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Raquel Barquín
Spanish
Native
Romanian
English

From Spain

Living in Other, Spain

Living in different places and experiencing different cultures has allowed me to become aware of emotions such as fear or embarrassment, which often arise when learning a language and can limit our growth. That’s why I believe that calmness and trust are essential tools in the learning process. When we feel safe, it becomes easier to open up, express ourselves, and move forward. I’m here to help you build confidence. As we progress in a language, we also become more aware of our mistakes. And although this is a sign of progress, it can also bring a fear of making errors. In our conversations, we turn those mistakes into a natural part of the process—small steps that bring you closer to your goal of speaking with ease. We practice without pressure, respecting your pace, in a space where you can express yourself comfortably. If you have a B1–C1 level in Spanish, you already have a solid grammatical foundation. My goal is to help you put it into practice. We will work through: Guided conversations, to build fluency and confidence Vocabulary expansion in real-life contexts Active listening, which will help you internalize the language and improve your pronunciation Writing, because the more senses we involve, the stronger the learning becomes Would you like to discover that you know much more than you think and see your fluency improve? I’m here for you.
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Trial Lesson
5 lessons completed
USD 7.50+
Clase de práctica de conversación
A1-C2
Conversation
117 lessons completed
USD 7.50+
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margriet
2 Spanish lessons
Me gustan mis clases con Raquel. Está muy preparada y tiene mucha patiencia. Me da tiempo para formular mis pensamientos. ¡Muchas gracias, Raquel!
Student Simon Brass
Simon Brass
2 Spanish lessons
Raquel was great. She came prepared with questions / topics to discuss and the the convo felt like it could have easily gone on for a few hours. I look forward to talking to her again. Recommended.
Alexandra
3 Spanish lessons
Hoy tuve una clase excelente con mi tutora, centrada en descubrir Cantabria desde una perspectiva personal y cultural. La conversación fue natural y profunda, y me ayudó a entender mejor la identidad tranquila de la región y cómo esa calma se refleja en la vida diaria. Exploramos las diferencias entre Santander y los pueblos, comparando ritmos de vida, ambientes sociales y costumbres, siempre con explicaciones claras y llenas de matices. También hablamos del clima atlántico, especialmente la humedad y su impacto en la rutina, lo que me permitió comprender por qué Cantabria se siente distinta a Euskadi. Profundizamos en las diferencias de estilo de vida entre ambas regiones y terminamos con la comida, el ritmo cotidiano y los valores cántabros, una parte muy bonita y cultural que enriqueció aún más la clase. En resumen, una sesión tranquila, completa y muy clara. Mi tutora crea un ambiente cálido y explica con precisión. Recomiendo sus clases totalmente.
Chris
3 Spanish lessons
She is a very nice teacher and I highly recommend her for people needing patience and structure in their lessons.
Student John David
John David
3 Spanish lessons
Raquel es una profesora excepcional. Sus clases son súper dinámicas y te hace sentir muy cómodo hablando, incluso si te sientes un poco "oxidado" como yo hoy. ¡Me ayudó mucho a recuperar la confianza! *** Raquel is an exceptional teacher. Her classes are super dynamic/engaging and she makes you feel very comfortable speaking, even if you feel a bit "rusty" like me today. She helped me a lot to regain my confidence! ***
Alexandra
3 Spanish lessons
I had an excellent class talking about the Basque Country. The conversation was natural, clear, and very enriching. I loved how the teacher explained the differences between Bilbao and San Sebastián, the lifestyle, the climate, and the local customs. You can tell she has a deep connection to her homeland, and she shares that experience in a warm and authentic way. I felt comfortable throughout the entire session and learned a lot about culture, vocabulary, and real everyday expressions. A very enjoyable class and totally recommended. I’m looking forward to continuing with more lessons.