¡Hola! Bonjour! I’m María, a qualified and enthusiastic language teacher with over 10 years of experience in teaching languages. I have taught at both state and independent schools, including Bedford School and Rossall School, and I continue to prepare students from leading British schools in the UK and abroad for their language exams.
I specialise in Spanish and French GCSE, A-Level and IB preparation, offering personalised guidance to help each student achieve exam success. Alongside exam tuition, I also teach Spanish, French and English to learners of all ages — whether you want to study for fun, prepare for travel, or improve your language skills for business.
I believe languages are alive and should be learned through practice, not just theory. My approach is practical, engaging, and tailored to each learner’s goals, making language learning both effective and enjoyable.
I hold a teaching qualification from International House (recognised by the University of Barcelona), a Master’s in teaching Art and Languages (Spanish PGCE equivalent), and a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts.
Services
Exam Preparation
From entrance exams to top British boarding schools to GCSE, A-Level, IB and beyond, I provide tailored tuition in Spanish and French. With a focus on building confidence and mastering exam techniques, I help students achieve the best possible results in their school and international assessments.
Languages for Fun
Whether you want to learn Spanish or French for travel, culture, or personal enrichment, I offer enjoyable, practical lessons that bring the language to life. Classes are designed to be flexible, engaging, and adapted to your goals — perfect for learners of all ages.
Workshops
Join our online workshops to practise Spanish in a fun and cultural way. Each session focuses on a specific theme and gives you the chance to learn new vocabulary, improve your speaking, and discover fascinating aspects of the culture.
Why learn with me?
Chloe (China)
“I have been studying with Ms Maria for 2 years. When I first began lessons, I lacked basic foundational understanding of French and did not think I could get a 9 in my final GCSE results. Through weekly lessons with her, she has increased my confidence significantly as well as constantly encouraging me to push for higher marks.
In our lessons, she is attentive and provides exam knowledge and technique so that it’s much easier to gain marks. As well as that, she provided question by question feedback for my draft answers in preparation for my GCSE speaking exam. She is an excellent teacher and I am so incredibly grateful for her help!”
Parent (China)
“Maria has been an amazing tutor for Chloe. Chloe has always struggled with French especially after we moved to the UK and she was going to take it for her GCSEs. Maria has been nothing but responsible and incredibly encouraging. She also teaches Chloe’s younger brother, who received the French award in his school.
Chloe has increased by 4 grades since her mid terms last year after receiving an incredible grade 9 thanks to the weekly tutoring sessions with Maria. They always target Chloe’s weak areas and Maria sends feedback after every lesson with class notes and homework. She is truly amazing and has helped Chloe so much.”
Ann (UK)
“Maria has been my tutor for several months. She has tailored the sessions to my requirements, as I have asked to cover particular types of grammar for extra practice. She is well organised, friendly and kind. She has improved my confidence in speaking Spanish and I would highly recommend her.”
Adam (Ireland)
“Maria has been teaching me Spanish for the past couple of months she is wonderful, always explains everything very well and makes all lessons enjoyable! She tailors each lesson for my needs & I cant recommend her enough!”
Jo and Mike (UK)
“Maria has been teaching my husband and I Spanish for a couple of months now. We are at the ‘beginner’ level and are really enjoying Maria’s style of teaching – she prepares the lessons to suit our interests and needs. She is patient and the pace of each lesson is just right – ie we are not swamped with masses of new vocabulary but rather focus on a particular subject until we are comfortable and ready to move ahead. I highly recommend Maria.”
Daniel (UK)
“I have been having online lessons with Maria for a few months now and from the beginning she helped me get motivated with my learning. Lessons are the perfect level, challenging but great fun, so I am always looking forward to our weekly call.”
Tom (Ireland)
“I am a beginner in Spanish and María has taken me through all the basics of the language with great clarity and patience and with a perfect mix of structured grammar and vocabulary practice. Free speaking in the class has also helped me to gain confidence in expressing myself (really simply for now!) I can heartily recommend María as the right teacher for you.”
Keith (Ireland)
“María is an excellent teacher. She is very attentive, patient and particularly good at giving practical explanations that make difficult concepts much easier to understand. Languages have never come naturally to me, and in the past I’ve often struggled to really get to grips with them. However, since working with María, I’ve continued to make steady progress and have become much more confident using Spanish in real-life situations. She adapts the lessons to what you need, explains things clearly without overcomplicating them, and creates a relaxed environment where you feel comfortable speaking and making mistakes. I would highly recommend María to anyone learning Spanish, especially if, like me, you need a patient and practical approach.”
Looking for the perfect present?
Surprise someone with a Spanish Orange Gift Card – redeemable for online lessons or cultural workshops. A fun and meaningful gift for all ages and levels!
