Bárbara Henríquez

Hi! I'm a native Spanish speaker with a degree in Languages, Literature and Culture from the University of Lisbon. I've spent the last ten years living and working across three continents — Venezuela, Canada, Portugal, and now Germany — and that's exactly how I learned my languages: not in a classroom, but in real life.

I speak Spanish (native), English (C2), Portuguese (C2), and I also have working knowledge of Italian, French, and German. I know firsthand what it feels like to walk into a new country and have to communicate from day one. That experience shapes the way I teach.

My classes are built around real conversation from the very first session. You set the topic — something you're curious about, something from your day, anything — and we talk. When a mistake comes up, we stop, look at it together, and understand it. Errors aren't something to be ashamed of; they're the engine of learning. I only step in to explain when the answer isn't clear, which means you're always the one driving the class.

This approach keeps lessons dynamic, personal, and far more effective than drilling grammar rules in isolation. I adapt to your level, your goals, and your pace — whether you need Spanish for work, travel, or everyday life.

I'm especially passionate about the cultural side of language: the way words carry history, humor, and identity. If you want to not just speak a language but truly understand it, I'd love to work with you.