See what students have to say about my Spanish Classes

  • Kristine's classes are fun! She does a great job teaching grammar concepts, and introduces lots of great vocab through her lessons and natural conversation. Highly recommend Kristine's group or private one-on-one classes!

    Danielle Sonego

  • Kristine is a wonderful teacher to have. She’s detailed and patient when teaching us new lessons, and we are always trying new activities to keep the courses interesting. I love that she also takes our preferences and opinions into consideration, making the class feel very personalized compared to your average language class.

    Claudia Callari

  • “I'm so grateful for your teachings as it was soo beneficial in Colombia! I was able to get Justin and I around in taxis, order food, communicate some with vendors and hotel staff, and more and that is all because of your courses.”

    Kara Ulmen

  • "One of the things I love most about her courses is she makes sure to teach us Spanish that actual Spanish speakers use! She goes at such a great pace and I've recommended her to my mom and aunt and they agree that she is the best and have signed up for her next level. "

    Amanda Corda

  • "Kristine keeps all students engaged by prompting for responses and asking open ended questions for the reply - in Spanish of course! The breakout rooms are super fun to meet other students and apply what we are learning in real conversations. The learning environment is not just memorizing Spanish vocabulary, it is understanding proper grammar and applying new knowledge in conversations."

    John Petrov

  • Joining Kristine's Spanish class is the best gift I have given myself in a very long time. As a 60+ adult, most friends and family didn't think I would enjoy learning a new language from scratch, but here I am 5 months later and loving every bit of it. Kristine is amazing, flexible and fun. Classes are comfortable, not stressful. If you've tried Apps, you know they are boring and repetitive; books leave out a lot of important stuff - go with Kristine and you will learn! I highly recommend her!

    Cathy Holtcamp

  • “I am currently in the Dominican Republic for 2 weeks on a mission trip, I am being told my Spanish is good! The classes are really paying off, thank you! Please keep offering your classes, you are a great teacher!”

    Laura Hamilton

  • “I will say that Kristine’s class was SO HELPFUL to me in having a few basics under my belt before having to function in a part of the country with less English than the rest of Costa Rica. A huge thanks to Kristine for being such an important part of our vacation.”

    Michael Matthews

  • Que bueno! Whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner striving for fluency, Kristine tailors lessons to meet the needs of her students. She is patient, encouraging and fosters a fun, interactive & supportive learning environment. She teaches conversationally, which helps the learning process & the 'homework' reinforces the class experience.

    Carrie De Smet

  • Kristine is a great teacher! Her classes are very fun and knowledgeable. The hour goes so fast. I’m on my second session and I feel like I have already learned so much when it comes to the grammar of Spanish. Highly recommend taking her classes!

    Amy Place

  • I have been working with Conectate for close to a year and my Spanish has improved dramatically. Kristine is a very knowledgeable instructor who communicates concepts in a way that is easy to understand. The classes are challenging and fun. I would highly recommend her to anyone interested in improving their language skills

    Kymberly Lewis

  • I started learning Spanish with Kristine because I wanted to surprise my wife's family on her birthday by speaking to them in Spanish and boy were they pleasantly surprised! Having finished beginner level 3 with her, I'm at a point where I can interact with native Spanish speakers in day to day activities such as ordering food, asking for directions, and introducing myself. In addition to her teaching style, I find the session notes extremely handy - they are labeled and organized such that I can go back and revise only the areas where I occasionally struggle. What can I say, she's a great teacher with a practical and holistic approach to teaching Spanish.

    Rahul Sethi

  • "I learned a lot in the last several months taking Spanish with Kristine. One of my struggles is with my pronunciation which I get to practice a lot in class. Learning a new language as an older adult is daunting and honestly, I was never a quick learner. Kristine is there every step of the way. Not only that, she is making it fun! English is my second language. I learned it as a young adult in a very informal manner, never using any kind of grammar. Now some 30 odd years later, I got it in my head to learn spansih and, to my surprise, I like grammar. I embrace it. Honestly I have no Idea how I ever managed to learn English without it."

    Luise Thibeau

  • “Kristine is very patient and makes sure that each students questions are answered. Since I started my Spanish classes my Spanish has improved drastically. I am very satisfied and happy. I urge you to enroll as soon as possible. You won't regret it.”

    Eleanor Ballard

  • Kristine is energetic and positive and works with us to learn Spanish. She uses many teaching methods which helps us learn in different ways which challenge and encourage. As someone who is an older person, I feel welcome and appreciate her positivity.

    Johanna Kiefner

  • Whoever said, you cannot teach an old dog, new tricks was wrong. Kristine is patient, kind, and fun. She will adjust her lesson plans to the class needs. She is an amazing instructor and is creative with her learning styles.

    Kate Sadik

  • Intimate classes, positive learning environment, and a teacher who is willing to adjust the class dependent on what the students need/ want to learn!!

    Natalie French

  • I’ve taken multiple classes with Kristine and she is amazing. Being both fluent in English and Spanish and highly knowledgeable in both. You will learn a lot in a short time. Her having an amazing bubbly personality is an added plus making the class an enjoyable learning experience. Thx Kristine!! See you soon in class ❤️

    Armen Khodaverdian