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Spanish Lessons With a Certified Teacher

Learn Spanish one-on-one with a certified teacher, for school, travel or family. Online, in person or at your local library.

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550+ certified, background-checked educators

Every tutor is a licensed teacher in good standing

255+ specialists for IEPs, ADHD, ASD and Dyslexia

Online, in person, or at your local library

Kindergarten to Grade 12

Trusted by families across Canada

ESL and FSL support

550+ certified, background-checked educators

Every tutor is a licensed teacher in good standing

255+ specialists for IEPs, ADHD, ASD and Dyslexia

Online, in person, or at your local library

Kindergarten to Grade 12

Trusted by families across Canada

ESL and FSL support

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What is the best way to learn Spanish with a tutor?

One-on-one tutoring lessons with a certified teacher let your child, teen or you speak from the first tutoring lesson. The teacher builds vocabulary and grammar around real conversation, adjusts the pace to the learner, and can follow a high school Spanish course or prepare for the DELE exams where they offer it.

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One-on-one with a certified teacher
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Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, and many Canadian students take it in high school. Courses include Ontario's international language Spanish courses such as LWSBD and LWSCU, BC's Spanish 9 to 12 and Introductory Spanish 11, and Alberta's Spanish Language and Culture 10-3Y, 20-3Y and 30-3Y.

Lessons also suit adults learning for travel or work, and heritage speakers who understand Spanish at home but want to read, write and speak it with confidence.

  • Conversation practice from day one, with vocabulary for everyday situations.
  • Grammar made clear: verb tenses, agreement and sentence structure, explained and practised.
  • DELE preparation from A1 to C2, the Instituto Cervantes diplomas, where the teacher offers it.

What a lesson looks like

1

Speak from the start

Every lesson includes conversation at the learner's level, so speaking becomes natural.

2

Grammar that makes sense

The teacher explains one pattern at a time and practises it in real sentences.

3

Goals that fit

School marks, travel, family or a DELE exam: the lessons are planned around the learner's goal.

Meet OUR tutors

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Licensed teachers in good standing, including retired classroom teachers and ESL and FSL specialists.

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Reading, writing and geography, grades 3 to 12.

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Science, math and physics, grades 9 to 11.

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Literacy, reading and writing, K to grade 6. Dyslexia, ADHD, autism and IEPs.

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Reading, writing and math, grades 1 to 5. Bilingual English and Spanish.

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Reading, writing and healthy active living, K to grade 12.

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Reading, writing, literacy and ESL, K to grade 6. Autism, learning disabilities and IEPs.

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French as a second language, grades 1 to 6. Behaviour support and IEPs.

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Reading, writing and French, K to grade 9.

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Science, math and physics, K to grade 11.

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English, science, reading and math, K to grade 12.

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Reading, writing and speaking skills, K to grade 12. Former college English professor.

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Reading and math, grades 2 to 12. Deaf and hard of hearing, learning disabilities and IEPs.

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Special education, reading and math, K to grade 12.

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French and Spanish, K to grade 12.

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Math, writing and reading, grades 1 to 7.

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550+ certified, background-checked teachers across Canada already tutor with Connect Education

Signs a Spanish tutor could help

Most families notice it at homework time or when a report card comes home.

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01

Stuck on verb tenses

Conjugations and tenses blur together, and marks on tests and assignments are slipping.

02

Too shy to speak

Your teen can fill in a worksheet but freezes when asked to speak Spanish in class.

03

Heritage language fading

Your child understands family members who speak Spanish but answers in English and can't read or write it.

04

A trip or exam ahead

A family trip, an exchange or a DELE exam is coming, and there is a clear goal to work toward.

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Speaking Spanish isn't the same as knowing how to teach it

Learning a language takes more than knowing it. Teachers are trained in pedagogy, the practice of teaching. They assess the learner's level, adapt each lesson and build real speaking, reading and writing skills step by step, and for school courses they follow your province's curriculum.

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Free to sign up. Online, in person or at your local library.

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Matched to your child's grade
Your province's curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12

Kindergarten to Grade 3

Greetings, colours, numbers, songs, games and simple words for family, food and animals.

Playful early exposure, since young learners often find new sounds easier to copy.

Grades 4 to 6

Everyday vocabulary, simple questions and answers, basic sentences and pronunciation.

Your child builds the basics and the confidence to try speaking.

Grades 7 and 8

Core vocabulary, the present tense, regular and common irregular verbs, and short conversations.

A strong start before high school Spanish, so the first course feels familiar.

Grades 9 and 10

High school Spanish courses: past tenses, reading short texts, writing paragraphs and oral presentations.

Support with tests, assignments and oral exams in courses such as Ontario's LWSBD and BC's Spanish 9 and 10.

Grades 11 and 12

Advanced grammar, the subjunctive, longer readings and essays, and support for heritage speakers.

Help with senior Spanish courses such as Ontario's LWSCU and LWSDU, BC's Spanish 11 and 12 and Alberta's Spanish Language and Culture 30-3Y, and DELE exam preparation, where the teacher offers it.

A higher standard of tutoring

Knowing a subject isn't the same as knowing how to teach it

Teaching is a profession. Certified teachers are trained in how students learn, so they spot the gaps, adapt the explanation and build the skills your child needs to move forward with confidence.

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How we compare

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Teacher qualifications

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Yes

Licensed teachers in good standing

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No

Qualifications vary

Lesson plans

Connect Education

Yes

Customized to your child and aligned to the curriculum

Typical learning centre

No

Cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all worksheets

Where and when

Connect Education

Yes

Online, in person, or at your local library, on your schedule

Typical learning centre

No

Fixed drop-in hours at one location

Choosing your tutor

Connect Education

Yes

Browse profiles and pick the educator who fits your child

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No

Tutor is assigned, with no say in who teaches

Special education

Connect Education

Yes

Specialists in ADHD, ASD, IEPs, dyslexia and other special education needs

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No

Rarely available or unqualified

Child safety

Connect Education

Yes

Police background check and a child-safety program

Typical learning centre

No

Often not required

Budget friendly

Connect Education

Yes

Each certified teacher sets their own rate, so you pick what fits your budget

Typical learning centre

No

Fixed packages, often paid up front

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From sign-up to first tutoring lesson in five steps

How it works · Step 1 of 5

Create your account

Sign up for free with your email or Google, then set a password.

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Add your details

Tell us about you and your child, including their grade and any learning needs.

How it works · Step 3 of 5

Set your criteria

Choose the subject, online or in person, your budget and the times that work for you.

How it works · Step 4 of 5

Book your teacher

Browse certified teachers matched to your child, read their profiles and send a request.

How it works · Step 5 of 5

Stay connected

Message your teacher, see upcoming lessons and rebook whenever you're ready.

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Subjects we tutor, Kindergarten to Grade 12

80+ subjects, one-on-one with certified teachers, taught to your province's curriculum.

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Beyond the core subjects, these are the needs families ask us about most.

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Are the tutors certified teachers?

Yes. Every tutor on Connect Education is a licensed teacher in good standing, and every profile is checked before it goes live. We still encourage you to read profiles and ask questions before you book.

How does scheduling work?

You choose the days and times that work for your family when you sign up, and you are matched with teachers who are available then. Lessons appear in your parent account, and you can connect Google Calendar. How to schedule lessons

What if the teacher is not the right fit?

Let us know. You can ask for a different teacher, and our team will help you find a better match. How to change your tutor

What is the cancellation policy?

Reschedule in the app up to 48 hours before a lesson at no cost. Cancel 24 hours or more ahead and there is no charge; inside 24 hours, 50% of the lesson rate goes to the teacher. Read the full policy

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