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Spanish teacher Lis Mendez

Lis Mendez

Professional Teacher
Professional Teacher
Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
English
Haitian Creole
French
Helping multicultural families laugh, love & connect in Caribbean Spanish.
From Dominican RepublicLiving in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (12:48 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 24, 2018
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¡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.
5.0
Rating
221
Students
1692
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate

Spanish Lessons

Trial Lesson
154 lessons completed
USD 34.97+
Caribbean Heritage Pass™
A1 -  C2

Conversation

849 lessons completed
USD 44.97
Package with 10% off
Caribbean Spanish Ignition™
A1 -  B2

Language Essentials

252 lessons completed
USD 44.97+
Package with 10% off
Caribbean Spanish Personal Training™
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

4 lessons completed
USD 34.97+
Package with 11% off
Caribbean Spanish Booster™
B1 -  B2

Language Essentials

18 lessons completed
USD 44.97
Package with 10% off

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194 Reviews

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Spanish
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Student Justin Monroe
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
Student Justin Monroe
Justin Monroe
13 Spanish lessons
Great teacher and tutor as always
Aug 16, 2025
Student Janyce
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
Student Saima
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
Student Justin Monroe
Justin Monroe
13 Spanish lessons
Excellent teacher as always
Aug 1, 2025
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