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What is Speak Better Spanish?

Speak Better Spanish is an online Spanish fluency coaching program for English-speaking adults, founded by Hannah Pinkerton in 2014. Coaches Hannah, Arturo and Jacky teach live on Zoom, with a focus on speaking confidence and real-life Mexican Spanish.

Do I need to be advanced to start?

No. Many students are beginners or understand more Spanish than they can comfortably speak. Coaching is personalized to your level and builds confidence through real communication.

Is this focused on Mexican Spanish?

Yes, Speak Better Spanish focuses on real-life Mexican Spanish and cultural fluency. The communication skills you build are useful across the Spanish-speaking world.

What makes this different from traditional tutoring?

Coaching focuses on real conversations, confidence, listening, cultural fluency and practical communication. The goal is helping adults communicate naturally in real life, not just memorize grammar rules.

Why are there multiple coaches?

Real Spanish is not one voice. Practicing with different native speakers, personalities and conversational rhythms helps you adapt, so a new speaker does not throw you.

What if I feel nervous speaking Spanish?

That is extremely common. Sessions are designed to feel supportive and low pressure, mistakes are expected, and nobody is put on the spot.

Do you teach grammar?

Yes. Grammar is part of the coaching, taught through real examples and conversation. The main focus is real-life fluency and practical conversation.

How long does it take to become conversational?

It depends on your starting level, how consistently you practice, how much you speak and listen, and your goals. We do not promise a timeline. Most adults improve fastest with regular conversation practice rather than chasing perfection.

Is this good for busy adults?

Yes. Speak Better Spanish is built for adults balancing careers, travel, relationships and real life, with flexible scheduling and sessions as short as 30 minutes.

What kinds of coaching do you offer?

60-minute personalized coaching sessions, 30-minute Spanish-only conversation sessions, small group conversation courses with a maximum of 8 students, and small-group immersion trips in Mexico.

What happens during the Roadmap Session?

The free Roadmap Session clarifies your goals, your current level, what is holding you back and the best path toward real-life fluency. There is no pressure and no payment information.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes. Speak Better Spanish offers a 100% money-back guarantee. If you are not fully satisfied, tell us within 28 days for a full refund.

Where do sessions happen?

All sessions are live on Zoom, so you can join from anywhere in the world.

Who we typically work with

Adult beginnersStart speaking from the very first session, with no study needed beforehand.See how it works →Nervous adult learnersPractice somewhere mistakes are expected and nobody puts you on the spot.See how it works →Busy professionalsBuild fluency around real schedules and real energy levels.See how it works →Healthcare professionalsCommunicate more confidently with Spanish-speaking patients.See how it works →Travelers and expatsMove beyond tourist Spanish into real connection.See how it works →Couples and familiesTalk more naturally with the Spanish speakers you love.See how it works →Conversation practiceUnderstand, respond and keep real conversations going.See how it works →

Questions answered on the blog

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