PERSONALISED SPANISH · ATHLONE & ONLINE
Private Spanish lessons built around your goals, your pace and the way you learn best.
Spanish should be something you use, not just something you study.
I’m a fully qualified Spanish teacher (ELE), certified by Oxford House Barcelona and accredited by the Instituto Cervantes.
I was born in Valencia and moved to the most beautiful city in the north of Spain, San Sebastián, when I was 24. A few years later, I got bitten by the travel bug and moved to England for a while before settling in Athlone, Ireland, where I live today.
Outside the classroom, I enjoy arts and crafts, swimming, and spending time out in nature.
I studied History of Art at university, followed by further studies in Graphic Design and Photography.
While I’ve taught various subjects over the years, my real passion for teaching Spanish began in England during the pandemic.
I work with students of all ages, levels, and backgrounds.
Looking ahead, I’m working on a brand-new project: offering Spanish retreats in a lovely, picturesque house in the south of Spain. Guests will be able to practise their Spanish with locals and enjoy fresh, healthy food grown right in our vegetable garden. I can’t wait to bring this vision to life!
Thanks so much for stopping by my page! If you have any further questions, big or small, feel free to reach out.
Clear structure, tailored pace, and full flexibility whether you learn online or in person.
Private, 60-minute personalized sessions completely focused on your goals and learning pace.
Coordinated around your availability so learning fits smoothly into your routine without stress.
Topic-based units ranging from everyday situations (shopping, health, family) to professional topics.
All language skills in every unit: reading, listening (audio & video), writing, and speaking practice.
No extra books to buy. Includes weekly audiobook chapters with transcripts as your fluency grows.
Manageable weekly tasks reviewed together in your next class to solidify new knowledge.
From building everyday fluency to preparing for an important exam, every lesson has a clear purpose.
From basic to advanced level, we follow a syllabus structured by topic-based units (from day-to-day scenarios to professional or technical matters).
Learning will be diverse. All language skills are addressed in every unit: reading comprehension (reading texts), listening comprehension (audios and videos), writing expression (text writing) and speaking expression (conversation).
View feesIf you are preparing for the DELE Exam, or Junior or Leaving Certificate, I can provide lessons which follow the syllabus and official materials, and ease any exam worries!
View feesRelocating or traveling to a Spanish-speaking country for work? Learn the exact vocabulary and professional terms you need for your industry.
View feesMonthly plans are ideal if you want a regular rhythm. Single lessons keep things flexible.
Build solid Spanish foundations and natural fluency.
Focused support when the outcome matters most.
Lessons designed around a particular goal or interest.
Instant and direct transfers accepted via phone number or Tag.
Standard SEPA transfers using account IBAN.
Every student has a different goal. The best part is seeing their confidence grow along the way.
"I wholeheartedly recommend María as a Spanish teacher. Her patience, kindness, and ability to explain the language clearly have made every lesson enjoyable and incredibly productive. What I appreciate most is how thoughtfully she structures each class, always tailored to my level, always challenging in just the right way, and always delivered with genuine enthusiasm.Thanks to María, I've made real progress and I look forward to every session. Anyone who has the chance to learn with her is incredibly fortunate."
"We're really happy with the progress our son has made with Maria. When he started, he had zero Spanish and was joining a class where the other students already had a year of experience. Despite that, Maria helped him catch up quickly with clear explanations, patience, and excellent teaching techniques.He recently did great in his latest assessment, which is a testament to how much he has improved under Maria's guidance. Our son now feels confident in class, enjoys learning Spanish, and looks forward to each lesson. We couldn't be happier and highly recommend Maria to anyone looking for an outstanding Spanish tutor."
"Maria is a wonderful teacher that is very kind and patient with children. She has been teaching my 6 and 8 year old daughters Spanish online weekly via zoom lessons for quite sometime now. She uses online games and makes learning fun! They are flourishing in their Spanish.She is a very professional and well presented teacher and I would highly recommended her if you're looking for someone to teach your children Spanish or if you're an adult and would like to learn or refresh your Spanish. She is definitely a 5 star teacher!"
06 - A SPECIAL PROJECT · SOUTHERN SPAIN
I'm preparing Spanish language retreats in a traditional house in Liétor. Practise naturally, connect with locals and explore the landscape of southern Spain.
Register your interestTell me what you’d like to achieve, and we’ll find the right way to get started.
