Adam Witzburg,
Mortgage Analyst.
“Hernán has been a great teacher. I started out afraid to use any of the Spanish I already knew. Now after a few months of classes I’m working with clients completely in Spanish. It’s great for business but also very fun and fulfilling for me.”
Emily Rasmussen,
Project Manager.
"I've been taking classes with Hernán for well over a year now and he is an excellent teacher. My Spanish has improved significantly under his instruction. His way of teaching makes learning Spanish stress-free and fun -- and has been very effective for me. I highly recommend Hernán as a Spanish teacher and coach!"
Michele Zini,
Senior Economist.
"I have now been Hernán's student for over three years and I cannot thank him enough for what he has done for me and my Spanish.
Within one year I went from thinking I could somehow survive in Spanish (all Italians think they can), but really not being able to speak a word, to being conversational in the language. Shortly thereafter I started working in Spanish and I now consider myself fluent. And it is all thanks to Hernán. Spanish is a very useful tool, both socially and professionally.
His patient and positive approach has made all the difference, especially at the beginning, when progress is slow and hard, and the chances of getting discouraged are higher. From day one Hernán only spoke in Spanish to me, and kindly nudged me to doing the same. He struck the right balance between correcting my mistakes, and letting me try to talk in Spanish to gain some confidence. His clean pronunciation and accent make it really easy to understand him, and he puts a lot of effort into picking a different and tailored discussion topic each class not to bore his students.
I cannot recommend Hernán enough. With him and some discipline you can learn Spanish in no time!"
Dominique Chevalier,
Architect.
"Quand j'ai commencé les conversations avec Hernán je débutais en espagnol . Je passe trois mois au Mexique tous les ans et il est important que je pratique toute l'année . Hernán est un très bon professeur car il a une culture générale importante et très variée .On peut donc avoir des conversations toutes les semaines sans que ça soit lassant .Je vous le recommande vivement."
Jennie Erin Smith,
Freelance Science Writer.
"I have been working with Hernán for 3+ years, in which time my vocabulary, fluency and writing ability have increased to the point where I could work in Latin America successfully as a journalist. He is outstanding with advanced students, and tailors lessons expertly according to our interests. Hernán is a great conversationalist as well as teacher and I'd recommend him without reservation to anyone who takes their Spanish seriously, or wants to start."
Leo A. Latella,
Attorney.
"I have been studying Spanish for over a decade, attended numerous intensive programs and worked with several different tutors. Hernán is by far the best and has helped me to improve my Spanish more than any other method. The classes are interesting and effective. Hernán has not only increased my vocabulary and understanding of Spanish grammar but he has helped me to feel comfortable and confident speaking the language. Prior to meeting with Spanish-speaking clients, I practice with Hernán and have always had extremely successful results.
Additionally, this is been the most cost effective method of studying Spanish. I would strongly recommend Hernán to anyone interested in learning Spanish or improving their existing language skills."
Jenna B. Field
"If you are looking for an experienced exceptional, patient and talented Spanish teacher, I recommend Hernán. I have been his student for about a year. Hernán is intuitive; he knows exactly how much to challenge me, and balances teaching with a sense of humor and is passionate about bringing out the best in my grasp of the language.
He offers an endless amount of resources and materials to enhance the learning experience in and out of the SKYPE classroom.
I ALWAYS look forward to each class. You will too.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me"
Laura Doering,
Assistant Professor of Strategic Management
Hernán is great at his job. He’s encourages thoughtful conversation through creative, contemporary topics, and clearly points out mistakes and how to fix them. Beyond oral communication, he’s fantastically helpful with writing. Hernán has regularly helped me edit a range of texts—important emails, interview guides, contracts, etc. Very highly recommended!