OUR SCHOOL
Spanish Training Academy is a dedicated language school for foreigners looking to learn Spanish while taking advantage of all of the experiential learning an immersive Spanish-speaking environment provides.
LOCATION
Our school is located in Colonia Juárez, a few feet away from Avenida Reforma. It is surrounded by a variety of restaurants, gyms, cafes, bookstores, etc. It is accessible by bike, car, Metro or Metrobús. And, it is located close to the Condesa, Roma, Polanco and Cuauhtémoc neighborhoods.
GOALS
Promote the acquisition of Spanish through symposiums, conferences, round-table discussions and traditional training environments. Throughout our courses, students will put into practice what they have been learning in class.
BENEFITS
Live the infinite possibilities to practice Spanish in multiple contexts. Enjoy our classes with a free cup of coffee, Wi-Fi, and a beautiful and enjoyable view of Mexico City.
OUR TEAM
I am a Spanish teacher, with 12 years of experience. I earned a B.A. in Linguistics and Hispanic Literature and an M.A. in Mexican Literature with honors (Cum Laude) at the BUAP. I participated as a speaker at the International Congress of Ibero-American Literature of the Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. (2010), where I focused on Mexican women playwrights because I enjoy the theater and I am also an actress.
I have a B.A. in Language and Hispanic Literature from the UNAM. I have worked as a T.A. for professors and also as a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and as a Research Assistant at the Institute of Engineering at the UNAM. My concentration was in Spanish phonetics, Acoustic phonetics and Teaching Spanish as Second Language. I enjoy teaching because I can see another version of the world through my student’s eyes.
I studied Hispanic linguistics and literature at BUAP in Puebla City. I majored in Spanish grammar, syntax, lexicón and pragmatics. I worked as a spanish language researcher at El Colegio de México; I collaborated in the department of El Diccionario del Español de Mexico. I also taught at one of the top Spanish language schools for foreign people in Mexico City for a year. I enjoy teaching students of all levels in spanish. I structure my classes to the needs and interests of my students.
I have a degree in Hispanic Language and Literature from UNAM, also I studied a masters degree in Hispanic Linguistics in the UNAM. I’m a certified teacher of spanish as second languaje, by CEPE-UNAM. I’ve been assistant proffesor for three years, in FFyL-UNAM, in linguistic subjects. I have participated in the Sign Language Dictionary in Mexico and I've been synodal of the CENEVAL exam. I have worked in research on Mexican writers as I have also taken linguistics courses for three years.
Testimonials
Studying at the Spanish Training Academy for four weeks was a wonderful immersive learning experience. I had studied Spanish years ago and knew some practical Spanish from traveling. I wanted to take my Spanish language skills to the next level and gain confidence in speaking. In this program, I greatly improved my Spanish speaking, reading, and writing over four weeks. Gaby was a fantastic and dynamic teacher who quickly assessed my skill level, and planned one-on-one classes that developed my confidence in speaking while challenging me to further my language skills. For two weeks of my program, in addition to one-on-one classes, I visited museums, cultural, and historic sites all around Mexico City with another teacher. These afternoon travels were conducted entirely in Spanish. I learned so much about Mexican history and culture while improving my speaking and listening skills. It was an invaluable experience. I recommend improving your Spanish language knowledge and skills with the Spanish Training Academy's one-on-one immersion programs.
Wanting to learn Spanish while visiting in Mexico City, I was fortunate enough to find the Spanish Training Academy. I felt welcomed the minute I arrived. The beautiful facility is in a great location with WiFi, a friendly common area and comfortable classrooms. My teacher made sure he understood my learning goals and worked one-to-one with me on achieving them. He was patient and very knowledgeable about teaching a language. In addition to language classes in the classroom, Spanish Training Academy fosters learning about the local culture through excursions. It was invaluable to take the classroom lesson to application in real life situations. If you are coming to Mexico City to work on your Spanish language, Spanish Training Academy is fun, effective and will taylor classes to your individual needs.
I worked with the professional staff at Spanish Training Academy for a two-week immersion course in CDMX. I had a one-on-one class with one of their instructors and was incredibly impressed. My Spanish skills increased far more than I thought would be possible over two weeks and, in addition, I learned a tremendous amount about Mexican culture and history. Thank you to the Spanish Training Academy Team for their dedication and generosity. Best wishes for the future!
"The Spanish immersion program taught by Ana, Gaby, and Gisel is a remarkable and fast-paced course that took me from knowing no Spanish at all to being able to comfortably converse on almost any topic. What is amazing about the teachers in this program is how they can adapt the program to suit the individual needs of their students. With group and one-on-one sessions, the teachers customized their lessons to meet my individual strengths and weaknesses. The teachers are always brainstorming and strategizing about new ways to enable their students to achieve their desired results. Whether your goal is to achieve an FSI 3/3 or simply become a good Spanish speaker, Ana, Gaby, and Gisel will put their whole hearts and souls into getting you there. Besides being excellent teachers, they are fun, practical, kind, and most of all, insanely patient. I cannot recommend them highly enough."
"I arrived in Mexico City on October 19, 2017. Two weeks after my arrival, I started studying Spanish at a university. In my class, I met a fun group of people, all of whom wanted to learn to speak Spanish fluently. Happy to help us meet our goals, the university assigned us a teacher named Gisel, who used a method designed to highlight the particularities of the Spanish language. The time I spent studying with Gisel gave me a glimpse of her many excellent qualities as a Spanish teacher. Gisel is a very patient person. The students in my class came from a number of countries and spoke various languages. Despite the challenges and different levels of comprehension, Gisel always gave us all individual attention. She frequently asked us to prepare presentations at home, which we would then present to the class and together analyze phrase structure. It is clear that Gisel enjoys teaching — and, because of this, she teaches well. She was always punctual and took full advantage of the time we had for class. With the basic tools she provided me, I was able to enroll in the university without any problems. I am a student of Religious Science. Thanks to my lessons with Gisel, I gained a grade that allowed me to receive a scholarship."
"I was so lucky to have an opportunity of taking Spanish classes from Anadeli Ramírez. I had one-on-one Spanish classes with Ana from April 2016 to November 2017. I was so bad at grammar in the beginning, and she repeately helped me perfectly understand what I was suffering from, along with easy-to-understand summary and many different examples and materials. What I really loved about her Spanish classes was the way she helps students get interested in Spanish language. She asked me what my personal interests are, and she incorporated those into the classes so that I can fully engaged to the classes and never get bored. Plus, she taught me a lot of useful Spanish expressions and Mexican culture that never can be found in a textbook, and those were very helpful to socialize with Mexican friends. I had a specific goal given by my company to achieve a certain level of Spanish skill, and I successfully reached to the top level with the help of Ana. I truly recommend Ana and her team, and I am very sure that they will be the perfect option for you."
"I had the pleasure of receiving one-on-one Spanish language instruction from Ana Ramirez from August to November 2018. As a U.S. diplomat and in preparation for my next assignment, I had a very specific requirement to achieve 3/3 on the FSI test. While I already had 2/2+, I needed a competent tutor who was familiar with FSI's testing format and requirements to get me to the next level. I could not have been more pleased with Ana as my instructor-she understood FSI's test and, under her expert tutelage, I surpassed my expectations and received a 3/4! Ana's professionalism, knowledge, and engagement were impressive and I really appreciated how she was able to tailor our classes and remain flexible in addressing my specific needs. Ana quickly assessed the areas in which I required the most attention and we focused on these areas accordingly. I highly recommend Ana as a patient, motivating, and challenging instructor who is a pleasure to work with. Whatever your motivations for seeking Spanish language instruction, Ana will definitely help you get there!"
