Leave apps like Duolingo behind and start speaking right away with a native teacher. No more textbook language! Practice with everyday situations so you can communicate with Spaniards and Latinos from day one. Immerse yourself in the culture and participate fully, wherever you are!
With our guidance, during your private course you will gain insight into how the language works, allowing you to create new sentences independently. You will see your vocabulary grow every day, and you will truly learn to speak authentic Spanish.
In the first month of your private course, you learn to formulate sentences for everyday situations, such as greeting acquaintances and telling what you are going to do. This way, you are no longer left speechless when a conversation starts. Additionally, you receive tools to make independent progress outside of lessons, which creates a snowball effect in your learning process.
I chose Citadel to improve my Spanish skills and work on my vocabulary, grammar, collocations and a better understanding of cultural differences. It has been a great experience and a lot of fun doing 1 on 1 sessions with Leonor every week and I am making good progress! Cinco estrellas!
Leonor helps you to achieve your learning goals. Whether it concerns improving your grammar or, for example, your speaking skills, this experienced teacher knows exactly which steps are needed. Lessons are personalized where necessary so that you really get the most out of the lesson. Sign up!
Citadel is a really good Spanish language school. Or for Dutch if Spanish is your mother tongue. I enjoy taking 1-on-1 lessons online, first from Ainhoa and now from Leonor. I am experienced in learning languages, and I must say that at Citadel they are extremely professional. Recommended!
Can’t you come to our lessons on location, or is it simply easier for you to attend from home? No problem! In addition to our on-site courses, the Citadel team also has experience in providing online courses. We use various digital tools to make our lessons effective and varied.
Leonor is an amazing teacher, she took me from “dos cervezas por favor”, all the way to passing the B2 Cervantes exam with flying colours 😀
Leonor helps you to achieve your learning goals. Whether it concerns improving your grammar or, for example, your speaking skills, this experienced teacher knows exactly which steps are needed. Lessons are personalized where necessary so that you really get the most out of the lesson. Sign up!
Leonor is a fantastic teacher. She really developed a study schedule that would fit into my busy work travel schedule. On top of that she is very patient and dedicated. She really wants her students to have the best experience AND achieve a lot. Loved it!
We are very impressed by the enthusiasm and professionalism of Citadel. Always clear communication. A decent pace and at the same time there is always room for a joke and motivation. It’s quite difficult to learn a new language when you’ve already left high school for years, but with Citadel we’ll get there!
I took private clases with Leonor to prepare for the DELE exam on the highest level: C2 and I passed! She is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to teaching the intricacies of the language, prepares her lessons methodically (including helping me to develop strategies for the exam) and was super flexible when I had to leave The Hague long term by providing me with online classes (across extreme time differences) and virtual corrections. Cannot recommend her more for anyone looking for a high-quality Spanish teacher, she is worth every cent!
My name is Leonor and I come from Pamplona, a small town in the north of Spain. As far back as I can remember, I have been a huge fan of traveling and languages. When I was 21, I came to this beautiful country without speaking a single word of Dutch. I still remember very well how everything changed once I mastered the language. I no longer felt like an outsider; I could participate in social events and truly get to know the culture.
In 2020, I founded Citadel and since then I have surrounded myself with the best teachers to let you experience the Spanish-speaking culture in all its facets.
If you are not satisfied after the first lesson, you can try another teacher or method free of charge.
No talent for languages? Even if that’s the case, our method delivers amazing results!
Moreover, this course if perfectly compatible with your daily obligations.
You have the motivation to get started now, so why wait?
If that’s the case, please book together a free level test so that we can verify that you will benefit from a shared course.
Since our availability varies constantly, we will see what options are available when you want to start. We will discuss this in detail during your intake.
Yes, if you have a vacation, for example, you can pause it without a problem. That way you will never miss a class, which is one of the advantages of a private course. Do keep two things in mind. The first is that continuity is essential to make progress. The second is that your package has an expiration date. The validity depends on which package you choose.
The exact investment required for materials for your course depends on several factors. To give you an idea, since one book is enough for several courses, you will usually spend around €35 for a 15-hour private course.
If you take a face-to-face course, you can order it when you enrol. That way it will be waiting for you on the first day of class. Plus, you know for sure that you have the right books and on time.
You can also buy the book through other means. Make sure you order the correct edition, as there are several editions of the methods we use in circulation.
If you take an online course, you will find a link in the customer area so you can be sure you have the right books. Make sure you order your materials in time, at least a week before the course starts.
With iDeal in3 you can pay in three months for just 4% more. The first payment takes place when you enrol.
Absolutely. In both the public and private sectors, employees often have a training budget that can therefore be used for our courses.
There are two options. The quickest is for the student to book and pay for the course and then declare the expenses to the company they work for. If that option does not exist, please contact us so that we can process the payment directly with the company.
In the last step of the registration form above you will be offered three payment options: iDeal (with any Dutch bank), credit card or PayPal. With iDeal in3 you can pay in three months for just 4% more.
