About

Hola, I’m Santiago

Native Spanish tutor from Bogotá, Colombia. I teach Colombian and Latin American Spanish to English and German speakers.

Santiago, Spanish tutor from Bogotá

Meet Santiago

A short hello, in Spanish and English.

Santiago, Spanish tutor from Bogotá, introduces himselfMeet Santiago

Who I am

A lawyer by training (Universidad del Rosario) and a teacher by craft: clear explanations, patient pacing, progress you can feel week to week.

Spanish native · English C1 · German B2. When a rule gets stuck, I explain it briefly in English or German, then we go back to Spanish.

Based in
Chía, next to Bogotá, Colombia
Studied
Law at Universidad del Rosario
Languages
Spanish (native) · English C1 · German B2
Students from
23 countries
Reviews
5.0 from 17 students

The method

  1. Your goal first

    Conversation, travel or work: we start from what you need Spanish for.

  2. One clear focus per week

    After a level check, each week has one topic, so you can see your progress.

  3. You speak a lot

    Most of the class is you talking. I correct what matters, not every slip.

  4. Short homework

    A small task until the next class that fits into your week.

See how a class works →

What we can work on

Your goal decides what we do in class.

17 reviews. All five stars.

Reviews are shown in their original language.

“Santiago is a great teacher that tailors the lesson to fit the individual’s need. Not only have I learnt so much in class, but I’ve also been having fun. He is also able to adapt and change teaching style to fit my needs when I don’t understand or find things difficult. I highly recommend Santiago if you’re serious about learning Spanish as he makes sure you understand properly before moving on to the next topic. He even encourages you to ask questions or make mistakes so he can correct them and allow you to learn from them.”

AAnnAustralia★★★★★

“Santiago is Articulate , Organized , and an Amazing instructor . I’m learning so much and I appreciate how he maximizes our time each lesson . Santiago also holds me accountable to accomplishing my goals. Highly recommend”

BBaldwinUnited States★★★★★

“Santiago's lessons are super motivating! He gives you enough confidence and I learn a lot from him. The lesson material is also completely tailored to my work and hobbies. I'm already looking forward to my next lesson!”

SSamiraNetherlands★★★★★

“Classes with Santiago are great! I feel, that I'm learning spanish very fast. He is very good teacher and understands student's needs. Very satisfied!!!!”

WWojtekPoland★★★★★

“Santiago is an excellent Spanish teacher, he takes his time to explain things in Spanish in ways that you will understand even if you don't get it the first time. We have only had 4 or 5 lessons but I can already feel my Spanish improving. He always asks for feedback and how he can improve the lessons, which has been super helpful as I am travelling to Colombia in a few weeks. He also speaks fluent English which means if you get stuck he can explain easily. I highly recommend!”

FFreddieUnited Kingdom★★★★★

“I have now had five lessons with Santiago and I am very satisfied! The lessons are a lot of fun and I feel very comfortable. Santiago takes his time and designs the lessons together with me and is always open to changes and suggestions. I look forward to more hours with him.”

NNicoGermany★★★★★

“Excellent teacher! Attentive and patient. We talked about various topics, from Law, politics, to entertainment. Highly recommend!”

FFernandaBrazil★★★★★

“Santiago is an excellent teacher! He provides great structure to the lessons, which keeps it interesting and entertaining. I'm able to practice speaking and writing with him. He even taught me grammar that 6 years of Spanish classes never taught me. He will push you to advance more than you expect! Most importantly, he is very encouraging and positive. If you're anything like me and feeling nervous or hesitant about practicing your Spanish with a total stranger, then I would highly recommend Santiago! He will put you at ease and help you get better.”

AAshleyUnited States★★★★★

“Ich hab seit paar Tagen mit Santiago gearbeitet ich find ihn sehr sympathisch und er macht ein guten Job er geht auf deine Wünsche ein und merkt sich das und beim nächsten Unterricht setzt er es um! So muss das sein! Bin zufrieden! Danke Santiago”

RRagnarrGermany★★★★★

“It has been a great experience so far with a structured way of learning Spanish. I am making real progress and highly recommend Santiago.”

CchielokaSpain★★★★★

“I’m extremely happy with my lessons with Santiago. He speaks both German and English, which makes communicating with him in any language completely seamless and comfortable. On top of that, his Spanish is very clear and easy to understand. I highly recommend him! My goal is to speak fluent Spanish for my regular trips to Colombia. He flexibly adapts the lessons to my level and personal needs without losing sight of a structured curriculum.”

DDionaGermany★★★★★

“I highly recommend Santiago!! He is an awesome teacher. His classes are very well structured and he is very supportive. His english is also strong which is super helpful for a beginner learning Spanish who needs the grammar/rules to be translated in english clearly.”

AAshaAustralia★★★★★

“Santiago is a great teacher. He is very organized and helpful! He caters the lessons well to the areas where I need the most help, and always checks in to make sure I am getting what I hope to out of the lessons. I am excited to keep learning and improving my Spanish with his help!”

MMargoUSA★★★★★

“Santiago has a very calm nature that makes free speaking and reading aloud very pleasant. The lessons are built on my hobbies, which are very motivated to learn. I feel confident after class.”

AAdrianGermany★★★★★

“I highly recommend! Santiago is very attentive and fun. He addresses relevant topics according to the student's interests. Always with productive tips and tasks!! Congratulations Santiago 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽”

LLeonePortugal★★★★★

“Santiago is a very professional teacher. The lesson structure is excellent. He also speaks German and English very well. I plan to take my Spanish up to B2 with him.”

SStefanGermany★★★★★

“Very professional teacher. With Santiago you learn quickly because he adapts perfectly and makes sure you have internalized what you learned before moving to the next topic.”

DDanielGermany★★★★★

How we start

  1. A free 20-min call: I hear you speak and we talk about your goal.
  2. You choose your plan: Tinto 10, Tinto 20 or a plan built around you.
  3. Your first class: one clear focus per week and short homework.