Hi, I'm Isa
Since 2018, I’ve been helping students bridge the gap between knowing Spanish rules and actually feeling like themselves when they speak.
Formal training:
B.A. in Hispanic Literature
Lic. en Letras Hispánicas
M.A. in Applied Linguistics
Maestría
Specialized ELE Training
Diplomado
Over the years, I’ve taught across a wide range of environments, from premier institutions like UNAM (CEPE) to secondary schools in France and private students from all over the world.
I know what it’s like to lose your real voice in a new language.
My years in France were deeply important to me because living there taught me firsthand what it feels like to struggle when speaking a language you haven’t fully mastered. I felt stupid at times, as if I wasn’t truly myself and a big part of my personality simply vanished. What made it worse wasn’t the language itself, but the lack of patience from the people around me. I never forgot that feeling. I had always cared deeply about my students, but that experience made me double down on creating a truly safe space where my students could make mistakes without fear.
That's why I created this project
In Mexico, apapacho comes from the Nahuatl word patzoa, and we use it to describe a deep, comforting hug. It goes beyond a simple squeeze; it’s about offering warmth, care, and real support.
That is the very heart of my teaching. To me, language is a bridge that connects different worlds, removes prejudice, and brings people together.
In my classes, you will get:
💚A safe space to fail: A judgment-free environment where you can make mistakes without fear and build real, lasting confidence.
💚Grammar in context: No memorizing isolated lists. You’ll learn how native speakers actually use grammar and vocabulary in everyday conversations.
💚Cultural exchange: Since I love to travel, learning about your culture while sharing mine is at the core of every lesson—it’s like traveling without ever leaving the classroom.
Ready to feel like yourself in Spanish?
From nervous
to confident:
My students’ stories: