Spanish teacher Dr. Marisa Lopez

Dr. Marisa Lopez

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Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
English
Native Spanish Teacher from Spain| PhD | 10+ Years Experience
From SpainLiving in Madrid, Spain (10:11 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 14, 2022
InterestsSports & FitnessTravelHistoryTechFood
¡Hola! ¿Qué tal? I’m Marisa, a native Spanish teacher with over 10 years of experience teaching international students. I hold a PhD and specialize in teaching Spanish as a foreign language. I was born and raised in Spain and have also lived in Australia, Canada, and Hawaii, which has allowed me to experience different cultures and better understand the challenges of learning a new language. I know what it feels like to want to speak a language, to understand it, but then go blank when it’s time to express yourself. As a teacher, I am patient, approachable, and flexible. I listen to each student in order to understand their needs and goals, whether for work, studies, or social situations. I adapt to each student’s pace so that learning feels comfortable, clear, and effective. Wherever you are starting from, my priority is for you to feel supported, capable, and confident throughout the process. My classes are practical, clear, and communicative. We work on grammar in context, as well as pronunciation and comprehension from day one. We move step by step so you always know what you are learning and why. The goal is to use Spanish in real-life situations from the very beginning. Rather than memorizing rules, my focus is on helping you speak with confidence, understand real conversations, and express yourself without fear. Note: If this is your first lesson with me, I recommend booking a trial lesson so we can set your goals for your language learning journey together.
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Audio files
  • Image files
  • Video files
  • Flashcards
  • Articles and news
  • Quizzes
  • Test templates and examples
  • Graphs and charts
  • Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
160
Students
1532
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate

Spanish Lessons

Trial Lesson
27 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Conversational Spanish for Natural Fluency (B2 - C2)
B2 -  C2

Conversation

580 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 13% off
Build Your Spanish (All levels)
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

858 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 13% off
Master the Spanish Subjunctive
B2 -  C2

Language Essentials

66 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 13% off
Master Spanish Reflexive Verbs
B1 -  C2

Language Essentials

0 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 13% off
Master Spanish Past Tenses
B1 -  B2

Language Essentials

0 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 13% off

Availability

82 Reviews

Student Elaine
Elaine
2 Spanish lessons
A very experienced teacher. Strongly recommend.
May 17, 2026
Student Kieran Cunningham
Kieran Cunningham
5 Spanish lessons
I really enjoyed my first lesson with Marisa. She has a great personality and she is very encouraging. I'm looking forward to my next class with her.
Apr 30, 2026
jiang yi
7 Spanish lessons
¡Marisa es una profesora muy amable y muy paciente! 她很友善,很有耐心!推荐!
Apr 7, 2026
Student Kieran Cunningham
Kieran Cunningham
5 Spanish lessons
Excellent second class with Marisa!
May 5, 2026
Erman Girgin
11 Spanish lessons
Even though I only took one lesson with Marisa, it's very clear why she's such a popular teacher. Besides being extremely friendly and warm, she has a motivating and effective teaching style. I would definitely recommend her.
Apr 25, 2026
CHRIS
37 Spanish lessons
Brilliant lesson
Mar 28, 2026