Kristel Dámaso

Kristel takes time with teaching she is very understanding that it’s tough to learn a new language and learning with her has made me feel more confident to speak Spanish with people on a regular basis every day. Kristel also has the ability to connect with people and makes the classes a lot of fun too.

Kristel is an excellent Spanish teacher. She is methodical and organized, and presents a variety of very helpful lessons. I was definitely struggling with Spanish at times. She was very patient, and so we focused on the weak areas. She is also very friendly and positive, so classes are relaxed and fun. Every time I return to Peru I take lessons with Kristel.

I have been taking classes with Kristel for the last year now and can say that, hands down, she has been the reason I have been able to progress from almost 0 spanish to feeling comfortable in almost all of my interactions while living in a Spanish speaking South American country. She is incredible both at identifying gaps in knowledge, providing the most utilitarian assistance and following up on my progress to ensure that I truly understand what I am saying and why. I had never taken a Spanish class before working with Kristel, starting my spanish learning at age 28. My progress over the last 7 months of working with her has far exceded where I thought I would be by this point and for that I credit her skills and intuition as a teacher and as a person who truly loves spanish language literature, cinema, art and media. She has always tailored our classes to my interests and I never regret spending time learning Spanish with her. I recommend her as highly as I possibly can.