Spanish & English Academy
Expert teaching.
Strong progress.
Looking for language lessons that feel clear, thoughtful, and genuinely worth your time? María Lingua Academy offers premium Spanish and English teaching for children, teenagers, adults, international learners, and students in Ireland.
Do you understand more than you can say?
Would you like learning to feel more structured and less overwhelming?
Are you looking for teaching that is professional, warm, and well guided?
A thoughtful approach to language learning
For learners who want more than just “getting through” a lesson: more clarity, more confidence, and a stronger sense of direction.
Learning a language often brings the same questions.
Why does speaking feel harder than it should? Why do some lessons leave you with notes, but not with confidence? What kind of teaching actually helps you move forward?
“I teach the way I would have wanted to be taught: clearly, thoughtfully, and with real progress in mind.”
About
Who is behind María Lingua Academy?
I am María, a native Spanish teacher with more than ten years of teaching experience and a strong academic background in language education.
I currently work in Ireland as a mainstream teacher and I am registered with the Teaching Council. My professional experience across Spain and Ireland has allowed me to work with learners of different ages, levels, and linguistic backgrounds.
I hold a Master’s in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language and a Master’s in Advanced Teaching Competences. María Lingua Academy brings together that professional experience, specialist training, and a calm, carefully structured approach to language learning.
Methodology
Clear teaching. Real communication. Meaningful progress.
Progress becomes more visible when learners understand what they are doing, feel supported in the process, and have the chance to use the language in a meaningful way.
Clarity
Lessons are built to help learners understand, not simply memorise.
Structure
Each step has purpose, direction, and room for steady progress.
Communication
Language is used actively and meaningfully from the start.
Confidence
Supportive guidance helps learners feel more secure and more capable.
Not to overload learners, but to guide them well. Not to rush progress, but to build it properly. Not to make learning feel harder than it needs to be, but to make it feel more coherent, more manageable, and more rewarding.
Courses
How can María Lingua Academy support your learning?
Whether the goal is to begin from the start, improve oral confidence, support a child’s learning, or join a small group, each course is designed around the learner’s needs, level, and pace.
Spanish for International Learners
For children, teenagers, adults, and international learners who want to learn Spanish from the beginning or strengthen it for everyday life, travel, relocation, work, study, or personal development.
Spanish Speaking Lessons
Focused on fluency, pronunciation, listening, vocabulary activation, and confidence for learners who want to turn passive knowledge into active communication.
Spanish for Children
Engaging, well-guided 60-minute lessons adapted to age, pace, and learning style, helping younger learners build confidence, vocabulary, and a positive relationship with the language.
English Mini-Groups
Small-group English classes for children, teenagers, and adults, organised by age and level whenever possible, with a strong focus on speaking, listening, grammar in context, vocabulary, and confidence.
Grinds
Focused support for students in Ireland
Preparing for Leaving Certificate Spanish at HL or OL? Grinds are designed to offer clear guidance, careful exam preparation, and steady confidence building.
Spanish Grinds
A focused format for students preparing for Leaving Certificate Spanish in Ireland at Higher Level (HL) or Ordinary Level (OL), including oral exam preparation, grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading comprehension, writing, and revision.
- HL and OL oral exam preparation
- Grammar and vocabulary support
- Listening and reading practice
- Writing tasks and revision
Spanish Group Grinds
Small groups for students working towards similar goals. A valuable option for oral preparation, regular weekly support, revision, and collaborative practice in an interactive environment.
- Small, focused groups
- Shared preparation and motivation
- Regular support throughout the school year
- Interactive learning with guidance
Why choose María Lingua Academy?
Professional teaching with a personal approach
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Native Spanish teacher
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More than 10 years of teaching experience
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Current mainstream teacher in Ireland
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Registered with the Teaching Council
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International experience in Spain and Ireland
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Specialist training in language teaching
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Master’s in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language
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Master’s in Advanced Teaching Competences
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Lessons adapted to different ages, levels, and goals
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Clear, structured, and thoughtful teaching
Student feedback
What kind of learning experience are students looking for?
Clear guidance, calm support, and lessons that actually help them move forward. Here are a few realistic sample reviews in English so you can later replace them with your own student feedback.
“What I appreciated most was how clear everything felt. I never felt rushed, and for the first time I felt that Spanish was starting to make sense in a more natural way.”
“The lessons were very well structured, but still warm and personal. I came for oral exam practice and ended up feeling much more confident speaking than I expected.”
“My daughter felt comfortable from the beginning, which made a huge difference. The lessons were engaging, calm, and very thoughtfully adapted to her pace.”
“The grinds were focused and efficient. We worked on exactly what was needed, especially for the oral, and that gave me a lot more confidence before exams.”
“I had tried group classes before, but these felt much more purposeful. There was real structure, good pace, and enough space to participate without feeling put on the spot.”
“Professional, thoughtful, and encouraging. I liked that the teaching felt serious in the best sense, but never cold or overwhelming.”
Prices
Clear pricing, thoughtful formats
The first 20 minutes of the first lesson are free. This gives us time to get to know each other, assess the student’s level, and choose the most suitable learning format.
Spanish One-to-One
- 60-minute lesson€32
- Pack of 5 lessons€150
- Pack of 10 lessons€290
Spanish Speaking
- 60-minute lesson€34
- Pack of 5 lessons€160
Spanish Grinds
- 60-minute one-to-one€35
- Pack of 5 lessons€165
Spanish Group Grinds
- 1 class per week
- 2 students — per student / month €80 €72
- 3 students — per student / month €80 €56
- 4 students — per student / month €80 €48
- 2 classes per week
- 2 students — per student / month€144
- 3 students — per student / month€112
- 4 students — per student / month€96
Spanish for Children
- 60-minute one-to-one€30
English Mini-Groups
- 1 class per week
- 3 students — per student / month€52
- 4 students — per student / month€45
- 5 students — per student / month€39
- 2 classes per week
- 3 students — per student / month€104
- 4 students — per student / month€90
- 5 students — per student / month€78
Group prices are shown per student, per month. A minimum number of students is required for groups to run.
Contact
Ready to find the right course for you?
Whether you are looking for Spanish lessons, Spanish grinds, speaking-focused classes, or an English mini-group, I would be happy to help you find the right option.
Email: marialinguaacademy@gmail.com
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