Learn Spanish differently.
What makes this different
Learn Spanish through patterns, connections, and real-world practice—not memorization. Each lesson builds on what you've already learned so the language feels more natural, useful, and easier to remember.
Apps and games can make practice fun, but lasting language growth comes from consistent input, guided practice, meaningful conversation, and expert guidance that helps you understand not just what Spanish does—but why it works that way.
Speak & Connect: Spanish for Beginners
A 4-Week Small-Group Experience
Have you always wanted to learn Spanish but weren't sure where to start?
Whether you're looking for a new hobby or getting ready to travel to a Spanish-speaking country, this beginner-friendly course focuses on real conversation, practical language, and the patterns that make Spanish make sense.
Unlike many programs that rely on memorization, we'll focus on understanding how Spanish works so you can communicate with confidence from day one.
Why Speak & Connect?
Whether you're looking for a new hobby, preparing for travel, or simply ready to challenge yourself by learning something new, Speak & Connect offers a relaxed place to learn, laugh, and build confidence—one conversation at a time.
Join the Circle
🌟 Founding Circle $159
Special introductory tuition for our very first Speak & Connect group.
Standard Tuition: $179
Your tuition includes:
✓ Four weekly café conversations
✓ Weekly practice guides
✓ Audio practice
✓ Culture Bites
✓ Speaking from Day One
✓ Small-group learning
Classes are intentionally kept small so everyone has plenty of opportunities to participate.
Spanish Foundations I
A Comprehensive Beginner Program
Designed for learners who want to build a true foundation in Spanish.
Built from more than two decades of classroom experience, Spanish Foundations I follows a carefully sequenced path that helps beginners develop strong, lasting language skills one step at a time.
This comprehensive program develops pronunciation, reading, writing, listening, vocabulary, and grammar through meaningful lessons that build one skill upon another. Students don't just learn what to say—they learn why Spanish works the way it does, creating a foundation for long-term success.
Why Spanish Foundations I?
If you're looking for more than just conversation practice, Spanish Foundations I provides the structure and guidance to help you truly understand how the language works.
Through carefully sequenced lessons, you'll develop lasting skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing while building the confidence to communicate beyond the classroom.
Build Your Foundation
🌟 Founding Cohort Tuition $649
(Standard tuition: $699)
As a member of our very first Spanish Foundations I cohort, you'll receive a special introductory tuition rate as we launch this new learning experience.
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3 monthly payments of $233
No interest. No fees. Simply choose the payment option that works best for you.
Your tuition includes:
✓ Nine live 60-minute sessions
✓ A cohort of just 3–4 learners for individualized instruction
✓ A carefully sequenced curriculum developed from 24 years of classroom experience
✓ Weekly lesson guides and visual organizers
✓ Custom audio practice
✓ Personalized feedback and support throughout the course
✓ Guided practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing
Spanish Foundations II
Connecting the Pieces
If you've ever thought, "I know I've learned this before..." this course is for you.
Spanish Foundations II is designed for learners who have some previous experience with Spanish and are ready to reconnect the pieces into a system that finally feels practical, logical, and usable.
Rather than memorizing more vocabulary or grammar rules, you'll discover the patterns that connect what you already know—helping you communicate with greater confidence while strengthening your listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Why Spanish Foundations II?
Many adults leave high school, college, or language apps with bits and pieces of Spanish—but without the confidence to actually use them.
Spanish Foundations II helps reconnect those pieces through meaningful, pattern-based learning so the language begins to feel cohesive, flexible, and natural.
Connect the pieces
🌟 Founding Cohort Tuition $649
(Standard tuition: $699)
As a member of our very first Spanish Foundations II cohort, you'll receive a special introductory tuition rate as we launch this new learning experience.
or
3 monthly payments of $233
No interest. No fees. Simply choose the payment option that works best for you.
Note: This course is designed for learners who have studied Spanish before and are ready to reconnect the pieces.Your tuition includes
✓ Nine weekly 60-minute live sessions
✓ A cohort of just 3–4 learners for individualized instruction and personalized feedback
✓ A carefully sequenced curriculum designed to reconnect and expand the Spanish you already know
✓ Deeper exploration of grammar patterns, including all subject forms and high-frequency irregular verbs
✓ Guided practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through meaningful communication
✓ Weekly lesson guides, visual organizers, and custom audio practice between sessions
✓ Ongoing encouragement and support as you build confidence and communicate with greater ease
Personalized Instruction
For learners who want a customized experience built around their goals, pace, and current level—whether you're just beginning or preparing for advanced coursework and exams.
Designed for learners who want instruction built around them—not around a preset pace.
Examples of personalized focus areas:
• Building confidence as a beginner
• Strengthening grammar and sentence structure
• Real-life conversational Spanish
• Advanced concepts and contexts
• AP Spanish Language & Culture and AP Spanish Literature & Culture exam preparation
• College placement exam preparation
• College coursework, presentations, and speaking support
Included:
✓ Weekly 60-minute one-on-one session with Melanie (9-week series or 12-week series available)
✓ Custom-designed lessons based on your background and experience
✓ The Español con sentido approach: patterns, understanding, and real-world application
✓ Speaking practice tailored specifically to your needs and goals
✓ Downloadable lesson materials and visual organizers
✓ Custom audio practice for weekly skills between sessions
✓ Additional guided practice and support between sessions
✓ Flexible pacing and targeted skill development
Academic Support
Personalized support for middle school, high school, AP, college-level, and homeschool learners who need help making Spanish make sense—from assignments and test preparation to bigger-picture understanding and confidence.
Designed to help students understand what they're learning so they can become more independent and confident over time.
Included:
✓ Homework and concept support
✓ Grammar and sentence structure clarification
✓ Speaking and pronunciation practice
✓ Writing and presentation support
✓ Study strategies and skill-building
✓ Test and quiz preparation
✓ AP Spanish Language & Culture; AP Spanish Literature & Culture preparation (both for students preparing for exams and students completing independent study of courses)
✓ Custom practice materials when needed
Also available for homeschool learners:
✓ Supplemental instruction
✓ Full curriculum support
✓ Customized pacing and learning plans
✓ Speaking practice and skill development
“In any language, you of course learn by listening, but it just takes so much time before you’re able to hear all of the different forms, and having a set of rules to go off of makes fluency so much more natural to me as a non-native speaker.
In particular, the work that we did in Melanie’s class regarding the subjunctive has been so integral to [me] becoming a fluent speaker.” - Rachel M.
— Former Student“I remember being in a 300-level Spanish grammar class at the University of Delaware and thinking how woefully underprepared my other classmates were. I am so grateful that I had quality language instruction with Melanie.” - Abby Maria
— Former Student and current Spanish Teacher“I have never learned Spanish, especially Spanish grammar, more comprehensively than I have with the help of Profe Melanie Miers. Every explanation came with a graphic, every lesson came with tiered practice, and each unit came with a thorough study guide. She really understands how Spanish is best learned, and that is evident in her teaching.” - Dylan B.
– Former Student
Melanie taught two of my girls [who] both went on to major in Spanish in college and studied abroad with a host mom in Spain who did not speak English. They both saved their grammar materials from Melanie’s class. They not only thrived in Spain but also in their classes, impressing many of their college professors.
Melanie is the teacher who gave my girls the confidence to study abroad and the knowledge to thrive. I am forever grateful that my girls had Melanie as a teacher!! - Kathy C.
- Parent of 2 former students; current adult studentLet's Talk Spanish
Whether you're just getting started, returning to Spanish after years away, or looking for support with a specific goal, I'd love to hear from you. Share a little about your experience and what you're hoping to accomplish, and I'll be in touch soon.