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Working with Santiago was a great experience!
KANDACE MURRAY

Santiago's methods combine immersion, grammar, and off-the-cuff discussion. It keeps me looking forward to the next session.
TOM PALMER

A cultured, globally minded, and fun-loving gentleman hailing from Spain via Mexico, Santiago easily adapts to the needs of his students.
TERRY HUANG

I tried learning Spanish in the car, Rosetta Stone CD's, studied at a language school in Spain, and went to two tutors in D.C. before finding Santiago. He is fantastic!
BETH MOYLAN

I have had many different Spanish tutors and Santiago is by far the best.
MEREDITH TUTLE

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MARYBETH BERHARD: “I just want to let you know that I really enjoy the Spanish classes so far. This is the most fun I have ever had in a classroom, and I’m learning so much already.

DEVRA KLEIMAN: “Who would have thought that learning Spanish could be so entertaining?! Santiago keeps class lively with thought-provoking discussion subjects and reading assignments. His “grammar games” even make learning that tedious subject fun. He inspires us to work hard and is unfailingly positive about our efforts, without missing many opportunities to correct errors. We have learned more Spanish in nine months with Santiago than in the previous three years combined, and recommend him, without reservation, as an excellent teacher.”

CHAD SALITAN: “Roberto tailored the sessions to our needs. Absolutely met my expectations. Very lucky to have him as a tutor. Thank you for your great program and tutor.”

JESSICA H.: “Manolo is a top-flight teacher. He is incredibly effective and knowledgeable, he is thoroughly and deeply committed to the learning and development of each and every student, and he is extremely kind, understanding and humorous. He makes the learning powerful and enjoyable at the same time. My small group consisted of people with very different learning styles, and Manolo was able to ensure that each style was accommodated. I have a busy schedule and have tried several other approaches to learning Spanish; with its exceptional tutors and convenient and flexible administration, Spanish Tutor DC is the first to fit my schedule and learning needs — I am learning Spanish at last!”

GWYNNETH ANDERSON: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with Spanish Tutor DC. Eduardo is an excellent, gifted teacher….I will certainly recommend your program to my friends!”

MARGARET POLLARD: “I just wanted to say we had a great time with Juan Luis. Jordan and I learned more from him in an hour and a half than our entire 4 years of high school Spanish. He was wonderful.”

THOMAS AND LAURA JONES: “I wanted to take the time to tell you what a wonderful job Oswaldo has been doing with our children. Specifically, Oswaldo has them very excited about learning Spanish, and they are genuinely enthused and ready to learn when he is here. Our house has a number of notes saying what objects are in Spanish (i.e. bano, el sofa, etc…). Since my children are now taking Spanish in school, having Oswaldo to give them help is great. We are excited about them learning Spanish, and Oswaldo is helping a great deal. Thank you.”

SAVILE LORD: “I have no idea how he does it, but Juan Luis took a complete non-speaker of Spanish and got me both speaking and understanding the language without ever using English. It has been amazing. It helps that Juan Luis likes to laugh and thoroughly enjoys teaching. He is very patient and good at using diagrams to explain things. My favorite though is that he does not speak quickly so I have able to break down his sentences fairly easily and respond and leave class with true comprehension.”

BETH MOYLAN: “I tried learning Spanish in the car, Rosetta Stone CD’s, studied at a language school in Spain, and went to two tutors in D. C. before finding Santiago. He is fantastic! Santiago’s teaching method works best. I made such incredible progress with his program that it has been worth every penny of the investment. After just four months, I was able to communicate as a volunteer in Ecuador. And now after a year, I can use Spanish to counsel patients in my job.”

MARY ANN BRONSON: “Santiago is a truly fantastic teacher – he is extremely smart, approachable, encouraging and clear in his explanations. As someone who has taught a foreign language myself, I truly appreciate Santiago’s skill at his job and would recommend him to anyone. He has adopted a pace for learning Spanish that is highly appropriate for my comfort and ambition, and has an excellent grasp of my strengths and areas that need development. He is strikingly efficient with class time, organized and systematic, all the while very engaging. I recommend Santiago full-heartedly!”

JASON FEHR: “I’ve been taking private classes with Juan-Luis for well over a year. He has been a fantastic teacher, always willing to take the time to lead me through the difficult concepts. By taking private classes, I’ve been able to learn at my own pace; Juan-Luis has always kept things just challenging enough to keep me learning without too much frustration. Best of all, he has been unbelievably flexible with the hours and locations of our classes. As a busy professional, I’m unable to commit to the same time and place every week, but Juan-Luis has been willing to meet any time, any place as necessary to fit my needs. The fact that I’ve been coming back for a year says it all. Thanks, Juan-Luis!”

MARK GETZIN: “Santiago Montero is the thinking person’s Spanish teacher. After more than five years of studying the Spanish language at a variety of private language schools, universities, and immersion opportunities, I find that Santiago offers a level of instruction which surpasses anything which I experienced in the past. He not only challenged me to improve my grasp of basic principles of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary but has added a cultural context ranging from literature, to history, to current events and popular culture. During the very first lesson Santiago assesses the student’s level of ability, both strengths and weaknesses, and directs subsequent lessons to improve areas of weakness without mindless repetition of concepts that the student has already mastered. I look forward to my Spanish lessons with Santiago as I look forward to meeting with a good friend. I am a professional administrator of foreign language instruction and recommend Santiago Montero to anyone seriously wishing to study the Spanish language.”

NORA WHITEHEAD: “My fiancé and I have been taking lessons with Juan-Luis for almost a year now and we love it! Juan-Luis has a patient and methodical approach to teaching speaking and comprehension skills that really makes learning Spanish fun and rewarding. It’s tough to find time to learn a new language on top of a full time job and other commitments, but Juan-Luis is flexible and understanding about our time constraints. Both my fiancé and I began class knowing absolutely zero Spanish, and with Juan-Luis’s help, we’ve come a long way!”

KANDACE MURRAY: “Working with Santiago was a great experience! He is very knowledgeable and conducts sessions in a very professional manner. I am a young professional with a lot of schedule changes. He was flexible and understanding. I learned a lot in only a few sessions. He is very patient and is good at assessing your specific needs. I highly recommend him!”

JODY PELTASON: “Spanish lessons with Santiago are a win-win proposition. They are more effective, more enjoyable, more convenient and a better value than any other language class I have taken or heard about. I had only three weeks of Spanish when I began studying with him, but from day one we never spoke a word of English together. Santiago offers an excellent balance of conversational practice and grammar instruction. He is a gifted teacher, a responsible businessperson and, to top it all off, a terrific conversationalist. I would recommend his classes to anyone, without reservation.”

ROGER GOLDEN: “Juan-Luis is an excellent teacher of spoken Spanish. As a relative beginner to the language, I have much more difficulty with oral communication – listening and speaking – than with reading or writing. Juan-Luis focuses on speaking while insuring that I learn grammar and pronunciation. The process can be frustrating, but after more than eight one-on-one sessions, I slowly am beginning to see progress. Juan-Luis has good technical and teaching skills as well as good interpersonal skills. I look forward to continuing to study Spanish with Juan-Luis as my teacher.”

BEVERLY MYERS: “I’m a social worker and I wanted to become fluent in Spanish in order to provide better services for my clients. However, I never could find the time. I saw an ad about a Spanish tutor. I contacted Santiago and found him to be very professional and enthusiastic about me learning the language. He was extremely accommodating with my work schedule. I can’t express how grateful I am to have a Spanish teacher like him. He is patient, hardworking and understanding. He is someone that I would recommend to anyone who really wants to learn.”

SARA SCARBRO: “I had studied Spanish for years and was looking to improve fluency, not take another class on grammar and the basics. Because of my studies with Santiago, my ability to communicate in Spanish has improved by leaps and bounds. I was able to improve my conversation skills a great deal, which was one of my goals. Our Spanish lessons are always useful, helpful and interesting.”

AMITA SINGH: “I started my spanish lessons as a complete beginner with Juan-Luis. He is a good technical instructor who provides the rigour needed for a beginner to the language. Applying the concept of only speaking in Spanish helped me overcome a lot of hesitation to speak a new language for fear of being incorrect. I highly recommend Juan-Luis’s classes.”

MARY GRIFFIN: “Santiago is very focused and inspires students to reach the next level in each Spanish class – with energy, excitement and humor. Students learn through reading, writing, listening and participating in practice drills in Spanish, the most effective way to train the ear and the mind to think and respond in Spanish. He maximizes student participation and makes sure all students have the opportunity to converse. He also incorporates interesting current and historical topics into the classes so students learn not only Spanish but also Spanish and Latin American politics and culture. For motivated students, his approach is highly effective and thoroughly enjoyable! I have taken a number of Spanish classes over the years, both here and abroad, and Santiago’s class has pushed me the furthest.”

TERRY HUANG: “A cultured, globally minded, and fun-loving gentleman hailing from Spain via Mexico, Santiago easily adapts to the needs of his students. Using a collection of grammar books, news articles, literature and storied recounts of life in Spain, the student is increasingly fascinated and absorbed by this new culture and language. The Spanish classes leave one wanting to travel to Spain, again and again.”

MIKAL EVANS: “Taking Santiago’s Spanish classes was challenging. We talked in Spanish the entire time. He is very good at communicating new information as well as confirming what I already know. He has a wonderful way of sensing the level of the student, while always stretching them to go farther. I learned a lot in every Spanish lesson and was able to retain much of the information”

BONITA FARRALL: “I enjoyed Juan’s enthusiastic approach to teaching Spanish. His classes are fun and engaging, designed to go at the pace of the student, and emphasize conversation as well as grammar instruction. Juan is also very patient and encouraging, and takes the time to explain the rules and context of the grammar, making sure that each student can comprehend the lessons. I like the fact that the emphasis is on understanding rather than repetitious drilling. Juan has a wonderful personality, and he makes sure that the classes are enjoyable as well as thought provoking.”

ALISON HORNER: “Santiago is a professional and patient Spanish tutor. He did an initial assessment of my abilities and then tailored lessons according to my needs. He also tracked my progress after each lesson. I had taken Spanish in high school and I very much enjoyed continuing to learn Spanish with Santiago.”

TONI WEBB: “Santiago is an excellent instructor! I have gone from a basic understanding to an advanced level and am very confident speaking in Spanish. I work in the field of education and many of my students’ parents are not primarily English speaking. My ability to communicate with them in Spanish eases their concerns and promotes a stronger home-school relationship.”

ELKE TUCKER: “I have been taking Spanish classes with Santiago for over two years. Santiago is a passionate and enthusiastic teacher – flexible about what we talk about, as long as it is in Spanish. He is professional and serious about his students advancing. His personable teaching style in a stress- free atmosphere makes it fun to learn Spanish. I appreciate his patience with me. The one-on-one instruction works faster than the traditional classroom and keeps me constantly at attention. I always look forward to working with him.”

STEVEN V. JONES: “This is the most fun and challenging Spanish class I’ve taken. By speaking only Spanish in class, yet maintaining a social atmosphere, we receive a well-balanced interesting lesson. Our homework is a great reinforcer, and the amount and variety of the assignments keeps us working on both reading Spanish as well as writing it. I would recommend taking a class taught by Santiago Montero to anyone who wants to learn Spanish and have a great experience doing it.”

BILL MCCARTHY: “Working with Santiago has been like having my own private language school. He designed a learning program tailored to my strengths and weaknesses, and adjusted it as I improved. With his help each week, I advanced far beyond what was being covered in my group course. I highly recommend him for anyone interested in learning Spanish or accelerating their progress.”

PETER HEYWARD: “I am a beginning student of Spanish and I have been taking private and small-group lessons on a weekly basis with Santiago Montero for about eight months. He is a wonderful teacher, combining great technical proficiency in the mechanics of teaching a foreign language with cultural depth and an engaging personal manner. Thanks to Santiago’s careful selection of course materials and effective classroom presentation, I have made progress that I wouldn’t have thought possible before beginning my studies with him. Moreover, I have a number of colleagues with various levels of Spanish proficiency who are also studying with Santiago. They, too, have been very favorably impressed. Clearly, Santiago is a talented teacher of Spanish for beginning, intermediate and advanced students. I highly recommend him without reservation.”

SIVAN TAMIR: “I have tried other tutors and Spanish classes and so can truly attest to how great Santiago’s lessons have been. Santiago is patient and professional, but above all, a fantastic teacher.”

KEVA MCDONALD: “My name is Keva and I am a 26-year-old attorney. I have thoroughly enjoyed my one-on-one Spanish classes and I am learning a lot from Santiago at each lesson. He is a wonderful teacher and in six weeks of classes I am speaking Spanish much better than I did after four semesters of Spanish classes in college. This class has been a great investment of my time and money and I intend to continue with it until I become fluent in Spanish.”

DALE MCNEIL: “The Spanish class has been very helpful for me, not only at work but in everyday life. Just the other day I had a conversation with a guy from Mexico and I understood him perfectly. My family is from Puerto Rico and they are so proud that I can communicate with my family members who don’t speak English. I would recommend this Spanish class to anyone.”

BETH PATTON: “Although I hadn´thadn’t taken Spanish since high school (ten years ago), my Spanish classes with Santiago had me right back to where I left off within weeks. Because I travel a lot for business, the flexible one-to-one classes are perfect for me. I never miss any material and I can never fall behind. I like that Santiago’s lessons are structured to be very similar to a classroom course – he provides a grammar book and a reading book with exercises to reinforce what we go over during the lesson. In these classes I feel that I’m only limited by my own desire to learn.”

DONALD NORWOOD: “Santiago develops a compelling and challenging curriculum to suit my personal needs and interests. This, combined with his supportive and patient teaching style, make my Spanish sessions with him something I look forward to each week. Since I began my studies with him, my reading, writing and listening skills have improved significantly. Best of all, I’ve gained confidence speaking Spanish and that’s something I wasn’t able to achieve in years of studying in larger classroom situations.”

TOM PALMER: “Professor Montero makes learning Spanish a pleasure. Still, he is an exacting teacher, constantly scribbling notes about my progress or problem areas. His one-on-one tutorials are easy to schedule. Professor Montero’s methods combine immersion, grammar, and off-the-cuff discussion. It keeps me looking forward to the next session.”

MARY ELLEN HIMES: “Learning Spanish with Señor Montero is fun, exciting, rewarding and challenging. Despite studying Spanish in school for 5 years and living in Spain for a 2 years, my grammar skills remained sub-par. Señor Montero explains the fine points of previously confusing grammar issues in a fun and easy way that makes it easy to comprehend. He is by far the best teacher I have ever had. His style forces conversation in a manner that is non-threatening yet instructive. I used to study Spanish because I had to, now I study because I want to. Thank you Señor Montero for making Spanish fun and understandable!”

DANIEL LÒPEZ: “I needed to brush up on my Spanish skills and Santiago was the perfect tutor. He was able to quickly hone in on those aspects that I needed to focus on most and addressed those with me. Santiago communicated his knowledge of the grammar, syntax, and nuance of Spanish effectively. I found it very helpful, and even after years’ worth of experience with the language, I learned new things about the use of Spanish. On top of that, he made the class sessions fun and interesting with intellectually stimulating conversations and readings. If you’re interested in beginning to learn Spanish, or just improving your skills, I highly recommend Santiago.”

ALISON GOLD: “I just received my master’s in public health, global health promotion, and plan on working in Latin America. Although I was already considered bilingual, Santiago has helped me bring my Spanish to a more professional level. He helps me work on my weaknesses, corrects my mistakes, and answers all of my grammatical questions. In just five months working with him I’ve already noticed a significant difference in my Spanish. I would definitely recommend him to others.”

BLAIR CAMPBELL: “Santiago provides intensive one-on-one tutorials on Spanish language usage, including grammar and pronunciation. I came to him with good conversational Spanish from having lived in Central America for two years, and Santiago has been able to help me perfect the finer points of my grammar and oral fluency. Reading and writing assignments have also been very helpful in improving my Spanish literacy. These tutorials are great for those who speak Spanish as a second language and need some help refining their language skills.”

JESSE HANDSHER: “As a current student of Santiago Montero, I can unequivocally say that Mr. Montero is a superb Spanish instructor. He is extremely organized and professional. In just one hour of class, a student is able to learn as much as they would in several hours of a group class. I would recommend Santiago to any individual, at any Spanish level, who is looking for a Spanish tutor who is extremely knowledgeable, organized, professional, engaging, easy to talk to and learn from, and who will make the process of learning Spanish a joy.”

SUSAN CHASE: “After four years of high school Spanish classes and four years of university classes, I have spent the last 20 years not “studying” Spanish, but speaking it, on and off at work at the World Bank in international economic development, around Arlington, and with my kids’ babysitters. Now, I have a chance to swiftly go over all the grammar that has receded to the far corners of my brain, bringing it up and using it in our weekly hour of conversation. Each week I complete a series of homework assignments to reinforce grammar, writing and reading. Santiago has a great personality and a wealth of experience in teaching that he is using to help raise my level of Spanish toward full fluency. I love my Spanish classes with Santiago!”

DORA MCCANN: “The most effective ways to learn Spanish are through immersion and one-on-one instruction. Being a busy Washingtonian professional, it is surprising that I was able to achieve just this through my weekly classes with Santiago Montero. Although my lessons are separated only by a window pane from the hustle and bustle of Washington, D. C., I am far removed from my daily routine by the “Spanish-speaking only” tutorial style. Structurally, the classes were tailored to meet my own language goals; and financially, the cost was affordable. Ultimately Santiago’s instruction successfully matched my learning speed and style, giving me the confidence, ease and pride to become a Spanish speaker.”

MEREDITH TUTLE: “I have had many different Spanish tutors and Santiago is by far the best. He has tailored his lesson plans to my specific interests and weaknesses and he always challenges me to speak only in Spanish (even when my limited vocabulary leads to REALLY convoluted sentences). Our Spanish classes are a lot of fun and I have seen steady progress over the last six months. With his help I will be ready for a trip to Colombia this summer.”

JAMES BODEN: “Santiago Montero is an extraordinary Spanish instructor. His enthusiasm for the beauty of the Spanish language, its rhythms, nuances, complexities, and eccentricities is truly contagious. Santiago effectively mixes grammatical and conversational lessons while never losing sight of the fact that for most students, especially adults, the purpose for learning a new language is to facilitate commerce, diplomacy, or other social and professional interactions. Whether you are a beginner or advanced, he will challenge and encourage you to learn the language well.”

TODD HINNEN: “Santiago has a combination of traits that make him a rare and wonderful teacher. He has an innate understanding of Spanish diction and grammar and its similarities and differences to English that allows him to explain or demonstrate Spanish usage clearly to a native English speaker. He thinks carefully about each class and tailors it to the individual language skills and needs of his students. He is patient and good-humored. He engages students in interesting conversation regardless of their level. Plainly put, Santiago has a gift for teaching. My wife and I feel lucky to have had him as our teacher and to be able to claim his as our friend.”

VIBEKE OBI: “Taking Spanish classes with Santiago has leaped my Spanish forward. He is extremely encouraging while at the same time applies a systematic and thorough approach to each element we go through. At each class he is always prepared to meet my specific needs. As I need Spanish for my work, we also adjust the class to whatever might have presented itself since the last time we met. And best of all, as a writer himself, he is also an excellent teacher when it comes to writing or editing texts, and is always able to present alternative solutions to how to present an issue. I am extremely grateful for everything he has taught me.”

CAROL GOLDBERG: “Among the countless language teachers I’ve had in my life, Santiago stands out as one of the best. He knows how to challenge students enough to keep them progressing, but is infinitely patient and good humored at the same time. His sessions incorporate an engaging mix of approaches to keep things interesting, and are inevitably filled with laughter as well as wide-ranging discussions. I recommend him highly.”

LAURIE BALLENGER: “A big improvement over high school! Santiago makes struggling through a new language enjoyable instead of tedious. His immersion method weaves grammar and vocabulary lessons into topical conversations – learn to describe your job in Spanish or dissect last week’s “Sopranos” episode”

MARY BEYRO: “I took Spanish in college and lived in Spain many years ago, but I’ve needed to improve my Spanish to focus my career in International Marketing. Santiago has helped me come a long way. He gives great attention to my skill-level and helps me with my deficiencies with a variety of exercises and homework that focus on improving my verbal skills. And I know he is great with all levels of proficiency too, as my friend, who recommended him to me, never studied Spanish and after just a year with Santiago she can already hold a conversation with me in Spanish. I recommend him to all my friends.”

SABRINA MORELLI: “Taking private Spanish classes is a great way to learn Spanish and choosing Santiago is the only way to go. He’s smart, nice, and really patient and flexible. His classes are the perfect mix of conversation and learning with each class tailored to your needs. This is the best Spanish learning experience I’ve ever had, and I’ve been taking Spanish classes since I was a little kid.”

ASSAD ALEJANDRO MALIK: “Over the past year and a half, I have had the honor of taking Spanish classes with Santiago. Apart from his professionalism and ongoing dedication to helping students achieve their goals, Santiago has a deep knowledge of the Spanish language. His teaching methods work. He challenges students at all levels. Coming from someone who has lived in Spain for several years, completed an intensive master’s in Spanish, and had various Spanish tutors. I know an excellent teacher when I see one. Santiago is a professor of exceptionally high caliber.”

JANET SATTERTHWAITE: “I started as a beginning Spanish student about eight months ago and am now able to converse, read and write in Spanish far beyond where I thought I would be by now. Mr. Montero uses a Spanish-only format from the beginning class, which is the best way to learn any language. He comes to our office for our convenience and teaches several groups at various levels. He has worked hard to constantly reorganize our small groups, as time goes on, so that no one who was progressing slowly because of work commitments felt rushed, and so that anyone who was able to progress more quickly would be able to move forward. He also tailors each lesson to the needs of the small group he is with. This adaptability and creativity has kept a large group of busy and distracted lawyers happily chugging along in the enjoyable study of Spanish at whatever level they can commit to at any moment for several months now. His selection of texts and homework assignments is effective without creating busywork that might put pressure on busy schedules. His professionalism and engaging personality are a winning combination; he is very popular with all of us at our office who have been taking the classes. I am a working mother and the one hour a week I spend in class is my only and most precious “Me” time.”

MICHAEL PETER: “I have been studying Spanish with Santiago for almost a year now — I came to the lessons with little knowledge of the language. What a difference a year makes! This summer after six months of lessons I took a trip to Peru with my brother and girlfriend and I provided all the translations, became fast friends with several of the local folks in the Andes and rainforest, and felt competent everywhere I went. It was wonderful! The key to my rapid learning and to anyone quickly achieving language skills is the multiple angles of attack Santiago employs in his lessons — you will speak, listen, read and write in Spanish. Your brain quickly realizes that it’s easier to think in Spanish rather than try to translate everything. You don’t just pick up conversational skills; you truly learn the language in all respects. This effective approach, combined with a progressive environment and the supreme teaching skills of the instructor, create the best, fastest way to learn Spanish possible. Santiago is truly a master teacher. If you are trying to learn Spanish, you need to take classes with Santiago. You owe it to yourself and to your future success.”

JERRY MENDENHALL: “It should be noted that I am a retired engineer who does not learn languages well. But, I wanted to learn Spanish for travel and practical purposes. I found Santiago on the Internet and with some trepidation we started our Spanish lessons. I had some Spanish, but essentially, I was a beginning student. Santiago’s approach to teaching Spanish was relaxed and, for me, an effective mix of grammar and conversation. The lessons were always enjoyable and comfortable. I feel that I advanced very well with Santiago’s teaching.”

JOHN F. COONEY: “I am an intermediate Spanish student, and I have been taking small group lessons from Santiago Montero once a week for several months. He is a gifted and sympathetic teacher, with a great many interests and a real talent for making the class fun for each of the participants. His enthusiasm is infectious, and I have enjoyed the interactions with Santiago and the other students so much that I have reorganized my professional commitments to carve out the time to prepare for his classes. Santiago has developed a logical method of taking students through grammar, in 10 or 15 minute installments per class, so that we understand the principles without feeling that the rules are being drummed into our heads. As a victim of four years of high school French, I greatly appreciate his intelligent approach, which has proven to be successful in helping us learn the various subjunctive tenses. Santiago’s great gift is in helping his students talk and develop an active command of what they have learned from books. He understands the different levels of proficiency of each student in the class and talks to each of us at our own current level, in a natural manner and without giving a hint that he is simplifying his conversation for the less advanced. Santiago encourages and gives each of us the confidence to keep talking and, when we reach an obstacle, to go back and reformulate our thoughts and work around the problem. At the end of a class segment, he goes back and points out errors that we have made — not as an editor or a defender of the language, but the mistakes that are one step ahead of where we are now, so that we understand how we can correct those faults and keep making constant progress towards the next level. Santiago sends us articles about sports, the Internet, movies and current events, so that we walk into class with interesting subjects to discuss, and the conversation starts immediately and does not stop. Santiago also has had us read and discuss interesting short stories in Spanish. In this way, he introduces us easily to the higher levels of discourse in the language, in a manner that I feel as if I am taking an introductory literature class as a fringe benefit. I would be delighted to recommend Santiago as a teacher to any one, at any level.”

LARRY COHEN: “I have worked with Juan-Luis Panizo on the advanced level for several months. He gives me much pratice in conversation, reading and writing. He is good at providing corrections of mistakes I make, as well as explanations of the fine points of grammar and vocabulary. I have also learned from him about culture, economics, politics and attitudes in Peru, and how they differ or are similar to those here. He has been very enjoyable to work with, and I look forward to my classes with him.”

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