¡Hola! Soy Shannon. I fell in love with Spanish in high school, but the real magic happened later. I kept studying well into adulthood, eventually earning my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Spanish, teaching at the college level, and publishing translations in literary journals.
But the accomplishment I’m proudest of?
Helping adults finally feel comfortable speaking Spanish — especially those who want deeper connections with their partner’s family or who want to feel confident traveling with loved ones.
As an adult learner myself, I know exactly what it feels like to:
Translate in your head and get stuck.
Worry about sounding “wrong.”
Freeze during real conversations.
Feel embarrassed asking basic questions.
This is why I teach the way I do:
slow, supportive, zero judgment, and built for busy adults.
You don't need to memorize lists. You need to feel comfortable speaking out loud. I help you learn vocabulary you'll use with real people in real life.
I offer live sessions or fully online asynchronous voice lessons to let you practice when it works for you — no pressure, no rush.
This is your sign! You deserve to feel confident speaking Spanish with loved ones and as you travel throughout the world. Let's make that happen!