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Lis Mendez
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
English
Haitian Creole
French
Helping multicultural families laugh, love & connect in Caribbean Spanish.
Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
English
Haitian Creole
French
Helping multicultural families laugh, love & connect in Caribbean Spanish.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From Dominican RepublicLiving in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (12:48 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 24, 2018InterestsArtMusicTravelReadingHistory
¡Hola! I’m Lis, your Caribbean Spanish coach for multicultural families and heritage learners. Born in Santo Domingo’s lively streets, I specialize in helping you reclaim your roots through language—with all its rhythm, slang, and warmth. No more missing family jokes or feeling disconnected.
Since 2018, I’ve guided hundreds to speak confidently and own their identity. Whether it’s bonding with grandparents or flirting in Spanish with your partner, we’ll make the language feel like home. Forget “proper” Spanish—here, it’s about joy, connection, and being unapologetically *you*.
Ready to turn words into belonging? Let’s start today.Me as a Teacher
Caribbean Spanish has a reputation: people say it’s too fast, too hard to understand, even impossible to learn. Maybe you’ve felt this—trying to keep up with rapid-fire conversations and ending up lost or left out. For heritage learners, there’s also the added belief that Caribbean Spanish is “broken” or “less than.”
Here’s the truth: it isn’t broken or impossible. It’s vibrant, rhythmic, and deeply tied to family, humor, and belonging. My lessons help you keep up with the speed, master the flow, and finally feel confident joining the conversations that matter most.
Message me, what’s the first conversation you’d love to join without hesitation?My lessons & teaching style
My lessons follow a step-by-step approach designed for real results. First, we create a personalized routine that fits your lifestyle, so adding Spanish into your day feels natural and sustainable. Then, we strengthen your foundation in grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary to build confidence. Finally, we add the slang, idioms, and cultural nuance that make Caribbean Spanish vibrant, so you fully express your personality and show up in the way you want.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
221
Students
1,692
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Spanish Lessons
Trial Lesson
154 lessons completed
USD 34.97+
Caribbean Heritage Pass™
A1 - C2Conversation849 lessons completed
USD 44.97
Package with 10% off
Caribbean Spanish Ignition™
A1 - B2Language Essentials252 lessons completed
USD 44.97+
Package with 10% off
Caribbean Spanish Personal Training™
A1 - C2Language Essentials4 lessons completed
USD 34.97+
Package with 11% off
Caribbean Spanish Booster™
B1 - B2Language Essentials18 lessons completed
USD 44.97
Package with 10% off
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194 Reviews
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Spanish
English

Justin Monroe
13 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Absolutely phenomenal teacher. Come to class prepared with your homework done, and you’ll have a top-tier learning experience. Lisa is patient, sharp, and highly knowledgeable—she’ll correct your mistakes on the spot and help everything make sense fast. Will definitely purchase another package soon. Highly recommended.
May 21, 2025
Nyshon Zaragoza
10 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Let me just tell you..Liz is amazing! She really has changed the studying game for me. She has given me efficient tools on how to study Spanish more effectively. She is consistent and reliable. I love how she is always seeking and finding ways to assist her students. I have been studying Spanish for over a year now, when I discovered Liz, I instantly grew more confidence. Her teaching style is catered to my learning style. As a Spanish learner, I feared speaking but Liz’s approach teaches me how to be comfortable being uncomfortable. I recommend making Spanish lessons a priority in your life. Can’t wait to see what this new season brings.
Aug 26, 2023

Justin Monroe
13 Spanish lessons
Great teacher and tutor as always
Aug 16, 2025

Janyce
30 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been taking lessons with Lis for almost a year now (started Nov 2022). I can feel my Spanish has drastically improved and even more so my confidence. She always comes prepared to have chat with a topic of discussion im interested in and never stops me from my occasional rants but gently corrects and guides me when needed. If I put in a request to review anything I want more work on she promptly prepares and provides what I need by next weeks lesson with homework to back it up. She has been a pleasure to speak with on a weekly basis and I would highly reccomend to anyone looking to improve your Spanish and your confidence in speaking!
Sep 18, 2023

Saima
3 Spanish lessons
I was nervous for my first Spanish class, but Lis made me feel very comfortable. She was very fun, friendly and she made the lesson enjoyable. She was patient with me and she was very encouraging. Great lesson!
Aug 25, 2025

Justin Monroe
13 Spanish lessons
Excellent teacher as always
Aug 1, 2025

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