About
Hi, I'm Héctor.
A patient Spanish teacher from Spain, podcaster and full-time language nerd.
My story
The way to learn Spanish you actually need
I love languages: dialects, words, expressions and, honestly, anything about another culture. I've learned languages myself, so I know exactly how much effort it takes — and that's why I teach the way I do.
In my podcast, my articles and my lessons I apply what I believe is essential to really learn Spanish: simple, entertaining and varied content. No endless grammar tables. Real Spanish, from Spain, about everyday life.
When we talk, I let you express yourself your own way — leaning on other languages if you don't have the vocabulary yet. If you're already fluent and want to polish your Spanish, I bring in more advanced vocabulary and correct the mistakes as they come up, gently.
There are two kinds of learners: the ones who want to be understood, and the ones who want to speak "perfectly". Whichever you are, I'll help you get there.
How I teach
Lessons built around you, not around a textbook
- Conversation and full immersion in Spanish, adapted to your level and interests.
- Vocabulary questions answered on the spot — and explained so you remember them.
- Friendly chats on many topics, with a special interest in linguistic and cultural differences.
- Reading lessons with texts written or chosen for your level.
- Premium lessons with audio, readings, discussion in Spanish and active use of the new vocabulary.
- Beginners' lessons with a logical, step-by-step method adapted to Spanish from Spain.
Beyond the lessons
Listen, read, then come and talk about it
Every Friday I publish a new episode of La Vida de Héctor: comprehensible Spanish about life in Spain. On Substack you'll find the transcript and vocabulary — and every week, the group class is about that episode. Listen on your own, then practise it with me.
Students
What students say
Real reviews from students on italki and from my previous website.
“I have been taking lessons with Hector for a while now, and I can confidently say he is an outstanding Spanish tutor. He is always punctual, well-prepared, and highly attentive during our sessions. What sets him apart is his ability to teach colloquial expressions and natural phrasing, helping me sound more like a native speaker. Above all, I feel comfortable speaking with him, which makes every lesson enjoyable and productive. If you're looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Spanish tutor, I highly recommend Hector!”
“I love learning with Hector. He is very encouraging and seems just as excited as I am when I learn something new. We are reading a really good book together and I always look forward to our classes so that I can find out what happens next.”
“Héctor is a great teacher! I really enjoy learning Spanish with him. Our lessons are incredible because I'm interested in medical vocabulary — I'm a veterinarian, so it's very important for me. And I love talking with Héctor because I learn colloquial expressions and a lot about Spanish culture. Thanks to him I know so many things about Spain and Spanish!”
“Hector is a great teacher. By innate nature, he is a very caring person and adapts himself to individual needs. During uni holidays, I look forward to upskilling my Spanish.”
“I just completed my first lesson with Hector. I was very nervous, as I have not spoken much Spanish. However, Hector immediately put me at ease. He was very patient, kind, and he guided me through some topics that were interesting to me. I really enjoyed my lesson with him, and I look forward to taking another soon!”
“Héctor was a really kind and patient teacher, even when I struggled to remember words. I was nervous at the start, but that vanished quickly!”
“He personalized our conversation for topics that were specific to me! Super!!!”
“La lección de lectura es una forma súper para practicar el idioma y Héctor prepara los materiales perfectos!”
“La primera lección fue muy bien. El profesor Héctor se comunica bien y mantiene un ambiente muy amigable. Planeo seguir estudiando con él de forma más seria. ¡Recomiendo encarecidamente estudiar con Héctor!”
“¡Héctor es muy pedagógo! Me corrigió mis errores con mucha delicadeza. No busquéis más, será un tutor perfecto para vosotros.”