Who I am
Master Spanish with Confidence — Whether you’re studying for exams, preparing for travel, or want to speak naturally and fluently.
My name is Manuela, and I am a native Spanish, fully qualified teacher (QTS), and a DBS-checked tutor with over 20 years’ experience teaching Spanish in the UK.
I hold a degree in Hispanic Studies and have worked with:
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Secondary school pupils
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GCSE and A-Level students
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Adult learners of all levels
I understand the challenges English speakers face when learning Spanish, and I specialise in explaining grammar clearly while helping students develop real-world speaking and listening skills.
Testimonials
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Excellent teacher
- Phil Adams
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Highly recommend Manuela to anyone looking for Spanish tutor.
- Dennis Fretwell
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I have enjoyed many hours of tuition with Manuela, always patient and polite, very rewarding and informative. Providing a learning experience and for me, a greater awareness of the Spanish language and its culture.
- Nick Staley
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Manuela is a brilliant Spanish tutor applicable for all students, beginner to advanced. She is very knowledgeable, has great learning resources and is very patient. Learning from a Spanish native is invaluable for learning subtleties like expressions, culture, etc. Highly recommended.
- Richard Pearce
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Manuela’s classes are well structured with lots of varied and interesting materials. It’s great to have a native Spanish speaker to practice with. Manuela moves on at the students pace and is great at explaining a rule in many different ways until we understand. Classes are fun and informative. Really enjoy our lessons !
- J K
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I have been having lessons with Manuela for over a year now and my Spanish has really progressed, especially the speaking part. Her lessons and homework are always looking to introduce new topics and review and consolidate previous topics. She is very reliable, her lessons are very good value for money and moreover, she is a lovely person to talk with.
- Pauline Chidlow
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I've been having lessons with Manuela for many years which speaks volumes in itself. She is very patient and extremely knowledgeable. I would highly recommend.
- Robert Kerr
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Very patient and understanding.
- Mike Kirkby
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Excellent teacher! Manuela has enabled me to become much more confident when speaking and listening to Spanish. I enjoy the tasks and find Manuela's explanations of grammar very helpful. Everything feels personalised to my level. I like the reading and listening exercises which relate to Spanish life and culture. As an adult learner I can highly recommend this service.
- Christine
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I have been having lessons with Manuela for almost 3 years. I find the format of the lessons very effective as it encourages me to speak and tests my comprehension. I am not a great fan of the grammar, but with Manuela’s teaching methods I am able to learn it gradually. She is very patient and certainly makes me feel at easy, which is very important when learning the language. The lessons are very pleasant and homework interesting and varied.
- Ewa Hardwick
