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Lessons with Ana are a challenging mix of logical grammatical explanation, practical exercises, and a high degree of pupil input. You don´t sit back and listen to a teacher. You apply yourself and participate. You are not instructed. You are challenged. Ana has simple explanations for all the grammatical twists, and her deployment of media in a unique fashion, makes sessions diverse, lively and engaging.
Richard Galea Debono
Malta
I joined the class with two friends and quickly fell in love with Ana's teaching style. She is a fun and energetic teacher. Her knowledge of linguistis is impressive, it's a knowledge that is only born out of a passion. I have continued the classes 1 on 1 every week and have seen great improvement in myself. I have gone from just about being able to cite Ricky Martin to being able to speak a little, read a bit more and understand a lot more. 
I highly recommend Ana to anyone interested in learning Spanish. 
Deirdre Savage
Ireland
We reached out to Ana because we would love to live in Madrid in the near future. We’ve been having “in person” and “online” classes for nearly a year now and we can’t believe the progress. Ana is very patient and has a great system to make studying as efficient and fun as possible. 
Gracias Ana, xx

Laine Tiltina & Kristian Georgiev
Latvia & Bulgaria
Ana is a lovely experienced teacher and extremely professional – she is always well prepared for our lessons and the subject matter is always fun and interesting, with topics ranging from current affairs to art and culture. This means that I am not only learning about the Spanish language but also the Spanish culture and discussing these topics with a native Spanish speaker means that I am able to pick up certain nuances of the language very easily. She uses a lot of different interactive methods when teaching which always keeps things fresh. Thanks to Ana, I have been able to make a lot of progress in only a few months. I would absolutely recommend Río Spanish School for anyone interested in learning Spanish!

 Yasmine Aquilina

Malta
I think the stars aligned when I found Ana and Rio Spanish School as it's everything I could ever wish for. It's been my dream to master Spanish language and I'm truly grateful that this dream is coming true with the help of Ana. The classes are very well prepared and structured and Ana has an unique way of combining learning and fun activities so you'll never feel overwhelmed with too much theory. Besides the fundamentals of Spanish language she brings a part of the Spanish culture into her classes and it's always a pleasure to learn about it. She has a joyful spirit and I sincerely recommend starting these lovely classes. 
Thank you, Ana! 

Elena Mardale 

Romania
Ana is one of the best teachers I’ve ever had. She is really passionate about teaching Spanish and motivates me every time I have a class. 
What I like about her class is that it’s not limited to learn Spanish language, but also you can learn about history, art, and culture of Spain if you want.  She doesn’t just teach with a book, but she uses many materials like movies, musics, games and make it fun to learn Spanish. I can recommend Rio Spanish School to anyone who wants to learn Spanish.
Ikumi Nagae
Japan

I started learning Spanish with Ana almost five years ago and have never looked back. She is such a lovely, bubbly person but totally professional when it comes to lessons. She has an extensive arsenal of engaging materials that make learning enjoyable, coupled with her amazing enthusiasm for all things Spanish which has helped me understand more about Spanish culture and history, as well as the usual grammar and vocabulary. What I love most about her is her innate ability to understand your mood and adapt each lesson accordingly so I don't feel I always have to bring my A game week after week. She is so supportive and encouraging, it makes the process of learning anything but a chore. I can't recommend her enough to anyone wanting to learn Spanish at their own pace and in a relaxing and engaging way.

Janet Wojtkow

England

Ana is passionate and dedicated in her profession. Her classes, based on each student's level and needs, helped me to learn Spanish starting from the basics of the language. Thank to her experienced and structured method of teaching I have made so much progress and most of all I managed to get, day by day, a level of fluency that allowed me to reach my purpose: move to Spain and work there. I would highly recommend her to anyone interested in learning Spanish.

Valeria Ravasi

Italy

Learning Spanish with Ana has completely enhanced and reinforced my love towards the Spanish language and culture. The way she delivers the lessons are appropriate for every student, as she adapts her lessons to the strengths and weaknesses of her students. My aim was to improve my Spanish enough to be able to go to live and study at a University in Barcelona, and thanks to Ana, the process was truly made much easier. Ana guided me in perfecting the language and the progress I made was unbelievable! Her knowledge in the language and its grammar is impeccable, and I sincerely cannot recommend Ana enough. A truly inspiring, devoted, passionate and knowledgeable teacher!

Elaine Grech

Malta

Ana and her Spanish school offer an exceptional mix of high-level competence and dedication.

There is an ocean of soulless, inefficient and marketing-driven online Spanish classes and apps nowadays out there on the internet, making the potential learner confused, disappointed and eventually pushing him/her to give up. It’s a bit the same difficulty as having to find a delicious, not-overpriced and friendly-stuffed restaurant in the commercial district of a touristic area. This is the main reason I had hesitated for years to start studying Spanish. Ana and her colleagues stand out against all this backdrop.

Río Spanish School offers proprietary adequate and tailor-made teaching materials and techniques, but more importantly for me, a genuine “human-to-human” approach. I am glad I came accross Río Spanish School, it has become a tool in my personal education arsenal, and I cannot recommend it more.


Tiberiu Sămăreanu

Romania

I had the pleasure of learning Spanish at Rio Spanish School with Ana as my teacher, and I can honestly say I gained not only an exceptional teacher but also a great friend. Ana challenged me in all areas of Spanish—grammar, vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and most importantly, she helped me build the confidence to speak fluently. She also introduced me to the richness of Spanish culture, which was an added bonus to my learning experience.
What stood out the most was how Ana encouraged me to think critically, often challenging my points of view. Our conversations broadened my perspectives, and I truly appreciated that. Her dynamic and engaging teaching style played a huge role in helping me achieve excellent grades in my DELE B2 exam.
As a language teacher myself (English), I recognize the skill and dedication Ana brings to her teaching. For anyone seriously looking to improve their Spanish, I highly recommend Ana and Rio Spanish School. You’ll be pushed to grow, but the results will be worth it.


Andre Zahra

Malta

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