Every instructor at La Casa del Español is a certified native Spanish speaker. No apps, no recorded lectures — just experienced teachers who care about your learning and adapt every lesson to your goals.
Founder & CEO · Lead Instructor
Karla founded La Casa del Español to make Spanish accessible, enjoyable, and truly effective for English speakers in the DMV area. A certified native Spanish instructor with 10+ years of teaching experience, she is the only instructor who teaches every level — from Mini Toledo kids to DELE-certified adults.
Request a class with KarlaView full profile →Head Teacher · Kids Programs
Angela is our lead kids-program instructor with 30+ years of experience teaching Spanish to children. Born in Bolivia and educated in Paraguay, she has taught at five DC elementary schools including Horace Mann. Her method is rooted in music, songs, instruments and games — Spanish through joy, not drills.
Request a class with AngelaView full profile →Senior Instructor · Adults & DELE Prep
Micaela is from Argentina and has been teaching Spanish for 13+ years — to both kids and adults. Her lessons are fun, interactive, and focused on real communication. If you want to actually speak the language (not just memorize verb charts), Micaela is your teacher.
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Emilson designs personalized learning plans for every student. His classes blend conversation, grammar, and pronunciation into real-life practice — always in a relaxed, no-pressure atmosphere. Whether you're starting from zero or brushing up on high-school Spanish, he adapts to meet your goals.
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Maisa brings 6+ years teaching kids across DC elementary schools — Horace Mann, Stoddert, and Ross. She combines her passion for teaching with university studies in nursing and biology, and uses art, music and play to make Spanish feel natural and creative for every child.
Request a class with MaisaView full profile →Experience our teaching style firsthand — no commitment required. Just bring your curiosity and we'll take care of the rest.
