Gringo Language Academy

You’ve hit a 500-day streak on that app, dropped mucho dinero on classes that went nowhere, and let’s be honest—you can still only order tacos. But, no llores—you can do it.

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Meet Our Students

Whether learning Spanish to travel, relocate, volunteer, or unlock a lifelong goal, our students show up with purpose and stay for the progress. And thanks to our flexible online and in-person options, their journeys look different—but feel remarkably connected.

From first-time learners to long-time language lovers, your starting point doesn’t matter. What matters is that you start. We will help you keep it going.

Diana G., from Denver, Colorado, seated at a restaurant with wine glasses in front of her, looking happy and relaxed.
Diana G.
Denver, CO

Spanish was Diana's first language, but only for three years! Now a SAHM with three kids and a pup, she is clearing the dust from her brain to get closer to her family from Mexico City.

James K., from Detroit, Michigan, contemplating life in black and white.
James K.
Detroit, MI

Eventually, James wants to live in either Mexico (at least for the winters) or Uruguay, and plans on traveling a lot regardless. He doesn't want "to be a dumb gringo, plus the language is just cool."

Katie R., from Bend, Oregon, beaming in front of a bright and colorful mural.
Katie R.
Bend, OR

Katie is in a not-so-secret love affair with Mexico and wants to respect its amazing culture by learning its language. She also loves puzzles and keeping her brain spry and finds learning Spanish scratches that itch perfectly.

Chris C., from Denver, Colorado, driving with a big smile, windows down, relaxed and enjoying the moment.
Chris C.
Denver, CO

Chris wants to avoid mystery meats and sauces when ordering street tacos, talk his way out of tickets and foreign jails, and make new friends with available couches in case he and his family ever have to bug out.

In a grey wool cap and beaming a bright smile, Jess from Bend is happy to be practicing her Spanish with Gringo Language Academy.
Jess M.
Bend, OR

When she isn't listening to Spanish-language podcasts while she cooks, this personal chef is usually dreaming up her next travel adventure. Diving in Baja? Yup. Hiking the Camino in Spain? Check. What's next? We can't wait to find out.