FAQs

How did you get started?

I began teaching ESL while doing my teacher's training at Lenguas Vivas in my native Buenos Aires, Argentina. I was an English teacher at the top bilingual schools and language institutes in the city tutoring students of all ages and levels. I would coach all levels and prepare them for success in their international exams.

When I moved to NYC, I began teaching adults Spanish using the same techniques I learned in Buenos Aires. I taught private and group classes for non profits and companies. Over the years, my method has consistently delivered success for my students! What sets me apart is my fun, personable, resourceful approach and my deep understanding of my own native tongue while also being an expert at your own language (English). That's a rare combination, and can help you achieve all your goals!

What types of students have you worked with?

All ages, levels and walks of life, from professionals needing to learn business communications to students looking for a higher grade to people inspired to travel and develop new skills - I love meeting and connecting with so many interesting and inspiring people! See below for reviews from my students.

What is your typical process for working with a new student?

We set up an initial phone consultation to get to know each other a bit and for me to understand your goals and specific areas of interest. After that, I will work on a specific curriculum designed for you to achieve your goals. Then the lessons begin…

Do you offer online lessons?

I do! No matter where you are in the world, you can still learn with me.

“Spanish class with Eliana is the highlight of my week. She takes what she does very seriously and values her time with her students. Every class is extremely fun and engaging and I always leave feeling accomplished! I can't wait for my next class!”

-Elli, student

“Eliana is a fantastic tutor and person! She customizes all of our lessons to address my areas of growth, and we use various types of media (podcasts, play excerpts, current articles, etc.) so that I can learn from real world examples of how native speakers actually speak/write. To top it all of, we always laugh a lot every time we meet!”

-Julie, student

“Eliana is amazing! She’s the best Spanish teacher I have ever had. From providing us with great resources, challenging material and an amazing personality I could not recommend her enough!”

-Rachel, student

“Eliana Gonzalez is a wonderful teacher! Her superpowers are patience and an amazing ear to aid in my pronunciation. She is a skilled diplomat. Her corrections on my beginner Spanish enhance my skill set and never make me feel bad for my initial blunders with this beautiful language. Ella es maravillosa!”

-Tara, student

“Eliana has been my Spanish teacher for 2 years and she's great. She always brings passion and enthusiasm and her classes are never boring. She's flexible and crafts a special plan according to your learning process. I especially like that she shows us how native speakers actually speak so I’m able to practice with my friends in the city. With every meeting I get closer to getting fluent and I’m thankful to have Eliana to guide me through this process.”

-Stuart, student

“Eliana is an incredible teacher who I’ve had the pleasure of taking Spanish classes with for the past two years. She makes the lessons fun and is able to connect with you on a personal level. She puts a lot of work and care into constructing thoughtful assignments that help develop you as a Spanish speaker. I would recommend Eliana to any person looking to learn a new language.”

-Jack, student

“Classes with Eliana are always great! I've learned so much and my Spanish has improved drastically since starting classes with her. Our classes are always highly personalized to what we need to work on and a ton of fun!”

-Jillian, student

“Eliana makes it easy and fun to learn another language. Her style of teaching is quite skillful and she understands specific needs that a student has.”

-Tanya, student

“Not only is Eliana fun and entertaining, she is knowledgable on the textbook Spanish and helps us understand the "street" Spanish. Eliana's joy for language is clearly visible, always has us thinking on our feet. Hablo un poco de español, gracias a Eliana!”

-Sheri, student

'“Eliana is a fantastic teacher who excels at making Spanish learning fun, engaging and informative all at the same time. She brings lots of encouragement and positivity to every class and tailors her lessons to the needs of her students. She has a knack of making even grammar fun and is great at using real life examples like song lyrics, memes, and news articles to illustrate concepts and keep things interesting. I highly recommend Eliana!”

-Christine, student