become fluent in Spanish with personalized lessons
I design each class depending on your level, exploring things you enjoy or have interest in with topics around what Mexico and Latin America have to offer.
I’ve developed my own methodology (focused on muscle memory drills) also I will train your ear so you can understand Spanish and speak confidently to a native Spanish speaker
soy Lio!
A teacher, musician, and writer from Mexico City currently living between NYC and Yucatán.
I found that the only way (in my experience as an adult learner) to fully access a language is understanding and loving the culture, land and history of where it is spoken. That’s how I became (self-taught) fluent in Portuguese, I fell in love with Brazil: samba, pagode, films, sports figures and history.
I integrate my skills as a pianist, writer and multiple languages speaker on my own methodology so you can understand spanish spoken by a native spanish speaker.
I will teach you the essence of the spanish language through exploring latin american history, poems, music, funny stuff like memes and many other curious stuff you won’t find anywhere else.
You will surprise yourself how fluent in spanish you can become
My students range from total beginners to advanced level students who are preparing for language certification.
I recently asked them to send me a paragraph of their experience so you can read their opinions on the images below.
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My Spanish has improved more in 9 months with Lio than in 4 years of school. Slang, grammar, music, memes, literature – whatever you want to learn, Lio can teach it. I wish I found him sooner
I have only the best things to say about Lio and his skills as a tutor! He is thoughtful, patient, and creative, and truly tailors every session to you and your language-learning needs and style. I worked with him after resuscitating my decade-long relationship with high school Spanish, and he expertly and kindly worked with me on conversation, using idioms, gossip, pop culture, poetry, and grammar to create the perfect learning experience for my own needs and interests. I can’t recommend him enough!
Lio is an engaging and sympathetic Spanish instructor. Almost a year into weekly lessons
I’m still sticking with it. Lio’s encouraging approach is helping with my confidence and understanding. I highly recommend taking lessons with Lio for his personalized style of teaching.
Lio is not only a great teacher of language, but he is also a great teacher of history, culture, music and art. My favorite thing about his classes is that he takes a holistic approach to the Spanish language. It’s not enough to just know the words and when to say them – he immerses you in latin American culture in a way that is so welcoming, it makes you want to be apart of it! I highly recommend his classes to anvone who is curious about learning a second language! You will not regret it.
I can’t recommend Lio’s Spanish classes enough! Lio’s dedication, passion, and innovative teaching methods made ever lesson not only educational, but also fun.
Whether it was through storytelling, cultural insights, or personalized feedback, Lio always went above and beyond to ensure that I understood and enjoyed the language. In taking Lio’s class, I did not only improve my Spanish, I also gained a deeper understanding of and appreciation for the Mexican culture. Today, my Spanish is great and it is in large part due to Lio’s teaching. Thank you for being a great teacher and friend, Lio!
I teach Spanish to students from all over the world both in person and online.
I speak English, French, Portuguese and Italian, and am happy to teach Spanish to students with those language backgrounds, as well.
Classes are $45/session (75 min aprox) over Zoom or Google Meet.
I can do better rates if we do more than one session per week.