culture that interest you. Or, select a tutor whose teaching style or specialization fits your needs. As a member, you can review tutor
feedback ratings from previous students, choose whatever tutor you want, and even switch tutors any time.
Study with tutors from PROBIGUA, a Spanish immersion school, or with independent
tutors
PROBIGUA - Spanish Language School in Guatemala
PROBIGUA is one of Guatemala�s best Spanish schools. PROBIGUA also helps impoverished Guatemalan children through its rural library and Internet programs.
The online courses are a unique opportunity for Spanish instructors to earn fair income and operate an empowering mini online business. Speak Shop does not take any of the
lesson fees or charge tutors to use our service.
Tutors using PROBIGUA�s teaching facilities pay the school 25% for equipment, expenses and overhead fees and 25% to support PROBIGUA�s library projects for the rural poor.
PROBIGUA tutors who work from home pay 15% for support and marketing and 15% to support the library project.
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PROBIGUA Tutors
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Aracely
was Speak Shop's 2006 Tutor of the Year. She has taught Spanish for more than 10 years and has experience
teaching medical vocabulary. Aracely also has a background in social work.
Christian, one of her Speak Shop students, says:
"My lessons with Aracely have been stimulating, challenging but,
most of all, intensely enjoyable and rewarding. It has not only brought
my speaking skills on in leaps and bounds but has also given me the courage
to use the language when opportunities have arisen."
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Leonor
has more than 10 years of teaching experience. Leonor also trains
Guatemalan women
on how to use computers, helping them improve their lives.
Edward, one of her Speak Shop students, says:
"I have just returned to Speak Shop after a period of absence due to
scheduling difficulties and computer problems but I believe that the
break has made me appreciate the excellence of the service offered all
the more. Leonor, my tutor, very quickly enabled me to resurrect a lot of
the Spanish which I thought had evaporated in my absence from classes.
I have nothing but praise for her and the very high quality of her teaching."
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Yesenia
has taught Spanish for more than 8 years.
Tom, one of her Speak Shop students, says:
"I am a 62-year old student with little talent for foreign languages and get
depressed when I don�t perform well during my lessons. Yesenia encourages me
to hang in there and keep trying. No teacher has ever encouraged me
this way. As long as Yesenia stands behind me and continues to work with me,
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Milvia
has more than 15 years of Spanish tutoring experience and has experience with legal vocabulary.
Milvia has taken the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages)
OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) exam and scored Superior,
the highest possible level. She was Speak Shop's 2008 Tutor of the Year.
Rafael, on of Milvia's students, says:
"I have been taking classes with Milvia and she is great!!
I am learning so much about the Guatemalan culture and politics.
She is very patient and fun!! We just finished reading a book of Isabel Allende and it
was a great way to learn about Latin America history and Spanish language.
Felicitaciones a todos de Speak Shop!!! Muchos exitos en sus trabajos!!"
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Rebeca
has taught Spanish for more than 10 years. She was Speak Shop's 2009 Tutor of the Year.
Florence, one of her Speak Shop students, says:
"I survived my first Speak Shop lesson without valium thanks to Rebeca.
She is extremely calm and knows how to pace the lesson well.
I also learned so much about Guatamalan culture that I was unaware of.
Muchas gracias, Rebeca!"
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Mayra
was Speak Shop's 2007 Tutor of The Year. She has taught Spanish since 1988 and enjoys teaching online.
Andrew, one of her Speak Shop students, says:
"I have found Mayra to be a very patient and encouraging teacher with a
good sense of humor. Even though I lack confidence in my basic
spanish, she has always made me feel comfortable. Mayra displays a
genuine interest in the student, and their progress."
Another student, Cally, says:
Mayra is a wonderful, patient tutor. With her help, I was able to get a passing score on the (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages)
OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) test. Although I began our first conversation somewhat panicked and stumbling over my words, thanks to Mayra's calm, encouraging demeanor, I
soon found myself chatting comfortably with her. It was fascinating to compare cultures and to discuss a variety of other topics."
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Claritza
has more than 15 years of tutoring experience and is very patient and kind.
Her student, Jane, says:
"Claritza is very, very patient and kind and she likes to laugh,
all of which promotes a relaxed atmosphere for learning.
She always has a lesson prepared but she allows for flexibility
if I have any unrelated language questions, or to have
conversations about Guatemalan culture etc. She has helped
me over that huge hurdle of being afraid
to open my mouth around native speakers. Thanks Claritza!"
Another student, Jack, says:
Claritza is a very special
person and an excellent teacher.
She is very quick to explain certain words that I can�t understand.
I've been to Probigua 3 times and gotten to know her personally as well as
some of her students, all of which have high regards."
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Monica
has more than 10 years of tutoring experience and has a great sense of humor. She also studied Social Work in college for 3 years.
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Rosa Maria
has more than 10 years of tutoring experience and is a very creative instructor. She is a certified Spanish tutor by INGUAT.
Her student, Jack, says:
"Rosa María is very easy to understand and very patient. A lesson with Rosa is the highlight of my day."
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Interested in taking Spanish in person at PROBIGUA?
You can get started by registering for online tutoring today on Speak Shop's website! Go to Free Trial to get started. If you're already in Guatemala or want to take in person
lessons, you can register for PROBIGUA's local programs. More info and online registration are available on PROBIGUA's website
(www.probigua.org). Additionally, for its students, the school offers a variety of extra services (such as accommodation with
families and airport transportation).
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PROBIGUA is Speak Shop's
partner in Guatemala and is dedicated to two
goals:
1. Providing the beginning, intermediate,
and advanced student of Spanish with
an intensive, total-immersion experience,
and...
2. Helping the children of Guatemala through literacy and Internet access
Learn more about PROBIGUA and their
mobile library program on our Partners page.
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Independent Tutors
Independet tutors have worked at the best Spanish schools in Guatemala. They are now working from their own home or office as independent contractors. They set their own
hours and lesson rates.
Working with Speak Shop provides them with a unique opportunity to earn fair income and operate an empowering mini online business. Speak Shop does not take any of the lesson
fees or charge tutors to use our service.
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