Spanish as a Foreign Language
One-to-one online Spanish for people who live, work or study in Colombia, aligned with the CEFR.
- Hours
- Flexible, by the hour
- Pace
- Your paceTwo-hour sessions, two or three times a week
- Format
- Online
The ELE programme (Español como Lengua Extranjera) builds real communicative skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing in everyday, academic and business contexts. It follows the Common European Framework of Reference (A1 to C2) and can prepare you for the DELE or SIELE certificates. Taught by a linguist with a postgraduate diploma in teaching Spanish as a foreign language.
- Expats and their families settling in Bogotá
- Exchange and graduate students at Colombian universities
- Professionals who need Spanish for meetings, clients or regulators
- Candidates preparing for the DELE or SIELE exams
- Length
- Flexible
- Levels
- CEFR A1 → C2
| Skill | When | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking & interaction | every session | Role-plays, conversation, pronunciation |
| Listening | every session | Real Colombian audio and video |
| Reading & writing | homework | Emails, forms, short essays, corrected in writing |
| DELE / SIELE prep | optional | Exam format, timing and strategies |
CEFR levels. DELE/SIELE formats per Instituto Cervantes; reviewed before publishing.
A plan at your pace.
The order and weight of each phase change with your placement. This is the usual shape.
- Session 1
Placement interview, your goals (social, academic, business) and a plan by CEFR level.
- Core sessions
Each lesson practises the four skills around situations you actually face: your neighbourhood, your office, your university.
- Review points
Every 10 hours, a short assessment and an updated plan.
- Certification (optional)
DELE or SIELE preparation with official formats and timing.
- Placement interview and written plan
- Own materials and real Colombian media
- Written correction of all homework
- Progress assessment every 10 hours
- DELE / SIELE guidance if you need a certificate
Which level will I reach?
A motivated beginner usually reaches A2 in 60–80 hours and B1 in 150–180. We give you a realistic estimate after the placement interview.
Are lessons in English?
We use English to explain when needed at A1–A2 and move to Spanish-only as soon as it helps you learn faster.
Ready to start ELE?
Book a free 45-minute placement session or write to us on WhatsApp. We reply the same day.
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