Native Spanish teacher · Tell Me In Spanish
I’m Daniela Sanchez, a native Spanish teacher from Mexico
Native Spanish speaker · Born and raised in Mexico · Teaching Spanish since 2013
I have over 10 years of experience helping English speakers learn Spanish, and I created Tell Me In Spanish because I noticed something: most Spanish learning resources teach the language the way it’s written in textbooks, not the way it’s actually spoken. Every lesson on this site is written by me personally, not outsourced, not AI-generated.
10+
Years teaching Spanish online
26,000+
TMIS Community Insiders
55,000+
YouTube subscribers
400+
Spanish lessons
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Daniela’s story
How Tell Me In Spanish started
¡Hola, soy Daniela! :)
After finishing my B.A. in Spanish Language and Literature from the University of Guadalajara in 2015, I got my first job as a Spanish teacher at IMAC — one of the biggest Spanish language schools in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Teaching at IMAC was such a rewarding experience. Not only did I get to meet people from all over the world, but I was exposed firsthand to the real challenges of learning Spanish. Because I worked with such a wide variety of students, I quickly noticed the same pattern: there’s a gap between the Spanish taught in textbooks and the Spanish actually spoken by native speakers.
A few years later, I left the school and started working as a private Spanish tutor. This was a completely different experience — I could finally customize my lessons to help each person reach their specific goals. And the more I taught, the more I realized how much the gap between formal and real Spanish was holding learners back.
That’s what led me to found Tell Me In Spanish. I wanted to create a resource that teaches Spanish the way it’s actually used — not the textbook version. Every lesson on this site is written by me personally, based on what I’ve seen real learners struggle with most. No outsourced content, no AI-generated lessons. Just direct teaching translated into written form.
Today, Tell Me In Spanish has grown into a community of over 26,000 email subscribers, with more than 400 free lessons covering grammar, vocabulary, conversations, and more. I also teach on YouTube with 55,000+ subscribers, and I’ve developed full video course programs for beginners and advanced learners. My goal has always been simple: give you the tools to speak Spanish the way native speakers actually do.
Tell Me In Spanish
What this site is and who it’s for
What it is
Tell Me In Spanish is a free Spanish learning resource for English speakers at every level, from complete beginners to advanced learners. Every lesson, guide, and resource is written personally by me. No outsourced content, no AI-generated lessons.
Who it’s for
Anyone who wants to learn Spanish the way it’s actually spoken, not just how it’s written in textbooks. Whether you’re just starting out or stuck at intermediate, this site is for learners who want to actually understand the language, not just memorize vocabulary lists.
What makes it different
I’ve spent over 10 years teaching Spanish to English speakers, so I know exactly where people get stuck. Every resource on this site is built around those real sticking points, not a generic curriculum.
Tell Me In Spanish
Why I teach Spanish the way I do
Native Spanish speaker from Mexico
I was born and raised in Mexico, so my lessons reflect how Spanish is actually spoken across Latin America, not textbook grammar rules that native speakers rarely use in real conversation.
10+ years teaching Spanish to English speakers
Over a decade of experience teaching students at all levels, from complete beginners to advanced learners preparing for business conversations. That depth of teaching experience shapes every lesson on this site.
Specializes in the gaps English speakers struggle with most
After teaching hundreds of students, I know exactly where English speakers get stuck: ser vs. estar, preterite vs. imperfect, the subjunctive mood. Every guide on this site is built around those real pain points, not a generic curriculum.
YouTube educator with 55,000+ subscribers
I’ve been teaching Spanish on YouTube, building a community of learners who follow my lessons consistently. My video library covers everything from beginner basics to advanced grammar and conversation skills.
Author of 400+ Spanish lessons, written personally by me
Every article, guide, and resource on Tell Me In Spanish is written by me personally. No outsourced content, no AI-generated lessons. Just my direct teaching translated into written form.
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Student stories
What learners say about Daniela
★★★★★
I’ve been receiving your emails for a while and I’ve had time to really pay attention to your teaching style. I’ve compared it with other styles and frankly I’m impressed. I go through a video lesson and feel like I just had a two-hour class! You are an amazing teacher.
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Joanna S.
Tell Me In Spanish Community Member
★★★★★
I admire you so much and I’m lucky to have found your YouTube channel. Thank you for providing free resources to succeed in learning Spanish. You are truly amazing.
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Dalena B.
Tell Me In Spanish Community Member
★★★★★
You do an excellent job of explaining why some of the rules I always thought were just crazy even exist. I’m enjoying your courses and believe they have helped me understand why certain things are the way they are, so I can silence the part of my brain that says, “what the hell is that about” and interrupts the flow of conversation.
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Anthony M.
Spanish Hero System student
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