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Federico
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Community TutorTeaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
English
French
Author of the book "Spanish Language Thinking" ✍️
Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
English
French
Author of the book "Spanish Language Thinking" ✍️
About Me
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From MexicoLiving in Mexico City, Mexico (12:39 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 29, 2017InterestsArtFoodReadingFilms & TV SeriesMusic
📅 Available Mon-Fri (Wednesday and Thursday off), Sat-Sun morning.
⭐️ I teach up to 4 lessons per day to ensure high-quality sessions. I recommend booking about a week in advance so you can choose the time that works best for you.
🟦 For a better experience I teach on "Zoom". Please select it when you book your lessons.
For the past 9 years, I've been deeply focused on understanding how we think when we communicate in Spanish — not just the words we use, but the logic and mental patterns behind them.
When I'm not teaching you'll find me exploring my other passions: listening to techno music, playing ice hockey, reading about economics, cars, or traveling to unexpected places.
FLUENCY COMES WITH FRIENDSHIP.
I believe grammar and vocabulary matter — but even more important is understanding how language works in real life, with all its complexity and nuance.
With beginners, I keep things simple and clear. But with more advanced students, I’ll show you how I actually speak with my friends — natural, fast-paced, and real. That’s where the real learning happens.
I don't focus on right and wrong answers. I rather explain how we feel and what we think depending on the way an idea is expressed.My teaching material
- Test templates and examples
- Text Documents
Teaching experience
2017 - 2024
Private Teacher
Education
2004 - 2010
Bachelor’s - EconomicsI think of economics as the matter side of our existence. My interest in languages comes from my desire to understand how other people expresses their existence.
5.0
Rating
655
Students
4,000
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Spanish Lessons
Trial Lesson
334 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
THINK IN SPANISH | Full Proficiency (Logical Expression Training) 🧠
A1 - C2Language Essentials2,582 lessons completed
USD 12.50+
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USE YOUR SPANISH | Conversation (Active Maintenance Practice) 🌮
B2 - C2Conversation159 lessons completed
USD 10.57+
Package with 8% off
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Podcast (1)
Quiz (3)
611 Reviews
Katherine
15 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Federico is a great teacher and fluent in English. He speaks very clearly and naturally, asks great questions to promote conversation, and can always clear up any doubts I have. He is respectful and attentive and fun to talk to. I have learned so much in a short amount of time!
Jan 12, 2025
Brent
41 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
I had a terrific lesson with Federico. He's very prepared and I like his teaching method. He's clear in both Spanish and English, and he's very willing to explain the nuances of the Spanish language. I'm definitely going to take another class with him.
Mar 26, 2018
Jackson Kao
5 Spanish lessons
Federico's method for teaching "thinking in Spanish" is awesome.
May 6, 2026
Brad Powell
16 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have taken a lot of Spanish in my life - most of which I have forgotten. Federico is kind, extremely patient and a pleasure to learn with. I don't feel like he judges me if I don't know or can't remember something. Instead he is very supportive. He has also adapted his teaching style to meet my needs. I look forward to learning with Federico for the foreseeable future!
Jul 23, 2019
Katherine Onken
11 Spanish lessons
The best!
May 22, 2026
Katherine Onken
11 Spanish lessons
Best instructor ever. Very kind, always prepared, and flexible when needed. Thank you!
Apr 19, 2026
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