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
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 £20/hr First class free 5(1 Reviews)Laura Learn Spanish online with a native certified teacherHi, I'm Laura, a certified Spanish teacher with experience and official DELE examiner. I have experience teaching Spanish in private and gr... Learn Spanish online with a native certified teacherHi, I'm Laura, a certified Spanish teacher with experience and official DELE examiner. I have experience teaching Spanish in private and gr... |
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New AI teacher  £6/month Try one month for free! 5(617 Reviews)Oliver 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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 £35/hr First class free Helen I prepare and adapt my teaching to suit individual needs of students, building confidence in all skills at all language levels.I am a private language tutor with over twenty years experience of teaching Spanish,English as a Foreign Language and Portuguese as one to... I prepare and adapt my teaching to suit individual needs of students, building confidence in all skills at all language levels.I am a private language tutor with over twenty years experience of teaching Spanish,English as a Foreign Language and Portuguese as one to... |
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£40/hr First class free Fernan Spanish teacher for all agesTranslator and ex BBC journalist with a language teaching background. Spanish teacher for all agesTranslator and ex BBC journalist with a language teaching background. |
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 £28/hr First class free Natalia Spanish School I am a native speaker with experience in teaching children and adults. I support GCSE preparation and conversation skillsI am originally from Ecuador but have a master's degree in teaching Spanish to children and young adults from the University of Barcelona.... I am a native speaker with experience in teaching children and adults. I support GCSE preparation and conversation skillsI am originally from Ecuador but have a master's degree in teaching Spanish to children and young adults from the University of Barcelona.... |
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£25/hr First class free Beatriz jara lopez Martinez The Individual Spanish/French Course has been designed in such a way so that you can choose the timetable, level and contents of your course, which you would like to deal with during your Spanish/French classes (grammar, oral and written expression, interI am a graduate in International Relations (political science and diplomacy) and my second mother tongue is French. I speak English fluentl... The Individual Spanish/French Course has been designed in such a way so that you can choose the timetable, level and contents of your course, which you would like to deal with during your Spanish/French classes (grammar, oral and written expression, interI am a graduate in International Relations (political science and diplomacy) and my second mother tongue is French. I speak English fluentl... |
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 £30/hr Manuel Cruz Proficient Spanish tutor with international experience, offering tailored lessons for adults and students in general. Leveraging a Licenciatura in Economics and a Master's from South Korea, I infuse cultural insights into my lessons. Whether you're preppiMy teaching approach is interactive and tailored to the individual needs and goals of each student. Lessons will encompass:
Grammar & Voca... Proficient Spanish tutor with international experience, offering tailored lessons for adults and students in general. Leveraging a Licenciatura in Economics and a Master's from South Korea, I infuse cultural insights into my lessons. Whether you're preppiMy teaching approach is interactive and tailored to the individual needs and goals of each student. Lessons will encompass:
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 £17/hr First class free Isabel Ponce Lilly Isabel Ponce Application - Thank you for considering my applicationDear Hiring Manager,I am in my final year of university studying Education and Politics. I am a native Spanish speaker as I am Spanish and... Isabel Ponce Application - Thank you for considering my applicationDear Hiring Manager,I am in my final year of university studying Education and Politics. I am a native Spanish speaker as I am Spanish and... |
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 £20/hr First class free Dario Music as the initial way to learn a proper language and understand both the context and cultureI used to teach students at their final year of school before graduating and preparing them im politics, sociology, law and history. out of... Music as the initial way to learn a proper language and understand both the context and cultureI used to teach students at their final year of school before graduating and preparing them im politics, sociology, law and history. out of... |
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 £18/hr First class free Paolo I give private spanish lessons. I'm a native spanish speaker.I'm a very patient person, like to listen and help to understand the assignment for you to learn and enjoy the journey of learning a new la... I give private spanish lessons. I'm a native spanish speaker.I'm a very patient person, like to listen and help to understand the assignment for you to learn and enjoy the journey of learning a new la... |
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 £20/hr First class free Karina Spanish and English tutor online to help studentsAn author who is bilingual in both English and Spanish language.Currently volunteering at a Secondary school, helping students in the Spani... Spanish and English tutor online to help studentsAn author who is bilingual in both English and Spanish language.Currently volunteering at a Secondary school, helping students in the Spani... |
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£15/hr Ariana I consider myself a proactive person, with the patience to teach each topic of the course step by step. I am a native Spanish speaker and I have taken the respective courses on Spanish grammar throughout my educational life. My lessons are aimed at anyoneI have extensive experience in Spanish grammar, and in the same way, I have been a tutor for elementary school children.During which, I man... I consider myself a proactive person, with the patience to teach each topic of the course step by step. I am a native Spanish speaker and I have taken the respective courses on Spanish grammar throughout my educational life. My lessons are aimed at anyoneI have extensive experience in Spanish grammar, and in the same way, I have been a tutor for elementary school children.During which, I man... |
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 £30/hr Cristina Sibaja Im a very social, charismatic and kind person who loves to interact and meet other people. My lessons will be aimed to young people or adults that want to practice their spanish or american english, wants to loosen up a little bit or even want to learn soHelping and interacting (or just talking) is something I really enjoy to do, so in my classes please except me to be very open, flexible, p... Im a very social, charismatic and kind person who loves to interact and meet other people. My lessons will be aimed to young people or adults that want to practice their spanish or american english, wants to loosen up a little bit or even want to learn soHelping and interacting (or just talking) is something I really enjoy to do, so in my classes please except me to be very open, flexible, p... |
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New AI teacher  £6/month 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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 £15/hr First class free Andres Certified online tutor: speak Spanish with me from day one!Hello, my name is Andrés and I want you to acquire Spanish with me. (Only online lessons)Spanish is currently the second most spoken langua... Certified online tutor: speak Spanish with me from day one!Hello, my name is Andrés and I want you to acquire Spanish with me. (Only online lessons)Spanish is currently the second most spoken langua... |
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£10/hr Carolina Hola! If you want learn Spanish...welcome! I can help :-)I am an active student of English, and I have met many people who want to learn Spanish, I propose to teach Spanish the way I have learned... Hola! If you want learn Spanish...welcome! I can help :-)I am an active student of English, and I have met many people who want to learn Spanish, I propose to teach Spanish the way I have learned... |
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 £25/hr First class free Jason Milbank Hola! I love helping people learn Spanish (and other school subjects). Beginners to intermediate level. Children and adultsHola! I love helping people learn Spanish (and other school subjects). Beginners to intermediate level. Children and adults. Hola! I love helping people learn Spanish (and other school subjects). Beginners to intermediate level. Children and adultsHola! I love helping people learn Spanish (and other school subjects). Beginners to intermediate level. Children and adults. |
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 £25/hr First class free Patrick Spanish lessons tailored to your learning needs, educational goals and ambitions in Spanish language developmentWhether your aim for taking Spanish classes be striving for on an outstanding grade at GCSE or A Level Spanish, developing your conversatio... Spanish lessons tailored to your learning needs, educational goals and ambitions in Spanish language developmentWhether your aim for taking Spanish classes be striving for on an outstanding grade at GCSE or A Level Spanish, developing your conversatio... |
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 £12/hr First class free Estefanía Spanish teacher for beginnersWelcome to my fun, personalized classes full of tools that will help you take your first steps to learn Spanish. Spanish teacher for beginnersWelcome to my fun, personalized classes full of tools that will help you take your first steps to learn Spanish. |
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 £19/hr First class free Sara Noriega Communicative skills: speaking, listening, reading and writingI have a Master's degree in Psicopedagoghy and have been tutoring students from all ages (School and University) for more than 20 years. I'... Communicative skills: speaking, listening, reading and writingI have a Master's degree in Psicopedagoghy and have been tutoring students from all ages (School and University) for more than 20 years. I'... |
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 £15/hr First class free Emma Bilingual experienced Spanish tutor offering affordable lessons to all ages. Over 5 years experienceIntroducing Emma, a bilingual and experienced Spanish tutor with a passion for teaching. Offering affordable private lessons tailored to in... Bilingual experienced Spanish tutor offering affordable lessons to all ages. Over 5 years experienceIntroducing Emma, a bilingual and experienced Spanish tutor with a passion for teaching. Offering affordable private lessons tailored to in... |
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 £20/hr First class free Brissa Camacho Spanish tutor providing lessons to people from all agesI have a Bachelor in Spanish-English translation and I have been speaking both languages since I was young. I will help you communicate lik... Spanish tutor providing lessons to people from all agesI have a Bachelor in Spanish-English translation and I have been speaking both languages since I was young. I will help you communicate lik... |
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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!