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Speak Spanish with us!
Spanish classes for adults in Driggs, Idaho and online. Small groups built around real everyday life: meeting neighbors, running errands, making plans, work and time with friends. With teachers from Latin America, one evening a week.
Groups of 4–6
10 levels, 12 weeks each
In person or online
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What you'll be saying as you level up
1¿Me da un kilo de tomates, por favor?Could I have a kilo of tomatoes, please?
3Íbamos al lago y de repente empezó a llover.We were going to the lake and suddenly it started to rain.
5¡Ay, se me olvidaron las llaves! Ojalá que alguien esté en casa.Oh no, I forgot my keys! I hope someone is home.
7Si hubiera sabido, habría llegado antes.If I had known, I would have arrived earlier.
9No me lo vas a creer… Yo que tú, ni lo pensaba.You won't believe it… If I were you, I wouldn't think twice.
Level 1 starts with your first hello. See all 10 levels
We best describe ourselves as…
Cultural
As lovers of Latin American culture, we know how much it means to all of us, and we bring it into every class. ¡Sabor!
Flexible
Life happens. If you miss a class, join a make-up session, take that week's class online with another group, or catch up with the materials on our platform. You never fall behind.
A method built for real conversation
Practical, community-centered Spanish, tailored to your level. The live class is for speaking; short activities on our platform before and after it do the rest. Plan on about two hours a week in total.
About 20 min
Before class
The week's practice opens 6 days before class. Listen to the new words and expressions, match them with their meaning, and say the key forms out loud. They also arrive in your flashcards.
55 min, live
Your class
Speaking tasks every class, and role plays in everyday situations with neighbors, coworkers and friends.
About 30 min
After class
Review the class slides, finish the after-class practice (some weeks, a chat with your AI conversation partner), and a one-minute check-in. Flashcards bring words back right before you'd forget them.
Tiny groups
Just 4–6 students, so you get personalized feedback and lots of speaking time.
Level up every 12 weeks
Each level ends with a capstone: a longer role play that shows what you can do. No written exam.
Start at the right level
Complete beginners start at Ready, Set, Spanish! 1. Already speak some Spanish? A friendly 10-minute chat places you in the right level.
Ten levels, from first hello to relaxed conversation
Five stages with two levels each. Every level lasts 12 weeks, so you level up about every three months.
1–2 Ready, Set, Spanish!Everyday essentials CEFR A1
By the end, you can: greet neighbors, shop and order food, ask for directions, talk about your routine, family and home, chat about the weather, explain basic health needs, and ask for small favors.
3–4 Finding Your Spanish VoiceStories and plans CEFR A1 to A2
By the end, you can: tell what you did last weekend or on a trip, describe how things used to be, sort out a problem with a service, make plans and reservations, give simple instructions, and share tasks.
5–6 Letting Spanish FlowHopes, feelings and small surprises CEFR A2
By the end, you can: say what you hope, doubt and feel, explain small accidents without blaming anyone, give kind feedback, set conditions, and take part in school and community conversations.
7–8 Stepping into FluencyTricky conversations and many accents CEFR A2+, B1 exposure
By the end, you can: negotiate a deal, calm a disagreement, say no nicely, talk about past decisions, pass on what others said, and follow speakers from Mexico, Argentina, Colombia and Spain.
9–10 Speaking Spanish with FinesseRelaxed, spontaneous conversation CEFR B1, B2 exposure
By the end, you can: banter and tell a good story, joke and tease, understand slang, talk movies and fútbol, argue for fun, give advice between friends, and make a toast.
Stages are aligned with the Common European Framework (CEFR). Completing all ten levels takes a committed learner to about B1, with exposure to B2.
Take a look inside our learning platform
Everything between classes lives in one place. Curious? Log in with our guest account and explore before you enroll.
- Practice before and after every class, with the week's words spoken by a natural voice
- Flashcards for every session, plus your own decks and a daily Magic 5
- ¡Charlemos!, an AI conversation partner for real situations at your level
- Verb Practice for any verb, any tense
- Your class: join link, class dates, slides and your package, shown in your own time zone
Guest account
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“From no Spanish since high school to very conversational speaker in less than 18 months. When traveling, I feel completely confident speaking only in Spanish.”
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“Christian at Latanish Online Spanish School is an amazing teacher! He is patient, knowledgeable & personable. He understands my needs and flexes to them, and the best part is I always have fun.”
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“He has helped me progress in months what would take years with a full immersive learning approach. I highly recommend for both beginners and advanced learners.”
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“After each class, he sends me notes and flash cards so I can review the material that was covered in the session. I find myself getting better at Spanish with each class.”
Our prices
Pick the package that fits your pace.
One full level
12-Class Package
$295
- Twelve live small-group classes
- Miss up to 2 classes with no penalty
- Full platform and materials access
- Best value per class
5-Class Package
$140
- Five live small-group classes
- Miss up to 1 class with no penalty
- Full platform and materials access
- A great way to get started
Payment: cash (preferred), collected at your first class, or Zelle / Venmo. For online payment details, email or text us.
Good to know
Location, dates, attendance and our cancellation policy, all in one place.
Location, schedule and start date
- Start dates: new groups open through the year. See the open classes and their start dates on the enrollment page.
- Class time: once a week, Monday to Wednesday, at 6:30 pm or 7:30 pm (Mountain Time), 55 minutes.
- In person: Driggs, ID 83422. You get the exact place when you enroll. Online classes are also available.
- Schedule: Each level runs 12 class weeks. There are no classes during the Thanksgiving, winter and spring break weeks. Your exact class dates are on the platform once you register.
Attendance and missed classes
You can track your attendance, class dates and package on the platform. If you miss a class, you have three ways to catch up:
- Make-up session: join a short make-up session with a teacher.
- Online pass: take that week's class online with another group.
- On your own: review that week's slides and practice on the platform.
Package rules:
- 12-Class Package: miss up to two classes with no penalty; those sessions won't count against your twelve classes.
- 5-Class Package: miss up to one class with no penalty; that session won't count against your five classes.
Cancellation and refund policy
- 12-Class Package: cancel within your first three classes and you're eligible for a 70% prorated refund on your remaining unused classes, at a $22/class base (reflecting a small administrative processing fee). After the third class, tuition becomes non-refundable.
- 5-Class Package: cancel within your first two classes and you're eligible for a 70% prorated refund on your remaining unused classes, at a $20/class base (small administrative processing fee). After the second class, tuition becomes non-refundable.
Capstones and progress
Week 11 of every level is a capstone: a longer role play that brings the whole level together, like a full Saturday of errands or a dinner with friends. Week 12 is a recovery week to polish anything you need before you level up.
Your teacher looks at five things (getting it done, grammar, vocabulary, politeness, and keeping the conversation going) and scores each from 1 to 4. A 3 means you've met the goal; mistakes are fine as long as people understand you. Each week also ends with a one-minute check-in on the platform, and your can-do checklist shows when you're ready for the next capstone.
After-class feedback
After each class, scan the QR code provided in class to share anonymous feedback. It helps us keep improving your experience.
Hi, I'm Cristian
I'm a Spanish teacher from Colombia who loves building fun, engaging and culturally rich learning spaces. I also teach in the Dual Language Immersion program at Driggs Elementary School in Driggs, Idaho. Latanish began as a personal project a few years ago, and we're still going strong, welcoming new Spanish learners every session. I'd love for you to join us.
Cristian Valderrama, founder and teacher
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Pick your class and save your spot in one minute. Questions first? Email learnspanish@latanish.com or call or text (208) 419-7953.