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The new rules of language lessons
You’re busy. We get it. Finding time to take this next trip was hard enough – so we don’t expect you have the time or headspace to learn B2 level Spanish before you head off. You don’t just want a holiday. You want an experience. You want to taste the exciting food, or take a class to learn to cook it for yourself. To make friends with locals who can show you the cool parties, out-of-the-way cafes and secret swimming spots. And most of all, you want to embrace the culture; to prove to the people on your trip that you care about your impact. You want to respect the place you’re visiting and the people you meet along the way with honest, genuine communication. And that’s what Talking Tourist can help you with. Language apps will teach you robotic vocabulary – but can’t help you understand what your new friends are saying back to you. Classes will teach you the formal language – but can’t endear you to the locals who speak in a different dialect. Only Talking Tourist can teach you the language you REALLY need for your trip. By matching you with a teacher from the same area and teaching you conversation that will be practical, useful and fun on your trip. Love the sound of that? It’s time to TALK.
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Speaking practice before your trip will get you accustomed to the accent and local phrases
Gain a deeper cultural experience
Connect with locals on your trip through what you have learnt
Hi, I’m Katie
You won’t be shocked to learn that I’m passionate about travel. I’ve travelled to over 30 countries in every way you can imagine. In groups, by myself, with friends, with my partner. And every experience I’ve had has been enriched by knowing the language. But I’ve seen first-hand how limiting it can be when you don’t know the language. Or you’re scared to try out what you do know for fear of getting it wrong or looking silly. Trust me I've been there - but the locals absolutely love it that you’re giving it a go. I’ve studied Spanish for years. In courses, classes, apps, books – even TV and it takes a long time. So much of it is redundant as soon as you learn it, or you arrive at your destination, and they speak a different dialect or use different words to those that you’ve learned leaving you confused and embarrassed. Talk about frustrating! But it can be life changing when you can communicate with the people around you on your trip. I’ve seen sights, tasted food and been part of experiences that I’d have missed otherwise. I want that for you, too. Because the world is a big, beautiful and exciting place and our teachers are here to get you to a level of language confidence so you can experience all the great things your destination has to offer.
Happy Clients
Stephen, Scotland
My lesson with Gabriela was brilliant. I planned in a lesson ahead of a trip to a friend's wedding in Mexico and Gabriela did an amazing job of making the whole lesson about Mexican weddings. This helped me learn the types of questions and conversations i was likely to have at the wedding, such as - how do you know the bride and groom, and other introductory type of questions. The lesson also covered typical traditions to expect at a Mexican wedding as well which i really enjoyed as there were a few i had not heard of but has made me look forward to the trip even more. The interactive platform really helped with this as Gabriela was able to show me pictures of other weddings and as quite a visual learner this also helped when learning new phrases or words as well.
I would definitely recommend taking a bespoke lesson again ahead of a trip or a specific event as it definitely made me feel much more comfortable and confident in my speaking.
Laura, England
I had a great Spanish lesson with Andrea. I was able to communicate before the lesson that I am a total beginner and wanted to learn some basic phrases to use on my family holiday to Spain which meant that the lesson was tailored perfectly to what I needed to know. Andrea scaffolded the lesson by learning the alphabet first and then went on to basic phrases which helped my pronounce the words correctly and she rounded off the lesson with a Spanish conversation with a visual aid to help me remember what I had learnt. Andrea was engaging as a teacher and very patient as languages are not my strong point! After the lesson she sent over the lesson notes so that I could practice what we had learnt.
I would give the lesson 5 stars. Easy to book, enjoyable and I learnt a lot within the hour.
Emmet, Ireland
I was surprised that the lesson was shaped to my specific needs and it was great how much that my teacher Gabriela put into the lesson and even shared the content after with me. It was fantastic on the plane, by the time I got there I felt confident with things like ordering tacos and getting a taxi. This really helped me with my trip to Mexico City as a complete beginner to Spanish.
Katie
I really enjoyed my lesson with Greta, she was very friendly and welcoming. She spoke very clearly and was patient with me which I asked questions. She allowed me plenty of time to practise my speaking skills and corrected me when I used European Spanish, with the correct word for Mexico which will be super helpful for my trip next year thank you! Looking forward to booking another lesson with her next year closer to my trip :)
