Learn Spanish for Good at Speak Shop

What Students and Tutors are Saying:



"I have wanted to say for months what a wonderful teacher Leonor is. She is absolutely the most caring, kind, patient, and smart teacher ever! I love talking to her as a teacher and friend. She is very patient with me when I struggle and encourages me to excel. It is incredible to me how much I have learned under her teaching. Leonor has challenged me to be an excellent student-not to "just get by". It is an added "bonus" to me that she is a committed Christian, so many of our conversations are about spiritual issues, as well as family, life, and other subjects. Anyone who gets Leonor for a teacher is fortunate, and I would recommend her for any level of students. Thank you for the school and the blessing that Speak Shop and Leonor have been to my life.."
Joy W.
Speak Shop Member 2008

"I manage a large apartment complex in FL and over half my residents do not speak English, so it became a necessity to learn Spanish. I signed up for Adult Education classes for "Beginners Conversational Spanish" weekly class of 2 hours at our local HS. So far 15 months of conjugating verbs and learning vocabulary and I get by haltingly. We have 10-12 students in this class, and it seems you progress at the rate of the slowest student. Now after 6 lessons at Speakshop.com I feel confident enough to handle any situation. Folks, there is no substitute for one on one for a whole hour. You begin to progress exponentially! The progress is nothing short of phenomenal! I am very glad that I learned about Speak Shop. It is the deal of the century if you are serious about learning Spanish quickly. If I can do it, you can do it and I am 68 years young. So add me to the 'I love Speakshop.com club'."
John, Apartment Manager in Florida, age 68
Speak Shop Member 2007

"I really like the whole concept of Speak Shop. It's wonderful that you are instrumental in giving this opportunity to the women in Guatemala. I now work in a school that has a very big Hispanic population (it's a Dual Immersion school), so I'm very thankful for this service because not only can I schedule lessons at a time and place that's very convenient for me, it also incorporates values that I believe in."
Michaela, Volunteer Coordinator and Ed. Assistant
Speak Shop Member 2007

"I have had four classes and I am so impressed with the quality I am receiving. Each one of my lessons is super productive. I actually can't imagine the class being better. I once had a private tutor who I met face to face with and I wish I had known about Speak Shop back then because I could have had 3 times the amount of classes with the same amount of money and these classes are sooo much better. Plus the benefit of private tutoring is that the lesson is geared to your own personal needs. I've taken spanish classes at the local community college and found that I didn't learn a lot - usually the pace was too slow. Which is not the case at all with private lessons. I'm already starting to think about taking a trip to visit my maestra in Guatemala :) Thanks for the great service. I am recommending Speak Shop to every student of spanish I know."
Jenny, Civil Engineer, age 25
Speak Shop Member 2007

"My first lesson was nine months ago. It took me a fair bit of time to pluck up the courage to join, since I was not sure whether my Spanish was up to it. It really was one of the best decisions of my life. 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. Chatting with a Guatemalan has also opened my eyes to a fascinating culture. I hope one day to be able to visit."
Christian, Student, UK
Speak Shop Member, 2005-2006

"I just completed my first lesson with Leonor, and I have no doubt that you guys are on the right track. I am a big believer that videoconferencing is the next big frontier in education, and Speak Shop appears to me the first and best of its kind...I love it, and I believe in it! Please keep up the good work."
Dennis, Controller, US
Speak Shop Member, 2006

"I had my free lesson today with Leonor - she is terrific. This may be just the ticket for me and I will certainly tell my friends. Muchas gracias."
Maryann, Dog Rescuer and Lifelong Learner, MX
Speak Shop Member, 2006

"Speak Shop is one of the best uses I've seen of the internet. The classes are helping me learn the specialized vocabulary I need for my work as a lawyer while improving my grammar, listening and conversational skills. My teacher, Milvia, is great. Instead of spending time on the freeway going to class, I can spend that time studying now."
Frances, Attorney, US
Speak Shop Member, 2005-2006

"Just got back from Costa Rica realizing my Spanish needs polishing. I found Speak Shop and decided to give it a try. I was amazed - talking to people that live in the country gives you a flavor you just can't get from a book, CD or even a Spanish class. My tutor was very patient and worth every penny. I'm going on a mission to build houses in the Dominican Republic, and I know being able to speak Spanish with the local people will make my trip extraordinary. Once you learn [a language] you start to see doors open that you never knew were there. Speak Shop, thanks for providing such a valuable service."
Chaz W., US
Speak Shop Member, 2005

"I like to teach online because it’s something new for me. Technology is like magic. [It makes it possible] to learn about different cultures and countries even though we are far away. I think Speak Shop is a good opportunity for students that want to start or continue studying Spanish. Speak Shop [is also] a source of jobs that helps many families economically. It’s helping my personal and economic development."
Miriam Aracely Rogel, Speak Shop Tutor, Guatemala
Translated by Speak Shop

Awards:

2006 Innotech Innovation Award

Innotech Oregon

Best Social Return on Investment
2005 Social and Environmental Technologies Challenge

Boost Your Comprehension and Speaking:        

Facial expressions, voice intonation and body language are as important in communicating as vocabulary and grammar. If you have tried to learn a language through books or CDs, you already know how hard it is to do without interacting with a human being.

The quickest way to learn spoken Spanish is through one-on-one instruction with a native-speaking tutor. Speak Shop tutors are native speakers living in Spanish-speaking countries. They are experienced teachers of Spanish as a foreign language.

 

Using Speak Shop, you can:        

Have your tutor’s undivided attention, ask questions and focus on what you need

Pick up a specific vocabulary for travel or work

Get to know how people in another country live

Reward tutors with feedback

Increase work opportunities in poor regions of Latin America

This is what we mean when we say “Learn Spanish for Good.”