LEARN SPANISH with confidence
Build your CONFIDENCE, MOTIVATION and SPEAKING ABILITY in
SPANISH through COOKING and CULTURE.
People just LOVE learning
with Taste Of Spanish
See for yourself…
Joining the speaking meetings helped me gain enough confidence to speak with other learners. During the speaking sessions, Helen was able to support both recall or vocabulary and grammar.
Dianne BStudent 
I attended one of the Spanish Conversation sessions and it has helped me so much! We played a fun word game and it has made me realise that I do know some Spanish already.
Michelle VStudent 
So... yesterday I met a Chilean dude on a bus and we spoke in Spanish for ages and he understood me!!!! The longest I have ever had a conversation!!! I understood most of what he said too!!! Was so much fun and it was all down to u! Mucho mucho gracias! La mejor profesora en del mundo!! [Thank you very very much! The best teacher in the world!!]
Jackie BStudent 
I thought I wasn't good at learning languages but found the supporting interactive resources really helpful when developing my Spanish vocabulary.
Dianne BStudent
Thanks to Taste of Spanish I am having a really enjoyable time learning a language. Helen was happy to answer my queries and explain the grammar rules and when to use them.
Dianne BStudent
Helen helped me with pronunciation when I struggled to say certain words and sounds and she answered all of my questions when I didn't understand something.
Michelle VStudent
With help from Taste of Spanish I feel I have made considerable progress by using a range of resources and the opportunity to talk with others
Dianne BStudent
This conversation session restored my confidence that I can indeed learn Spanish. I look forward to the next session!
Michelle VStudent
Previously the greatest problem in learning a language was not having the opportunity to speak in a place where I felt supported and therefore more confident.
Dianne BStudent
We "Get" You If
Any Of This Sounds Familiar...
You want to learn Spanish but don't know where to start or what will help you achieve your goals
You find learning from books isn't your thing and want to learn in a fun and innovative way that embeds learning in your long term memory
You've spent hours learning grammar and vocabulary in the past but got sick of the frustration of forgetting it when you most need it
You're frustrated with learning on your own and need to find the motivation to get started AND stick at it long term
You're interested in not only learning the language, but also in learning about the culture so that you can better experience it in real life
You've started learning Spanish but it's not going as well as you'd like because you lack confidence, motivation and accountability especially in speaking
If it does, then you already know what a minefield it can be trying to get quality help with your learning
That's What Inspired Us To Build This Place
I was fed up of hearing stories about good people with great intentions, just like you, who were frustrated and demotivated and thought they weren't able to learn the language and culture because:
they thought they just weren't "good at languages" (because previous learning methods hadn't been right for them, not because that's true!)
they found it "impossible" to learn vocabulary, structures and grammar and be able to remember it long term, when they most needed it, especially in conversations.
they felt overwhelmed when learning the language and how many obstacles there are to overcome and didn't have the right support to overcome the obstacles
they had tried and "failed" at too many over priced courses that made big claims about being "the one true way" to learn a language, making them feel inadequate
Thankfully, that's all behind you now...
The Spice Up Your Spanish Founders Academy
Will Help You To...
IMPROVE YOUR CONFIDENCE
Live classes, interactive activities, and our supportive community will empower you to build your confidence as well as improve your fluency in a friendly, supportive environment
IMPROVE YOUR VOCABULARY
Learn practical vocabulary that you can apply to a range of different contexts and learn practical strategies to help you embed knowledge in your long term memory more easily
CONNECT WITH OTHERS
Improve your language and communication skills in our community through engaging discussions in a supportive environment to ensure for continual improvement
LEARN ABOUT THE CULTURE
This Taste Of Spanish immersive experience allows you to explore authentic Spanish recipes & traditions, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for the vibrant Spanish culture
LEARN GRAMMAR & STRUCTURES
Our interactive, live group classes help you learn grammar and structures, giving you in-depth understanding of the language so you can apply it in other situations
PRACTICE YOUR SPEAKING
The Spice Up Your Spanish Founders Academy provides a unique learning environment conducive to actively practicing and enhancing your Spanish speaking skills, for increased fluency and confidence
What Makes This Academy Different?
ACCESS TO EXPERTISE
Your qualified tutor, Helen Rivers, has 20 years of teaching Spanish and a proven track record of highly engaging, quality teaching
PEER SUPPORT
The friendly academy community is here 24/7 to answer all your questions, provide feedback and support you with your learning
BESPOKE SUPPORT
We're well aware that one size never fits all so we ensure that our support is tailored to you based on your specific needs as an individual
YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR PRIORITY
Many language websites constantly try to sell you more and more. We take a different approach and focus solely on what is in YOUR best interests. Your happiness and achievements are paramount
WE EAT, BREATHE AND SLEEP SPANISH
Spanish teaching and learning is something we're truly passionate about, so helping you is something we get immense pleasure from. It's not a job, it's 100% our focus and we're right by your side
WE WALK THE WALK
We practice what we preach. Yes, we have LOTS of experience in Spanish, but even native speakers don't speak perfect Spanish! We're always improving our Spanish too so we completely understand the struggles you're facing
Plus All Founding Members Get
MONTHLY
A new Spanish recipe
Spain has such a vast array of culinary dishes that you can never run out. We give you a new one to try each month and many of our monthly activities are focussed on the featured recipe.Â
WEEKLY
Live group lessons on vocabulary, grammar and structures
Understand how the language works and how to apply it in our grammar lessons. Our live group lessons focus on grammar, vocabulary and structures in a wide range of contexts and you’ll also learn some really nifty tips and tricks to power up your Spanish.
Not got time to join in the live sessions? That’s OK. Sessions are recorded so you can access them at any point. You’ll also get access to those from previous months.
WEEKLY
Live speaking practice groups
Goodbye to the fear of speaking and learn to handle real-life speaking situations.
It’s common to struggle when speaking and you’re not alone. Join weekly judgement-free speaking sessions to get support.
Your tutor will use a range of techniques to build your confidence and ability. We’ll even prepare you for the unexpected. In time, you’ll feel more confident to speak and you’ll be able to better integrate into Spanish culture when abroad.
WEEKLY
Cooking and Culture Classes
With our monthly recipes, you’ll learn about ingredients and utensils as well as the method. And because you enjoy the experience of learning through cooking and culture, what you learn will stick in your memory much more easily.
Want to ask about alternative ingredients, how to make a vegetarian version, or learn about the origins of the dish? All your questions will be answered.
Afterwards, you´ll even be able to use your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary to review the dish you made.
MONTHLY
THE COOK-ALONG
This really is the highlight of the month! On the fourth week of each month we gather together in our kitchens for a social learning session and make the recipe together live. Cook-along with us while we chat about the recipe and cooking.
Plus it’s a GREAT way to get to know others in the community and form strong friendships with others who love the same things: Spanish, cooking and culture. It’s sooooo much fun. Not to be missed!
24/7
Online Community Access
As a founding member, you get 24/7 access to our online community, where you can ask anything, day or night, be it about the language, the cuisine or the culture.
Want to check you understand how a tense works? Great. Want to ask about a recipe? Cool. Join our community groups, get involved and receive support from your tutor as well as other members. It’s a great place to connect with everyone.Â
ON DEMAND
We know your time is precious. Can’t make it to our live sessions? Want to access lessons we’ve taught previously? No worries. We’ve got it all covered.Â
Our complete back catalogue of resources and all our previous group session recordings are available to every one of our amazing members; both new and old. Consume it all in one go or access it in bite-sized chunks as and when it suits you. It’s entirely your choice.Â
All of this and much more ONLY inside the founding members academy
NOT SURE IF THE ACADEMY IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
The Spice Up Your Spanish is NOT for everyone, and in all honesty, we don't want your money if it's not a good fit for you. We'd rather help you figure out BEFORE you join than waste your time and money.
So let's cut to the chase...
WHO THE ACADEMY IS FOR
- Passionate Learners: People eager to learn Spanish through hands-on experiences tied to their love for Spanish cooking, culture, and food.
- Beginners Ready to Dive In: Those starting out who want to build the confidence, skills, and motivation to use Spanish in real-life situations.
- Action-Takers: Learners who will engage with our videos, resources, live sessions, and community—not just watch, but implement what they learn.
- Community Seekers: If you're tired of learning alone and want to connect, share ideas, and collaborate with fellow learners, this is your space.
- Creative Thinkers: People who crave a fresh, practical approach to learning Spanish that makes it stick long-term.
WHO THE ACADEMY IS NOT FOR
- Quick-Fix Seekers: If you're looking for instant fluency, this isn’t for you — learning a language takes time and effort.
- Time-Strapped Learners: If you can’t dedicate time to learning, you may struggle. The Academy will inspire you to make time, but commitment is key.
- Spoon-Fed Students: We encourage active learning, where you discover answers with guidance—not just passive instruction.
- Guarantee Hunters: While we stand by our methods, your success depends on you. Results aren’t guaranteed, but we do offer a 30-day money-back guarantee.
- Exam-Focused Learners: If your goal is purely academic or theoretical and you’re not interested in practical, real-world Spanish, this isn’t the right fit.
Don’t get us wrong, we’re not trying to persuade you not to join, but if it’s not something that’s going to benefit you then it’s in no one’s best interest. We have a vested interest in your success because you’re not going to stick around for long if you don’t, right? So it’s important for everyone that you make sure the academy is right for you BEFORE you join.
Meet Your Teacher
Hola! Soy Helen
I’m a QUALIFIED Teacher for Spanish and have been teaching for 20 years. I am also the founder of Taste of Spanish. I have taken thousands of students through their language learning journey. Not only that, but I’m TRULY passionate about Spanish food, language and culture. You can be assured that you’re in good hands.
Learn more about why I have the experience to make your learning experience the best.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
So you have questions? Let's answer them for you...
Now is the best time to take action. We are only offering access to the Taste Of Spanish Academy for a short period of time. After this month, we will be launching to the wider public and will be increasing the price. Buying NOW means you’ll be locked in at this low price forever (as long as your membership is active).
Yes, we’re currently looking for beginner learners of Spanish but will soon be offering a much wider range of levels.
Each month you’ll get a complete new recipe and all of the resources to go with it at the beginning of the month. You’ll also get access to the community straight away. Lessons and additional resources are available on a drip feed basis.Â
When you join the academy you’ll also automatically get access to all recipes, resources and lesson recordings from dishes we have taught in previous months.
We know you will LOVE the Spice Up Your Spanish Academy, however, if for whatever reason you’re not 100% satisfied in any way we have a 30 day money back guarantee (no questions asked). We want you to succeed, and know that if you become a member of the Academy and really put your heart and soul into it… you will see amazing results!
At the moment this is not something we offer, however as a founding member, you’ll get teaching tailored to your specific needs and we expect you’ll get all the support you require.
Obviously we’d love it if all of our members stuck around forever – but we’ve worked with Spanish learners for long enough to know that that’s never going to happen! So, if you do decide to cancel obviously we’ll be very sad, but you’ll be able to do so with just a few clicks from within your account page. No hard feelings and you’re always welcome to return.
Once cancelled you’ll retain access to the site for any remaining time paid for, after which you’ll lose access to all of the content, community and live sessions.
If you decide to rejoin us, you will not be able to take advantage of our Founding Member’s rate and will need to join at the new price, whatever that may be.
We’re not currently offering a trial, however you can purchase 1 month access and if it’s not right for you, just let us know within 30 days and we’ll refund 100% of your money! It’s THAT simple.
If you should decide it’s not right for you, we hope you’d do us a favour by giving us some honest feedback so that we can improve our service. We promise, all feedback is gratefully received.
If there’s anything at all that you’re not certain about, anything we haven’t made clear; any concerns or questions then please do contact us at [email protected] and we’ll help you out.
