LEARN LANGUAGES WITHOUT FEAR
Learn at your own pace. No pressure. With a guide who understands how your mind works.
The first learning space designed for people who want to rebuild their confidence, heal their relationship with languages and enjoy the process.
Alicia is one of the best teachers I have had in my life. She’s gentle, patient, kind and caring. Alicia is organised and professional, and comes to each lesson with a structured plan, but flexible depending on my energy levels.
— Bianca Leigh
My experience, in numbers:
+300 students supported
People from different countries, ages and backgrounds, with very diverse learning journeys.
+12 years of teaching experience
Supporting individual, personalised English and Spanish learning journeys.
+5,000 hours of online classes
One-to-one sessions via Zoom, adapted to very different rhythms and life circumstances.
Learning can be kinder than you've been led to believe.
WHY CHOOSE MY CLASSES?
Learning that adapts to you
Your way of learning is valid. We work with your rhythms, needs and circumstances.
You rebuild confidence and curiosity
We dismantle the limiting beliefs you've been carrying since school or past experiences.
Sustainable results
You make progress without burning out. No motivation spikes that last two weeks and then disappear.
Human support
You're not "just another student." You have a guide who listens, observes and walks with you through every stage of your process, which is unique to you.
Hi, I'm Ali
English and Spanish teacher. Specialist in learning from a human-centred approach.
What sets me apart:
Training in the psychology of learning and trauma.
Training in learning through art, creativity and play.
Research and experience in ADHD, autism and other neurodivergences.
Education in music and performing arts.
8 years in social justice collectives and safe spaces.
A structured, flexible and deeply human methodology.
Every student I have prepared for official exams has passed.
My mission: For anyone, especially those who believe they're "not good at languages," to discover that they can do it and enjoy the journey of getting there.
Numbers that speak for themselves
+90% of students recover motivation and consistency
100% pass rate on official exams prepared with me
Students from +10 countries with diverse profiles and rhythms
My services
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Sesiones virtuales personales con una programación adaptada a tus necesidades únicas, tus intereses y tus ritmos. Mis contenidos están pensados para despertar la curiosidad y el disfrute, y para generar una curva de aprendizaje rápida a la vez que sostenible a largo plazo. Además, aprenderemos recursos y técnicas de estudio, para que puedas sacar más partido al trabajo que hagas por tu cuenta, porque mi misión es promover tu confianza y tu independencia. Tú eliges la frecuencia de las clases en función de tus posibilidades y juntos definimos los objetivos.
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Si necesitas aumentar tu nivel o tu fluidez en poco tiempo, esta es la opción que buscas. En esta modalidad multipicamos la exposición a contenidos en la lengua meta, y te ofrezco un gran abanico de técnicas, material y herramientas complementarias para que puedas seguir aprendiendo de forma autónoma. Esta opción es ideal si te sientes estancado en tu aprendizaje o buscas una forma más directa de avivar tu motivación.
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Este servicio es para ti si deseas obtener una titulación que certifique tu nivel de inglés o español, o si buscas alcanzar el nivel necesario para presentarte a un examen concreto. Tengo amplia experiencia con el DELE y el SIELE en español y con Cambridge, Trinity, IELTS y TOEFL en inglés. En estas clases, combinaremos práctica directa de examen con contenidos propios especialmente elegidos para reforzar e interiorizar las destrezas que necesitas para llegar al éxito.
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¿Necesitas ayuda para poner tu charla a punto y darle a tu creación el brillo que se merece? En este servicio, te ayudo a pulir el lenguaje de tu ponencia, a mejorar tu dicción y pronunciación, a organizar y conectar ideas, y a mejorar tu seguridad en ti mismo. Te mostraré las técnicas de oratoria que he aprendido en mi actividad académica y activista para que comuniques con confianza y orgullo el fruto de tu trabajo.
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Hay situaciones en nuestra vida profesional que pueden abrirnos la puerta a un futuro mejor. Y es importante llegar a esos escenarios con la tranquilidad y confianza de habernos preparado bien. En este servicio te ayudo a anticipar las preguntas y planear las respuestas y los argumentos que necesitas para dejar que tu currículum brille y dar una gran imagen profesional.
Real learning, in real conditions.
Process
First call (15-30 min)
First point of contact with three goals:
1) define your needs,
2) answer your questions about my method and
3) set out together a personalised action plan so you can achieve all your goals.
Personalised path
We learn following a flexible programme where the pieces combine and reorganise at every stage based on your needs. You train your language skills in real contexts, putting effective communication ahead of grammatical correctness. We work with concrete tools to build your confidence, and we treat mistakes as friends that point us in the right direction. I also teach you the self-learning techniques that polyglots use to memorise, build fluency and sound natural. You enjoy learning and gain independence and self-confidence, all in one.
Live, adaptive classes
The process of getting to know each other shapes the materials I use in class and the skills I invite you to work on. Your interests: poetry, travel, linguistic varieties and accents, literary genres, news and current affairs, hobbies...
I've been learning Spanish with Ali for approximately two years, and the experience couldn't have been better. I had previously worked with several teachers, but none of them come close to the level of professionalism, dedication and quality that Ali offers. Every class is carefully designed around my personal progress, my pace and my needs, which makes moving forward feel natural and motivating.
Classes with Ali are dynamic, fun and always full of good humour. The atmosphere she creates makes learning a genuine pleasure. She is also an exceptionally kind, warm and attentive person, which makes every interaction a truly enjoyable experience.
I recommend this Gentle Teacher without hesitation to anyone looking to learn Spanish in an effective, engaging and personalised way. A true gem among teachers.
— Grzegorz F
Alicia is the best Spanish teacher I know. We've been working together for 4 years. She's a very warm and cheerful person who makes every class more interesting and fun.
— Robert
I’ve been studying Spanish with Ali for a year and a half, and she is truly the best teacher I’ve ever had. She is incredibly positive, passionate about her work, and genuinely motivating. Every lesson with Ali feels engaging and supportive, which makes learning both effective and enjoyable.
What I appreciate most is her flexibility and understanding. Even with my irregular schedule, she is always patient and adapts the program to my pace, goals, and current needs. The lessons never feel generic — they are thoughtfully adjusted to how I’m progressing and what I want to focus on.
Thanks to Ali’s approach, learning Spanish feels natural and inspiring rather than stressful. I can confidently recommend her to anyone who is looking for a teacher who truly cares about their students’ progress.
— Ilia M.
Our method vs. conventional methods
Our method
Learning adapts to each person's rhythms, needs and life circumstances.
The emotional relationship with learning is addressed, including fears, insecurities and blocks.
The teacher acts as a guide and companion throughout the process.
Long-term sustainability and enjoyment are the priority.
Diversity in ways of learning is validated, including neurodivergences.
Conventional methods
The student must adapt to a predefined pace and structure.
Emotions and previous experiences are not considered part of the process.
The teacher holds a position of authority focused on correcting and evaluating.
The priority is to move fast and meet short-term objectives.
A single, normative model of learning is assumed.
How much does it cost?
I don't have a fixed rate because every learning journey is different. What I can tell you is that in our first call we talk about what you need, how often you want to work and we arrive together at something that makes sense for you and your real life.
Here's what I can share upfront:
Regular Spanish classes For speakers of English, French or German. The most common option for those who want to make steady, sustainable progress without pressure. From [PENDING: minimum price] € per session.
Regular English classes For adults and young professionals who need English in their daily lives or want to rebuild the confidence the education system took from them. From [PENDING: minimum price] € per session.
Official exam preparation DELE, SIELE, Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL, Trinity. Focused, structured work so you arrive at your exam with a clear head and the tools you need. Every student I have prepared for an official exam has passed. Price depends on intensity and timeline. Let's talk.
Frequently asked questions
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La voz inglesa ‘gentle’ se puede traducir como ‘gentil’, o ‘amable’. Quizás te resulte familiar porque en los últimos años se viene escuchando mucho en el contexto de la pedagogía. “Gentle parenting”, a menudo traducido como la “crianza consciente” o “respetuosa”, es una forma de educar a las infancias que se basa en el respeto, la empatía y la aceptación radical del niño tal y como es, con sus capacidades y limitaciones.
Hablar sobre gentle parenting y adaptar los principios a la enseñanza y cómo el aprendizaje (tal y como yo lo entiendo) parte de la curiosidad, que es una emoción muy estrechamente relacionada con el niño interior. -
Muchas personas llegan con esa creencia tras experiencias educativas en las que se invalidó su forma natural de aprender. En las clases se trabaja precisamente desmontar esa idea y adaptar el aprendizaje a cómo funciona cada persona, recibiendo los recursos y la experiencia de una profesora que ha logrado aprender múltiples idiomas de forma autodidacta.
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Cada proceso es único. Ir despacio no significa hacerlo mal. En este espacio priorizamos construir bases sólidas y sostenibles frente a avanzar rápido y terminar quemados. Quizás la razón por la que aprendes más lentamente porque aún no has descubierto qué técnicas y métodos funcionan para ti. Precisamente por esa razón, necesitas una clase en la que se deje espacio al juego y la exploración, con una guía que te dé ideas y te ayude a identificar qué recursos funcionan contigo. Porque aprender un idioma no es solo memorizar palabras, también puede ser una oportunidad para conocerte mejor a ti mismo.
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Por supuesto. Es habitual tener momentos con menos tiempo, energía o capacidad de estudio. El aprendizaje se debe adaptar a la vida y no al revés, sin culpas ni presión. Como dijo Marilyn Monroe, “si no puedes conmigo en mi peor momento, entonces seguro que no me mereces en mi mejor momento”. Pues aquí exactamente al revés. Nuestras clases son un espacio que te acoge cada día, sea cual sea tu nivel de motivación, de cansancio, de estrés… Y así, sabiendo que no tienes que fingir ni prepararte mentalmente para la clase, tu cerebro se relaja y, poco a poco, te centras en lo importante: disfrutar y estar presente.
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Ambas cosas. El alumnado suele destacar que las clases tienen una estructura clara, pero al mismo tiempo se adaptan a intereses, energía y objetivos en cada momento.
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Más confianza, claridad y sensación de capacidad. No hay soluciones mágicas, pero sí un cambio real en la relación con el aprendizaje y en la percepción de lo que es posible.
