Whether you are looking for help with your language requirement courses at a nearby school such as Francis Lewis High School or Barnard College, or you are studying a second language to help you reach for business or personal goals, Varsity Tutors can help by getting you enrolled in New York City Spanish lessons. Many students at area schools like Benjamin N. Cardozo High School are expected to complete a language course for their general education requirements, and Spanish is a common choice. Learning a new language can be daunting, and the classroom time and curriculum may not give you adequate practice to get comfortable with your language skills. Additional practice with a highly qualified instructor could be what you need to learn more efficiently.
Spanish is the second most commonly spoken language in the United States and in the world. It is the official language of around 20 countries and has over 430 million native speakers. Fluency in this language could potentially give you an edge in the business world, with many companies preferring bilingual applicants as international connections and technology continue to grow. Aside from the professional benefits, learning a second language could be beneficial for travel and for learning other languages in the future.
Regardless of whether you are looking to start with the basics of Spanish or you are in a more advanced language class, like the ones offered at New York University, you can find the right study option for your needs. Varsity Tutors can get you set up with two types of Spanish lessons: group courses or private tutoring. You may even find that a combination of both is the right fit for you. Whichever you choose, you can be sure you will receive comprehensive lessons with an expert teacher.
What type of concepts will be covered in New York City Spanish lessons?
Spanish is a Romance language with strong Latin roots and Greek and Arabic influences. While it is considered one of the easiest second languages for native English speakers to learn, there are many unfamiliar grammar and structure concepts to remember. Gendered nouns will be one new skill you will face, and there will be exceptions to the gender assignment rule that must be memorized. There are also exceptions to be memorized in verb conjugation. You will want to get a strong grasp on the pronunciation and will have to learn some new written accents. There is also noun-adjective pairing, in which adjectives will change to match their nouns in both number and gender.
A lack of practice is one of the most common obstacles to learning a second language. New York City Spanish lessons held in groups give you the opportunity to participate in activities and regular discussions. This type of consistent exposure to the language can help increase your fluency. Depending on your proficiency level, your group instructor may even choose immersive language teaching and lead the entire course in Spanish. This type of lesson plan can help students that are already familiar with the basics of the language pick up new words in context and become more confident in their communication skills.
If you would prefer a more individualized approach to your learning, working with a New York City Spanish tutor could be the right option for you. When you work one-on-one with an instructor, you have the ability to spend as much time as you need on any of the more difficult concepts you face. Maybe you need a little more practice on pronunciation or you need to focus on the exceptions to the gendered nouns. You would have the opportunity to customize your lesson plans to cover what you need, without spending time on topics that you already feel comfortable in. Your tutor could also get to know your strengths and challenges and build a study session that works with your learning style in mind.
How do the different options of New York City Spanish lessons work?
Regular practice is vital to successfully learning a second language and it can be daunting to plan for the extra time and effort you will need to put in. That is why we make it easy to fit a New York City Spanish lesson into your busy schedule. There are new group class sessions that start each month, and they are held at a variety of times. Whether you are looking for an evening class, weekend class, or even one to fit into your lunch hour, you are sure to find the right one. The convenience of the virtual classroom means you do not have to try to fit an extra commute into your day either.
The group classes are fully interactive so you get the benefits of participating in conversational practice while getting immediate feedback from your experienced instructor. These group courses offer a well-rounded review of the language so you can practice your Spanish speaking, reading, and writing. If you find yourself needing a little more clarification on a certain concept, you can reserve one-on-one time with your instructor to go over things a little more in-depth.
If you feel that working with a New York City tutor would be a better fit for your needs, we can help get you set up with a qualified, independent instructor. Private tutoring is a great choice for students that are looking to focus on a few more detailed areas of concern, as you get the ability to customize the sessions to focus on your goals alone. If you choose individual sessions, you have the option of meeting your instructor online or in person. If you choose the convenient online option, you will meet your private mentor on our Live Learning Platform and use video chat and a virtual whiteboard to complete your sessions. If you would rather meet in person, you can arrange to have the sessions at your home, at a nearby library, or another favorite study spot.
How do I get started with New York City Spanish lessons?
If you would like more information on group sessions and private tutoring, or if you would like help in deciding which option would be the right choice for your needs, Varsity Tutors would be happy to help. Reach out to our educational consultants today for more information on how to get started.

Gabriela: New York Spanish lesson instructor
I'm a rising junior at Harvard College. I study African American Studies with a secondary in Women's Studies and I am pursuing a language citation in Spanish. I aspire to one day go to business school. When I am not doing work, I can typically be found reading, writing, or dancing.
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Current Undergrad, African American Studies
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Elementary School Science
- English Grammar and Syntax
- Elementary School Writing
- +66 subjects

Caroline: New York Spanish lesson instructor
...children, aged 3 through 12, and tutored them and assisted with homework. I also volunteered at an after school program for underprivileged kids called Atlanta Union Mission where I worked with small groups of elementary, middle, and high school students on homework assignments. After I graduated from Georgia Tech in May, I moved to Munich and worked as an au pair for five months. I used this opportunity to travel around Europe and learn German....
Education & Certification
- Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelors, Global Economics and Modern Language (Spanish)
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Algebra 2
- SAT
- High School Economics
- +42 subjects

Jason: New York Spanish lesson instructor
...all ages, from preschool to undergraduate, particularly enjoying my work with ESL students and students with disabilities. I am especially passionate about foreign languages, the humanities, and social sciences. I received four consecutive gold medals on the National Latin Exam when I was in high school, so I am eager to help students who are struggling with the subject. I also specialize in the areas of English-language writing, grammar, and reading comprehension. I have wanted...
Education & Certification
- Vassar College - Bachelors, Drama (education minor)
- CUNY Graduate School and University Center - Masters, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- World History
- ESL/ELL
- SAT
- +90 subjects

Dalton: New York Spanish lesson instructor
...2016. With all this said, I am confident that I will be able to teach clients effective ways to solve any problems they have. As a freshman at the University of Pennsylvania, I am looking to major in communications. My primary interests are in journalism and the entertainment industry. I love writing, and I write for my schools arts and culture magazine. Additionally, I love to watch movies, travel, eat, and talk about pop culture....
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Mass Communications
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches
- Conversational Spanish
- ACT Math
- +53 subjects

Chris: New York Spanish lesson instructor
...tutoring students both in group settings and on an individualized basis. I offer help in a wide-variety of different subjects. My specialty is English. I can help any student improve their Grammar, Writing Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Phonics and Spelling. Additionally, I can proofread essays and edit papers. There are many other subjects in which I am versed and enjoy teaching, including Mathematics, Spanish, History/Social Studies, test preparation, study skills, public speaking, and college preparation. If...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, English
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Comparative Literature
- Multivariable Calculus
- SAT Verbal
- +57 subjects

Alana: New York Spanish lesson instructor
...my MD in NYC. I graduated from Haverford College with a Bachelor's of Science in Molecular Biology and a minor in Spanish Literature. Since high school, I have tutored various subjects including biology, math, Spanish, and English. In college, I was accepted into the Mentoring and Student Teaching Program for underserved children in Philadelphia. I served as a science and english tutor for three years, while tutoring my peers in Spanish and Biology as well....
Education & Certification
- Haverford College - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- College Biology
- SAT Subject Test in United States History
- Piano
- +56 subjects

Kristen: New York Spanish lesson instructor
...Downstate Medical Center studying Molecular & Cellular Biology. I graduated from Columbia University with a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry. I love to teach, mostly because of the impact of great teachers throughout my academic career. I think learning can be really fun, if teachers think outside the box and really challenge themselves to find novel ways of conveying concepts to students. Tried and true methods are always great in the classroom, but to work...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
- SUNY Downstate Medical Center - Doctor of Philosophy, Molecular & Cellular Biology
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- PSAT
- Homework Support
- Reading
- +60 subjects

Grace: New York Spanish lesson instructor
...University, majoring in American Studies and Latin American Studies. I have been tutoring for seven years and I have worked with students of all ages - from Kindergarteners to other college students. Tutoring brings me so much joy, and I consider myself to be a compassionate and enthusiastic teacher. While I am personally most passionate about subjects in the humanities, such as English, History, and Foreign Languages, I enjoy all of the subjects that I...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- ACT Residual
- ACT Aspire
- Elementary School Math
- +42 subjects

Nicholas: New York Spanish lesson instructor
...it is important to recognize when you need extra support in a particular subject or course, and even more important to pursue that help. I have tutored for the past 7 years at levels ranging from middle school to college. Additionally, I have been a high school teacher of both Spanish and French for the past 2 years. I am trained in foreign language pedagogy and know how students can best acquire foreign languages, and...
Education & Certification
- University of Delaware - Bachelors, Spanish Education
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Spanish 1
- IB Language A: Literature HL
- Conversational French
- +26 subjects

Charles: New York Spanish lesson instructor
...tutoring experiences, including working as a self-employed tutor, an organic chemistry teaching assistant, and a high school English teacher. I primarily tutor math, science, the MCAT, and Spanish. I recognize that success in school depends on study habits and techniques as much as understanding material, so I try to include as many study tips as I can in my sessions. In my free time I enjoy running, reading, and listening to music.
Education & Certification
- Amherst College - Bachelors, Neuroscience
- University of Cambridge - Masters, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- MCAT
- Biochemistry
- College Chemistry
- +53 subjects

Noah: New York Spanish lesson instructor
...of the Tufts Debate Team for 2 years, have traveled internationally competing in debate tournaments, and tutored extensively on campus. I have years of experience teaching students of all ages in different subjects, and I am excited to work with new clients to help them find success! Whether you are looking to score in the 99th percentile or just to get through a challenging course, I would love to help you reach your potential. I...
Education & Certification
- Tufts University - Bachelors, International Relations/Arabic
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Math
- 10th Grade Reading
- 11th Grade Writing
- +65 subjects

Chris: New York Spanish lesson instructor
...needed, my end goal was to provide students a well-rounded understanding of the subject material so they could eventually feel fully confident addressing issues on their own. I have always been excited to help others access their full learning potential. I have held positions as diverse as Aquarium Educator, where I taught everyone from elementary students to senior citizens about ocean life, to my current volunteering as high school debate team instructor. In particular, I...
Education & Certification
- Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, English Language and Literature minor in Spanish
- Rutgers School of Law - Newark - Juris Doctor, Law
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Spanish 3
- Reading
- Public Speaking
- +20 subjects

Luna : New York Spanish lesson instructor
Upbeat, professional teaching artist with demonstrated success in the primary and secondary education sectors. Skilled in academic intervention and enrichment, motivational interviewing and coaching, standardized exam preparation. Graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in Writing from California College of the Arts (2017) and a Bachelor of Arts in English from CUNY Baccalaureate at Hunter College (2013, Cum Laude). Currently a National Teaching Fellow with Citizen Schools in Brooklyn, NY.
Education & Certification
- CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, English
- California College of the Arts - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Spanish 1
- Elementary School
- High School English
- +57 subjects

Jorge: New York Spanish lesson instructor
I'm eager to help you in whatever way I can! I'm a graduate of Harvard (BA, Social Anthropology) and Columbia (MA, Human Rights) and have spent years tutoring students in a variety of subjects. I'm a firm believer that effective tutoring stems from developing a program that is tailored and highly customized to individual students. I look forward to working with you!
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelors, Social Anthropology
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters, Human Rights
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Conversational Spanish
- Public Speaking
- Spanish 2
- +57 subjects

Shreya: New York Spanish lesson instructor
...Yale University. I'm a prospective Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology major on the pre-med track. Throughout high school, I have tutored students in a vast variety of subjects through National Honors Society. I have also worked with ESL students through Spanish Honors Society. As a college student, I have taught various interactive science subjects to New Haven elementary students over zoom as part of the Demos organization. In addition to academic subjects, I have also...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- SAT Math
- Middle School Reading
- AP Calculus AB
- +38 subjects

Richard: New York Spanish lesson instructor
...high school students in music, math, ACT and SAT prep, and Spanish. At Harvard, I spent a year as a course assistant in the math department, helping to teach introductory undergraduate calculus. Currently, I volunteer with the Leadership Institute at Harvard College (LIHC) as part of its Social Outreach Committee. This work involves teaching a weekly course called "Fundamentals of Leadership" to a class of middle school students. Overall, I have found my experiences tutoring...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Government
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Writing
- Multivariable Calculus
- Calculus
- +72 subjects

Adam: New York Spanish lesson instructor
...to help them start their College Bound tutoring program, and tutored and graded for the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences. However, I was interested in other ways of learning and teaching that were less traditional, and I became a site leader for an Alternative Breaks trip to Nicaragua for Public Health and Education and became a Resident Assistant at Lafayette Residence Hall. However, my interests and hobbies expand into many categories including playing piano and...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics (Spanish minor)
- New York University - Master of Arts, Teaching Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Pre-Algebra
- SAT Math
- Spanish 2
- +33 subjects

Helen: New York Spanish lesson instructor
...and eventually gain the confidence to take any test with ease and certainty. I am lucky to help students grow and flourish in many subjects and I enjoy working both with students who just need a little extra practice to students who are struggling in classes. Practice makes perfect and I utilize a mix of explaining difficult concepts and working through practice problems to help my students understand the material deeply and feel prepared and...
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- ESL/ELL
- Business
- Other
- +95 subjects

Sarah: New York Spanish lesson instructor
Hello! I am studying political science and statistics, and I will be working in finance after graduation. I also have strengths in Spanish (I studied abroad in Spain), standardized tests, and test taking and organization skills. In my free time I love to run, spend time with friends, and travel. I actually think standardized tests are fun and I would love to help you learn to feel that way too.... I believe that students should be required to complete tasks on their own before moving on from a subject.
Education & Certification
- Barnard College - Current Undergrad, Mathematics-Statistics, Political Science
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Conversational Spanish
- AP Biology
- Elementary Math
- +53 subjects

Nana: New York Spanish lesson instructor
...courses. In my second year, I joined a club that assisted middle school students in preparing for their state exams. By means of persistence and effective studying techniques and continual practice, I assisted students to successfully complete both their Math and English state exams. Most recently, in 2019, I participated in a STEM summer program where I assisted middle school students to apply basic engineering principles such as prototyping to build various cardboard structures powered...
Education & Certification
- CUNY City College - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- High School Geography
- Economics
- C++
- +58 subjects