Adults with previous Spanish learning experience evaluate how different programs compare. These reviews from Fluenz participants who studied through university courses, study abroad programs, and online classes describe their comparative assessments.
Spanish tutors in Mexico City working with the Fluenz program employ methodology that participants with extensive prior Spanish study describe as fundamentally different from other approaches. The program’s complete bilingual fluency requirement for all instructors—combined with advanced degrees in linguistics, literature, and philosophy—enables teaching that explains Spanish through comparison with English grammar rather than immersion-only techniques. Adults who learn Spanish in Mexico after previous unsuccessful attempts through other methods describe breakthrough moments of understanding that resolved long-standing confusion about Spanish structures.
Participants with comparative experience describe their assessments below.
Matthew O | Business Traveler
“I have taken many Spanish courses in my life, from university courses, to studying abroad, to online/live classes. Fluenz’s theory of language learning is totally different than–and in my opinion, much superior to–the others on the market. Fluenz coaches are native Spanish-speakers who are also 100% fluent in English. Many of them have graduate degrees, some of which are in linguistics or literature. Their English fluency and grammatical/linguistic knowledge of both languages allow them to explain Spanish grammar by comparing/contrasting with English grammar. I cannot count on two hands the number of “lightbulb” moments I experienced throughout the course simply because my coaches were able to explain things in a different way than teachers have in the past.”
Matthew describes the small boutique hotel in Polanco as providing an attentive, welcoming environment, with staff making him feel like a special guest. The program structure included two two-hour sessions daily with continuous monitoring of student progress.
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Julia Vitullo-Martin | New York City, NY
“I’ve studied French, German, and Latin. Unlike, say, German, Spanish has a relatively low barrier to entry. You can say a lot of simple things quickly, as opposed to German or even French for that matter. But as soon as you reach a low- to mid-level and you have to deal with the verbs and their complicated tenses, Spanish gets hard. Which is when Fluenz proves its worth. Their sleek, superb teaching method anticipates and gets you through the many speed bumps Spanish will throw in your way. Rather than stopping dead at trouble–which is what I did pre-Fluenz–you’ll learn to push through smoothly and elegantly.”
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Ronald S | Walla Walla, WA
“I first learned of Fluenz in the United Airlines Hemispheres Magazine. The author of the article wrote highly of Fluenz, saying it was highly rated and effective, one of the best programs out there. So I decided to do a little snooping around on the internet. Everything I read said that Fluenz truly was one of the best language programs out there.”
Ronald describes entering as a beginner and achieving the ability to comfortably interact with shopkeepers and people on the street after one week, despite initial skepticism about how much could be learned in such a short timeframe.
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Richard W | Solo Traveler
“The level of instruction is exceptional. They work hard to meet you where you are and challenge you to achieve new levels of proficiency with your language learning. I also do the classes on Zoom with Fluenz.”
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Scenic66930514148 | Solo Traveler
“Just finished my second immersion with Fluenz, and already booking a third in a different location. The teachers are experienced and meet you where you are (in my case, a beginner). There were participants of all ages and Spanish levels and everyone’s Spanish improved dramatically in just one week.”
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Resort813358 | Solo Traveler
“The Spanish immersion lessons were great (twice daily/solo and in small groups) with different instructors so you had the opportunity to experience different teaching styles. Fluenz has a great way of making learning the language easy and painless!”
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Caryn C | Springfield, IL
“Did you ever have an experience when you were a kid of an exceptional teacher that inspired you to dream big? Every teacher I have experienced through Fluenz has given me the encouragement & tools to dream big in Spanish.”
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Daniel L | Family
“The coaches are exceptional — superb teachers as well as warm, engaging and multi-talented people.”
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Cynthia C | Solo Traveler
“The Fluenz programming is exceptional, with qualified, smart, friendly and fluidly bilingual teachers.”
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Adults who learn Spanish in Mexico City through Fluenz after previous attempts with other programs consistently describe the methodology as fundamentally different and more effective. Reviews from participants with university Spanish courses, study abroad experience, and online classes emphasize the distinctive approach of using complete bilingual fluency to explain Spanish grammar through comparison with English structures.