
What do You Need to Know About Us?
There are a few main things you need to know about Us.
First of all, ConvoSpanish is a project with the belief that a language is better learned through practice rather than just memorization.
Also, ConvoSpanish was founded by me, Inés C. U. in June of 2017.
Finally, the main goal of this site is to provide resources to practice Spanish online from anywhere.
Who is Behind ConvoSpanish?
My Story
I am a native Spanish speaker from Barcelona, which is second largest city of Spain.
My goal is to help you practice Spanish online, above all your conversational skills.
In addition, I have lived in different countries and traveled around the world. This experience made me find out how fascinating teaching my native language and sharing my culture is. It gives me the opportunity to travel without going far. I travel through the stories I hear from my students.
Finally, I like helping people. I feel that through teaching Spanish I can help improve a skill that nowadays is essential; languages.
Education
I went to the University of Barcelona in Spain, and earned my Bachelor’s in Biology. During my Bachelor I did an internship (Erasmus programme) in Bergen, Norway. During this time I gained more experience.
I also hold a Master’s Degree in Biochemistry through the University of Montana from Missoula, USA.
Work Experience
I have worked in my field, but also in a lot of other sectors. Because of my diverse work experience, I easily adapt to different types of jobs.
However, during the last five years, I have focused on helping students of Spanish as a second language. I help them practice and improve their Spanish conversation skills.
Languages
Spanish is my mother language and Catalan is my second language, since I grew up in Catalonia. Catalonia is an autonomous community of Spain, which the co-official language is Catalan.
Therefore, English is my third language, which I studied in school for around six years. However, after all those years, I was only able to speak very basic English. It wasn’t until after high school that I really learned how to speak in English. I learned by practicing the language online by myself and through non-conventional “classes”, and by immersing myself in it. Then, after living abroad for a while, I have become much more fluent.
My Story
I am also a Spanish native speaker from Barcelona, Spain.
My goal is to help ConvoSpanish in its journey to help students practice Spanish online.
Additionally, I understand the importance of knowing Spanish. In today’s world, the knowledge of languages is a skill that brings you many opportunities.
My Education
I went to University of Barcelona in Spain, and earned my Bachelor’s in Biology.
I also hold a Master’s Degree in Molecular, Cellular and Genetic Biotechnology. In addition, I have a Ph.D. in Genetics and Molecular Biology through the University of Córdoba, Spain.
During my Ph.D. I spent three months at the Montana State University in Bozeman, USA. Here, I worked as a Research Molecular Biologist.
Work Experience
I have worked as a Biologist and technician in different laboratories for many years.
However, recently I found out how much I enjoy teaching what I have learned during all these years. Now, I am the owner and an online teacher who teaches students Biology and Genetics at e-BioSu.
In addition, I am in charge of the following responsibilities and duties at ConvoSpanish:
Languages
Spanish is my mother language and Catalan is my second language, since I also grew up in Catalonia.
Therefore, English is my third language, which I studied in school for around six years as well. Additionally, I spent four months in Australia studying English and working.
Also, I enjoy attending language exchanges to practice English and help others with their Spanish skills.
How Can We help You?
The resources that ConvoSpanish offer are the following:
What do They Say About ConvoSpanish?
James Pointer
He tomado lecciones de Inés por más de 6 meses. He estado intentando aprender y perfeccionar mi español durante unos 40 años y he tomado cientos de lecciones y clases a lo largo de los años. De todas esas clases, he aprendido más de Inés. Por supuesto, ella es una gran hablante nativa y entiende Continue Reading
James Pointer MD
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Lora de la Cruz
Inés is an astute Spanish teacher. She is very knowledgeable, is very astute, and pays attention to detail. She listens, converses, provides proper Spanish grammar and pronunciation, and prompts me to talk more so that I am practicing more. My Spanish has improved a lot from the sessions with Inés and I highly recommend her!
Lora de la Cruz
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Joe Kilcullen
Ines, is an excellent instructor. She is readily available and extremely patient. Her hourly rate is extremely fair and there are discounts for purchasing packages (I have purchased the largest package twice). Ines' command of both the English and Spanish language is remarkable. I have found over the 2+ months of twice a week sessions, Continue Reading
Joe Kilcullen Computer Sales
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Susana
Inés está totalmente capacitada para ayudarte a mejorar tus habilidades de conversación en español. Es una hablante nativa de español que domina a la perfección el inglés. En mi caso, Inés me ha ayudado a mejorar mis habilidades de conversación en inglés en varias ocasiones. Ella es paciente, sabe sacar conversación y te motiva para Continue Reading
Susana Bióloga molecular
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Nate
ConvoSpanish has helped me improve my Spanish tremendously. Not only are the lessons extremely helpful, but the posts about Spain and their culture has been super interesting. For example, just the other day, I was reading in Spanish an article about best places in Spain to live. One paragraph described Val d'Aran as being in Continue Reading
Nate GIS specialist
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Krista Merandi
¡Me encantan las clases de Inés! Llevo tres años tomando sus clases de conversación (nivel intermedio) y noto que mi nivel ha mejorado mucho. Inés me ayuda a dominar la gramática difícil, aumentar mi vocabulario, y hablar con más fluidez. Tiene mucha paciencia y conocimiento de la lengua española y la cultura. Sus clases son Continue Reading
Krista Merandi Speech Pathologist Ed.D. CCC-SLP, Miami Dade County Public Schools
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Lenora Henderson
I have been taking online Spanish classes with ConvoSpanish for the past three months and have seen a tremendous improvement in my conversation skills and overall confidence speaking Spanish. I work in health care and have frequent use for Spanish in my job. But, because I’m a therapist and need to communicate and connect with Continue Reading
Lenora Henderson Occupational Therapist
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Miller Walker
I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Inés for over two years now. She has been very influential in my language-learning journey. I really appreciate her attention to detail in helping me correct little mistakes here and there. We have full conversations in Spanish in which we discuss a myriad of topics, from TV shows to Continue Reading
Miller Walker Teacher
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Haley Lynch
As someone who has always taken Spanish classes in-person, I had some hesitancy about taking classes online. However, after my initial trial class with Inés, I knew that I had found a wonderful teacher and that these classes would be one of the best investments I could make. Inés is very professional and dedicated to Continue Reading
Haley Lynch Nursing
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Tara Mattie
I began Online Spanish Conversation 1 hour sessions with Inés in late February 2020. My husband has been recommending her sessions to me since he began at least 9 months ago and now I understand why. With Inés, she asks me questions and I get to talk in Spanish during the entire hour. We usually Continue Reading
Tara Mattie Systems Engineer involved in Process Improvement, Project Management, Production Management in the Aerospace Industry; Currently Retired and now a full-time Ocean Surfer & Spanish Learner
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James Krampert
I first used the ConvoSpanish editing and proofreading service when I needed to write a business letter in Spanish. I needed the expertise of a native Spanish speaker to make sure the letter was saying what I wanted to say. I provided two different texts of my letter: one was in English that represented what Continue Reading
James Krampert Retired engineer
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Laura
My name is Laura, and I am an academic tutor for students in grades K-12. While I primarily tutor students in English and History, I also offer some Spanish support for interested students. I began taking individual Spanish conversation classes with Ines to brush up on and advance my Spanish skills in order to better Continue Reading
Laura Academic Tutor
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