If you are looking for help as you work your way through a foreign language program, no matter your age or grade level, Varsity Tutors offers Philadelphia Spanish lessons that could be just what you need to build the skills and confidence to succeed. Whether you are a freshman at Franklin Towne Charter High School, a graduate student at the University of Pennsylvania, anything in-between, or just attempting to learn Spanish to benefit you in your personal life, we have an approach that can give you the chance to reach for your goals. Many academic institutions require students to learn a foreign language as part of their curriculum, while other students choose to do so voluntarily in order to improve their future prospects, both personally and professionally. Regardless of your circumstance, we can offer lessons that match well with your learning style and specific needs.
Spanish is one of the most popular languages in the world, with more than 430 million native speakers and around 20 nations that consider it their official language. It is the second most spoken language in the entire world, as well as in the United States, where 45 million individuals are either native or second-language Spanish speakers. It is also considered by many to be on of the easier languages for English speakers to learn. For these reasons and more, it is one of the most popular choices for students who are seeking to learn a second language. Knowing Spanish can be useful if you ever travel abroad and would like to be able to communicate with the locals or if you find yourself in an industry where international communication is used to conduct business. Bilingual candidates are often given the edge with certain companies when applying for jobs. There are many ways that knowing Spanish can benefit you in the future.
You could be just starting out in your Spanish language program and struggling to understand the basic building blocks or having trouble keeping up with your classmates as you move into more advanced topics. Whatever the case, Varsity Tutors offers two major varieties of lessons that can assist you: group classes and private instruction, which can take place either in person or online. Lessons are never far off either. You can be connected with a Philadelphia Spanish tutor within 24 hours, and new class sessions start each month.
What types of subject areas can Philadelphia Spanish lessons help me to better understand?
While Spanish is considered a fairly easy language to learn, it still presents challenges that many English speakers have never encountered previously. Things like written accents and gendered nouns are some of the most basic concepts of Spanish but might seem completely foreign to new learners. Regular practice of this type of material is key to building your Spanish foundation.
One way that extra instruction outside of normal class time can benefit students is simply by giving them more frequent opportunities to hear, speak, read, and write the language with others. Increased exposure to the language can help you build skills, such as pronunciation, pluralization, and verb conjugation. The more often you get to experience the language in any form, the more it will become second nature to you.
What are the differences in the two approaches to Philadelphia Spanish lessons that are offered?
The two main types of lessons offered by Varsity Tutors are group courses and private instruction. Each of these approaches has its own distinct benefits, and some individuals choose to combine both options for a more well-rounded experienced. You can evaluate them and decide which could work best for you.
Group courses provided instruction that is familiar in many ways to what you have likely taken part in for the majority of your academic life. You, your instructor, and your fellow classmates will meet to participate in collaborative activities and discussions that have the potential to provide you with numerous perspectives on the material. The biggest difference between this course and your normal everyday classes is that it will take place entirely in a virtual classroom. This approach allows you to hear conversational Spanish from a number of different voices in a context that might make it easier to pick up on. Your instructor could even conduct entire lessons in the language to give you a more immersive experience. You also have the opportunity to spend some one-on-one learning time with your teacher.
If that sort of personalized instruction is how you prefer to learn, you may be better off signing up to work with a Philadelphia Spanish tutor. This approach can provide you with lesson plans and study sessions that are tailored specifically to your personal needs. Experienced, independent instructors have the ability to evaluate your strengths and weaknesses before customizing your lessons to focus on the areas where you can improve the most. When you study with a Philadelphia Spanish tutor, you can also regularly express your personal concerns with the material and receive feedback on the progress you are making.
Each of these approaches has its own set of advantages, so you can choose the one that best fits your learning style or combine them to receive the best of both worlds.
How do I sign up to get started with Philadelphia Spanish lessons?
Whether you are studying Spanish for academic, professional, or personal reasons, becoming fluent can be a great boost to your future. When it comes to something this important, there is no reason you need to be going through the process all by yourself. If either of the options for Philadelphia Spanish lessons sounds like they could benefit you as you attempt to master the language, don't hesitate to get a hold of us. Our educational consultants can be contacted either online or by phone to answer additional questions that you may have or get you signed up for the offering that best suits your needs. Don't continue to struggle through your foreign language program alone. Reach out today to get started.

Patrick: Philadelphia Spanish lesson instructor
...will be graduating from the University of Pennsylvania in May of 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and a minor in Spanish. While I tutor a wide variety of subjects, I am most passionate about SAT/ACT Reading and Writing, Spanish, History, and ESOL. I enjoy being a tutor because I love to help students strive for and achieve their goals! I believe every student learns in a different way, which is why...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Current Undergrad, International Relations
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- SAT Subject Tests
- Spanish 1
- Spanish 4
- +38 subjects

Anvith: Philadelphia Spanish lesson instructor
...am a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh. I will be double majoring in Molecular Biology and Anthropology and minoring in Applied Statistics. Over my high school career, I've spent a great deal of time tutoring/mentoring others as the president of my school's HOSA club. Here, I taught younger members subjects like medical math, biomedical science, pathophysiology, and more. However, my experience as a tutor extends beyond this; since middle school, I've been teaching elementary...
Education & Certification
- University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Test Prep
- Science
- Middle School
- +45 subjects

Kimberly: Philadelphia Spanish lesson instructor
...am a recent graduate of University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill where I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Womens & Gender Studies. Having been a science nerd throughout high school, I knew that I would want to study biochemistry at university, but I also wanted to strengthen my writing, analytical, and research abilities in a non-scientific context. So focusing on both was perfect for me because I was able to develop analytical...
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Spanish 2
- MCAT Verbal Reasoning
- College Chemistry
- +94 subjects

Michael : Philadelphia Spanish lesson instructor
...both my biology major and pre-medical track, I have taken biology, chemistry, physics, organic chemistry, human physiology, biochemistry, genetics, and other upper level science courses. I have received A's in each one of these classes. I truly understand the importance of academic success, and I am excited to have the opportunity to help others reach their maximum potential. I have also been selected to be a teaching assistant for physics, which will provide me with...
Education & Certification
- Emory University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Chemistry
- Math
- IB Chemistry SL
- +17 subjects

Aakash: Philadelphia Spanish lesson instructor
...am an instructor, avid reader, and creative thinker with lots of experience in the university classroom setting. I attended Swarthmore College and have received a handful of fellowships for postgraduate research, including a US-UK Fulbright Award and a Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship. My areas of competency include English, Art History, Rhetoric, Spanish, and French. I am also proficient in SAT, GRE, and GRE Subject Test in English. My first Master of Arts is...
Education & Certification
- Swarthmore College - Bachelors, English Literature
- University of California-Berkeley - Masters, Rhetoric
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- French
- GRE Verbal
- Comparative Literature
- +46 subjects

Andrea: Philadelphia Spanish lesson instructor
Hi! My name is Andrea and I am a Temple University student. I have recently interned for the School District of Philadelphia at their newly opened and innovated high school. I have experience with teaching preschool, tutoring reading, writing, math, and Spanish. My goal is to teach special education someday. I would love to hear from you if you feel as if this would be a match!... My teaching philosophy is that each child requires a different style of teaching depending upon how they learn. That being said, my teaching style must be adjusted according to each student.
Education & Certification
- Temple University - Current Undergrad, Human Development and Community Engagement
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Latin
- American Sign Language
- Computer Programming
- +60 subjects

Kate: Philadelphia Spanish lesson instructor
...graduated from MIT with a bachelor's and a master's degree in Environmental Engineering. I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When I'm not working or studying, I love playing volleyball (indoors or...
Education & Certification
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Environmental Engineering
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Masters, Environmental Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- French
- French 1
- English
- +53 subjects
Alex: Philadelphia Spanish lesson instructor
...am a graduate of West Chester University of Pennsylvania. I received a Bachelor of Arts in History and Education, and am certified to teach Social Studies in grades 7-12 in Pennsylvania. I am currently working towards my certification to teach Spanish in Pennsylvania as well. I have tutored 4th graders in Spanish during my senior year in high school and more recently taught Global Studies at Upper Darby High School near Philadelphia. My favorite subjects...
Education & Certification
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, History
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- World History
- Geography
- Conversational Spanish
- +13 subjects

Roberto: Philadelphia Spanish lesson instructor
...first thing you notice about Roberto Madrazo is that he has a way with people. He is a pioneer in the field of multicultural marketing and brings with him a wealth of experience, expertise and education, all of which make him uniquely qualified for the role of Vice President of Marketing Strategy at Aon Affinity. Roberto has 25 years of experience in: classical marketing, multicultural marketing, international marketing and financial management. Prior to coming to...
Education & Certification
- University of Denver - Bachelors, Marketing
- Monterey Institute of International Studies - Masters, Marketing
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Spanish 3
- High School Business
- Conversational Spanish
- +9 subjects

Brittany: Philadelphia Spanish lesson instructor
...a current medical student with years of high-level coursework in various subjects under my belt, I have learned to adapt and change my learning style multiple times throughout high school, college, and medical school. As a soon-to-be doctor, one of the most important things I can do with my patients is to listen to them, their needs, and where they are coming from. This ability to listen is crucial also for tutoring and understanding a...
Education & Certification
- The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine - Current Grad Student, Medicine
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- College Essays
- Math
- ACT Math
- +74 subjects

Jedi: Philadelphia Spanish lesson instructor
...am a graduate from Syracuse University with a Master's degree in Spanish Language, Literature and Culture. During my time at Syracuse University I gained some valuable teaching experience as an Instructor of Spanish 101, 102, 201, 202, 211, 212 for undergraduate students; teaching one grammar (4 credits) and one conversation (1 credit) course per semester independently, with the guidance of the Spanish Language coordinator. I enjoy teaching and am considered to have a caring approach;...
Education & Certification
- Robert Morris University - Bachelor in Arts, Communications
- Syracuse University - Master of Arts, Spanish
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Spanish 2
- Languages
- Spanish 4
- +3 subjects

Lindsay: Philadelphia Spanish lesson instructor
...am Lindsay. I am an avid lover of language, literature, writing, learning, artistic endeavors, athleticism, nutrition, and enhancement of the mind through those pursuits. That being said, I’d like to share my passion and enthusiasm for learning with you. I have been a teacher for 6 years. My teaching experiences are as follows: - middle school children English in the United States as a classroom assistant - middle school children English in Mexico as a...
Education & Certification
- SUNY Fredonia - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
- Syracuse University - Master of Arts, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- ESL/ELL
- Middle School Math
- Math
- +21 subjects

Connor: Philadelphia Spanish lesson instructor
...Krone is a alumnus of the program Teach for America, where he taught secondary social sciences for the Philadelphia School District. He has also worked as an SAT tutor and Social Science tutor at American University. He has worked in the Dominican Republic and Panama for USAID and Amigos De Las Americas, where he organized community development initiatives for rural villages. He has also worked as a community organizer with the Latino population of Washington,...
Education & Certification
- American University - Bachelor in Arts, International Economics
- American University - Master of Arts, Anthropology
- University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Education Science
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- High School Business
- Spanish 1
- College Business
- +39 subjects

Jennifer: Philadelphia Spanish lesson instructor
...am a student at Saint Joseph's University pursuing a degree in actuarial science and computer science. I graduated in the top 5% of my high school and have maintained a high GPA in college. I have been tutoring for three years and have a passion for learning. Math is my specialty but I am knowledgeable in Spanish, test prep and study skills as well. Tutoring is rewarding for me because I enjoy working one on...
Education & Certification
- Saint Joseph's University - Current Undergrad, Actuarial Science
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Arithmetic
- ACT Math
- AP Calculus AB
- +36 subjects
Jenna: Philadelphia Spanish lesson instructor
...have enjoyed teaching and specifically one-one-one or small group tutoring since my senior year of high school when I first became a peer tutor. I enjoyed, and still enjoy, the freedom which tutoring gives to personally craft lessons and assistance to an individual student and their abilities or difficulties. Because of this, I continued to tutor throughout my four years of college, mostly tutoring peer college students through a program at my school, Eastern University....
Education & Certification
- Eastern University - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish and Political Science
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Reading
- AP U.S. Government & Politics
- Languages
- +22 subjects

Miguel: Philadelphia Spanish lesson instructor
...name is Miguel. Thank you for browsing my profile. I hope to inspire confidence in whatever subject matter we approach together, boosting student confidence in academic areas and beyond. My teaching philosophy is to use extensive questioning to help students forge their own pathway. Naturally, questions from students are encouraged and valued during all of my sessions. I emphasize a strategy based approach to studying, and keep an updated list of strategies that my students...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Computer Science / English
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Greek
- Economics
- +176 subjects
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Current Undergrad, Business
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Test Prep
- Conversational Spanish
- Spanish 3
- +21 subjects

Aja: Philadelphia Spanish lesson instructor
...My name is Aja and I am passionate about teaching learners of all ages. I studied Spanish Literature and Elementary Education at University and taught in a Montessori school for one year before deciding to follow my dreams of becoming a professional photographer. I went back to school, started my own business, and spent the last four years traveling the world, taking on numerous photography projects. My clients have ranged from nuns to brides, to...
Education & Certification
- The Catholic University of America - Bachelors, Spanish Literature/ Latin American Studies
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Elementary School English
- Social Studies
- Spanish 2
- +17 subjects

Jamiylah: Philadelphia Spanish lesson instructor
...of my tutoring experience has been with college students in Spanish ranging from Freshmen to Seniors, but I am able to tutor other grade levels as well. My tutoring style is very simple. I keep the material interesting and understandable, I make sure the atmosphere in the session is fun and intriguing for the student and I am very patient and completely willing to repeat material being learned as much as possible. My goal with...
Education & Certification
- Chestnut Hill College - Bachelor in Arts, Pyschology
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Elementary School Math
- English
- High School English
- +13 subjects

Jasmine: Philadelphia Spanish lesson instructor
...am a senior with a Neuroscience major at Swarthmore College. My favorite subjects include Biology and Psychology. I am interested in teaching students how to develop a better grasp of their academic material, improve their learning skills, and succeed in whatever course they take. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy playing violin, reading, and traveling. I also have extensive community service experience and have traveled to China, Kenya, and the Dominican Republic to engage in...
Education & Certification
- Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Mandarin Chinese
- SAT
- Mandarin Chinese 4
- +32 subjects