The best way for a child to learn Spanish depends entirely on their own needs. It's ideal to be fully immersed in Spanish but this may not be possible if there are no family members that speak the language. Therefore, in most cases, a combination of private Spanish tuition with other methods is the best way for a child to absorb Spanish.
Spanish lessons for children
Find a private Spanish tutor for your child on FindTutors.
 £15/hr First class free Sharmila I give lessons according to the needed areaOne to one tuition. Zoom or Teams. I will help you to get confidence and be able to communicate and understand to a conversation level. I give lessons according to the needed areaOne to one tuition. Zoom or Teams. I will help you to get confidence and be able to communicate and understand to a conversation level. |
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New AI teacher  Try one month for free! 5(617 Reviews)Amelia Gain fluency and practice without limits, 24/7.Hola! I’m your AI teacher. My classes adapt to your needs and goals, with a practical approach so you gain fluency. If you want to make progress and speak Spanish with confidence, I’ll be waiting for you! Gain fluency and practice without limits, 24/7.Hola! I’m your AI teacher. My classes adapt to your needs and goals, with a practical approach so you gain fluency. If you want to make progress and speak Spanish with confidence, I’ll be waiting for you! |
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 £20/hr First class free Pablo Conversational Spanish tutor- Learning through Drama! From intermediate to expert levelI was born and raised in Madrid, Spain. Apart from Spanish, I have a native level in English and an intermediate level in French. I love la... Conversational Spanish tutor- Learning through Drama! From intermediate to expert levelI was born and raised in Madrid, Spain. Apart from Spanish, I have a native level in English and an intermediate level in French. I love la... |
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£50/hr Milagros Gassele Doy clases personalizadas y enfocadas en la necesidad de los y las estudiantes. Clases dinámica de mucho progreso.Si estás buscando aprender Español rápido y que sea eficaz, no dudes en contactarme. Mis clases se enfocan en elegir el mejor método de ens... Doy clases personalizadas y enfocadas en la necesidad de los y las estudiantes. Clases dinámica de mucho progreso.Si estás buscando aprender Español rápido y que sea eficaz, no dudes en contactarme. Mis clases se enfocan en elegir el mejor método de ens... |
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£16/hr Guy Franck Takouo Spanish Tutor who teaches students of all agesEmbark on a transformative journey to Spanish fluency with our dynamic and personalized lessons. As a passionate Spanish tutor, I specializ... Spanish Tutor who teaches students of all agesEmbark on a transformative journey to Spanish fluency with our dynamic and personalized lessons. As a passionate Spanish tutor, I specializ... |
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 £30/hr First class free Emma Spanish tutor providing online classes to students of all ages and abilitiesI am Emma, a Spanish, French and English, teacher from the UK who is passionate about language learning. I have a first class undergraduate... Spanish tutor providing online classes to students of all ages and abilitiesI am Emma, a Spanish, French and English, teacher from the UK who is passionate about language learning. I have a first class undergraduate... |
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 £17/hr First class free Eala Spanish tutor teaching students of all ages and all levelsI have a Bachelor's degree in European Studies in which I majored in Spanish. I spent my Erasmus year in 2022 in university in Spain and I... Spanish tutor teaching students of all ages and all levelsI have a Bachelor's degree in European Studies in which I majored in Spanish. I spent my Erasmus year in 2022 in university in Spain and I... |
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 £15/hr Natali I give private lessons to people all ages and all levels and adapt to whatever they needI am a very patient and understanding teacher so i like to seat with my student and listen to what they need and expect to get out of study... I give private lessons to people all ages and all levels and adapt to whatever they needI am a very patient and understanding teacher so i like to seat with my student and listen to what they need and expect to get out of study... |
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 £18/hr Ilka In summary, I am a passionate Spanish teacher with extensive experience and a cultural perspective enriched by my life in Ireland. My lessons are designed for anyone eager to learn Spanish, from beginners to advanced learners, with a special focus on deliIn a private lesson tailored to your needs, I would begin by understanding your specific goals and proficiency level in the language. Base... In summary, I am a passionate Spanish teacher with extensive experience and a cultural perspective enriched by my life in Ireland. My lessons are designed for anyone eager to learn Spanish, from beginners to advanced learners, with a special focus on deliIn a private lesson tailored to your needs, I would begin by understanding your specific goals and proficiency level in the language. Base... |
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 £25/hr First class free 5(1 Reviews)Anel Spanish tutor providing lessons to students of all levels. Learn with a native speaker from PeruI have a Master's Degree in Social Anthropology from the University of Cambridge and a Bachelor's in Social Sciences from Pontificia Univer... Spanish tutor providing lessons to students of all levels. Learn with a native speaker from PeruI have a Master's Degree in Social Anthropology from the University of Cambridge and a Bachelor's in Social Sciences from Pontificia Univer... |
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New AI teacher  Try one month for free! 5(617 Reviews)James Gain fluency and practice without limits, 24/7.Hola! I’m your AI teacher. My classes adapt to your needs and goals, with a practical approach so you gain fluency. If you want to make progress and speak Spanish with confidence, I’ll be waiting for you! Gain fluency and practice without limits, 24/7.Hola! I’m your AI teacher. My classes adapt to your needs and goals, with a practical approach so you gain fluency. If you want to make progress and speak Spanish with confidence, I’ll be waiting for you! |
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 £20/hr Erika I really love teaching and this is your opportunity for improve your Spanish communication skillsI am a private tutor, a native Spanish speaker, with experience as a volunteer in a primary school teaching Spanish and math. I like helpi... I really love teaching and this is your opportunity for improve your Spanish communication skillsI am a private tutor, a native Spanish speaker, with experience as a volunteer in a primary school teaching Spanish and math. I like helpi... |
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 £15/hr First class free Ana Maria I give private lessons of Primary and Secondary Education, as well as languages such as Spanish, English and French.My approach is based on adapting my teaching methodology to the specific needs of each student. My goal as a private tutor is not only to i... I give private lessons of Primary and Secondary Education, as well as languages such as Spanish, English and French.My approach is based on adapting my teaching methodology to the specific needs of each student. My goal as a private tutor is not only to i... |
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 £25/hr First class free James Experienced masters' graduate offering private Spanish lessons for children and adults in LondonI know learning languages is about more than just a set of rules (although those matter as well!). I've lived and worked in Spain and I bel... Experienced masters' graduate offering private Spanish lessons for children and adults in LondonI know learning languages is about more than just a set of rules (although those matter as well!). I've lived and worked in Spain and I bel... |
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 £15/hr First class free José Manuel Would you like to join the community of Spanish speakers around the world? Let me guide you into this new experience.Working in Spanish teaching since 1996, I have been working around the world, teaching people of more than 80 nationalities and giving them... Would you like to join the community of Spanish speakers around the world? Let me guide you into this new experience.Working in Spanish teaching since 1996, I have been working around the world, teaching people of more than 80 nationalities and giving them... |
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£20/hr First class free América Gómez Hurtado Hello! I'm a native Spanish and I would define myself as a person who is eager to learn new things, from languages and people to activities of almost any kind. I believe that the learning process in any field must be fun and correctly guided, not onlyI believe that the objective to achieve in any language is the ability to flow and be able to express oneself according to what we want to... Hello! I'm a native Spanish and I would define myself as a person who is eager to learn new things, from languages and people to activities of almost any kind. I believe that the learning process in any field must be fun and correctly guided, not onlyI believe that the objective to achieve in any language is the ability to flow and be able to express oneself according to what we want to... |
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£15/hr Obianuju I give lessons tailored to need of the studentsAs an experienced teacher, my private lessons are fully personalised for you. And taught by someone with a passion for teaching. How can i... I give lessons tailored to need of the studentsAs an experienced teacher, my private lessons are fully personalised for you. And taught by someone with a passion for teaching. How can i... |
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£20/hr Stefania Delanois I can teach you Spanish in an easy and fun wayI am a Colombian girl with a great love for languages, in the same way that I learned English and Portuguese, I can teach you Spanish! At t... I can teach you Spanish in an easy and fun wayI am a Colombian girl with a great love for languages, in the same way that I learned English and Portuguese, I can teach you Spanish! At t... |
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 £15/hr First class free Maribel Meijer I am a cheerful, hard-working, positive and friendly person. My lessons are aimed at all those people who want to learn the Spanish language, travel, work and make friends with it.I have 10 years of experience teaching my Spanish language, I love teaching. I am open to ways of teaching either in the workplace or from... I am a cheerful, hard-working, positive and friendly person. My lessons are aimed at all those people who want to learn the Spanish language, travel, work and make friends with it.I have 10 years of experience teaching my Spanish language, I love teaching. I am open to ways of teaching either in the workplace or from... |
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£35/hr Charlotte Russell Experienced teacher with lessons aimed at KS3/GCSE students as well as adultsI love teaching and all things languages. Let me know what you'd like out of the sessions; are you wanting to improve pronunciation, gramma... Experienced teacher with lessons aimed at KS3/GCSE students as well as adultsI love teaching and all things languages. Let me know what you'd like out of the sessions; are you wanting to improve pronunciation, gramma... |
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 £16/hr First class free Lucia Spanish Tutor teaches Spanish to all ages and levelsI am Spanish and I have lived in England for 10 years, therefore I speak both languages perfectly. I have experience tutoring primary and s... Spanish Tutor teaches Spanish to all ages and levelsI am Spanish and I have lived in England for 10 years, therefore I speak both languages perfectly. I have experience tutoring primary and s... |
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 £20/hr First class free Clare Brignall Spanish tutor teaches students of all agesI have a post graduate teaching degree in modern foreign languages and have worked for ten years as a secondary school teacher in England.... Spanish tutor teaches students of all agesI have a post graduate teaching degree in modern foreign languages and have worked for ten years as a secondary school teacher in England.... |
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Spanish lessons
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
🗨️ What is the best way for kids to learn Spanish?
👶 At what age should children start learning Spanish?
It's a good idea to immerse children in language learning from as young as possible. It's said that between birth and three years of age is the best time for a child to absorb a language. Therefore, you can try to speak to your child in Spanish if possible or find someone who can, or purchase interactive books or toys that will allow them to pick up some of the language.
💲 How much do Spanish tutors charge in the UK?
Tutors in the UK tend to charge between £15 and £20 for Spanish lessons for children. However, prices may differ significantly between tutors according to their experience, qualifications and where they are based. For example, a tutor with a degree in teaching, Spanish or Early Childhood Education may charge more than those who don't have formal qualifications.
🕵️ How do I find a Spanish tutor near me?
If you want to find a private Spanish tutor near you, you can start by asking around to see if any friends or family have any recommendations. With many people now seeking Spanish tutors for children, it's likely you know someone who has already invested in a private tutor. By finding your tutor based on a personal recommendation, you can ensure they are a trusted and reliable tutor.
Many cities and towns in the UK are home to language schools where children can learn a variety of languages, including Spanish. These centres often offer both group lessons and private lessons, meaning you can choose what works best for your child, or take a combination of both types of lessons.
Finally, by checking online platforms like FindTutors, you can search for Spanish tutors near you. You can filter tutors according to your needs and your availability. You can even find online Spanish tutors if there are no tutors available near you.
📺 Can kids learn Spanish by watching Spanish TV?
Watching TV programmes in Spanish can indeed teach children some Spanish vocabulary, but it may not be the best way for a child to achieve fluency in the language. Shows like Dora The Explorer offer a gentle and effective way of introducing some simple Spanish words and phrases into your child's vocabulary.
It's best to combine these types of programmes with Spanish lessons with a tutor in order to reinforce your child's learning and introduce them to new words.
The journey to bilingualism with Spanish lessons for children
Can children be bilingual?
Absolutely! As previously mentioned, children can absorb languages between birth and the age of three. Raising children to be bilingual may not always be the easiest, so it's important to find the right method for you and your family. For example, many families choose to do the “One Parent, One Language” in which each parent speaks to their child in a different language. If this isn't possible for you, you could also start sending your child to language classes from a young age.
Whichever method you choose, it's important to remember that every child develops differently and while some children may pick up languages quickly, others may take a little longer to start communicating. Therefore, raising bilingual or multilingual children requires a lot of patience.
Are language tutors worth it?
In the vast majority of cases, students who have taken language tutoring say that it is well worth the investment. Private tutors can personalise their language lessons according to the needs and goals of their students. They can also improve their student's confidence in communicating which can help them not just in their target language, but also in their mother tongue. Finally, they can help students in preparation for any language exams that they might have.
How often you should take language lessons
When learning Spanish, it's recommended that you have at least one hour of Spanish tutoring per week. However, it all depends on the needs of your child. Some may require Spanish lessons more often in order to maintain a consistent learning pace, or if they´re coming up to certain exams.
Online resources for learning Spanish
There are many online resources available nowadays that can be used for learning Spanish, many of which are child friendly.
- Duolingo/Duolingo Kids: Duolingo is a great application for learning vocabulary and understanding pronunciation of words. The repetition and interaction used in the app make it a great way to memorise new vocabulary. However, the app does not focus on skills such as grammar and speaking so may not develop all areas of language learning.
- Memrise: Memrise is an application similar to Duolingo which makes language learning feel like a game. They also use the method of repetition to help their learners pick up new vocabulary.
- Weeve. Ideal for older children, Weeve offers classic books in English which have Spanish words weaved throughout. These words can be understood through context. This type of learning allows the reader to absorb new words in Spanish without really thinking about it. Weeve also offer a Google Chrome extension which applies the same concept of weaving Spanish words into the English content of the web pages you browse.
While there is a wealth of online resources, it's important to remember that many of these don´t cover all aspects of language learning in depth; such as grammar, listening and speaking skills. Therefore, it's important that you try to cover all of these aspects with different types of learning. For example, you might want to combine one of the resources mentioned above with private lessons with an online Spanish tutor.
What to look for in a Spanish tutor for children
If you want to find a Spanish tutor for children, there are a number of key points you should look out for when choosing the right tutor for your child:
- You should ensure that the tutor is experienced with children or qualified to work with them. You can always ask for references from past employers or for a DBS check to ensure that they can work with children.
- The tutor should have good communication skills and be able to build a good rapport with your child. Many tutors offer an initial trial lesson during which you can ask any questions, clear up any doubts, and see how they interact with your child.
- The tutor should be highly experienced in Spanish. Whether they´re a native speaker or have studied Spanish extensively, you should ensure that your tutor has the right skills to teach your child.
So if you want to give your child the gift of another language, enrol them in Spanish lessons with a private tutor today. Why wait any longer? Start your search and find your tutor on FindTutors today!