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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 £11/hr First class free Tatiana I am a passionate learner and would love to teach my native language to committed students.If you want to learn to speak authentic Spanish, not just what's in the books, feel free to contact me. I can personalize the classes accor... I am a passionate learner and would love to teach my native language to committed students.If you want to learn to speak authentic Spanish, not just what's in the books, feel free to contact me. I can personalize the classes accor... |
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 £20/hr Priscilia I am a proactive, friendly teacher who wants to accompany you in this beautiful languageGreetings! I'm Priscilia, an enthusiastic Spanish teacher specializing in personalized learning. My sessions are crafted to cater to indivi... I am a proactive, friendly teacher who wants to accompany you in this beautiful languageGreetings! I'm Priscilia, an enthusiastic Spanish teacher specializing in personalized learning. My sessions are crafted to cater to indivi... |
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New AI teacher  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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 £20/hr Octavio I am a Multilingual tutor with experience working with adults and young people. Spanish is my native language and having lived in Spain and Venezuela, I have an added experience in cultural differences, accents, idioms and language variants.My lessons are tailored to your needs, so feel free to share them and I will make you a personalised offer.
I deliver the lessons both on... I am a Multilingual tutor with experience working with adults and young people. Spanish is my native language and having lived in Spain and Venezuela, I have an added experience in cultural differences, accents, idioms and language variants.My lessons are tailored to your needs, so feel free to share them and I will make you a personalised offer.
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 £20/hr First class free Tom Cann Spanish Tutor, providing lessons up to and including A LevelI have a degree in Spanish, I also studied in Madrid for a year and I would love to use my knowledge of the language to help develop your g... Spanish Tutor, providing lessons up to and including A LevelI have a degree in Spanish, I also studied in Madrid for a year and I would love to use my knowledge of the language to help develop your g... |
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£20/hr First class free Charvi An enthusiastic, passionate and curious candidate willing to spread my knowledge and skills in Spanish to beginners and be a part of the journey of continuous learning. I have B1.3 Intermediate level certificate in Spanish Language from Instituto CervantePrivate lessons with personalized lessons and activities for a fun and practical learning journey with real life scenarios, activities, mus... An enthusiastic, passionate and curious candidate willing to spread my knowledge and skills in Spanish to beginners and be a part of the journey of continuous learning. I have B1.3 Intermediate level certificate in Spanish Language from Instituto CervantePrivate lessons with personalized lessons and activities for a fun and practical learning journey with real life scenarios, activities, mus... |
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 £30/hr First class free Camila Roytman Hello! I am a Native Spanish Speaker. Online Spanish TutorHello, I was born in Argentina and lived in Mexico most of my lifetime. I have a degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in Psychoanalysi... Hello! I am a Native Spanish Speaker. Online Spanish TutorHello, I was born in Argentina and lived in Mexico most of my lifetime. I have a degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in Psychoanalysi... |
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 £21/hr First class free Olivia Struggling A level or GCSE Spanish? I’m here to help!As a native Spanish speaker and as a recent GCSE and A level candidate, not only am I familiar with the specification but I will also be en... Struggling A level or GCSE Spanish? I’m here to help!As a native Spanish speaker and as a recent GCSE and A level candidate, not only am I familiar with the specification but I will also be en... |
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£18/hr First class free Olivia Struggling in GCSE or A level Spanish? I’m here to help!As a native Spanish speaker I will encourage conversational Spanish every lesson. The best way to learn a language is to familiarise yourse... Struggling in GCSE or A level Spanish? I’m here to help!As a native Spanish speaker I will encourage conversational Spanish every lesson. The best way to learn a language is to familiarise yourse... |
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£50/hr Cristina Jaquinet Bilingual - English and Spanish Tutor AvailableAs an experienced Spanish & English online tutor, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a deep passion for language education. With a backgroun... Bilingual - English and Spanish Tutor AvailableAs an experienced Spanish & English online tutor, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a deep passion for language education. With a backgroun... |
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 £30/hr Annie I consider myself as a Creative ESL teacher.My experience as an ESL teacher and private English/Spanish Tutor has built patience, creativity and tolerance in the teaching-learning pro... I consider myself as a Creative ESL teacher.My experience as an ESL teacher and private English/Spanish Tutor has built patience, creativity and tolerance in the teaching-learning pro... |
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 £25/hr Diana Maria English teacher in private schools and private tutor for over 10 years in my country Colombia. Private Spanish tutor since I came to the UK in 2008. I have worked with different ages from nursery to high school and adults.I’m passionate about teaching a new language. I’m friendly, patient and methodical. I like using interesting resources and I always work t... English teacher in private schools and private tutor for over 10 years in my country Colombia. Private Spanish tutor since I came to the UK in 2008. I have worked with different ages from nursery to high school and adults.I’m passionate about teaching a new language. I’m friendly, patient and methodical. I like using interesting resources and I always work t... |
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 £15/hr First class free Daniela Partida Native Spanish Tutor providing lessons to people of all agesI have experience learning four different languages and have a huge passion for language learning. I can help you develop a strategy that w... Native Spanish Tutor providing lessons to people of all agesI have experience learning four different languages and have a huge passion for language learning. I can help you develop a strategy that w... |
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AI news  Try one month for free! 5(617 Reviews)Sofia 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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 £30/hr Adrian Unleash your potential in Physics, Mathematics, and Spanish with Adrián! Native Spanish tutor with over two decades of experience offering personalized classes. From high school to university, let's make learning epic! Conquer science and languageSoy un tutor privado con experiencia en clases individuales. Mi enfoque se adapta completamente a tus necesidades. Ofrezco un ambiente de a... Unleash your potential in Physics, Mathematics, and Spanish with Adrián! Native Spanish tutor with over two decades of experience offering personalized classes. From high school to university, let's make learning epic! Conquer science and languageSoy un tutor privado con experiencia en clases individuales. Mi enfoque se adapta completamente a tus necesidades. Ofrezco un ambiente de a... |
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 £20/hr Ángela Have you ever wanted to learn spanish in a fun and interactive way? I offer spanish classes adapted your level and centerd in conversation so that it´s easier to progress.Whether you are a beginner or want to improve your existing skills, I am here to help you reach your language goals. Classes are personaliz... Have you ever wanted to learn spanish in a fun and interactive way? I offer spanish classes adapted your level and centerd in conversation so that it´s easier to progress.Whether you are a beginner or want to improve your existing skills, I am here to help you reach your language goals. Classes are personaliz... |
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 £13/hr First class free Natalia Mexican graduate student who loves sharing her languageI am currently a student at the University of Cambridge studying an MPhil in Education. I have experience in language teaching in English a... Mexican graduate student who loves sharing her languageI am currently a student at the University of Cambridge studying an MPhil in Education. I have experience in language teaching in English a... |
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 £20/hr First class free Ingrid Rodríguez Díaz Soy profesora de español, puedo enseñar español a niños, adolescentes y adultos.Soy tutora privada de español, puedo enseñarte lo que quieras de esta lengua. Tengo la experiencia suficiente para darte mis conocimientos... Soy profesora de español, puedo enseñar español a niños, adolescentes y adultos.Soy tutora privada de español, puedo enseñarte lo que quieras de esta lengua. Tengo la experiencia suficiente para darte mis conocimientos... |
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 £15/hr Carolina I give private lessons tailored to your level and learning needsTeaching is one of my passions, so I like to listen and identify your needs, expectations and interests so I can make you a personalized of... I give private lessons tailored to your level and learning needsTeaching is one of my passions, so I like to listen and identify your needs, expectations and interests so I can make you a personalized of... |
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£25/hr Lydia I am a dynamic and responsable person. I love education.I love teaching and that is why I want to offer spanish lessons. I am sure you are going to learn a lot. Best regards I am a dynamic and responsable person. I love education.I love teaching and that is why I want to offer spanish lessons. I am sure you are going to learn a lot. Best regards |
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 £17/hr Robse I am a empathetic perdón, discreet and very interested in all forms of expression, be it language, art or fashion. I like discussions or debates as long as they come from a place of respect.I worked for two years as a Fille Au Pair, looking after young children in France, helping them to improve their English and teaching them... I am a empathetic perdón, discreet and very interested in all forms of expression, be it language, art or fashion. I like discussions or debates as long as they come from a place of respect.I worked for two years as a Fille Au Pair, looking after young children in France, helping them to improve their English and teaching them... |
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£15/hr Carmen I am a University Student, I have a C2 in spanish as well as spanish A-level showing that my spanish skills are highly proficient. My lessons can be aimed to children at all ages whether they want to start learning spanish or want to improve.I will aim to start by analysing their current skills and from there start by teaching the basics in terms of grammar and vocabulary. in do... I am a University Student, I have a C2 in spanish as well as spanish A-level showing that my spanish skills are highly proficient. My lessons can be aimed to children at all ages whether they want to start learning spanish or want to improve.I will aim to start by analysing their current skills and from there start by teaching the basics in terms of grammar and vocabulary. in do... |
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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!