No matter what age you are and what level of schooling you are currently working through, Varsity Tutors offers a variety of options for Washington DC Spanish lessons that can help you build confidence and reach for your academic goals. These lessons can benefit freshmen at Woodrow Wilson High School, graduate students at the University of Maryland - College Park, and everyone in-between. Many schools require students to take part in foreign language programs as part of their curriculum, while a lot of individuals also choose to voluntarily learn Spanish for various personal and professional reasons. Even if you are not formally studying the language and are instead attempting to learn it on your own time, we offer courses as well as the opportunity to work with Washington DC Spanish tutors, either online or in person, to meet your specific learning needs.
Spanish is one of the most popular languages that English speakers choose to study. There are a variety of reasons for this. It is the second most spoken language both in the United States and around the world, with more than 430 million native speakers on the planet. It is also the official language of roughly 20 countries, and more than 45 million people in the U.S. alone count Spanish as either their primary or secondary language. There are many ways that knowing fluent Spanish can benefit your future. Whether you are traveling abroad and looking to communicate with locals in a foreign country or conducting international business, knowing a second language can help you find success in the world, and Spanish is one of the most useful. Companies in many industries even favor job applicants who are bilingual.
You could be just starting out in your Spanish education and trying to nail down the basics or struggling to keep up with your classmates as your program starts to get into more advanced concepts. Varsity Tutors has the ability to set you up with different types of Spanish instruction regardless of your current level of expertise or where you need the most assistance. Whether you want to participate in a familiar learning environment, receive private instruction, or combine the two approaches to maximize your potential, we offer services that could be just what you need.
What areas of study can Washington DC Spanish lessons help me to understand better?
There are various reasons that learning a new language can be more challenging than working through other fields of study. Understanding all of the advanced details of the English language is difficult enough, even when you're surrounded by it in written and spoken forms every day of your life. Mastering a language that you don't get to experience that regularly can be extremely tough.
Some of the most basic concepts of Spanish, things like written accent and gendered nouns, have often never been encountered previously by native English speakers. One of the great ways to perfect these building blocks and move into more complex topics, such as verb conjugation, is simple repetition. Immersing yourself for just a small portion of each day during your normal class hours is sometimes not enough practice to keep the concepts fresh in your mind. Taking part in additional instruction outside of class can benefit you simply by giving you more time to hear and participate in conversational Spanish. Skills like pluralization and proper pronunciation can quickly become second nature if you experience them often enough for lengthy periods of time.
What are the different styles of Washington DC Spanish lessons that are offered, and how are they different from one another?
There are two main types of lessons offered by Varsity Tutors: group courses and private instruction. There are distinct benefits to each of these approaches, and you can decide which one best suits your academic needs. New course sessions begin each month, and we can connect you with a Washington DC Spanish tutor within 24 hours if you choose that option, so instruction is never far off.
If you've taken part in classroom learning for the majority of your life and would like to participate in a familiar form of instruction, our group classes might be for you. You, your teacher, and your classmates will meet for collaborative group discussions and activities that provide various perspectives on the material you are all attempting to master. The biggest difference from your normal classroom instruction is that classes are held entirely online and can be accessed from anywhere that you can find a reliable internet connection. You can choose sessions that fit conveniently into your existing schedule. This approach also provides you with some one-on-one time spent with your instructor.
If that type of personalized learning is what you prefer, you may want to consider signing up to work with a Washington DC Spanish tutor instead. That way you can receive instruction that is customized to your specific strength, weaknesses, and needs. Private tutors are experienced in tailoring their lesson plans and study sessions to focus solely on the areas where you need assistance and can improve the most. This approach offers the most flexibility, as you can schedule your sessions to work with an instructor in person or through our online Live Learning Platform. You can also receive regular feedback on your progress, as well as voice concerns that you feel regarding the material that you are working through.
These two approaches each have their pros and cons. You can elect to choose the one that best fits your learning style or combine both options to get a more well-rounded experience.
How do I sign up to get started with Washington DC Spanish lessons?
Learning a new language, whether for personal or professional reasons, is a process that can have a positive impact on your future. Something this substantial does not need to be undertaken all by yourself. If either of the types of Washington DC Spanish lessons offered by Varsity Tutors seem like they could help you to better grasp the language, contact our educational consultants today. They are standing by to get you signed up for the option that suits your needs or answer any additional questions that you might have regarding our services. Don't struggle through the challenge of learning a new language alone. Reach out online or by phone to get professional assistance.
Ben: Washington Spanish lesson instructor
...basketball, football, tennis, biking, board riding, exploring nature, cooking, eating, dancing, playing music, reading, and solving puzzles and problems. I try to have fun and be grateful every day. I enjoy my day job as an IT Specialist with Peace Corps, a federal agency whose values I share and whose work I love. My goal as a tutor is to help students discover their individual path to learning. Students do this by identifying their motivations,...
Education & Certification
- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Marketing
- Carnegie Mellon University - Masters, Public Policy and Management
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Pre-Algebra
- High School Geography
- Statistics
- +37 subjects
Jeanna: Washington Spanish lesson instructor
...to strive for academic achievement. I graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. I also received my TEFL certificate in 2012. I have taught English in South Korea for two years at an after-school academy. Since then I have also taught debate and juvenile justice civics class to middle school and high school students. I am pleased to make your acquaintance and look forward to teaching your child.... I would try to make it relatable by connecting it to one of his or her interests, hobbies, or passions.
Education & Certification
- University of Florida - Bachelors, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Japanese
- Korean
- LSAT
- +57 subjects
Dane: Washington Spanish lesson instructor
...US for medical school. I am currently doing a Master's degree in public health and my schedule is very flexible. I am able to offer tutoring in a variety of subjects, especially in the areas of mathematics and science. I have tutored students before for SAT prep and have experience with teaching anatomy. I also taught tennis for five years which is where I gained most of my skills in teaching. I really enjoy teaching...
Education & Certification
- Stetson University - Current Grad Student, Biochemistry
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine - Current Grad Student, MD
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Science
- AP Physics 2
- Arithmetic
- +57 subjects
Eunice : Washington Spanish lesson instructor
...in International Affairs. On campus, I am a Peer Writing Consultant, and I've been a tutor for a DC organization working with students who fall behind in their school curriculums. I love interacting with people and watching students overcome subjects they struggle in and achieve breakthroughs. I consider my style to be collaborative and friendly, while being honest and serious when necessary. After graduation, I plan on traveling to Europe, working in DC, and spending...
Education & Certification
- George Washington University - Bachelors, Criminal Justice
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- French
- AP Art History
- ACT Reading
- +42 subjects
Madhu: Washington Spanish lesson instructor
...a TA and a supplemental instructor in these courses that helping people learn about their potential in a constructive and encouraging environment is something that I really appreciate. As a high school student, I was tutored for almost all four years and I realized the effect that 1-on-1 time has on a student who is either struggling or just needs some focused study time. While this is my first experience being a tutor, I know...
Education & Certification
- Purdue University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- High School Computer Science
- Differential Equations
- AP Computer Science A
- +48 subjects
Fredy: Washington Spanish lesson instructor
...method is unique because I teach how to think in Spanish, some techniques are: FVE, 4-W, and WIN. I not only use visual and hands-on, I also introduce the natural think association for faster word to word association. As a motivational speaker, I understand how important it is to communicate. I really like to travel and know new places and meet new people. My hobbies are reading and learning about different cultures, and one of...
Education & Certification
- ETC Fco J Duarte - Bachelors, Administration
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Greek
- Spanish 4
- Languages
- +4 subjects
Ashford: Washington Spanish lesson instructor
I graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Romance Languages and Literatures and I'm excited to help you with Spanish and French language and literature! I have experience teaching high school Spanish, teaching English as a foreign language in Latin America and tutoring college-level French.
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelors, Spanish and French
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- French
- Conversational Spanish
- AP Spanish Literature and Culture
- +25 subjects
Grace: Washington Spanish lesson instructor
...to serve as Program Coordinator for their Executive MBA Program. I just recently returned from a year abroad in the beautiful country of Chile. I arrived in Chile via the United Nations Development Program to teach English in an underfunded public school. I extended my time in Latin America by teaching individual classes to adults at an English language institute. I am currently substituting at a bilingual charter school in DC for a variety of...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelors, Social and Cultural Analysis
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- IB Mathematics HL
- Math
- Spanish 3
- +27 subjects
Angela: Washington Spanish lesson instructor
I am a constant learner with a passion for not only helping students achieve their highest potential academically, but also acquire some level of comfort, if not pleasure, from reading and writing. I thoroughly enjoy working with young people and find that the learning is always a two-way process when I interact with students.... I am always researching strategies and methods to help students connect with the subject matter and work through challenging assignments. I think building a good rapport with students is crucial to effective learning, so I take the time to get to know students and their non-academic interests and try to incorporate their interests and hobbies into tutoring practices, games, and drills. I try to make my tutoring sessions as enjoyable as possible.
Education & Certification
- Ohio State University - Bachelors, Journalism
- University of Maryland-College Park - Masters, Library Science
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Expository Writing
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +56 subjects
McLean: Washington Spanish lesson instructor
...publishing for five years. My favorite subject is math because it involves critical thinking and universal concepts. My teaching philosophy is to target the student's source of frustration, to ensure correct terminology using the student's course materials, to provide strategies for memorizing information, and to focus the bulk of the tutoring session on the student's homework or projects. In addition, I am very understanding, patient, and kind. My hobbies include music, poetry, songwriting, violin, copyright...
Education & Certification
- Belmont University - Bachelors, Music Business
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Latin
- Music
- Other
- +56 subjects
Nick: Washington Spanish lesson instructor
...for both criminal justice and physics, and have written and edited a variety of papers in both subjects. In addition to law and physics, I am also fairly skilled with languages, having taken Spanish for six years, and Italian, Ancient Greek, and Latin for a year apiece. In addition to focusing on law, physics, and languages, I have also had a lot of success with helping students with learning disabilities, such as ADD, ADHD, and...
Education & Certification
- American University - Bachelors, Justice, Law, and Society
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Latin
- Algebra
- Tort Law
- +32 subjects
Elliot : Washington Spanish lesson instructor
...am delighted to be back home in the D.C. area after four amazing years studying in Los Angeles, a college career which was punctuated by two professional experiences: a semester-long job back in the D.C. area working on a presidential campaign and a semester-long stint as an eight grade math and English tutor in a L.A. school. These job experiences, along with my time at Occidental, have imbued in me a passion for working towards...
Education & Certification
- Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, Diplomacy and World Affairs
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- American Literature
- World History
- Social Studies
- +73 subjects
Nora: Washington Spanish lesson instructor
I am a recent graduate of American University in Washington, DC, where I took many courses in English Language Teaching. Most of my tutoring experience is in ESL and Algebra, both of which fascinate me, but I am also very passionate about SAT tutoring. I love seeing students improve their understanding of the material and come to enjoy studying and learning, especially when the subject initially felt daunting.
Education & Certification
- American University - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Algebra
- Spanish 1
- Algebra 2
- +33 subjects
Hannah: Washington Spanish lesson instructor
...educational equity, and most importantly, students. I'm currently a high school Spanish teacher in Baltimore City and I have been tutoring or teaching for nearly 7 years: 3.5 years of tutoring elementary students during undergrad and 3 years of teaching high school. I earned my BA in International Studies and Spanish and my MS in Education, both from Johns Hopkins University. When I'm not thinking about educational issues or the next day's lesson plan, I'm...
Education & Certification
- Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies/Spanish
- Johns Hopkins University - Master of Science, Education
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- College English
- Spanish 1
- High School English
- +37 subjects
Jordan: Washington Spanish lesson instructor
...joined the Spanish Honor Society and became a peer tutor for them. In college, I have worked as a Spanish tutor for the Waltham Group, which involves tutoring local high school students. Regardless of the subject, I greatly enjoy watching my students work hard and experience the feelings of accomplishment which accompany success. I love being able to work together with a student as a team, both looking to reach an ultimate goal. When the...
Education & Certification
- Brandeis University - Bachelor in Arts, International & Global Studies
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- IB Language B SL
- IB Language ab initio SL
- IB Language B
- +25 subjects
Maria: Washington Spanish lesson instructor
...University of Venezuela. I am Spanish native speaker and teaching my language comes naturally to me. I have been involved in tutoring Spanish grammar, pronunciation, and composition for college students in the U.S. during several years. I strongly believe that learning a new language permits us to view culture and language from a different perspective. After graduating from WUSTL, I moved to Washington, DC to join a policy research think tank. I have extensive experience...
Education & Certification
- Central University of Venezuela - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
- Washington University in St Louis - Master of Arts, International Affairs
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- High School English
- College English
- Spanish 4
- +7 subjects
Angela: Washington Spanish lesson instructor
...others, getting involved on campus, and spending time with family and friends. In high school and freshmen year of college, I was on the Speech Team. Getting to know the speech and debate community has been truly amazing, and I know my passions shine through with everything I do. I also enjoy listening to country music, playing badminton, and writing poems. My past tutoring experience includes tutoring elementary school ESL students in basic subjects for...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Current Undergrad Student, Economics
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- AP Calculus BC
- Science
- ACT Reading
- +85 subjects
Rhea: Washington Spanish lesson instructor
...near Houston, Texas, where I attended an international studies high school and gained tutoring experience through working and volunteering. I have worked as an assistant teacher for ESL (English as a Second Language) and volunteered as a tutor in both regular and AP subjects throughout my high school years. I have a BA in International Studies, with a minor in Business Administration and a certificate in Community Based Participatory Research. I am very interested in...
Education & Certification
- American University - Current Undergrad, International Relations, Business
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- French
- Hindi
- Latin
- +338 subjects
Seth: Washington Spanish lesson instructor
...teacher. I tutored peers in college in subjects like US History and political science, and I have worked with basic reading and math skills with New American elementary students in Vermont. During my junior year of college, I spent several months in Cuba, where I tutored both elementary school students and adults in English. Helping students understand new concepts is one of the great pleasures in life. I am committed to seeing all my students...
Education & Certification
- Connecticut College - Bachelors, International Relations
- Towson University - Current Grad Student, Master's of Arts in Teaching- Secondary Social Studies
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- HSPT
- HSPT Quantitative
- Reading
- +57 subjects
Miriam: Washington Spanish lesson instructor
...working with the students on their reading, math, and science skills for four years, following them up through the 6th grade. During college I also began working for the Duke Peer Tutoring program to tutor fellow students. I was a biology major and taking premed classes, so I tutored subjects such as organic chemistry, physics, general chemistry, and Spanish. I also volunteered with a student group that tutored adults in the Durham community that were...
Education & Certification
- Duke University - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine - Current Grad Student, M.D.
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Science
- SAT Subject Test in Biology E/M
- SAT Reading
- +21 subjects