Spanish With Yara — Private Spanish Classes in Oaxaca, Mexico

Meet Your Teacher

¡Hola! I'm Yara

"Learning with Yara goes far beyond the classroom."

Writer, journalist, and passionate Spanish teacher based in Oaxaca de Juárez, one of Mexico's most culturally vibrant cities.

I believe language isn't just grammar and vocabulary. It's a doorway into history, culture, and the way people think. That's why my classes go beyond the textbook. Whether you're a student preparing to study abroad, a traveler wanting to connect with locals, or a professional expanding your career, I build every lesson around you.

My approach centers on conversation, listening comprehension, and real-world communication. Grammar matters, but it's woven into dynamic activities that get you speaking from day one. And with nine years of professional writing experience, I can help you master written Spanish too.

Come join my class, whether you don't speak a word of Spanish or you're already fluent. You won't regret it.

Yara, Spanish teacher in Oaxaca, sitting at a cafe surrounded by plants

What I Offer

Classes Designed Around You

Every student is different. That's why every class is different too. Choose the format that fits your life, or mix and match.

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Private Lessons

One-on-one classes tailored entirely to your level, interests, and goals. The fastest way to learn Spanish. Focused, personal, and flexible to your schedule.

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Group Lessons

Learn alongside other students in small, collaborative sessions. Great for building confidence through conversation practice and shared discovery.

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Online Lessons

Can't make it to Oaxaca? No problem. High-quality video lessons with the same personalized approach. Learn Spanish from anywhere in the world.

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Cultural Immersion

Learn Spanish while exploring Oaxaca. Walk through the Mercado 20 de Noviembre, visit Monte Albán, taste mezcal at a local palenque, or discover the artisan workshops of Teotitlán del Valle.

Life in Class

Learning in Action

Spanish lessons in Oaxaca's markets, cafés, streets, and cultural landmarks. Where the real learning happens.

Spanish teacher and student enjoying mezcal cocktails at a colorful bar in Oaxaca

Spanish teacher and student exploring cobblestone streets in Antigua Guatemala with volcano view

Teacher and student with traditional Catrina face paint celebrating Día de los Muertos in Oaxaca

Spanish teacher and student smiling in front of a hand-painted hummingbird mural in the Oaxaca classroom

Spanish teacher and student smiling together at a courtyard cafe in Oaxaca

Group of Spanish language students and their teacher gathering together after class in Oaxaca

Private one-on-one Spanish lesson with teacher and student in Oaxaca classroom

Spanish teacher and students enjoying ice cream in front of a colorful street mural in Oaxaca

Spanish teacher and student tasting traditional Oaxacan cuisine at an outdoor restaurant

Spanish teacher and students enjoying drinks on a colorful street in Oaxaca

Student Reviews

What My Students Say

★★★★★

“I tried a few local Spanish schools in Oaxaca, but Yara was a completely different experience. She makes every lesson fun, dynamic, and genuinely engaging. What really stands out is how thoughtfully she tailors each class to my interests, learning style, and pace.”

Piers

Private & Immersion Lessons

★★★★★

“Every lesson fun and engaging and she made a wonderful effort to help us feel welcome in her city. Not only did we learn many spanish language and communication skills, but she also shared lots of cultural insights.”

Harry

Couple's Lessons

★★★★★

“We are both beginners and have felt that Yara has been really great at teaching us from the start the most useful phrases that would help us get by day-to-day. Yara is really warm, funny and very professional.”

Billie

Online Lessons

★★★★★

“She is an experienced, effective and dedicated teacher. She brought a variety of teaching aids to our sessions and is able to converse intelligently on a wide range of current events and other topics that keep the sessions interesting.”

Daniel

Private Lessons

★★★★★

“Yara fue mi profesora de español por cuatro meses cuando estuve en Oaxaca de Juárez. Ella es muy dedicada y interesante. Yo disfrute nuestras discusiones cuando nos centramos en la conversación.”

Jack

Immersion Lessons

★★★★★

“He estudiado con varias maestras y Yara es una de las mejores. Ella puede ayudar con la gramática y también con la conversación. Ella me ayudó con la progresión de intermedio a avanzado.”

Kathleen

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Get in Touch

Ready to Start?

Send me a message and let's talk about your goals. Your first consultation is free. No commitment, just a conversation about how I can help you learn Spanish.

Oaxaca de Juárez, Mexico