About
Hola! This is Maria Vargas, founder and owner of Straight from Spain Academy. I’m originally from Valencia, Spain and moved to Los Angeles 8 years ago. In all these years I’ve been teaching Spanish and little by little I’ve created the best courses and recruit the best Spanish tutors! I founded this academy to help and support people who really want to learn the language and the culture of all Spanish speaking countries. My team of Spanish tutors are specialized in teaching in a specific an individualize way. Your goal is our goal! Our passion is teaching Spanish in a fun and approachable way, making sure the progress in all of our students to get the best results. All ages and levels are welcome! We are offering different programs making your learning process effective 💯 Estás list@!? Are you ready? We are so excited to have you in Straight from Spain Academy! Muchísimas gracias! Best, Maria
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Reviews
David R.
Krysta S.
Maria is so personable and knowledgeable, I can’t wait for our next lesson!
Vanessa R.
begin our Spanish lessons. She’s very thorough, always responsive and openly invites you
to text or call her anytime you have questions or need help with an assignment. She is full
of life and has such a great spirit about her. Her lessons are thorough and sh... Show more
Lauren R.
meet every week. I’ve had four or five sessions so far and my Spanish is improving. She’s
always accessible during the week to chat or answer questions and she encourages you to
send her messages to practice outside of class. I never feel rushed or time cr... Show more
Stephanie H.
more about verb conjugation and the “rules” of Spanish so I could become fluent! She’s
very professional and gets back to you immediately! She has been amazing so far and I
can’t wait to see how far we get!
Anita R.
week and each time I leave her feeling accomplished. She makes learning Spanish fun,
lighthearted and I actually look forward to our time together!!
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
First at all I like to see the level which is in the estudent.
From there I do a personalized plan to work with.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Degree in Art History & Linguistics, University of Valencia. (Spain) Year 2011.
Master in Music Business, University of Valencia.(Spain) Year 2012.
6 years of experience tutoring Spanish in England and USA.