Finally speak Spanish confidently
Online live Spanish classes via Zoom with expert teachers.
A grammar-based method designed for adult learners who want real results.
How Our Spanish Classes Work
Step 1: Learn the Grammar First
Every lesson starts with clear grammar explanations. You learn the rules before you practice them.
Step 2: Practice Through Translation
You translate sentences from English to Spanish and Spanish to English. This helps your brain understand the patterns.
Step 3: Speak Spanish in Class
You practice speaking with your teacher and classmates. Real conversations using what you just learned.
Step 4: Build Skills Gradually
Each lesson builds on the last one. No confusing jumps or missing pieces.
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Why This Method Works Better for Adults
Most Spanish learning apps try to teach you like a child. They use pictures and hope you guess the patterns. But adult brains learn differently than children's brains.
The problem with Spanish apps and immersion:
- Your adult brain needs structure first
- Guessing patterns wastes time
- You get frustrated and quit
Why grammar-first works better:
- Adults learn rules faster than patterns
- You understand why Spanish works the way it does
- You can build sentences correctly from day one
- You speak with confidence, not confusion
Research shows that adults who learn grammar rules first speak better Spanish faster than those who try immersion methods.
Why Choose Our Online Spanish School
Native Spanish Teachers
All our teachers are native Spanish speakers with teaching experience.
Small Class Sizes
Maximum 10 students per class for personal attention.
Flexible Schedule
Multiple class times available. Make up missed classes easily.
Proven Method
The Graf Method has helped thousands of adults learn Spanish.
Live Online Classes
Real-time interaction via Zoom. Not pre-recorded videos.
"I think the Graf Method is really very logical. It's almost like developmental milestones, things progress in a logical manner. Almost the same as crawling before walking. I have now completed Levels 2 - 5 and I am looking forward to doing Basic Conversation. I would definitely recommend this School to anyone who wants to improve or learn Spanish from scratch."
"The Graf Method for learning Spanish is excellent. I was very pleased with how the lessons were presented, the material and the way the classes moved quickly where necessary. I also was very please with a private lesson I had that covered 3 lessons I had missed. The instructor, Rolando González, moved me through the material easily and quickly. I highly recommend the Method and form of instruction."
"I am very happy that I took this class, it totally met my expectations. The book and the method are great, everything is organized, and I appreciate the reminder emails for schedule and homework. It is very good to have the option to make up for a class on another day if one cannot attend the regular class. Víctor S. at the front desk is super helpful."
FAQ
Starting Spanish from Zero? You're in the Right Place
Never studied Spanish before? That's actually perfect. Most of our students start with zero Spanish knowledge. Here's why complete beginners love our method:
- No confusing Spanish immersion on day one
- Every grammar rule explained in English first
- Start with simple sentences you can actually use
- Build confidence before complexity
- Native teachers who understand English speakers
Common beginner worries we solve:
- "Spanish grammar seems impossible" → We break it into simple steps
- "I'm too old to learn languages" → Our method works better for adults
- "I don't know where to start" → We start at the absolute beginning
- "I'm afraid to speak" → Small classes and patient teachers
Facts and stats
The Graf Method
Most modern second language (L2) learning methods are inductive: students perform tasks using the target language and eventually pick up patterns. The grammar-translation method, which was used in Europe from the 1840s to the 1940s for foreign and classical language training (Richards & Rodgers, 2001, p. 6), is deductive: students learn rules and then practice them by translating from and to the target language. It often lacks speaking practice.
The Graf Method (Graf derives from the term "gramática functional") is a modified grammar-translation L2 teaching approach in which speaking practice is emphasized.
While inductive methods mimic the natural language acquisition process children go through when learning their first language (L1), research shows deductive L2 instruction works better in adults (Gör et al., 2009). The Graf Method solves the limitations of the traditional grammar-translation method by complementing translation tasks with conversational practice.
References:
Richards, J. C., & Rodgers, T. S. (2001). Approaches and methods in language teaching. Cambridge University Press.
Gör, Ö., Kolat, T., İstanbul, A., Üniversitesi, A., Meslek, Y., Okulu, B., & İnönü. (2009). Deductive vs. inductive approach on English grammar teaching for elementary students