In addition to our wonderful native teachers, you’ll also get to know our international admin team. Between us we speak Spanish, English, Swedish, German, Danish, Korean, Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, French, Italian and Russian. We’ll be able to support you with any additional help you might need, such as visa consultation, accommodation or insurance. For anything you need both before and after your arrival, we are here for you.
Liv grew up on a sheep farm close to the mountians in a small town in the north of Sweden called Undersåker. She moved to Barcelona to experience living in a different country and to learn Spanish. She loves that in Barcelona you are so close to the mountains and the sea meanwhile living the exciting city life. She loves travelling, playing football, snowboardning, exploring new things and meeting new people.
Originally from Barcelona, Joan has been at Speakeasy since 2017. His favorite thing about being a Spanish teacher is getting to know his students over time. In his free time you can find him hanging out in his favorite Barcelona neighborhood, Sants, in the plaza de Osca. He´s a real music buff, his favorite genres being rock n’ roll and punk.
Our beloved Spanish teacher Beatriz! She, and all her family, are from Barcelona. Bea started her teaching career back in 2005 where she was a volunteer teacher for an NGO. She’s been part of the Speakeasy team since 2012. In her free time, Bea likes going to the cinema (she’s a big movie buff), reading, and dancing to 80s music. She also loves to eat and cook, like all Spaniards, she says!
Mia is our native Barcelonian, born and raised in Barna. She absolutely loves her beautiful city for its culture and how international it is. She is passionate about singing classical music and dancing lindy hop. The magical Palau de Música Catalana is one of her favorite places in the city to see wide variety of concerts in the context of its modernista style architecture.
Celia is from a small town in the south of France. After getting her degree in social work, she travelled and worked around the world for a few years. Her arrival in Barcelona was not planned at all – she found a job here taking a BlaBlaCar one day in France! Celia is a brunch lover. When she’s not trying to find the best brunch in town, she’ll be exploring a town somewhere outside of BCN over the weekend.
Originally from Ukraine, Maria came to Barcelona seven years ago to work on a tourism project. She enrolled in a long term course at our school and continued her education studying Tourism Business Management. In her free time, she likes playing golf, skiing and enjoying good food and wine.
Sandra was born in Barcelona to a Belgian father and Spanish mother. She has been with Speakeasy from the very beginning where she joined the team as a teacher. Her favorite thing about being a teacher was the fantastic feeling when you see that your students are able to put what they’ve learned in practice. Sandra loves cooking and reading but most of all spending time with her two sons.
Verónica is from Huesca, a small city in Spain close to the Pyrenees mountains. She loves sharing her language with students from different cultures and seeing their evolution and how they can communicate in Spanish. Hiking and cycling are her passions and she loves climbing up Barcelona´s Montjuic for its amazing views of the city.
Daria first came to Barcelona on a trip with a friend with no expectations at all. She immediately fell in love with the architecture, palm trees and mild weather, and knew she had to return. In her free time, Daria enjoys cycling to wherever she can, reading on the beach, learning new languages and indulging in good wine and food.
Meet Kenny! He is our regional manager and visa consultant for the Chinese market. He came to Barcelona three years ago in search of sunshine and a more relaxed lifestyle. You’ll often find him cooking up a storm, taking photos and jamming out to jazz music. He’s also got a passion for travelling.
Martina grew up in Milan, Italy and with family all over Europe and she loves travelling around to visit them. Martina moved to Barcelona because of the freedom the city offers and the quality of life. Her favourite place is the beach in wintertime where she can walk and enjoy the sunsets with her dog.
Soren is our Director at Speakeasy. Originally from Copenhagen, Soren has been in Barcelona since 2000 and started Speakeasy in 2001. The lovely mediterranean climate which is warm and sunny and the nearby mountains are his favorite things about the city. Soren is a collector of hobbies including running, skiing, biking, motorbikes, sportscars and believe it or not he is a Major Marathon finisher!
Meet Yasmin! After studying and working in London for 8 years, she decided it was time for a change and moved to sunny Barcelona. Originally from Brazil, she’s now a Student Advisor at Speakeasy. She’s always worked at educational institutions and loves being able to work with people from all over the world.
Ana is from Barcelona. Her favorite thing about being a Spanish teacher is seeing the progress from when they arrive to the school and can only say “hola” and just a couple of months later be able to express their opinions. In her free time she enjoys going to the cinema and exploring the surroundings of Barcelona with friends on weekends.
Eva is from La Torre de l’Espanyol, a small town near the Ebro river in the South of Catalonia. She loves her work! Being a part of the progress of her students, to see how they evolve is highly satisfying. Her favorite neighborhood in Barcelona is the Gothic area, for its architecture and history and the charm that reflects what was and still is Barcelona.
Marielle grew up in Austin, Texas with an Argentinian mother and Dutch father. She decided to come to Barcelona to get better acquainted with her European side and improve her Spanish. Fast forward five years and she’s still here and loving it! In her free time you can find her enjoying a vermut in the plazas of Grácia, practicing yoga or exploring Barcelona by bicycle.
Cristina comes from Burgos but has lived in many Spanish cities like Valladolid, Madrid, and now Barcelona. Seeing students progression and the cultural exchange that happens in group classes is her favorite thing about being a teacher. You can find Cristina reading historic and crime novels and listening to indie music like Dorian in her freetime.
Hannah is Speakeasy’s Swedish country Manager. She is from a tiny village in Sweden called Guldsmedshyttan, but has lived in Barcelona since 2006! She came because she was attracted by the climate, the beaches and the parties. She loves traveling, learning about new cultures, and is passionate about languages.
Xavi was born and raised in Barcelona. He loves that teaching allows him to be creative while meeting people from all over the world. Sharing a part of his culture with his students and learning from them about their cultures is one of the most gratifying things for him. Xavi loves plaza del Diamant and Felip Neri not only for their beauty but for the important parts of Barcelona´s history that they represent.
Georgina is from Barcelona, she finds the process involving students in the learning process to be able to have intercultural communication deeply enriching. Her favorite place in Barcelona is the Plaça de Sant Felip Neri and she loves being in nature close to the sea.
Cristina comes from the beautiful island of Ibiza and has been with Speakeasy since 2012. She loves learning about her students who come from all over the world. Barcelona´s Forum is her favorite place to hang out in her free time. She´s a big fan of music and bicycles.
Gina loves her profession because she believes that it connects people from different cultures and it makes the world closer and with less barriers (something very necessary in current times). Gina adores flora and fauna, and because of this one of her favorite hobbies is hiking, preferably in the Pyrenees, with her two dogs Elsa and Llum. She also loves cycling around Barcelona, especially in her favorite neighborhood, the Gótico.
Originally from Lleida, Carolina moved to Gran Canaria with her family when she was 8. After arriving in Barcelona she decided to expand her professional options and specialized in teaching Spanish language. In her free time, Carolina loves animals, hiking and nature. She enjoys going to concerts, watching films and series. Her favourite places in Barcelona are Montjuïc and El Parque de Cervantes.
Originally from France, Sarah has been living in Barcelona since 2005. Sarah started at Speakeasy 10 years ago when the school was only 8 classrooms! She loves seeing how much the school has grown and improved over the years. The Sants and Born neighborhoods are very near to her heart with their pedestrian streets, small shops and restaurants.
Hans is both German and Ecuadorian. He was born and raised in Guayaquil, Ecuador and later studied in Germany. He originally came to Barcelona a few years ago to study a masters in international business. Hans loves to stay active (he’s completed an ironman competition!). He enjoys travelling, hanging with friends, and taking his vespa up to Tibidabo to enjoy the views.
Best language school in Barcelona. The class sizes are small so you get a lot of individual attention and opportunity to speak. The lessons are well structured and tailored for each level. It was by far the best language learning experience I have had ever. Also the school organises loads of great activities each week so if you want to make new friends and meet cool people it’s an added bonus going with Speakeasy!
