Helena
de Barcelona
“the teacher that launched a thousand conversations”
Barcelona-born, Berlin-based. I teach Spanish and Catalan the way they are actually lived: through stories, streets, food, and the occasional Gaudí detour.
Hola, I'm Helena.
I was born and raised in Barcelona, between two mother tongues (Spanish and Catalan) and have never quite managed to pick a favourite.
I studied Journalism and Humanities at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, then a Master's in Digital Humanities and another in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language. For years I have written language courses and scripted educational cartoons. Teaching, really, is just storytelling (with homework).
My lessons are warm, a little nerdy and very practical. We work on real conversation, grammar that finally makes sense, and the culture that gives every word its flavour: from Pompeu Fabra to pà amb tomàquet, from Cervantes to a good vermut on the Barceloneta.
“La sangre de mi espíritu es mi lengua, y mi patria es allí donde resuene soberano su verbo.”
Miguel de UnamunoTwo mother tongues, one teacher.
Whether you want to order tapas like a local or read Lorca in the original, we will get there together. Every level, A1 to C2.
Español
ESThe world's second mother tongue, and mine. Conversational, exam-ready or business Spanish, with a Peninsular accent and a generous side of culture.
Català
CATThe language of Barcelona, of Pompeu Fabra and of Mercè Rodoreda. Native Catalan teachers in Berlin are rare, but here I am. Ideal for living, working, or putting down roots in Catalonia.
✶ We can work in Spanish, Catalan, English or German, whichever suits you best.
Lessons that fit your life.
Loved by university students, busy professionals or future Mediterranean retirees.
Private lessons
Fully tailored, just you and me. The fastest route to real progress.
Small groups
Two to four people, learning together, for less.
Online, anywhere
Video lessons from wherever you are, at your pace and schedule.
In Berlin
Wherever suits you best: a café, a park, my office, or your home.
Official exam prep
DELE, SIELE and official Catalan certificates, step by step.
Conversation & culture
Speaking practice woven through art, literature and good Barcelona gossip, past and present.
VITAE
A curriculum, with footnotes.
Studies
Selected experience
Certifications
Languages
Honest, simple rates.
Every journey starts with a free trial. No packages required, no surprises.
* Rates in euros. In-person rates apply to Berlin. Final pricing depends on your goals and schedule.
What learners say.
Thank you for a really wonderful two Spanish courses, I have really enjoyed the classes and am very inspired to keep up my Spanish learning.
Thanks for all the work you've put in to help accelerate my Spanish learning. It's really appreciated, and my Spanish has come on a great deal in our relatively short time working together.
Very good, structured, paced, on point, friendly, very professional and supportive.
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Let's start talking.
Tell me where you are starting from and where you would like to go. Your first lesson is on me.
Fins aviat! ¡Hasta pronto!