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Our Spanish Language Classes...
Adult Group Classes
100% immersion taught by experienced, native instructors in a small class setting, this is a fun and social way to learn Spanish. Take our free placement test!
Children's Classes
Classes at your child's school or at our location, children learn Spanish while having fun with experienced & enthusiastic native teachers!
Private Classes
Convenient and flexible classes that adapt to your busy schedule, private classes are for adults, children, small groups and families. Sign up for a trial private class!
Corporate Classes
Help your employees connect with Spanish-speaking clients and colleagues by offering classes at work. We customize material for accounting, safety, production, etc.!... And Our Spanish Language Services
Translations
With a full range of Spanish translation services to help your business expand and reach new clients, we offer a free quote within 24 hours and the lowest-priced service in the greater Cleveland area.
Interpretations
We offer Spanish interpretation services in-person throughout the greater Cleveland area or over the phone. Our native staff is local, experienced, certified, and dedicated to providing top-notch services.
Other Language Services
We serve individuals and organizations to bring educational, linguistic, cultural, social, and communication benefits. From ESL instruction to study abroad, check out the possibilities!
Police/Medical Programs
Whether it's introducing Spanish to your entire police force, or learning how to triage a medical situation in Spanish, learn what we can offer to help your team serve the community.
Why Choose Us
Our mission is to serve English- and Spanish-speakers with superior products and services that offer educational, linguistic, cultural, social, and communication benefits. We will serve adults, children, and organizations in ways that include Spanish instruction, translation, ESL instruction, interpretation, social networking, study abroad and print, broadcast and online publishing. Our mission will bring people together while encouraging tolerance, understanding and exploration of new languages, cultures and ideas.
Immersion
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We Partner with Local Schools!!
Our Methodology: Immersion Learning
Immersion: Learning Spanish in Spanish
Introducing spanish to children
Why do we use the immersion approach?
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What We're All About
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What Our Students Say
“I love this class! I look forward to class each week, and Edith is an amazing teacher. Yes, there are many times I'm feeling like I will never get this, but Edith reassures our whole class that this is normal and we are doing just fine - and then, it is as if the light bulb goes on and I get it!" Sandy Broerman - Student
“I’ve been with the Cleveland Spanish School for about two years. The conversational based curriculum is very exciting because you actually learn to speak it, understand it, and to read it. It’s very successful. The class size is perfect because there are enough people that it’s fun and it’s interesting, but there’s still plenty of room to participate."Thomas Coffey - Student
"I think native Spanish instructors is a “must have” for the cultural impact. It generates motivation among the students and makes the course much more authentic.”Ed Faidiga - Student
Meet Our Dedicated Staff!
Maria Elena Pauer - Directora
Maria Elena Pauer
Directora
I was born in the United States of parents from Spain and Cuba, and have both studied and spent much time in Spain. I received a BA in Spanish and Political Science from the OSU, and am a Foreign Language K-12 licensure candidate in Spanish from CSU. I have both K-12 and college teaching experience. My goal as a Director is to broaden the horizons of our students by sharing the richness and diversity of Spanish-speaking cultures and by teaching them how to communicate in the 2nd most spoken language in the world – Spanish! I am a proud mother of three children. I enjoy reading and movies in my free time and especially enjoy attending my children’s soccer games and other activities.
Edith Quimper - Teacher (Perú)
Edith Quimper
Teacher
Hola a todos! I am from Peru and have been living in the US since 2005. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management and a Master's Degree in Applied Lingüístics in Spanish as a Second Language. I have been teaching Spanish for more than a decade and joined Cleveland Spanish School in 2013 to teach adults and children at all levels. My main objective and what I love the most in class is to recognize student’s learning styles at different Spanish levels and help them reach their fullest potential in enhancing their language skills. I enjoy reading, listening to music and learning stories from different cultures.
Javier Cruz - Teacher (Spain)
Javier Cruz
Teacher
¡Hola! My name is Javier Cruz and I am from Ceuta, Spain. I have been living on the west side of Cleveland for 3 years. I studied both Early Childhood Education and Secondary Education, at the Universities of Granada and Madrid. I have worked for 10 years in Madrid as Spanish teacher and 2 years in Ohio at a private High School. I enjoy watching movies, reading, sports and traveling in my spare time. I like teaching Spanish because it is a way for me to share aspects about my culture and language with other people.
Brenda Reyes - Teacher (México)
Brenda Reyes
Teacher
IHola! I am of Mexican descent and have been teaching Spanish for 13 years to students of varied backgrounds, from college students to Canadian Ambassadors. I've lived in Cleveland since 2012 and enjoy many of the things it has to offer. I have a passion for teaching Spanish and enjoy sharing my language and culture with other people. One of my favorite things is seeing the progress each student makes - I enjoy seeing the learning process at work! My passion for the Spanish language is only rivaled by my love of cooking. I enjoy making traditional Mexican food as well as exploring dishes from other cultures.