Meaningful conversation
Topics that interest you and questions that invite you to share your perspective.
✦ EstudiososESSpanish that sounds like you
Speak Spanish with confidence and find your own voice.
Personalized online lessons and small-group experiences for people who want to connect, explore, and express themselves in Spanish.
Online via ZoomJoin from anywhere.
Creative teachingOver 13 years of experience.
A fellow language learnerI know what learning another language feels like.
Words open up worlds;
your words make them yours.
01 — How we work together
More than a weekly lesson.
We build your learning process around your interests, the way you learn, and the situations where you want to use Spanish. Every meeting leaves you with new words, useful insights, and a small mission to keep practicing.
Useful feedback
Corrections that help you improve while keeping the conversation going.
Practice beyond class
Vocabulary, materials, and short missions that bring Spanish into your life.
Support between lessons
Your learning continues after the call.
Resources grow out of our conversations and your goals. Together we build a personal workspace that evolves with you.
Your own Google Doc
Vocabulary, corrections, explanations, and materials in one place.
Shadowing audio
Short recordings to practice pronunciation, rhythm, intonation, and confidence.
Purposeful practice
Activities connected to your interests and what we explored in class.
Your Juliohacks
Personalized shortcuts to sound more natural and remember useful structures.
Explore Juliohacks (in Spanish) →02 — Find your learning space
There’s no one-size-fits-all lesson.
We can focus on a specific goal, a professional need, or the topics that make you want to speak Spanish.
Level A2–C1
Conversation + grammar lab
Explore how Spanish works, try new structures, and make them part of your own voice.
Great for: bringing grammar into real conversation.
See lesson options →Level A2–C1
Speaking gym
Practice responding more naturally, work on pronunciation, and spend less time translating in your head.
Great for: gaining fluency and confidence.
See lesson options →Level Based on your goal
SIELE preparation
Exam strategies, realistic practice, and targeted feedback to help you show what you can already do.
Great for: preparing for certification with a clear plan.
Get in touch →Level A2–C1
Medical Spanish
Clinical communication, specialized vocabulary, and practice with realistic healthcare situations.
Great for: healthcare professionals and students.
See lesson options →Level A1–B2
Spanish for teens
Active lessons built around sports, games, culture, technology, and each learner’s interests.
Great for: teens who need a personal, engaging space.
See lesson options →Student voices
What changed for them.
Four students share how their Spanish has grown. Their original words appear alongside English translations.
“Aprendí maneras más elaboradas de expresarme. He seguido tomando clases con Julio después de terminar mi máster para mantener a flote lo que aprendí. El cuaderno que crea es un recurso útil para estudiar fuera de clase”.English translation “I learned more sophisticated ways to express myself. I kept taking lessons with Julio after finishing my master’s degree to keep up what I’d learned. The notebook he creates is a useful resource for studying outside class”.
“Antes no podía hablar bien, sobre todo dentro de la clase. Ahora puedo hablar más relajada y participar con más motivación”.English translation “Before, I struggled to speak, especially in class. Now I can speak more comfortably and feel more motivated to participate”.
“Puedo hablar con más fluidez y confianza, y usar el subjuntivo de manera más espontánea. Aprobé el examen nacional para trabajar como intérprete médica en California. Con Julio me sentía libre de expresarme y no tenía miedo de cometer errores”.English translation “I speak more fluently and confidently, and use the subjunctive more spontaneously. I passed the national exam to work as a medical interpreter in California. With Julio, I felt free to express myself and wasn’t afraid of making mistakes”.
“Cuando viajo a países hispanohablantes, ahora puedo conversar con la gente local. Me ayuda charlar de manera natural y recibir correcciones en tiempo real. Julio tiene buen juicio para saber cómo corregirme y dónde enfocar su atención”.English translation “When I travel to Spanish-speaking countries, I can now talk with local people. Natural conversation and real-time corrections help me. Julio has good judgment about how to correct me and what to focus on”.
03 — Choose your pace
Three ways to learn with me
Choose the lesson length that fits your schedule. Every option includes personalized materials, practice, and follow-up.
Conversation boost
30 minutes per lesson
Single lesson $18 USD
Keep your Spanish active, speak regularly, and focus on specific goals without a long time commitment.
Contact me to purchaseGuided practice
45 minutes per lesson
Single lesson $22 USD
A balanced space for conversation, feedback, and materials tailored to your interests.
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Deep dive
60 minutes per lesson
Single lesson $26 USD
Work on projects, explore topics in depth, and follow a personalized learning plan.
Contact me to purchasePrices in USD. You can also pay the equivalent in Mexican pesos. Bundles of 5, 10, and 20 lessons include 3%, 7%, and 10% off.
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04 — Learn with others
More voices. More confidence. More Spanish.
Escucha MÁS is Julio and Frida’s listening course: ten live classes to recognize what gets linked, shortened, or dropped in real Mexican Spanish conversations.
Explore Escucha MÁS (in Spanish)05 — Meet Julio
Before our first lesson, let me introduce myself.
In this video, I share who I am, how I teach, and what you can expect when we work together. The video is in Spanish.
Read more about me →Press play whenever you’re ready. The video won’t start automatically.
06 — Hi, I’m Julio
A teacher, a conversation, and room to grow.
I’m Julio Flores. I have a master’s degree in Education and a bachelor’s degree in Hispanic Literature. I’ve taught Spanish to learners of different ages, countries, and levels for over 13 years.
I teach Spanish as a foreign language at the National Autonomous University of Mexico’s Center for Foreign Students (CEPE). I’m also an instructor for the Coursera course Basic Spanish for Medical Care and the creator of the podcasts Cognados and Gol Para.
My lessons bring together conversation, grammar, Mexican culture and society, literature, art, and materials designed around you. Technology supports our work, but the relationship between teacher and learner stays at the center.
Start learningBefore we begin
Questions you might have.
If yours isn’t here, write to me. A short conversation is the best way to see how we can work together.
Ask me something else →01Can I start as a complete beginner?+
Yes. We can start with your very first words and build a useful foundation at a comfortable pace. Since I’ve studied several languages myself, I understand what it’s like to rely on another language at first.
02How long will it take me to speak Spanish?+
You’ll speak from your first lesson, even if you begin with short phrases and plenty of support. Becoming comfortable in conversation depends on your starting point, consistency, and exposure outside class. We’ll set realistic, observable goals.
03How many lessons should I take each week?+
For most people, I recommend one or two lessons a week, plus small moments of practice between sessions. A sustainable rhythm matters more than a short burst of intensive study.
04Do you teach children?+
Individual lessons are designed mainly for teens and adults. I work well with young people from around age 13; for younger children, we should first discuss their needs, independence, and interests.
05Do I need to be good with technology?+
No. You only need to join a Zoom call and open simple links or documents. We’ll use a personalized Google Doc, and I’ll help you with any unfamiliar tools.
06Do you offer in-person lessons?+
For now, all individual lessons take place online via Zoom. This lets me work with students in different countries and keep your materials together in one digital space.
07Are materials included?+
Yes. Lessons include personalized materials, vocabulary and corrections in your Google Doc, practice activities, and, when helpful, shadowing audio and short missions between sessions.
08Which variety of Spanish will I learn?+
Mexican Spanish is my starting point. You’ll also learn to recognize other varieties and choose how to express yourself depending on the situation and the person you’re talking to.
09What happens in our first lesson?+
We’ll talk about your goals, interests, and experiences with Spanish. We’ll identify what you can already do, choose priorities, and begin working together right away.
10Can I cancel or reschedule?+
Yes. You can cancel or reschedule through Appointlet at least six hours in advance. With less notice, the session counts as used, except for the circumstances described in the service terms.
Let’s talk about your Spanish
Tell me what you’d like to achieve.
Share a little about yourself, your experience with Spanish, and what you’d like to work on. I’ll reply personally by email.
I usually reply within 24 to 48 hours.