Learn Spanish
the most effective way
Regardless of whether you're an absolute beginner or an intermediate to advanced learner, we have a program for you
For newcomers
Get started the right way
A 3-part course for beginners, designed to help you start learning Spanish from the very basics
Spanishative Beginner Course
Start your Spanish learning journey the right way. Learn 20 basic Spanish concepts in 20 1-hour conversational sessions. Perfect for beginners looking to build a good foundation in the language, or for people learning basic Spanish for work, travel, or dating.
What's included
1:1 conversational sessions with a private tutor
Taught based on Carteli's Methodology
Flexible program, adaptable to your goals
Up to 3 months to use up all your sessions
Spanishative Intermediate Course
Continue your Spanish learning journey the right way. Develop your confidence in Spanish with 35 1-hour conversational sessions. Perfect for people who have a basic understanding of Spanish and would like to improve on their understanding of the language.
What's included
1:1 conversational sessions with a private tutor
Taught based on Carteli's Methodology
Flexible program, adaptable to your goals
Up to 5 months to use up all your sessions
Spanishative Advanced Course
Continue your Spanish learning journey the right way. Learn more advanced Spanish concepts, slangs, and nuances with 45 1-hour conversational sessions. Perfect for intermediate learners looking to improve their fluency in Spanish to an advanced level.
What's included
1:1 conversational sessions with a private tutor
Taught based on Carteli's Methodology
Flexible program, adaptable to your goals
Up to 6 months to use up all your sessions
Spanishative Open Course
Let us join you in your Spanish learning journey, whichever stage you are at. The Spanishative Open Course follows a flexible syllabus that adapts to your level. It consists of 25 hours of conversational sessions with a dedicated teacher, and 5 hours of Spanish-only conversation sessions with native Spanish speakers. It can also be further tailored to suit your current level and goals. Perfect for Spanish learners of all levels to improve their fluency in Spanish.
What's included
1:1 conversational sessions with a private tutor
Taught based on Carteli's Methodology
Flexible program, adaptable to your goals
Up to 4 months to use up all your sessions
Get started with Spanish
The Gabo Program
The Gabo Program is one of our signature Spanishative courses, designed to take students from a beginner or intermediate level of Spanish to a conversational level of Spanish within the span of 100 hours worth of sessions. By the end of the program, students are guaranteed to be able to hold a one hour conversation with a native speaker, completely in Spanish.
The Gabo Program is based on Carteli's Methodology, a tried and tested method for teaching Spanish to English speakers. Over the past few years, our teachers have been constantly refining the method as we help students from all over the world become conversational in Spanish.
The Gabo Program consists of the following:
- 100 hours worth of sessions
- 10 hours of conversation with non-English speakers
- Taught based on Carteli's Methodology
This program is perfect for beginners and suitable for people who need to pick up the language over short period of time. For maximum effectiveness, we recommend students to take 2 hours of sessions 5 times a week, and completing the program in 2.5 months.
Get confident with Spanish
The Cervantes Program
The Cervantes Program is one of our signature Spanishative courses, designed develop confidence in the language through a combination of conversational sessions and our innovative chamos program. By the end of the program, students are guaranteed to be able to hold a one hour conversation with a native speaker, completely in Spanish, and even understand some of the local slangs and nuances used in Latin America.
The Cervantes Program is based on Carteli's Methodology, a tried and tested method for teaching Spanish to English speakers. Over the past few years, our teachers have been constantly refining the method as we help students from all over the world become conversational in Spanish.
The Cervantes Program consists of the following:
- 100 hours worth of sessions
- 10 hours of conversation with non-English speakers
- Taught based on Carteli's Methodology
- Get access to 20 hours worth of specialized paths, such as medicine, law, engineering, etc.
- We will send a "chamo" to your house to live with you for 2 weeks for daily conversations
- Alternatively, the chamo will live close to you and visit you daily for 2 weeks
This program is perfect for beginners and suitable for people who need to pick up the language over short period of time. For maximum effectiveness, we recommend students to take 2 hours of sessions 5 times a week, and completing the program in 2.5 months.
Once the core program is completed, we recommend students to spend the next month on more conversations with non-English speakers and specialization paths, followed by the chamo program within the next 3 months.
Get immersed in Spanish
The Andrés Bello Program
The Andrés Bello Program is one of our signature Spanishative courses, designed develop confidence in the language through a combination of conversational sessions and our innovative chamos program. By the end of the program, students are guaranteed to be able to hold a one hour conversation with a native speaker, completely in Spanish. The Medellín cultural immersion trip will also give students a chance to experience the culture and put everything they have learnt into practice.
The Andrés Bello Program is based on Carteli's Methodology, a tried and tested method for teaching Spanish to English speakers. Over the past few years, our teachers have been constantly refining the method as we help students from all over the world become conversational in Spanish.
The Andrés Bello Program consists of the following:
- 100 hours worth of sessions
- 10 hours of conversation with non-English speakers
- Taught based on Carteli's Methodology
- Get access to 20 hours worth of specialized paths, such as medicine, law, engineering, etc.
- We will send a "chamo" to your house to live with you for 2 weeks for daily conversations
- Alternatively, the chamo will live close to you and visit you daily for 2 weeks
- A 3 days 2 nights cultural immersion trip to Medellín
- Guided visits to culturally important sites within and close to Medellín
This program is perfect for beginners and suitable for people who need to pick up the language over short period of time. For maximum effectiveness, we recommend students to take 2 hours of sessions 5 times a week, and completing the program in 2.5 months.
Once the core program is completed, we recommend students to spend the next month on more conversations with non-English speakers and specialization paths, followed by the chamo program within the next 3 months.
The Medellín cultural immersion trip is valid for 3 years starting from the date of purchase of the Andrés Bello Program. Our Medellín immersion trip includes your accomodation, food, tours, and transport within Colombia. However, flights are not included.
Practice your Spanish
Conversation Sessions
Improve your Spanish with 450hours of targeted Spanish-only conversation sessions with native speakers.
Our process
What makes us different
The Spanishative Method is based on Carteli's Methodology, a tried and tested method for teaching Spanish to English speakers. Over the past few years, our teachers have been constantly refining the method as we help students from all over the world become conversational in Spanish.
Instead of focusing on endless repetitons of conjugations and vocubulary, our goal is instead to get our students speaking as soon as possible, even from as early as the first lesson.
We also believe that the process of learning Spanish should be made as fun and enjoyable as possible, as students naturally remember things that are interesting to them. We encourages students to speak about their favourite topics via the following ways and more:
- Building a personal relationship between the student and teacher
- Flexible curriculum that adapts to student's goals and interests
- Introduction of cultural elements though audiovisual material
A proven track record
Many students from all over the world learn and improve their Spanish with Spanishative. Find out what our students have to say about us, or learn more about our methodology.
What I loved the most was the opportunity to speak with people who speak nothing but Spanish because I was forced to use what I had learnt. Amazing experience, revolutionary methods. Spanishative is easily the best way to learn Spanish.
John Van Der Pol
- Amsterdam, Holland
I was really able to develop those communication skills and finally put into practice everything I have learned. Beautiful experience, and I can finally say that I speak and understand Spanish. I can't wait to go and visit Medellín!
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Frequently asked questions
- How will the sessions be conducted?
All sessions, unless otherwise specified, will be conducted online via Zoom. Your assigned teacher will send you a contact request prior to your first session.
- What if I cannot make it for a session?
If you are unable to attend a session, please reach out to your assigned teacher to reschedule 12 hours before the session. Last minute reschedules will be subject to a case by case basis.
- How is my assigned teacher selected?
When you sign up for one of our programs, we will schedule a quick 30 minutes call with you to better understand your current level and goals. We will then assign you the best teacher based on your requirements.
- Can I change my assigned teacher?
We consider many factors when selecting the right teacher for each student. However, although very rarely, certain students may not feel comfortable with their assigned teacher, and in that case we will assign them a new teacher.
- Do I need a spare room to host my chamo?
Our chamos are professional Spanish teachers who live with their hosts and teach them Spanish in an immersive way. If you do not have a spare room to host your chamo, we can arrange for them to live at a hotel close to you.
- What does the Medellín immersion trip include?
Our Medellín immersion trip includes your accomodation, food, tours, and transport within Colombia. However, flights are not included. The trip is valid for 3 years upon purchase of the Andrés Bello program.