About
Native Spanish tutor from 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.
I am Santiago Garnica, a lawyer by training 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.
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.
Structured path, not random conversation hours:
You speak a lot. I correct what matters. You leave with something you can reuse tomorrow.
No WhatsApp wall. No marketplace redirect as the main path. You book with Garnica & Co directly.
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.
Preply · 5.0 overall · 7 reviews. Subscores all 5.0: Reassurance, Clarity, Progress, Preparation.
“I’m extremely happy with my lessons… speaks German and English… Spanish is very clear… trips to Colombia… flexibly adapts without losing a structured curriculum.”
„Ich bin super zufrieden… strukturierten Lehrplan…“
Diona · Sep 29, 2026“Awesome teacher… very well structured and supportive. His English is strong — super helpful for a beginner who needs grammar explained clearly.”Asha · Sep 29, 2026
“Very organized and helpful… caters the lessons to where I need the most help, and always checks in on my goals.”Margo · Sep 23, 2026
“Calm nature that makes free speaking pleasant… lessons built on my hobbies… I feel confident after class.”
„sehr ruhige Art… freies Sprechen… selbstbewusst.“
Adrian · Sep 18, 2026“Attentive and fun… relevant topics for the student’s interests… productive tips and tasks.”
“atencioso e divertido… dicas e tarefas bem produtivas!”
Leone · Sep 17, 2026“Very professional… excellent lesson structure. Speaks German and English very well — aiming for B2.”Stefan · Sep 15, 2026
“You learn quickly because he adapts perfectly… ensures you’ve internalized the material before the next topic.”
„Sehr professioneller Lehrer… verinnerlicht… nächsten Thema.“
Daniel · Sep 15, 2026Onboarding → free 25 min → schedule. Then often the 10-lesson pack.