Lorena Porras

## You know some Spanish. But can you actually use it in a real conversation?

Maybe you've studied Spanish for months or even years. You know vocabulary, understand grammar rules, and can answer questions during lessons.

But when someone starts a real conversation, things change.

You hesitate. You translate in your head. You struggle to find the right words. And sometimes, by the time you're ready to respond, the conversation has already moved on.

**What if learning more Spanish isn't the only thing you need?**

Hi! I'm Lorena, a certified Spanish teacher from Colombia, a licensed educator, and a certified Neurolanguage Coach®.

With over five years of experience, **4,200+ lessons taught, and approximately 55 five-star reviews**, I've helped international students at different levels develop their Spanish communication skills.

Throughout my teaching experience, I've discovered something important:

**Knowing Spanish and knowing how to participate in a conversation are two different skills.**

That's why I developed my **Conversational Identity Method**, a personalized approach that helps you turn your Spanish knowledge into practical communication skills.

### What makes my lessons different?

**We work on more than grammar and vocabulary.**

You'll learn to:

- Respond more naturally without overthinking every sentence.
- Express your opinions, experiences, and personality in Spanish.
- Understand and participate in everyday conversations.
- Use grammar in meaningful, real-life situations.
- Develop confidence through guided speaking practice and personalized feedback.

If you're a beginner, we'll build the foundations you need to start communicating. If you already speak some Spanish, we'll identify what's holding you back and work on the skills you need to move forward.

Every lesson is designed around your level, goals, and communication challenges.

**My goal isn't to keep you taking Spanish lessons indefinitely. It's to help you become a more independent and confident Spanish speaker.**

Because learning another language shouldn't mean losing your personality.

**You deserve to be yourself in Spanish, too.**

Ready to discover what's really holding your Spanish back?

I'd love to help you take the next step!