Stories Β· Conversation Β· TPRS

Learn Spanish and start speaking from your very first class.

Even if you're starting from zero, you can begin communicating in Spanish from day one. Naturally, gradually, and without stress.

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Petro
The big idea

πŸ—£οΈ You don't need to know Spanish to start speaking Spanish.

It can sound impossible. β€œIf I don't know Spanish, how am I supposed to speak it?”

That's exactly where the difference is. From the first class we start communicating in Spanish, even if you're an absolute beginner. I adapt the Spanish to your level, help you understand what you hear, and give you what you need to answer.

First you understand.Then you answer.Then you start saying more.

And little by little, Spanish starts coming out more and more naturally.

Don't wait until you know Spanish to start speaking it. Start speaking to learn Spanish.
Petro
Who I am

πŸ‘‹ Hi, I'm Petro

I'm a Spanish teacher, and I teach mainly through TPRS and Comprehensible Input. I speak four languages β€” Arabic, Spanish, Russian and English β€” and I lived in Russia for many years.

Learning languages myself taught me something important:

Knowing the rules of a language doesn't necessarily mean knowing how to use it.

That's why my classes are built around communication. For more than 7 years I've been helping people start speaking Spanish.

My goal isn't simply to teach you Spanish. I want to help you use it and enjoy it.

My full story β†’
How I teach

🧠 We learn Spanish by using it

In my classes we don't spend most of the time memorizing vocabulary lists or doing mechanical drills. We work with comprehensible Spanish, stories, questions, conversation, reading and interactive activities.

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Stories

Often we build a story together. I ask questions, you answer, and the situation grows. You don't just listen to the story β€” you're part of it. Sometimes you're one of the characters.

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Conversation

Different activities so you can use Spanish in many ways. We talk about your interests, experiences, opinions and real-life situations.

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Picture Talk

We use images to describe, imagine, compare and create conversations.

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Reading

Texts adapted to your level, used to keep developing comprehension and vocabulary.

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Natural repetition

Important words and structures show up many times in different contexts. So you learn and use them without mechanical memorization.

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No pressure to be perfect

You don't need all the rules, hundreds of words, or months of waiting. And you don't need to be afraid of mistakes.

What is TPRS?

Learning through stories and conversation

TPRS stands for Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling. It's a method built on comprehension, stories, questions, interaction and meaningful repetition.

The idea is simple:

You listen→You understand→You answer→You use it→You meet it again→You speak more and more

Instead of learning words and rules in isolation, you meet the language inside contexts you can understand.

The sentence is the curriculum. The conversation is the lab.
Why it's different

🌱 Learn without the pressure of speaking perfectly

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    You listento comprehensible Spanish.
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    You understand.
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    You answer.
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    You take part.
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    You meet the language again.
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    You gain confidence.

It all happens gradually and naturally. The goal isn't for you to be able to explain Spanish. The goal is for you to be able to use it.

Choose your Spanish

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ Spanish or πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Rioplatense Spanish?

You also get to choose which variety of Spanish you want to learn. You don't need to learn one variety first and switch later. Start directly with the Spanish you actually want to use.

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Spanish

We work with international Spanish and adapt vocabulary and ways of speaking to your goals.

See Spanish courses
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Rioplatense Spanish

If Argentina or Uruguay is your thing, learn Rioplatense Spanish directly β€” including vos, and the vocabulary and expressions of the region.

See Rioplatense courses
Choose how you want to learn

πŸŽ“ Three ways to learn with me

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Most popular

Live group courses

Learn with me and other students in small groups of max 6 people.

  • Spanish from zero
  • Rioplatense Spanish from zero
  • Spanish A2
  • Rioplatense Spanish A2
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Private classes

A class fully adapted to your level, goals, interests and pace.

See private classes
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Self-study

Learn whenever you want, at your own pace, with my self-study materials.

  • πŸŽ₯ Video course
  • πŸ“– Interactive e-book
Explore self-study
Students

❀️ What my students say

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β€œI want to express my huge gratitude to Petro for his unique approach to teaching Spanish! πŸ™Œ His new method is a real find for anyone who wants to learn the language quickly and effectively, without boring rules or tedious exercises from old textbooks. The lessons are easy, interesting and relaxed, which makes the learning process truly engaging. Thanks to this format, words and phrases stick naturally, without rote memorization. You can really feel that Petro is genuinely invested in his students' success and knows how to inspire them! 😊 I recommend him to anyone who wants to learn Spanish with enjoyment and without stress. Β‘Gracias, Petro! πŸ”₯”

Nadezhda
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β€œI've been studying with Petro for more than a month now ☝️ This is the kind of learning I was looking for! I never want to skip a class, put it off, or feel lazy about it. Every lesson is interesting in its own way β€” conversation, reading, breaking down sentences. The whole program is built so that within a month or two you can already understand and discuss everyday topics in Spanish, and that's amazing! Before I started, I had no idea how to order something at a restaurant or ask if a store had an item, and so on. But thanks to Petro's program, I can already do all of that after just one month of classes (that's only 12 lessons). So I highly recommend it!!! πŸ‘Œβ€

Danil
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β€œPetro is a wonderful Spanish teacher! Every lesson always has a light and positive atmosphere! My son, a 6th grader, looks forward to each class with genuine joy and a smile. After 6 months of regular lessons his level has improved significantly, and he's become much more confident and fluent using the language in conversation. Thank you, Petro!”

Elizaveta (mother of a 6th-grade student)
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β€œHuge thanks to Petro for his ability to explain material clearly, and for the knowledge, motivation and support he's given me. I'm in my 2nd month now, and I can already speak and write stories about myself and my life in different tenses. I love the method he uses β€” it helps develop conversational Spanish faster, which was exactly my goal, and I see progress after every lesson. I deliberately chose someone who isn't a native speaker, but someone who knows how to teach and has learned several languages himself. If my nephew ever wants to learn Spanish, I'll definitely send him to Petro β€” I can tell kids would find it easy and fun with him. I recommend him and I'm continuing my studies!) Β‘Muchas gracias, Petro!”

Victoria G.
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β€œFrom my very first lessons with Petro, I knew I'd found the right teacher for me. He's incredibly attentive, perceptive, and at the same time remarkably knowledgeable. In every class you can feel his passion for the language and his genuine wish to help you personally, not just "get through a lesson." His TPRS method is something special: lively, creative, free of rote memorization, but with real immersion and understanding of the language. Thanks to Petro, I finally feel confident speaking and I've stopped being afraid of making mistakes. Every lesson isn't just about grammar and vocabulary β€” it's about curiosity, humor and inspiration. If everyone had a teacher like him, the whole world would speak Spanish!”

Maria
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β€œThe results speak for themselves - excellent! πŸ”₯πŸ™Œ Leo was moved up at school from the beginner group to the native-speakers group! Just yesterday, while walking our pet πŸ•, he met a Spanish girl))) and chatted with her in Spanish! Little Arina feels much more confident with Spanish at school too. They both love your lessons ❀️”

Olga (mother of Leo and Arina)
Experience & training

🧠 Years of teaching, and years of learning

I've been on both sides of the desk. That's what shapes how I teach.

How do we start?

πŸš€ It's really easy

Write to me

Tell me what you want to achieve with Spanish and what experience you have.

Take a free trial class

We get to know each other and you experience first-hand how my method works. Nothing to prepare.

Choose what's best for you

Continue with a group course, private classes, or study on your own with my materials.

FAQ

❓ Questions people ask me

Can I start if I know nothing about Spanish?

Yes. You can start from zero. From the first class we use Spanish adapted to your level and start communicating step by step.

Will I really speak from the first class?

Yes. Even as a beginner, you'll take part and produce Spanish from the very first class.

Do I have to memorize a lot of vocabulary?

We don't base the classes on memorizing endless lists. Vocabulary shows up inside stories, conversations, readings and situations.

What is TPRS?

A method built on stories, questions, comprehension, interaction and meaningful repetition.

Can I learn Rioplatense Spanish?

Yes. There are Rioplatense Spanish courses, and you can also work on this variety in private classes.

What levels do you teach?

Mainly from beginner up to roughly B1/B2.

Are there group classes?

Yes. Groups have a maximum of 6 students.

Are there private classes too?

Yes. See private classes β†’

Are there materials to study on my own?

Yes. There are video courses and self-study e-books. Explore self-study β†’

πŸ—£οΈ Your Spanish doesn't need another word list. It needs to come alive.

Stories.Conversation.Comprehension.Repetition.And Spanish from day one.
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