About me | Lección-e

Hello! I'm Mónica, a Spanish teacher and DELE examiner accredited by the Instituto Cervantes.

Behind this website, there's a lot of learning, hard work, and enthusiasm for sharing my knowledge and spreading my passion to those who wish either to learn and improve their Spanish or teach it to others.

I have degrees in Journalism and Political Science, and I've completed various master's programs before entering the exciting world of teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE), earning my master's degree from the Universidad Internacional de la Rioja. Yes, I love studying! I never minded combining it with work. For 20 years I was a journalist at Radio Nacional de España. I've told stories, conducted interviews, reports, and shared both good and bad news. I've always sought a "human face" journalism, just as I do in my classes. In them (and on this website), you will always find surprising topics, though connected to real life or some traditions in Spain.

Mónica Montes, profesora de español y examinadora DELE acreditada por el Instituto Cervantes.

It was in 2020 that I decided to start my own business as a Spanish teacher. But let me tell you a bit more about myself. I was born in Switzerland to Spanish parents. I grew up in Barcelona, although I've lived in Melilla, Luxembourg, Madrid, Logroño, and Athens, places which I keep in my in heart for good. Besides Spanish, I speak English, French, Catalan, and a little Italian, though my favorite language is Modern Greek, which I speak at an advanced level (yes, you read that right!).

I offer individual and personalized online classes, as well as small group classes. What truly satisfies me is seeing my students to achieve their goals: their successes are my successes, whether it's passing an official exam, advancing their careers, pursuing a master's degree, moving to a different country, or understanding their favorite Spanish songs and series without subtitles.

As a DELE teacher and examiner accredited by the Instituto Cervantes, I am ready to share my knowledge with you.

Student reviews

"I was very lucky to find Mónica during my preparation for the C1 exam. She is a pleasant person with enthusiasm for teaching, interest in her students, excellent organization, and great ability to convey knowledge. The online classes with Mónica are among the few where you don't miss anything compared to an in-person class, and the way she corrects assignments is very helpful and detailed. In each class, I have learned a lot about Spanish culture, history, and current issues. For me, she is one of the best teachers I have ever met."

Elsa Christodoulou

"I decided to complete my Spanish which I really loved and I ended up loving it with Monica. She is an excellent teacher with a lot of experience, she is contagious, patient, she focuses on my needs and we have an excellent collaboration. She is always well prepared, consistent, always willing to offer her help and she is a very pleasant person. Finally, during the course I get in touch with the Spanish culture and mentally walk the streets of this enchanting country.... I highly recommend her!!!"

Athanasia

"What can I say about my favorite teacher! I started preparing for the C2 level exam thinking it would be a simple class, and it turned out to be much more! She is definitely a teacher who adapts to the student's level and skills, with many exercises that she prepares herself and that are connected to Spanish reality, lots of encouragement, and lots of patience. She will help you as much as she can, correct anything you send her in no time, and make you speak Spanish fluently very quickly."

Vasilikí M.

"Excellent teacher. Very consistent. Pleasant personality and sincere willingness to teach you. Deep knowledge of the language since it is her native language. Personalized lesson based on my needs. With patience and endless examples and material from the Spanish press. In addition, she used to be a journalist. We have started a B2 course and I am sure that we will succeed. I recommend it without doubts."

Panagiota

"Excellent choice of teacher! The lessons are always very organized, Monica is methodical and the lesson flows pleasantly as it combines different ways of learning (songs, texts, games). I especially like the fact that I am not only learning the language but also elements of Spanish culture. I highly recommend it!."

Vasilikí

"Incredible teacher! Very pleasant, organized, explanatory, with a methodical approach and a real interest in imparting her knowledge and helping the student achieve their goal. She provides a variety of support material. I highly recommend her!."

Irene

"Excellent teacher with great efficiency! She is methodical and her explanations are always understandable, so our lesson always goes smoothly. I thank her very much for our good cooperation and I highly recommend her!!."

Dánae

Great option to learn Spanish! Contagion, appetite, passion for his work and always pleasant. Anyone who works with her will also come into contact with Spanish culture. Furthermore, although he is Spanish by origin, his Greek, both spoken and written, is excellent, which greatly facilitates learning. I highly recommend her!.

Evangelos

"Excellent teacher! A very contagious person, the time in class passes very pleasantly, since she combines different ways of learning and puts you in contact with Spanish culture! Excellent cooperation! I highly recommend her!!!."

Anastasia

"With Monica, I progressed from level C1 to C2 in just 5 months. She always chooses interesting current topics for discussion, and you learn a lot about history, culture, politics, or daily life in Spain. Her experience in journalism contributes to the perspective from which she approaches the topics. We communicated in Spanish from the very beginning, and she enriched the classes with audiovisual material and interactive exercises. Additionally, she carefully corrects exercises based on the criteria of the Cervantes Institute. In summary, she has all the characteristics I always looked for in a teacher."

Anatolí

"Excellent teacher, with excellent professional training both in teaching and in mastering the Spanish language. I recommend her without doubts."

Constantino

"5/5 stars!! Monica took me under her wing after a year of intensive Spanish lessons at a well-known academy where, unfortunately, I hadn't learned much. In a few months, we managed to cover my grammar gaps and prepare for the C2 exam. She adapts to the student's needs and respects the class time with professional dedication. Additionally, she has very good programs for online lessons, and you don't even realize they are remote. You must choose her!"