HOW IT WORKS
This is Ina, Spanish Teacher.
I teach all levels , beginners, intermediate and advanced .
My students buy two books on Amazon:
- Spanish Verb Tenses Premium fourth edition
- Spanish pronouns and Prepositions premium third edition
Both books are written by Dorothy Richmond.
Before we start with the books , I email my students a set of copies with which we work for a few sessions and then , we jump into the books .
In class , I do grammar, conversation, Reading
Listening comprehension and short stories.
I live in Lafayette and I do lessons on ZOOM which is my first choice. I am flexible with in person. I will be done with my Covid shot by April 19, 2021.
My lessons are 60 minutes long.
Please read my Google and Yelp reviews under Learn Spanish with Ina.
For any questions or more information, please text or call: (925)519-3289.
I provide reading, listening, and comprehension exercises individually designed specifically for you from a vast assortment of Spanish-language learning materials to help optimize your learning and retention of what is taught in our classes together.
Learn Spanish With Ina
8 West Creek Court, Lafayette
4.9 60 reviews
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Maribel Arellano ★★★★★ 3 months ago
Ina is an incredible Spanish tutor. I have been taking lessons with her for the past 3 months. I’ve previously taken Spanish lessons as an adult and have struggled and given up, but she has been able to really make a difference and break … More through. Not only have I improved my Spanish skills but she has also improved my confidence.
She is positive, giving me words of encouragement when I stumble over words and offers compassion and empathy, which makes a big difference!
She encourages me to practice on my own and to do homework because it really does make a difference even if it's just 10 mins a day. I like how our sessions are friendly and it helps me feel more relaxed and comfortable. She is always kind and patient when we have to repeat an exercise if needed. The sessions are a mix of worksheets, workbook and off the cuff chatter which is great, it keeps you on your toes!
I recommend her to anyone and am grateful to be learning from a skilled teacher! -
Judi Adams ★★★★★ 5 months ago
Ina is a terrific tutor with lots of patience and many approaches to teaching. I'm an adult learner with very limited Spanish, and I've learned way more with her than I have with other apps and classes! Ina identifies each student's … More individual learning level, style, and ability and teaches accordingly, so you'll always get the best method for you. Highly recommended! -
Ramya Vadlamani ★★★★★ a month ago
My husband and I have been taking lessons with Ina for about a year, and we could not ask for a better teacher! Spanish can be quite complicated, but she breaks the concepts down into logical pieces and explains it with both the theory … More and conversational examples. Highly recommend learning from Ina! -
Abbey Brown ★★★★★ 10 months ago
Ina is a wonderful tutor! She is so kind and is extremely helpful. She has assisted me in my Spanish class the past few months, and she has helped a great deal! Ina is able to explain concepts extremely well and is always happy to reexplain … More anything I don't understand. I would highly recommend having Ina as your tutor! -
Erin Verdugo ★★★★★ a year ago
Ina is AMAZING! She has been teaching my husband and me Spanish via weekly private zooms and we've LOVED it and learned so much! I took Spanish back in high school, but in a matter of months with Ina I've already surpassed my … More high school knowledge and am more confident in speaking / writing / comprehending Spanish. Couldn't recommend Ina enough! -
Rebecca Farmer ★★★★★ 2 years ago
I've been learning Spanish with Ina since January 2020. She helped me prepare for a trip to Guatemala where I would be spending time with folks who didn't speak any English by giving me conversational questions and responses. … More I came back for more structured learning because Ina is a true professional but still lots of fun. If you're lucky, you will get to meet her cute teaching prop Bruno! Ina's able to evaluate her students' levels and tailor their lessons accordingly. -
inder kaur ★★★★★ 2 years ago
My daughter has been taking lessons with Ina for some time now and I have seen her improve so much. She was able to grasp the concepts so clearly and was speaking Spanish in an effective manner as well. In school, she used to struggle, … More but after having various sessions with Ina, she was able to learn so much so quickly. Ina's wonderful teaching methods and dedication have truly worked miracles and we are so thankful for her. I would highly recommend Ina to anyone who is looking to educate themselves in Spanish. Her tutoring is truly a 5/5! -
Sarah Percy ★★★★★ 2 years ago
Ina is the best Spanish tutor I have ever had! I have been taking lessons with her for about 9 months and I have made immense progress in my Spanish. I took Spanish lessons in the past, and the information never seemed to stick, however … More after working with her my friends and family have even noticed how much I've improved/continue to improve. She provides a great mix of learning grammar/written Spanish and practicing talking in Spanish. She is patient and kind, and always willing to repeat her questions until you understand. I am so grateful to be learning from her! -
Mateo Marchis ★★★★★ a year ago
Great Spanish tutoring! She got me ready for my school year and ahead of my class during this troubling pandemic! Many thanks! -
Lori Burrey ★★★★★ 2 years ago
I enjoy working with Ina. She has been working with me since January 2020. She is very patient and continues to encourage me and pushes me to get out of my comfort zone. During the pandemic she was able to continue our sessions via Zoom. … More I enjoy my weekly one on one sessions and look forward to many more!! -
Brooklynn O’hara ★★★★★ 2 years ago
I’ve been trying to learn Spanish on my own but it’s very difficult and having a teacher help you through tall of it is amazing! I’ve been looking for a good place to learn Spanish and I’ve found one! I’ve really learned and have … More grown so much more in Spanish with these lessons, It’s worth it. -
Christine Aceves ★★★★★ a year ago
Ina is absolutely wonderful! I simply can not think of a single time where I’ve been disappointed with her teaching quality and approach. She also happens to be a very warm and wonderful exceptional person.
Ina is very clear in her teaching … More and incredibly patient. She is very willing to review grammar as frequently as I need to. I was raised with a grandparent and a parent who spoke Spanish to each other but discouraged the kids from speaking Spanish. This caused some very bad habits on my part and some shame that impacted my readiness to learn Spanish.
However, I made a commitment when I turned sixty to finally learn Spanish! I fund Ina on the internet about a year ago and am SO happy I did. I am extremely pleased with my progress and have Ina to thank.
If you are looking for a concise and patient teacher, AND someone who makes you laugh, call Ina. You will not be disappointed!! -
Erin Martin ★★★★★ a year ago
Ina is AMAZING! She has been teaching my husband and me Spanish via weekly private zooms and we've LOVED it and learned so much! I took Spanish back in high school, but in a matter of months with Ina I've already surpassed my … More high school knowledge and am more confident in speaking / writing / comprehending Spanish. Couldn't recommend Ina enough! -
Lori Drew ★★★★★ a year ago
When Covid started in March 2020 I had a lot of time on my hands so I decided to dust off the cobwebs from my high school Spanish brain cells, buy a workbook and start studying Spanish on my own. I was fairly consistent with this for a … More year, using workbooks and the internet. I felt that my progress was going slower than expected, and I realized I actually needed to SPEAK Spanish in order to progress faster. I searched online for a teacher for one on one online instruction and found Ina. This has been the greatest decision. Ina determined my level of Spanish and we began lessons from there. Every minute of the lesson is beneficial. We speak back and forth in Spanish and she gently corrects me when necessary. We also use the workbook she requires so there is always homework to go over. She is always on time and there is no time wasted during the lesson. Ina is also very nice and easy to work with. She was my first ever Zoom meeting! I highly recommend her if you want to begin learning Spanish or take your current knowledge to the next level. -
spencer carbajal ★★★★★ 2 years ago
Ina is a fantastic teacher who knows her stuff. I have been taking classes with her for over a year now and with her help my Spanish has really improved. She is very flexible with her time. If you are dedicated she can absolutely help you … More too.
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