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Meet the Team
Meet our highly qualified and experienced native Spanish teachers who will guide you along your Spanish learning journeys in Edinburgh
Hola! I am Eugenia, the face behind Get Talking Spanish. Originally from Spain, I moved to Scotland in 2013 after falling in love with the country during a holiday. Little did I know I'd still be here now!
I am a qualified Primary Teacher with full GTCS registration and, for nearly a decade now, I have been teaching languages to both adults and children internationally. I have taught in Spain, Hong Kong, the UK and also online.
I am a firm believer in the importance of speaking more than one language as this has allowed me to travel the world and has opened so many doors for me both professionally and personally, and I love to help others learn.
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My mission at Get Talking Spanish is to offer practical Spanish courses that get you talking from day one and to promote early exposure to foreign languages in a fun and engaging way.
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I look after our Portobello group classes for children, teach Spanish in nurseries, and also do all our adult group and 1:1 classes.
Cristina was born in Santander - North Spain - but has been living and working in Edinburgh for six years.
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She holds a double Bachelor's Degree in Early Years and Primary Teaching and has more than seven years of experience working with children of different ages. She also holds a full PVG.
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Her favourite thing about working with children is the feeling of being constantly surrounded by love and smiley faces that literally make her day!
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Cristina loves travelling and discovering new cities and countries, and this is why she believes speaking foreign languages is so important. She also enjoys listening to music, watching Netflix, and leading a healthy lifestyle - walking lots and going to the gym when she's free.
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Cristina currently looks after our Stockbridge group classes for children our Spanish playgroup 'Canta y Aprende' and also offers 1:1 lessons for children in Stockbridge and New Town.
Originally from sunny Gran Canaria, Laura has been living in Scotland for over three years now.
Laura knew she wanted to become a teacher since she was child, as she absolutely loves working with children and watching them learn and develop.
Laura holds a BA in Early Years Education and a Masters in Psychopedagogy. She is also a qualified Montessori assistant and has over six years of international teaching experience. Laura has taught children in Spain, Morocco, Chile and the UK.
Laura loves travelling and getting to know different cultures, that's why she believes that giving children the opportunity to speak another language opens the doors to a bigger world and to fulfilling many dreams.
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Laura currently covers for all of our children's group classes when needed.
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
Claire G, Portobello
Bespoke 1:1 lessons
I have been learning Spanish with Eugenia for just a couple of months. In those few sessions, she helped me focus on what I needed to learn for my family holiday to Mallorca. Eugenia is very calm and helps you when you struggle to find the words! In Spain I felt confident to order food, book restaurants and even organise a birthday dinner and cake for my daughter. I will definitely continue learning Spanish with Eugenia as she is and excellent teacher.
Murray R, Portobello
Practical Spanish for Travel
Eugenia is a natural teacher. It was clear that she had made a lot of effort to prepare for each lesson, using a variety of materials. The focus was on the Spanish we are likely to use if we travel. She also asked if there was anything we wanted to learn and created lessons based upon our suggestions. The lessons were fun and interactive with a focus on talking and listening to each other rather than formal learning. It was a safe place to give it a go and make mistakes
Ella B, Portobello
Practical Spanish for Travel
I found this Spanish course to be very useful, covering everyday situations. I feel it has given me so much more confidence to speak Spanish when on holiday and would definitely recommend it!
Amy, Hong Kong
Spanish for Children (online)
My two girls have been learning Spanish with Eugenia for years and it's incredible how much progress they have made! They love singing in Spanish at home and always look forward to their lessons with Eugenia.
Mark D, Portobello
Intensive Pre-holiday Refresher
The Pre-holiday refresher course was perfect for someone who had learned the basics but not spoken Spanish for a while. The course was well thought out with useful tips and guides but the best thing was just being able to have a chat in Spanish! Highly recommended and I would be happy to book further classes/refresher courses
Sive M
Spanish for Children 2-5
Zoe C
Spanish for Children 2-5 and 1:1
Highly recommend Cristina as a Spanish teacher for young learners! My four-year-old daughter absolutely loves her one on one lessons and Spanish Play Groups. Cristina's engaging teaching style and patience make learning fun and effective.
My daughter has shown remarkable progress in her language skills.
Grateful for her dedication and passion for teaching.
¡Gracias, Cristina!
Beata Z
Spanish for Children 2-5
My daughter attends classes with Eugenia and we love it. Eugenia puts a lot of effort into the activities for children. This is by far the best Spanish class for children we attended in Edinburgh.
Louise M
Spanish for Children 2-5
The Spanish classes are so much fun. My 3 year old has grown in confidence speaking in Spanish in such a short time. Fun songs, activities and stories all appropriate for their age. Parents get to enjoy a coffee and get to learn along with the children. We love a Saturday morning!
Wonderful Spanish classes for toddlers. Eugenia is a lot of fun and our 2 year old loves it. Would highly recommend.