TESTIMONIALS
Thomas Johnson
U.S. Armed Forces
I am pleased to say that Luis Castro was a very effective Spanish teacher. His teaching styles and method were most enjoyable. His flexibility in working small schedule change was most appreciated. His energy and enthusiasm toward teaching Spanish benefited me greatly.
Rachel Bickford
American Embassy, Santiago, Chile
I have had several one-on-one Spanish teachers in my career and Luis is the most energetic and motivated teacher I have ever had. He came to class energized and prepared every day and I attribute my high score on the proficiency exam to his hard work.
Arianne Bennett
Spain Group
Luis Castro really helped me move from beginner Spanish to intermediate Spanish. I feel so much more comfortable with the language now. My speaking has improved, as has my understanding of the grammatical rules. I would highly recommend this Spanish class! It was very valuable to me.
Frank Hopke, Eng.
W.B. Hopke Co. Inc.
I have taken classes with Luis for a year, and my Spanish has improved significantly. His mix of textbook lessons, conversation, and practical exercises makes learning effective and enjoyable. He adapts to my pace, helping me build confidence, expand my vocabulary, and improve my pronunciation.
Roland Michelitsch
Inter-American Development Bank (IADB)
I highly recommend Luis Castro as a Spanish instructor. His personalized lessons greatly improved my Spanish, using engaging texts and videos tailored to my needs. He was always well-prepared, flexible with scheduling, and introduced me to valuable learning resources that I still use today.
Richard K Adzei
Keller Williams Metro Realty
Learning Spanish with Luis has been both enjoyable and effective. His patient, encouraging teaching style and personalized lessons—including real estate vocabulary for my profession—have helped me make great progress. I highly recommend him as a dedicated and skilled instructor.
Peter Whalen
Department of State
Luis provided outstanding one-on-one Spanish instruction that significantly improved my language skills. His personalized lessons, wide range of materials, and encouraging approach made learning both effective and enjoyable. I highly recommend him.
Cindy Moses
USAID.Gov
Luis helped me greatly expand my Spanish vocabulary through personalized lessons and engaging materials. His dedication and teaching style made a real difference in my progress. I highly recommend him.
Helma Parikh
Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
Luis helped me build the confidence to communicate effectively in both medical and everyday Spanish. His personalized teaching approach and dedication to his students make him an exceptional instructor. I highly recommend him.
Hanna Semmes
University of Virginia
Luis is a great teacher! I am lucky I found him. He made class fun and he is also patient while pushing you to be better. We discussed my goals at the beginning, and he catered our program exactly to my goal of passing the OPI test. I highly recommend him as a teacher. He is knowledgeable, personable and fun.
Max Goldensohn
Pan American D.F.
Luis has been my Spanish teacher. He has proven to be an excellent guide through the language and through the culture of South America. I have appreciated his method.
Tania Weaver
Social Worker and Court interpreter
Luis did an excellent job. He is very patient and well organized. He always had lesson plans ready. Also, he practiced dialogue at the beginning of class, and related it to current events, which kept the class interesting.
Jamie Stanton
The Jiquilisco Bay Alliance (JBA)
After years of little progress learning Spanish, studying with Luis completely changed my experience. His dynamic and engaging teaching style transformed my ability to think and communicate confidently in Spanish. I’m grateful for his professionalism, expertise, and dedication, and I highly recommend him.
Stephanie Chetraru
USAID.Gov
Dr. Castro is an exceptional Spanish instructor who prepared me to work professionally in Spanish for my U.S. Embassy assignment in Ecuador. His student-centered approach, personalized teaching style, and dedication helped me achieve my language goals. I highly recommend him.
Thomas Rhodes
USAID.Gov
Luis provided exceptional one-on-one Spanish instruction with customized lessons tailored to my goals. His professionalism, flexibility, and engaging teaching style made a significant difference in my progress.
Juanita Constible
Senior Advocate, Environmental Health
Dr. Castro’s dynamic teaching style combines conversation, current events, and personalized lessons to build confidence, vocabulary, and advanced communication skills. His classes prepare students to use Spanish in meaningful, real-world contexts.
Sara Allen
English and Spanish instructor
Luis Castro is an outstanding Spanish instructor. His personalized, engaging lessons and professional approach make learning both effective and enjoyable. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their Spanish.
James Breck, Jr
Colonel, US Air Force
Luis Castro is an exceptional Spanish instructor whose professionalism, dedication, and commitment to his students set him apart. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking high-quality Spanish instruction.
Elizabeth Newhouse
Director Travel Publishing
I have immensely enjoyed and profited from Luis’s classes. He is a first-rate Spanish teacher.
Bryon Krug
Businessman
Luis has been a phenomenal instructor. I tried to learn Spanish previously, but with Luis, I’m learning much more quickly.
P. Downes
Economist
Luis is a great teacher. With him I learned a lot. I would happily recommend him to other students.
Katie Mark
Department of Commerce
Luis is a patient and dedicated Spanish instructor whose personalized lessons have greatly improved my confidence and language skills. I highly recommend him to anyone learning Spanish.
Kurt M. Marisa
Owner and Managing Director
Dr. Castro is a highly skilled Spanish instructor who creates personalized lessons and consistently helps students achieve significant progress. His professionalism and teaching excellence make him highly recommended.
Dan Berman
Former Agricultural Attaché
Luis Castro’s patient, innovative, and student-focused approach helped me gain confidence and fluency in Spanish. His personalized lessons and dedication to student success make him an exceptional instructor.
Nick d'la Rotta
War Department
Luis provided exceptional language training with engaging discussions and personalized materials that greatly improved my communication skills. His flexibility, patience, and ability to tailor lessons to my professional needs made the experience invaluable.
Tom Lopach
President and CEO of the nonprofit organization
Luis Castro has been an outstanding Spanish instructor, adapting every lesson to my learning style and schedule. His engaging conversations, personalized assignments, and original teaching materials have greatly improved my confidence and communication skills.»