Student Reviews
"2 and a half years ago I discovered the Spanish Room and started one to one conversation classes with Xochitl Hernandez – having previously struggled to advance in group classes. Within a couple of months my speaking and listening skills had improved dramatically. Now, Spanish friends were commenting positively on the improvement. And today I feel fluent in everyday Spanish. Xochitl is a qualified language teacher and offers individual classes for beginners up to those who want to simply have an hour per week to use their skills. Classes are relaxed but focussed and Xochitl works to the needs of individual students rather than following a rigid structure. Highly recommended!" Graham Dimmock
"The Spanish Room has been fantastic for my Spanish which, under Xochitl´s professional and tailored supervision, has progressed from basic level to the point where I can cope with holding a conversation across a range of subjects in Spanish. Xochitl puts a lot of thought and time into lessons, mixing structured learning with conversation. She is a dedicated enthusiast of the language, and a great communicator. I highly recommend her." Simon Garlick
"I found The Spanish Room and Xochitl by chance. What a find! I don’t live nearby, so I had Skype lessons. Xochitl was so warm and encouraging. She focused exactly on what I wanted from the sessions. I felt so comfortable with her that I had the confidence to start speaking without inhibition, which is what I’ve always found the most difficult aspect of language learning. Xochitl made a real difference and I will always be grateful to her. She is a lovely person." Sue Spedding
"Xochitl is an amazing teacher! I highly recommend her. She is patient, kind and very enthusiastic. Her love for teaching Spanish is tangible 🙏 Thank you for creating this wonderful opportunity in our village" Natalie. Corbridge Yoga Studio
"I have been learning Spanish with Xochitl for nearly 2 years now and feel my confidence in both understanding and speaking has grown immensely. She pitches my lessons perfectly to challenge without demoralising and there is a clear structure giving a real sense of progression. Xochitl shows infinite patience, allows me time to find my words, and is always well prepared. I cannot recommend her highly enough!" Ricardo Holly
"Gary and I consider Xochitl to be an excellent teacher with endless patience.
We attended lessons at 'The Spanish Room' for over a year and found them to be enjoyable as well as educational. Xochitl explains difficult aspects of Spanish in a clear, easy to understand way. She has helped us to feel more confident speaking Spanish, which is vital as we have just moved to live in Spain. We look forward to continuing our lessons online with Xochitl for the foreseeable future!" Anne and Gary Heron
"Before contacting the Spanish Room, I had been learning Spanish using a language app which taught me a lot of vocabulary but not how to actually have a conversation in Spanish. I found it really difficult. When I started my conversation classes, Xochitl put me at ease straightaway. Her friendly, relaxed and patient approach has helped build my confidence and we chat together on a whole range of topics. Xochitl tailors support to my own individual learning needs. Where I have needed help with particular aspects of grammar, she explains but also takes the time to prepare information sheets for reference and additional exercises for practice. I really enjoy the classes and have learned so much. My conversational skills are improving all the time. On a recent holiday in Spain, I even felt confident enough to join an Intercambio group.
Xochitl is a great teacher, kind and encouraging and always focused on how best to support her students." Lynne Glendinning
"My kids have been learning Spanish for almost 4 years. I am since September. Xochitl is an amazing teacher. She is very patient. Highly recommend. Muchas gracias!" Aleksandra-Ma-Ry
"We had Spanish lessons with Xochitl for a full year in 2024/2025 before we took a month long trip across Northern Spain. In class we learned a very good range of conversational and written Spanish. By the time we took our trip we felt confident that we could have basic conversations using the correct grammar. We found this immensely helpful and used what we had learned every day while we were there. Our lessons with Xochitl were always a pleasure and very enjoyable. It was a happy time of the week that we always looked forward to. Xochitl was very encouraging and patient, setting us realistic homework and going at our pace. What a lovely person and teacher." Valentina and Kev Short
"Xochitl is a very patient, calm and encouraging teacher plus a very nice person as well. She customises lessons to suit your level and creates a relaxed environment to talk and learn Spanish, mixing audio and written exercises for faster ability. In my case, I share lessons with a friend and if my companion or I slip into English, she says ‘solo español’ but in a fun way. After the lesson I copy her notes from the whiteboard and review them so as not to make the same errors again. The lessons are really engaging and I’m looking forward to continuing learning the Spanish language with Xochitl in 2026." Lynn W, Ponteland
"I’ve been going to classes with Xochitl for the past two years now. I usually attend with a friend and this works really well as we are a similar level. Xochitl is a lovely person, a great teacher with lots of experience and patience. She plans her lessons in conjunction with our needs and requests, making the sessions engaging and interesting. At the same time, she explains and reviews grammar and pronunciation by using both audio and visual examples. I always look forward to my classes and I hope to continue my Spanish journey with her." Murray W, Corbridge