Meet your teacher: Raquel

Real Spanish. Meaningful conversation. A supportive place to learn.

Raquel teaches conversational Spanish in Towson

I founded Arriba Spanish in 2002 to help adults learn Spanish they can use in real life. In class, you'll speak a lot, feel comfortable making mistakes, and build confidence step by step.

My Background

I came to teaching Spanish by a somewhat unexpected path. I started teaching while finishing a graduate degree in Computer Science in Maryland, and quickly realized that helping people speak Spanish lit me up way more than coding. So I went back to Spain to study Applied Linguistics and Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language. Since then, I've taught adults with all kinds of goals, from travel to family to career, and I've learned that what matters most is creating a space where students feel safe to try, make mistakes, and grow. I'm still happiest when a student realizes, hey, I'm actually doing this!

Raquel

Arriba Spanish Classroom

Comfortable classroom. Our small groups of students have plenty of room.

Arriba Spanish Classroom

My students and I interact constantly in Spanish in a friendly environment to maximize the learning experience.

Arriba Spanish Classroom

Interactive board with projector, to expand our Spanish activities with interesting videos.

Arriba Spanish Classroom

Comfortable classroom. Our small groups of students have plenty of room.

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Meet your teacher: Raquel

I founded Arriba Spanish in 2002 to help adults learn Spanish they can use in real life. In class, you'll speak a lot, feel comfortable making mistakes, and build confidence step by step.​

My Background

I founded Arriba Spanish in 2002 to help adults learn Spanish they can use in real life. In class, you'll speak a lot, feel comfortable making mistakes, and build confidence step by step.