Santiago Tellez
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Santiago Tellez
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Teaches
Spanish
Native
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English
Portuguese
Other
Speak Spanish with confidence—naturally and effortlessly. Comprehensible Input & TPRS. 🌎
Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
English
Portuguese
Other
Speak Spanish with confidence—naturally and effortlessly. Comprehensible Input & TPRS. 🌎
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From ColombiaLiving in Bogota, Colombia (13:03 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 9, 2021InterestsFilms & TV SeriesFoodSports & FitnessMusicHistory
👋 Hi! I’m Santiago from Colombia.
I’ve been teaching Spanish to foreigners for over five years, both online and at a language school in Bogotá. I also hold a diploma in teaching Spanish as a foreign language. But my greatest learning experience? Becoming a language learner myself. It helped me truly understand the challenges of learning a new language and how to overcome them.Me as a Teacher
🧠 Language acquisition, not just learning.
I believe that acquiring a language—rather than just learning it—is the key to lasting fluency. I’ve seen how students who follow this natural approach gain confidence, express themselves more accurately, and understand spoken and written Spanish with ease. That’s why I teach through Comprehensible Input and TPRS, and I do my best to provide my students with compelling, comprehensible input that makes learning feel effortless.My lessons & teaching style
❓ What is Comprehensible Input and TPRS?
✅ Comprehensible Input is language you can understand, even if you don’t know every word. You acquire a language best when messages are slightly above your level but still make sense through context, visuals, or gestures—just like how you learned your first language.
📖 TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling) uses fun, interactive stories instead of grammar drills. We create and read stories together, making language stick naturally.
🎯 Both methods, backed by research, help you gain confidence, understand Spanish effortlessly, and speak it without memorization—just by focusing on meaning.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Graphs and charts
5.0
Rating
32
Students
378
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Spanish Lessons
Trial Lesson
8 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Comprehensible Input for Beginners 🟢
A1 - A2Conversation217 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Package with 15% off
Comprehensible Input for Intermediate Learners 📖
B1 - C1Conversation45 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Package with 15% off
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35 Reviews
Julia Franceschini
41 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Santiago is an amazing teacher. Each session is thoughtfully planned with many opportunities for me to gain comprehensible input (which is my main goal right now). Santiago checks for understanding and uses visuals, videos, and other media to ensure I am engaged. I also appreciate how creative Santiago is when helping me understand a phrase or concept without using English. Santiago fosters a calm and open learning environment where I feel safe and not embarrassed if I make a mistake. Thank you for being my teacher not just in Spanish but also about culture and the world. I always leave each session with something to think about or research more. :)
Dec 2, 2023
Brian B
116 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
I’ve been studying Spanish with Santiago for a couple months. I am very satisfied with his teaching and will continue with him. His lessons are always well prepared and combine grammar, vocabulary and conversation. He is experienced and skillful teaching Spanish as a foreign language. In addition he is enthusiastic and fun to learn with. I recommend him highly!
Mar 14, 2023
MarcusUSA
9 Spanish lessons
Had a great time with Santiago! The time always seems to fly by. Can't wait for the next one!
May 2, 2025
Kim
21 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Santiago is an absolute pleasure. He is patient and kind. I always enjoy our lesson. He tailors the content to meet my needs for travel in Costa Rica. His lessons are interactive and personalized, but most of all so much fun! I highly recommend Santiago!
Aug 30, 2023
MarcusUSA
9 Spanish lessons
Super fun today! We went over some great music from Latin America and discussed the poetry and subtle meanings of the lyrics. Great lesson!
May 9, 2025
MarcusUSA
9 Spanish lessons
Another great session with Santiago! Super nice, interesting and easy to understand. Can't wait for the next one!
Apr 30, 2025
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