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Santiago GarnicaLawyer · Spanish tutor · Colombia
Meet Santiago Garnica, your Spanish tutor from Colombia
Native Spanish tutor from Bogotá, Colombia. Lessons for English and German speakers who want Spanish that works in real life and at work — with a clear method, not endless free chat.
Who I am
I am Santiago Garnica, a lawyer by training (Universidad del Rosario) and a teacher by craft. That mix shows up in every lesson: clear explanations, patient pacing, and progress you can feel week to week.
I teach Colombian / Latin American Spanish — the Spanish you hear in Bogotá and across much of Latin America — with the structure of someone who plans lessons the way a lawyer plans an argument: goal first, then the steps.
Languages of instruction
- Spanish — native
- English — C1
- German — B2
When grammar needs a bridge, we switch to English or German briefly — then return to Spanish. You are never stuck guessing what a rule means.
The method
Structured path, not random conversation hours:
- Goals — conversation, travel, work, or everyday Spanish
- Level check — where you are, not where an app says you should be
- Weekly focus — one clear priority per week
- Homework that fits your life — short, useful, doable
You speak a lot. I correct what matters. You leave with something you can reuse tomorrow.
Who it's for
- Beginners who want a calm, structured start
- Professionals who need Spanish for meetings, email, and calls
- German speakers who want explanations in German when it helps
- Learners who prefer Colombian / Latin American Spanish over textbook-only European Spanish
How booking works
- Book a free class on garnica.co
- Short onboarding (name, email, level, goal, timezone, language of explanation)
- You get one free 25-minute class credit
- Schedule your trial
- If you continue: prepaid packs — list price $20 / 50 min. Recommended after the free class: 10 lessons ($160). Also: single $20 · 5 ($85) · 20 ($300).
No booking through WhatsApp, no detour through a marketplace. You book with Garnica & Co directly.
What this is not
This is not a marketplace storefront. You are not shopping a directory of tutors. You are booking with one teacher — me — on my own site.
Real reviews
Real reviews from my students.
“Ich hab seit paar Tagen mit Santiago gearbeitet ich find ihn sehr sympathisch und er macht ein guten Job er geht auf deine Wünsche ein und merkt sich das und beim nächsten…”“Ich hab seit paar Tagen mit Santiago gearbeitet ich find ihn sehr sympathisch und er macht ein guten Job er geht auf deine Wünsche ein und merkt sich das und beim nächsten Unterricht setzt er es um! So muss das sein! Bin zufrieden! Danke Santiago”Ragnarr · Oct 12, 2026
“It has been a great experience so far with a structured way of learning Spanish. I am making real progress and highly recommend Santiago.”chieloka · Oct 10, 2026
“Santiago is an excellent teacher! He provides great structure to the lessons, which keeps it interesting and entertaining. I'm able to practice speaking and writing with him.…”“Santiago is an excellent teacher! He provides great structure to the lessons, which keeps it interesting and entertaining. I'm able to practice speaking and writing with him. He even taught me grammar that 6 years of Spanish classes never taught me. He will push you to advance more than you expect! Most importantly, he is very encouraging and positive. If you're anything like me and feeling nervous or hesitant about practicing your Spanish with a total stranger, then I would highly recommend Santiago! He will put you at ease and help you get better.”Ashley · Oct 4, 2026
“I’m extremely happy with my lessons with Santiago. He speaks both German and English, which makes communicating with him in any language completely seamless and comfortable.…”“I’m extremely happy with my lessons with Santiago. He speaks both German and English, which makes communicating with him in any language completely seamless and comfortable. On top of that, his Spanish is very clear and easy to understand. I highly recommend him! My goal is to speak fluent Spanish for my regular trips to Colombia. He flexibly adapts the lessons to my level and personal needs without losing sight of a structured curriculum.”Diona · Sep 29, 2026
“I highly recommend Santiago!! He is an awesome teacher. His classes are very well structured and he is very supportive. His english is also strong which is super helpful for a…”“I highly recommend Santiago!! He is an awesome teacher. His classes are very well structured and he is very supportive. His english is also strong which is super helpful for a beginner learning Spanish who needs the grammar/rules to be translated in english clearly.”Asha · Sep 29, 2026
“Santiago is a great teacher. He is very organized and helpful! He caters the lessons well to the areas where I need the most help, and always checks in to make sure I am getting…”“Santiago is a great teacher. He is very organized and helpful! He caters the lessons well to the areas where I need the most help, and always checks in to make sure I am getting what I hope to out of the lessons. I am excited to keep learning and improving my Spanish with his help!”Margo · Sep 23, 2026
“Santiago has a very calm nature that makes free speaking and reading aloud very pleasant. The lessons are built on my hobbies, which are very motivated to learn.…”“Santiago has a very calm nature that makes free speaking and reading aloud very pleasant. The lessons are built on my hobbies, which are very motivated to learn. I feel confident after class.”Adrian · Sep 18, 2026
“Attentive and fun… productive tips and tasks.”Leone · Sep 17, 2026
“Santiago is a very professional teacher. The lesson structure is excellent. He also speaks German and English very well. I plan to take my Spanish up to B2 with…”“Santiago is a very professional teacher. The lesson structure is excellent. He also speaks German and English very well. I plan to take my Spanish up to B2 with him.”Stefan · Sep 15, 2026
“Very professional teacher. With Santiago you learn quickly because he adapts perfectly and makes sure you have internalized what you learned before moving to the next…”“Very professional teacher. With Santiago you learn quickly because he adapts perfectly and makes sure you have internalized what you learned before moving to the next topic.”Daniel · Sep 15, 2026
Book a free class
Onboarding → free 25 min → schedule. Then often the 10-lesson pack.