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鈥淚 took years of Spanish classes in school, but I always lacked confidence to speak the language.
I thought I鈥檇 never be able to speak Spanish. But 抖阴视频 has given me a safe space to learn and practice.
I鈥檓 excited to see family and friends in Puerto Rico this summer - and to speak with them confidently in Spanish.鈥�
鈥淢y tutor from 抖阴视频 cleared up things I was always confused about before.
Now I feel like I can understand, speak, read and write in Spanish.
I鈥檓 a lot more confident speaking Spanish. Plus I actually enjoy learning the language!鈥�
鈥淗ere鈥檚 what I find terrific about 抖阴视频:
#1 I chose the kind of Spanish I wanted to learn.
#2 The instruction is tailored to my unique goals and interests.
#3 My instructor is a skilled teacher in Spanish.
#4 I look forward to every lesson no matter what kind of week I'm having.
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My name is Ray Blakney. And until a few years ago I had a love/hate relationship with language-learning.
You see, as a youngster, my family lived a 鈥榥omadic鈥� lifestyle, meaning I moved countries like a man on the run! And so I was constantly surrounded by a chorus of different languages. But much to my frustration I was never able to speak any of those languages with confidence.
Why? Because - no matter where I took language classes - I was force-fed a diet of traditional, one-size-fits-all teaching. And I HATED it! I can still remember those lessons. All the鈥�
鈥ote-learning verb conjugations鈥�
鈥ilitary-style vocab drills鈥�
鈥nd dry-as-a-bone reading comprehension exercises鈥�
And guess what. Those dull as dishwater language classes practically killed my desire to speak a foreign language! Until life forced my hand and鈥�
Now, I may not have mastered speaking French鈥panish鈥apanese鈥r any other language at school. But if there's one thing I learned from my international upbringing - it's that the ability to communicate with other humans in their native language is the key to:
Which is why - when I moved to Mexico for work - I was determined to become a confident Spanish speaker (even though I鈥檇 never successfully learned a language before).
At first, I tried to teach myself Spanish through audio courses and phrase books. But no matter what tools I tried - nothing seemed to stick. Or I鈥檇 get bored with the material - and quickly fall off the language wagon.
Finally, after months of banging my head against a wall鈥nd barely being able to string a Spanish sentence together - I met a native-speaking, private tutor who changed everything.
Because less than three months into our one-on-one tutoring sessions, I was finally able to confidently communicate with Spanish-speaking locals like never before. But that鈥檚 not the best part!
I couldn鈥檛 believe it, but I was actually having FUN while learning the language. Heck, I even looked forward to digging into Spanish grammar thanks to my new tutor. And that鈥檚 when I came to a game-changing realization about speaking Spanish.
It鈥檚 that ANYONE can become a confident Spanish speaker IF they鈥檙e immersed in the correct learning conditions. Think about it this way鈥�
How much more likely are you to retain new information, stay on track with your studies, and achieve your Spanish-speaking goals - if you鈥檙e having a blast while learning?
But here鈥檚 the problem. Most language-learning programs are not built with positive learning conditions in mind. In fact, most tutors and programs will try to teach you Spanish via one-size-fits-all language theory and vocabulary lists.
Which means most tutors and teaching systems coach you to memorize vocab, grammar and set phrases (just like at school)鈥�
鈥hen they should be focusing on the essential conditions AROUND mastering Spanish like:
Scientists at the University of Northwestern discovered 3 key learning styles. These are visual, auditory and kinesthetic. And here鈥檚 why these learning styles are important.
Everyone has a unique 鈥淟earning Style DNA鈥�, based on their preference for learning through images, sounds or hands-on doing.
It means the Spanish material that makes ME speak Spanish with confidence will probably NOT be the same material that gives you your best results.
And so, no matter what your goals, the secret to your success lies in your educator teaching you in a way that matches your unique Learning Style DNA.
Let鈥檚 face it, barely anyone chooses to learn Spanish for the love of memorizing grammar rules.
In fact, 99% of adult language-learners are motivated to speak Spanish because of a specific lifestyle trigger like:
It means every language-learner has a unique goal when it comes to confidently speaking Spanish. And as a result, no two people鈥檚 needs are ever the same.
Which is why language tutors and programs must help you to apply language theory to your real-world situation (instead of drilling you on generic, stock phrases).
Want to know the biggest needle-mover that FINALLY let me become a confident Spanish Speaker?
It was having FUN while learning. (Instead of dreading each session with my tutor鈥nd dragging myself through the journey to conversational confidence).
And I know I'm not the only one who struggles to stay on track when learning feels like a drag. Studies show when language lessons are fun students are more likely to stay motivated and engaged.
Plus happy language-learners experience more exhilarating a-ha moments, which boost their results - and keep them firmly on the study wagon.
I can still remember my school French teacher. He and I were like chalk and cheese (and not in a good way).
For starters, I realize his preferred teaching style was the polar opposite to my learning style. Plus, our personalities were way out of alignment. And as you can imagine this student-teacher mismatch was a recipe for frustration, snail-paced progress and unmet goals!
Now the reality is, this kind of mismatch is neither the tutor nor the student鈥檚 fault. But that doesn鈥檛 stop clashing personalities and conflicting learning styles from sabotaging your success. Which is why partnering with the right tutor is as important as filling your mind with the right content.
If you鈥檝e ever found yourself racing across town for a classroom-based Spanish lesson鈥�.
鈥r if you鈥檝e ever struggled to fit organized group classes into your busy schedule - you鈥檒l know how tough it is to stay consistent when lessons feel like another thing to add to your to-do list.
In fact, scheduling issues are one of the biggest complaints I hear from language-learners who鈥檝e been forced to give up on speaking Spanish. And it makes sense.
I mean life gets busy. Which is why having a seamless 鈥渓esson-to-lifestyle fit鈥� is one of the simplest ways to master spoken Spanish.
So the fact of the matter is this. Grammar drills and vocab lists will only get you so far when it comes to speaking Spanish.
And it鈥檚 only when you鈥檙e fully-immersed in the right learning conditions that all the tough-to-remember grammar and vocabulary will naturally fall into place (even if you don鈥檛 consider yourself to be a 鈥榥atural鈥� linguist).
Like I just mentioned, after years feeling guilty for failing to master a foreign language, I finally discovered the REAL reason why becoming a confident Spanish speaker had escaped me for so long.
It wasn鈥檛 because I was incapable. It was simply because the learning conditions I鈥檇 been given were setting me up to fail!
Which is why I developed a system to help immerse other language-learners in the right conditions to gain Spanish-speaking confidence鈥ithout sweating it out to achieve your goals.
鈥淚 have 2 regular tutors - and I can tell they spend quality time understanding my strengths and weaknesses to help me improve.
At first, I was worried about low availability of class times.
But I could probably take 15 hours a week with no problems!
I highly recommend鈥�
鈥淚鈥檓 not gonna lie - there are days when my wife and I don鈥檛 really feel like taking a class.
But we always - without fail - come away from our classes saying we had fun!
Our Columbian teacher constantly challenges us and finds fun ways to build our vocabulary and fluency - like singing songs. Our teacher calls this 鈥榗oncert time鈥�!鈥�
鈥淪ince joining 抖阴视频 my conversations have gone from me lacking confidence in saying the simplest greetings鈥�
鈥o discussing the kind of fascinating conversations you would hold with a friend:
Travel, movies, daily life, current events, geopolitics, energy policy and so on.
These lessons are invaluable for advancing your speaking skills and confidence.鈥�
The Zero to Conversational Program is a 1-on-1, private tutoring program built around a personalized, holistic, and progress-oriented teaching system. It means we pay equal attention to the content inside the program. AND to the way our highly-skilled tutors DELIVER the program to you - so you stay engaged, motivated and excited throughout.
Here鈥檚 how we do it.
You take a simple but thorough on-boarding assessment
BEFORE beginning the Zero to Conversational Program. The results of this assessment help us understand your goals, your personality, your learning style, and your interests.
You鈥檙e then paired with a hand-picked private tutor who works with you one-on-one to achieve your Spanish-speaking goals.
Your highly-qualified tutor will be chosen specifically to match your personality and learning style. Students also receive access to a personal 抖阴视频 concierge, who is always on hand to answer questions and queries as you move through the program.
Your expert tutor analyzes the results of your on-boarding assessment.
Then, they adapt their teaching materials to best match your unique learning style DNA.
You begin your one-on-one Spanish tutoring program.
And, in the unlikely event that there鈥檚 a mis-match between you and your personal tutor - you can reach out to your concierge to find a better fit.
Your private educator guides you through the program at a pace to suit you.
Plus, you鈥檒l receive regular evaluations and feedback on your progress.
In as little as 12 weeks, you become a confident Spanish speaker!
Become a confident Spanish speaker in a matter of months
No matter if this is your first time discovering Spanish鈥r if Spanish classes have failed you many times in the past - when you follow the Zero to Conversational system, you鈥檒l be speaking Spanish in no time!
Rapidly expand your Spanish vocabulary
(without endless vocab drills or tiresome rote-learning exercises). You need never be lost for words again鈥ven in unfamiliar situations that would have left you tongue-tied in the past.
Remove the stress and anxiety of speaking the wrong words in front of native Spanish speakers
No matter if this is your first time discovering Spanish鈥r if Spanish classes have failed you many times in the past - when you follow the Zero to Conversational system, you鈥檒l be speaking Spanish in no time!
Kiss goodbye to grammar phobia.
If the idea of studying Spanish grammar fills you with dread, don鈥檛 worry! The Zero to Conversational system makes mastering grammar as easy as 1鈥�2鈥�3. In fact, you probably won鈥檛 even feel like you鈥檙e studying.
Develop a Spanish accent you can be proud of
With gentle support from your private, native-speaking tutor, you can make 鈥渁ccent embarrassment鈥� a thing of the past - and confidently speak Spanish without fear of judgment or being misunderstood.
Survive 鈥榓wkward鈥� Spanish foot-in-mouth moments.
Do you know your 鈥榩ollo鈥� (chicken) from your 鈥榩oyo鈥� (a type of bench)? Listen, we all make mistakes when speaking a foreign language. The key is NOT to let these minor hiccups derail your progress. We鈥檒l show you how to sidestep these mishaps with your head held high.
Build deeper relationships with Spanish speakers
thanks to your new understanding of their beloved local customs and secret linguistic quirks. (It鈥檚 these little things that matter. But they鈥檙e also the things most language students will never discover)
鈥淵ou are going to love your teacher(s).
You will make surprisingly fast progress.
And you will develop confidence to speak Spanish!
Organization of lessons is very easy. Just access your teacher鈥檚 calendar and select times that fit your schedule.
You鈥檒l receive confirmation of your class and a reminder. It鈥檚 really simple!鈥�
鈥淚鈥檓 64 years old and it鈥檚 so nice to learn with 抖阴视频.
My teachers are wonderful. And it鈥檚 so much better to take classes with a native speaker - than to take lessons in the US from someone who is NOT a native speaker.
I鈥檝e learned so much!"
鈥淢y teacher is an experienced teacher with years of experience. She organizes our time together based on my ability.
I really enjoy the way she teaches by combining textbooks, audio lessons, written stories and conversations.
Plus, I love that I can speak Spanish with a live teacher from my home or office!"
Zero to Conversational is a 12-week, one-on-one tutoring program for busy professionals鈥arents鈥r expats - who want the confidence to speak Spanish for:
This structured program gives you the skills and confidence to go from 鈥渃an鈥檛 speak a word of Spanish鈥� - to confidently holding conversations with native Spanish speakers.
Inside this program, your hand-picked, private tutor will guide you one-on-one through the 4 Pillars of Spanish-Speaking Confidence.
Establishing Foundations
Becoming a confident Spanish speaker must always start with the fundamentals. And that鈥檚 why we built the Zero to Conversational System around the MCER framework. This is an internationally-recognized system that defines your level of language competency.
And by the end of this 12-week program you鈥檒l achieve MCER Level A2 status, which means you鈥檒l successfully be able to:
Not only that, you鈥檒l also receive a 抖阴视频 certificate to celebrate and acknowledge your new Spanish speaking skills.
Applying Language to Life
What鈥檚 the best way to cement your new language skills and put them to use? It鈥檚 by applying your newly-acquired vocabulary and grammar skills to real-life situations.
As I mentioned earlier, each Zero to Conversational student has a unique set of learning objectives. Which is why your private tutor will prepare you for the scenarios you鈥檒l find yourself in, through relevant conversation practice.
It means you get to talk about the topics that matter most to you like:
Simply tell us your goals and interests - and your private tutor will steer your conversation topics around the subjects you care about.
Sounding Like a Native Speaker
鈥淎ccent Embarrassment鈥� is real. And it never ceases to amaze me how many profoundly capable students shy away from Spanish conversations - because they worry their accent is off.
So first let me tell you this. 99% of native Spanish-speakers will be thrilled just to hear you speak their language (no matter what level you鈥檙e at). And secondly, mastering a Spanish accent is easier than you think.
All it takes is consistent exposure to the language through audio resources, listening to native Spanish speakers, and regular access to a safe space to speak.
Which is why the Zero to Conversational program provides much more than just language theory. And as part of the experience you鈥檒l also receive everything you need to overcome Accent Embarrassment including:
Building Conversational Confidence
In my years working with Spanish language students I鈥檝e seen two core levers that send conversational confidence levels soaring. These are:
#1 Safe, regular speaking opportunities - where you can practise new vocabulary and phrases, and role-play real-life situations with like-minded students.
#2 Seeing concrete proof of your progress through regular, stress-free assessments. Studies show that students who see themselves progressing through a structured curriculum are more likely to stay engaged in the experience. Plus, they鈥檙e significantly more likely to achieve their goals.
And that鈥檚 the reason why the Zero to Conversational Program includes:
By the end of this program, you鈥檒l have everything you need to confidently speak Spanish at work, at home, or while traveling anywhere in the Spanish-speaking world.
Over the course of 12 weeks, a hand-selected tutor will guide you one-on-one through 9 key language modules. You鈥檒l cover these modules in depth, during 12 x online, private tutoring sessions.
These weekly one-on-one sessions will be built around essential vocabulary, grammar and topic-based subjects - all within a structured MCER curriculum.
You鈥檒l also receive:
Priority class bookings
Once inside the program, you鈥檒l receive access to our easy-to-use online booking portal. There, you鈥檒l have priority access to book your weekly online, one-on-one teaching sessions at a time to suit you.
Regular homework assignments
To help you cement your learnings each week.
Cheatsheets and templates
Our custom-curated, fill-in-the-blanks worksheets make it fun for you to build language muscle-memory between your classes.
Lifetime access to recordings of all your one-on-one sessions
Review your sessions as often as you like, for as long as you like - to keep your language skills fresh and top-of-mind.
Regular progress evaluation and reports
At the end of each module you鈥檒l get to see how far you鈥檝e come, and how your progress stacks up against your end goals.
24/7 access to a personal 抖阴视频 concierge
Your 抖阴视频 concierge will be on hand to answer all your questions and time-tabling queries. Plus, you鈥檒l receive regular concierge check-ins - so you can be confident you鈥檙e staying on track throughout the program.
Program completion certificate
On successful completion of the Zero to Conversational Program, you鈥檒l receive a certificate acknowledging your new Spanish speaking skills.
Phonetics Crash Course
The Phonetics Crash Course is a 4-part video course that gives you everything you need to develop a Spanish accent you can be proud of.
Common Spanish Phrases by Country
Did you know the word in Spain for computer is 鈥極rdenador鈥�? While in Mexico the word is 鈥榗omputadora鈥�. And did you also know that besides these differences in vocabulary, each Spanish-speaking country has its own set of common phrases and colloquialisms?
Which is why the Zero to Conversational Program also includes a guide packed full of common Spanish phrases divided and organized by country.
鈥淚 was trying to learn Spanish from books but I knew I needed the discipline of regular classes. It鈥檚 why I appreciate 抖阴视频.
Being able to learn from a native speaker from Mexico is amazing. I am learning grammar and vocabulary but also a lot about Mexican culture and history from the readings and conversations.
It has been a wonderful experience!
鈥淢y teacher is wonderful. She gives me just the right balance of grammar and conversation.
And she keeps me motivated even when I think I should give it all up.
She is encouraging and keeps our classes interesting. She definitely keeps me going!鈥�
鈥淚 have learned SO much Spanish with my teacher.
I鈥檓 retired and 抖阴视频 makes me enjoy the process of learning.
My teacher is incredibly talented at providing explanations and lessons that match my level. He also knows when to give me a push to the next level.
I can鈥檛 say enough how wonderful the experience has and continues to be.
You鈥檒l see many testimonials on this page from students who can now confidently speak Spanish thanks to our amazing tutors. In many cases they鈥檝e gone from barely knowing a word of Spanish to confidently holding conversations with native Spanish speakers鈥�
And they鈥檝e done this by immersing themselves in the right learning conditions, which let them absorb all the grammar and vocabulary they need鈥ithout it feeling like an uphill struggle.
But you might be wondering if this one-on-one tutoring program is right for you. Which is why I want you to know this. The Zero to Conversational program can make you a confident Spanish speaker in 12 weeks or less if鈥�
If you鈥檙e ready to join a Spanish conversation program that teaches Spanish the right way - the enrollment fee is just $1,077.
And for that you get:
Now listen, I know what it鈥檚 like to experience setbacks and frustrations when developing new language skills. I guess you could say it鈥檚 part and parcel of the journey. But here鈥檚 the thing.
You shouldn鈥檛 have to risk your hard-earned cash without some kind of guarantee that you鈥檙e going to leave this program with the Spanish-speaking confidence you deserve.
Which is why I鈥檓 giving you this cast-iron guarantee.
Join the Zero to Conversational Program today - and gain Spanish-speaking confidence RISK-FREE!
Whether you want to speak Spanish for work鈥leasure鈥r family reasons - we鈥檙e sure you鈥檒l be speaking with confidence in 12 weeks or less.
So here鈥檚 what I want you to do:
Step 1 - Register for the Zero-to-Conversational Program
Step 2 - Show up for your one-on-one tutoring sessions, participate in the twice weekly conversation classes and complete your homework assignments
Step 3 - Then, at the end of the program, you鈥檒l be invited to take the MCER Level A2 assessment.
In the unlikely event that you don鈥檛 receive your MCER Level A2 certificate at the end of the program, we鈥檒l immediately arrange to keep working with you one-on-one - until you pass this assessment with flying colors.
In other words, we guarantee that you will confidently speak Spanish with the Zero to Conversational Program.
That鈥檚 our Speak Spanish Guarantee.
It means you risk nothing by giving us a try. And you stand to gain everything!
No matter if this is the first time you鈥檝e thought about speaking Spanish鈥r if this is the 100th time you鈥檝e planned to master this beautiful language - Zero to Conversational guarantees you鈥檒l be speaking Spanish with confidence in as little as 12 weeks.
And remember, it doesn鈥檛 take a natural born linguist to speak a foreign language. I certainly don鈥檛 fall into that category!
All it takes is the right learning conditions, and ANYONE can thrive. Get these conditions right and the vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation, that may have eluded you in the past, will quickly fall into place - without it feeling like an uphill struggle.
In fact, I鈥檒l put money on the fact that you鈥檒l eagerly anticipate every one of your one-on-one sessions鈥our conversation classes鈥nd even doing your homework. That鈥檚 how much fun you鈥檒l have through the Zero to Conversational program.
So don鈥檛 keep your boss, your family or yourself waiting a minute longer to gain the Spanish-speaking skills you need. Join Zero to Conversational, risk-free today.
P.S. Prefer to speak to someone before joining Zero to Conversational? No problem! A member of my friendly concierge team is at your service to answer all your most pressing questions.
You can shoot an email to info@livelingua.com and a friendly concierge will get back to you. Or you can call my team directly on +1 (781) 519 9984. They鈥檙e waiting for your call.
鈥淲hen I found 抖阴视频 I was looking for an immersive way to speak Spanish
Their instructors quickly assess your language level and provide a custom learning plan.
I can set my own schedule and find slots whenever I need them. Thanks to 抖阴视频 I am quickly mastering the language.鈥�
鈥淢y teacher caters my program to my interests and strengths, making the experience more relevant and motivating.
Of course we do study grammar. But I鈥檓 glad to say it鈥檚 just a small part of the class.
I have ample opportunities to discuss news articles and what I鈥檝e been doing day-to-day.鈥�
鈥淢y teacher is awesome!
He makes our classes interesting and fun. Every week he prepares amazing lessons - and there鈥檚 always something new to discover.
After one evaluation he said I needed to expand my vocabulary. He immediately shifted our classes to feature a huge range of topic areas to help me learn more words.
The care and attention he brings is 11/10鈥�