Pepe is definitely the best tutor I've had in any foreign language, and I don't say that flippantly. I've studied 3 other languages, with maybe 10-12 different teachers… Pepe is the #1 across all. Very open minded and he understands how people truly aquire a language & he caters to your style. I am so glad that he suggested keeping all our lessons in Spanish only (even though that seemed impossible at first) - minimal english, only for explanations when I’m truly stuck or repeat a mistake. You will immediately notice the impact this has on your active/natural vocabulary. Highly engaging question/answer format, with one focus/theme per class. This forces you to break out of your comfort zone while still staying within a boundary. Can’t say enough great things! Try him out! I’d suggest taking 2 min beforehand to prepare a starter sentence or 2 (even with google translate) so you can ease into the class with confidence & "turn on" your Spanish brain more naturally.

Aprecio muchísimo la paciencia infinita de Pepe, y por esosigo tomando clases con él. Incluso cuando las cosas se ponen difíciles, siempre me hace sentir que puedo lograrlo. ¡Muchas graciasPepe!

Very easy to talk to. Friendly and helpful without feeling overly corrective.

Minha primeira aula com o Pepe foi muito interessante, ele me deixou confortável para tentar e me corrigiu nos momentos corretos, permitindo que eu tentasse me expressar da melhor maneira.

Pepe is an amazing Spanish teacher! He makes learning Spanish feel comfortable, engaging, and enjoyable, and he has a way of explaining things that makes the language much easier to understand. He is patient, encouraging, and genuinely invested in helping his students improve and build confidence. What I appreciate most is how welcoming and supportive he is. I never feel uncomfortable making mistakes or asking questions, which makes it much easier to practice and learn. If you're looking for a Spanish teacher who is knowledgeable, personable, and truly cares about your progress, I highly recommend Pepe. I'm incredibly grateful to be learning from him!

Pepe is an excellent teacher! He gives clear explanations of grammar and vocab, and really makes you feel at ease and engaged speaking Spanish. I first started taking classes with Pepe when I had been studying Spanish for under two years but had really never practiced speaking. My goal was to feel comfortable speaking Spanish. I feel like I have accomplished that goal in my classes with Pepe. After several months of weekly classes, I visited Mexico City and had a lot of fun and felt confident having conversations with waiters, uber drivers, and all the people that I met.