Adult classes
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"I decided to take Spanish classes with Isabel for a few months on my gap year, and I feel I have really improved. When I started I had significant gaps in my knowledge, but Isabel has really helped me with tenses and grammar and I now have a much stronger foundation to continue from. What I particularly enjoyed about her lessons is how she encourages conversations in Spanish – the opportunity to speak and listen has made such a difference to my confidence with the language. Now, I often surprise myself with what I am able to say! I would definitley recommend Isabel to anyone learning at any level."
Olivia Robetson
(Ilkley, UK)
Adult classes
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"My name is Bernard Garnett, when I decided to learn Spanish 18 months ago, I looked at several options as to how I was going to learn, was it night school or private tuition? I decided I wanted a smaller more personal option of learning and I contacted Isabel Ruiz at Lauburu Languages. It was a good decision - I soon found that I had found a very good teacher in Isabel. After a few classes, I decided along with Isabel to start at the beginning of the course with private tuition. I have been learning with Isabel now for over 18 months and have made good strides forward. She is very encouraging always and makes learning a pleasure. There is lots of variation in our lessons and Isabel will go the last mile to make lessons interesting and help you to understand. For anyone who wants to learn Spanish, you can’t do better than Isabel Ruiz."
Bernard Garnett
(Otley, Uk)
Adult classes
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"I have been attending Isabel’s classes now for a couple of years. She is a professional yet friendly teacher and I feel that my Spanish is continuing to improve. She encourages the class to speak freely and to try to express ourselves through debates on a wide range of subjects such as Spanish culture and current affairs. Isabel corrects us so that we continue to learn, but without being afraid of making mistakes. She uses Googleclassroom, to reinforce the previous week's lesson and to set our homework"
Amelia Vyvyans
(Grassington, UK)
Adult classes
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"I have been learning Spanish with Isabel for just over a year now. I was a complete novice, to begin with, having tried to learn a language a few times before and failed I didn’t have a high expectation on how long I would keep studying. Because Isabel spends time in understanding me and tailors the course, I’ve found that not only have I continued to progress but I enjoy the lessons. Because of her use of online systems such as Google Classroom and Quizlet, I can study anywhere using my Phone /I-PAD. Since COVID we have continued online using Zoom and these are working really well. I am looking forward to continuing my lessons and putting my learning into practice in Spain."
Richard Holmes
(Guiseley, UK)
Adult classes
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"I have been having Spanish lessons with Isabel for nearly 4 years. She is an excellent and patient teacher who uses a wide range of resources and is generous with her time and enthusiasm. I thoroughly recommend her as a Spanish teacher at all levels."
Tony Biggings
(Menston, UK)
GCSE/A-level classes
WHAT Parents/students SAY
We decided to ask you to help James with his GCSE Spanish following a recommendation from one of James’ fellow students at Ilkley Grammar School. James had not studied Spanish prior to choosing it as his choice of modern language and needed to catch up – evidenced by his predicted C grade! After extra study with you, James has done progressively better with his written and oral work and tests in Spanish and is now indicating a grade A at GCSE. (he got an A* grade)
James Inglesfield,
(Burley in Warfedale , UK)
GCSE/A-level classes
WHAT Parents/students SAY
Isabel has been so helpful with individual lessons for my daughter who is in year 13, studying Spanish at A level.
Developing her confidence by conversing with a native speaker on a one to one basis has been key but also by working together on the set text and specific queries about grammar and vocabulary.
Isabel is excellent at discussions on wider topics, including social awareness, culture and the environment, and makes lessons interesting and relevant beyond A-level.
There are also opportunities to join events with other students including music, food and quiz evenings and board games afternoons.
We would highly recommend Isabel as a Spanish tutor.
Victoria & Livia Mirfield
(Otley, UK)
Children classes
WHAT PARENTS SAY
My 5 yr old and 3 yr old girls really look forward to their weekly Spanish. I was very impressed with our recent holiday to Spain that they can say hello, goodbye, and thank you in shops and restaurants, count in Spanish when playing, recognize words in the supermarket and on menus, and even sing in Spanish. We are all looking forward to the next term.
Victoria Mirfield
(Otley, UK)
Children classes
WHAT PARENTS SAY
"Thank you for teaching me all these years. I have really enjoyed it and it has given me a real interest in the language and culture. The lessons have benefitted my Spanish a lot and I think that I will get a really good grade as a result. Thank you for all you have done."
Pierce Charlesworth (Bramhope, UK)