Spanish school · Roma Norte, Mexico City · & online

Learn the Spanish you live every day.

Private and small-group classes built on La Rutina Cotidiana: the verbs and vocabulary you use from breakfast to dinner, practiced in real conversation.

DELE · Instituto Cervantes Exam Center DELE Exam Center4.9 / 5 on GoogleBildungsurlaub approved
Esmeralda Fonseca with an Aprende & Vive student in Mexico City
Esmeralda Fonseca, founder of Aprende & Vive, ready for an online class
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¡Hola!

Does this sound familiar?

Months in Mexico, and Spanish still feels out of reach?

¿Mande?Your Uber driver talks and you just smile.
Ehh…Your team switches to English to save time.
¿Y tú?You can't join the conversation at family dinners with your in-laws.
UfffYears of apps and grammar, and you still freeze when it's time to speak.

You're not alone. Students from more than 30 countries have gained the confidence to speak with our method, smart repetition and real-life practice.

Student at a café in Mexico City trying to follow a conversation in Spanish
Why is it so hard?
Student holding the book Esmeralda y su rutina cotidiana with Esmeralda Fonseca
¡Órale!
Our own books

Our method

La Rutina Cotidiana

We teach Spanish in the order you live it. Every lesson follows a moment of your day, so what you learn in class you use that same afternoon.

  1. DespertarWaking up: reflexive verbs, routines, telling time
  2. Tomar el transporteGetting around: directions, metro, Uber, asking for help
  3. Trabajar y estudiarWork and study: meetings, emails, office small talk
  4. En el doctorAt the doctor: symptoms, appointments, pharmacy
  5. Conocer genteMeeting people: introductions, plans, opinions
Most-used verbs firstSpeak from day oneGrammar through use

Programs

Choose how you want to learn

Native teachers, certified and trained in our method. In person at our Language Hub in Roma Norte or online on Zoom.

Hybrid classes

In person or online

Private classes at our Language Hub in Roma Norte or on Zoom. Switch between modalities with 24 hours' notice.

Valid for 1 year from your first class

5 h$3,000 MXN
15 h$8,850 MXN
20 h$11,600 MXN
30 h$17,100 MXN
50 h$28,000 MXN

Prices in MXN (Mexican pesos), VAT not included.

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Online classes

100% on Zoom

Private classes from anywhere in the world, with the same method, teacher and materials. Class notes captured every session.

Valid for 2 months from your first class (48-hour package: 6 months)

6 h$3,000 MXN
12 h$5,400 MXN
20 h$8,000 MXN
48 h · valid 6 months$16,800 MXN

Prices in MXN (Mexican pesos), VAT not included.

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Start any Monday
Group classes

20 hours a week at the Language Hub

Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Level-based groups of up to 8 students. Includes placement test, social program and certificate.

If only 1 student enrolls, the course becomes 10 private hours per week (10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.).

1 to 4 weeks$5,250 MXN / week
5 to 8 weeks$4,950 MXN / week
9 to 12 weeks$4,650 MXN / week

Prices in MXN (Mexican pesos), VAT not included.

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Bildungsurlaub Approval Bildungsurlaub program

A course approved for your German educational leave

Recognized in Berlin, Lower Saxony and Rhineland-Palatinate. 5 or 10 working days, Monday to Friday, with a certificate of attendance for your employer.

State5 days10 days
Berlin$7,425 MXN$12,800 MXN
Lower Saxony$9,900 MXN$17,200 MXN
Rhineland-Palatinate$7,425 MXN$12,800 MXN

Prices in MXN (Mexican pesos), VAT not included.

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All prices are in MXN (Mexican pesos) and do not include VAT. See our terms and conditions.

Our students

This is how you live Spanish

Students from all over the world, learning at our Language Hub, online and around Mexico City.

Student showing his Aprende & Vive course book
Esmeralda Fonseca with a student in Mexico City
Students at the Aprende & Vive Language Hub
Private class with the La Rutina Cotidiana book
Small-group Spanish class in Roma Norte
Student practicing Spanish with class materials
Esmeralda Fonseca with a student
Spanish class at the Language Hub
+10years teaching Spanish
30+countries our students come from
8students max. per group
4.9average rating on Google
AI

Meet Esme AI, your 24/7 Spanish tutor

Practice between classes, get corrections that explain the "why", and rehearse real situations from A1 to C1.

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Esmeralda Fonseca, CEO and founder of Aprende & Vive Español
CEO & Founder

Who am I?

Hola, I'm Esmeralda

I created La Rutina Cotidiana after years of watching students learn grammar they couldn't use. At Aprende & Vive, every teacher is native, certified and trained in this method, so you talk about your real life from your very first class.

How to start

From trial class to your first lesson

Book your trial class

In person at the Language Hub or online.

Take the level test

We place you from A1 to C2.

Choose your package

Hours, schedule and modality.

Start speaking

You get your schedule and materials by email.

Frequently asked questions

Before you start

How much do Spanish classes cost in Mexico City?

Online packages start at $3,000 MXN for 6 hours and hybrid packages at $3,000 MXN for 5 hours. Cultural immersion starts at $2,300 MXN per week. Prices in Mexican pesos, VAT not included.

Where is the school?

Our Language Hub is at Jalapa 100, Roma Norte, Cuauhtémoc, 06700, Mexico City. You can also take every class online.

Can I take the DELE exam in Mexico City?

Yes. Aprende & Vive is an official Instituto Cervantes DELE Exam Center. We also prepare you with mock exams and personal feedback.

Are your courses approved for Bildungsurlaub?

Yes. Aprende & Vive is part of the German Bildungsurlaub program. Write to us and we'll send you the documents for your employer.

How many students are in a group?

A maximum of 8 students, so you get more speaking time and personal attention.

I'm a complete beginner. Can I start?

Yes. We teach every level, from A1 to C2. Take the free level test or book a trial class and we'll recommend the right program.

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