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Juan Pablo Barba
Spanish
Native
English
Finnish

From Mexico

Living in Oaxaca, Mexico

# Fun and engaging Spanish lessons with a professional native teacher Hello! I'm Juan Pablo, a native Spanish teacher from Mexico, a country that has given me the fortune of growing up immersed in its cultural and linguistic richness. Since I was a child, I have marveled at the diversity of accents, expressions, and traditions that make Spanish a language full of life. My academic training in Communication not only provided me with the technical tools to understand the mechanisms of language, but also cultivated in me a deep appreciation for the power of words to build bridges between people, ideas, and cultures. Over the years, I have had the privilege of combining this passion for communication with my work as a photographer. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. I have experience teaching Spanish in a traditional classroom setting and as well online. I worked in Finland and Mexico teaching Spanish to adults. I have worked as an online teacher giving individual classes. As a teacher, I believe that we can help the students to grow as learners and to reach their learning goals. I am enthusiastic about education and always strive to do the best for my students. I have experience in planning authentic and interesting lessons. I believe that using different engaging activities keep students interested, motivated and support their learning. I conduct the classes according to your interest and skill level. I will support you to meet your individual learning goals, whether they are confidence in conversation, vocabulary for a certain to...
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  • Image files
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  • Flashcards
  • Articles and news
  • Quizzes
  • Test templates and examples
  • Graphs and charts
  • Homework Assignments
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Trial Lesson
65 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
General Spanish B1/B2 intermediate
B1-B2
Language Essentials
396 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
8% off
General Spanish C1/C2 advanced
C1-C2
Conversation
128 lessons completed
USD 19.00
6% off
Conversation + Correction
B1-C2
Language Essentials
311 lessons completed
USD 19.00
6% off
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Student Elisa
Elisa
29 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Juan Pablo is an incredibly intuitive and patient teacher. He’s not only friendly, he’s interested and engaged in a very impressive way. For example, I haven’t had a lesson in several months due to some work-related time constraints but he was able to pick up right where we left off and the lesson was a pleasure. I have learned more with Juan Pablo in these short sessions than I would have in a conventional in-person conversational Spanish class, I believe. Thanks so much for your professionalism and care, JP Barba!
Student Gregory Sherrow
Gregory Sherrow
61 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Juan Pablo is a great teacher. Every lesson goes by so quickly you will hardly realize that you are learning a great deal. He really knows the grammar and usage rules of the Spanish language and has a good sense of when to switch from Spanish to English to make certain that you understand a concept.
Student Maggie Musty
Maggie Musty
52 Spanish lessons
Juan Pablo is great teacher! He's very patient and supportive. He always has interesting subjects to talk about and challenges you to expand your vocabulary in creative ways. I highly recommend his classes!!
Student Abby French
Abby French
54 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Juan Pablo is the BEST! Seriously, sign up for a lesson with him. He is so knowledgeable, patient, supportive, and kind. He has helped me improve my Spanish skills so much while deepening my understanding of how the language is rooted in culture. Thanks for being so awseome Juan Pablo!
Michelle Rhyu
11 Spanish lessons
Juan Pablo is a very effective teacher and generally wonderful person. He encourages practical learning and also teaches nuanced meanings and usages. I have been trying to learn for a couple of years, but working with Juan Pablo has accelerated my progress and motivation. I recommend him without reservation.
Student Kara Coffman-Rea
Kara Coffman-Rea
48 Spanish lessons
Great to see Juan Pablo again! He is a great instructor and wonderful person.