Testimonials
What People Say
What Our Students Are Saying About Their Spanish Learning Journey
I love my Spanish classes with Christian Tun. He is engaging, knowledgeable, and flexible.
Christian invites questions from students and, as a native speaker, knows the ins and outs of the
language. He is culturally sensitive, with direct experience in many settings from the Mayan
village to the university. In addition to teaching Spanish to adults, he has worked with migrant
teens, village youth, and college prep summer camp students. A biologist by training, Christian
has a curious, open mind and encourages the sharing of ideas to increase our understanding of
the world. I highly recommend his classes.
Judy Gilligan
May 20, 2025
Diana is an exceptional Spanish teacher, whose infectious passion makes each lesson a joy. She masterfully blends rigorous instruction with cultural insights, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the language. Patient and supportive, she ensures that everything is going perfectly well. Diana's teaching transforms language learning into an engaging, enriching experience. Truly outstanding!
Gabriel
July 26, 2023
Christian es un maestro excelente. El sabe mucho, es paciente, amable, de mente abierta y siempre está interesado en explorar cualquier tema de conversación que esté en la mente de los estudiantes. También explica los sutilezas de gramática con sencillez y claridad. Lo recomiendo ampliamente como profesor y, en general, es una persona maravillosa.
Peter Williams
January 8, 2025
Diana is a great tutor! She is very helpful with conversational skills, shows a lot of patience, and is enthusiastic about Mexican culture. Our lessons are fun and informative, she sends corrections as I'm talking so that the flow of conversation is not interrupted but I still learn. She's fantastic, I highly recommend he"
Caitlin
May 8, 2023
Although I have studied Spanish for years, I have only felt able to communicate more effectively in Spanish since learning with Christian. Through the engaging, enjoyable, and effective environment for learning Spanish that Christian creates, I am more confident speaking Spanish now. When I make mistakes, Christian provides helpful feedback to help me understand and learn from my errors. This motivates me to keep practicing. Christian shapes his lessons to meet his students’ needs and progress.
especially appreciate how Christian incorporates vocabulary, grammar, and formal expressions, along with practical, casual phrases. Christian shares cultural insights from his personal background as well as historic and current examples from Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries. His insights help me understand the rich diversity and significance of Spanish beyond the words. I enjoy Christian’s ability to connect learning Spanish with cultural understanding so that his students gain greater perspective and respect for different cultures. For me, this is inspiring and makes Spanish come alive.
Lyrysa Smith
October 8, 2024
"Diana is smart, interested and eager to learn (new languages and cultures). She helps you well, no matter what level you are at. She takes time for you and looks carefully at what you need at this stage of your learnings!"
Bart
July 31, 2024
I have been studying Spanish and learning about the culture of Mexico and the Yucatan with Christian for almost three years. As a person he is a delight! I consider him and the other students I’ve been studying with all this time good friends. I have visited Christian for an immersion week in Mérida and hosted him in my home in Colorado a couple of times.
As a teacher he is patient, helpful, and very thorough. Our classes are a great combination of grammar, verb tenses, and conversation all done through structured lessons and homework, along with listening to podcasts, watching videos, even discussing art. It’s a very well-rounded approach to learning, which I hope to continue for a long time
Marcy Willerton
March 15, 2025
I have had the pleasure of studying Spanish with Christian for several years, and I can say without hesitation that he is an outstanding teacher. His ability to clearly explain even the most complex points of grammar and vocabulary has helped me build a strong foundation and gain real confidence in my Spanish skills. What makes his classes truly exceptional, however, is the way he brings the language to life. He creates a fun and engaging learning environment, which makes each session something to look forward to. His deep knowledge of Mexican politics adds an enriching dimension to our discussions, especially for those of us interested in current events and cultural context. One of the most inspiring aspects of his teaching is the way he shares stories about the fascinating community projects he’s involved in in the Mayan village where he was born. These insights not only deepen our understanding of the language, but also connect us to the broader I highly recommend Christian to anyone looking for a thoughtful, dynamic, and inspiring Spanish teacher.
Vicky Peterson
June 10, 2023
I usually don't leave reviews; however, I just have to let everyone know how great of a teacher Diana is. She is very organized and there is always structure with her lessons. I would also like to mention that I usually have trouble staying motivated, but with Diana she doesn't make learning Spanish feel like work, which makes me eager to keep learning with her. Book with Diana, I promise you won't regret it.
Reem
July 26, 2023
Diana is fantastic! She is patient, fun to talk with, and she is extremely knowledgeable about Mexican history and culture. She makes our lessons fun and interesting by incorporating grammar lessons, reading comprehension through poems and texts about Mexican history, and conversation. I cannot recommend her enough!
Lauren
September 12, 2022