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Danny Ortiz
Spanish
Native
English
French
Japanese
Other

From Colombia

Living in Cali, Colombia

Speak Spanish with confidence — friendly, structured, real-life lessons tailored to you Hola, I’m Danny — a certified Spanish teacher from Cali, Colombia. I hold a degree in Foreign Language Teaching and a Master’s in Bilingual Education. I help adults and teens, from complete beginners to confident speakers in progress, learn Spanish through structured, personalized lessons using real-life language. I teach using English and basic French as support when needed. Outside the classroom, I live in Cali with Andrea my amazing wife , our baby boy named Ethan , and our three black cats (Milu Tita, Raya and Negro) I love traveling, learning about cultures, watching anime, drawing, video games, reading,, and staying active with sports like swimming biking, or just walking. As a teacher, I focus on connection, clarity, and progress. I believe language learning is not just about grammar and vocabulary — it’s about communication, cultural awareness, and confidence. In my classes, you’ll learn how Spanish is actually used in real conversations, while also understanding the cultural context behind the language. This helps you communicate more naturally and avoid common misunderstandings. My classes are structured, interactive, and fully personalized to your goals, interests, and abilities. I design each lesson based on how you learn best, inspired by the Theory of Multiple Intelligences — because not everyone learns the same way. You can expect: • Clear guidance combined with natural, spontaneous conversation • Real-life topics and practical vocabulary you’ll actually...
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Audio files
  • Image files
  • Video files
  • Flashcards
  • Articles and news
  • Quizzes
  • Homework Assignments
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Environment & Nature
Food
Trial Lesson
43 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
🧠 PREMIUM CLASS #1| Structured Spanish: Speak Clearly & Confidently
A1-C2
Conversation
166 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
15% off
🗣 ENTRY CLASS | Spanish Conversation Practice – Adults/ Teens
A1-C2
Conversation
865 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
15% off
🧒ENTRY CLASS | Spanish Conversation Practice – Kids (6–12)
A1-C2
Conversation
0 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
15% off
🎯 PREMIUM CLASS #2 | Spanish Pronunciation & Accent Coaching
A1-C2
Conversation
2 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
15% off
😎💃☕ PREMIUM CLASS #3 | Colombian Spanish & Culture
A1-C2
Conversation
17 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
15% off
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Patient·6
Pronunciation·2
For beginners·38
Student Diane A.
Diane A.
55 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Danny is an amazing language teacher and truly passionate about what he does. He has a master’s degree in bilingual teaching, and his up-to-date techniques are adjusted to your learning style so they really work. He shares great information about Colombia, gives thoughtful individual feedback, and puts in effort even between classes. His warm, engaging style makes learning feel supportive and fun, even when working through the messy parts of speaking. I’m honestly amazed at how much progress I’ve made in just one month before a trip and now believe fluency is possible working with Danny longer term.
Student Char Lee
Char Lee
32 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Danny is a fun, patient, and incredibly thorough Spanish instructor. He creates engaging activities like personalized, made-up stories based on what’s happening in your life, which makes learning Spanish feel relevant and enjoyable. He also incorporates topics you’re genuinely interested in—such as music and pop culture—into quizzes and games, making lessons both effective and fun. We have great conversations about almost anything, and I always feel comfortable speaking with Danny. He gives me the time and space to fully express my thoughts and is very patient while I work through what I want to say. Once I finish, he writes out exactly how the sentence should have been said and gently explains any grammar corrections. I learn new vocabulary and sentence structures in every single class, and I’ve seen real progress in my confidence and fluency. I highly recommend Danny to anyone looking for a supportive, engaging, and effective Spanish instructor.
Student Barbara Swem
Barbara Swem
1 Spanish lesson
Danny es un profesor muy atento y concienzudo. Su actitud tranquila me ayuda sentir comoda, y sus correcciones y sugerencias para pulir mi español y mejorar mi fluidez de conversacion fueron muy apoyantes. Yo sí lo recomiendo muchisimo!
Florian Baumgartner
20 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Danny is truly an excellent Spanish teacher. I've been working with him for several months and have made tremendous progress. Danny is empathetic, flexible, funny, and highly professional. He has a remarkable ability to correct mistakes without constantly interrupting the flow of the conversation. I can wholeheartedly recommend Danny!
Student Molly
Molly
2 Spanish lessons
I was very nervous before class, but he made me very comfortable and asked me questions that were great for my level, it was very enjoyable and felt like great practice, thank you!!
Tyler
3 Spanish lessons
Danny is very patient and creates a peaceful environment to learn. I have learned many new words and terms with his techniques. Overall cool person and can help in any aspect you need.