"I'm not sure I can truly do justice to all of the wonderful things about Andrea's Patreon community, but I will try!

I was looking for a way to improve my Spanish-speaking skills and increase my confidence ahead of a trip to Mexico when I learned about Andrea's Patreon page. I had seen quite a bit of her teaching work on other platforms, and I already thought very highly of her. Once I joined, I was overwhelmed by everything she brought to the community.

First, if you've seen videos of her previously, she is every bit as warm, witty, and hilarious as you are used to. She brings an incredible level of energy to every encounter, whether it is through her videos, her posts, her live streams, or her group classes. No matter how nervous you might be to dive into learning, she will put you at ease and put a smile on your face. She makes it so easy to learn, and to want to keep learning!

But another quality that really stands out is just how prepared she is for every class. She manages to strike the perfect balance between having the right level of structure to keep everyone engaged and involved, and being spontaneous to maintain a relaxed and fun atmosphere. The entire time, students are learning the essentials of the Spanish language without feeling like they're sitting in a classroom.

She has created an environment where every student at every level of Spanish feels comfortable and safe to be themselves. And through her Discord community, many of us have become friends, enjoying talking to one another about the Spanish language, Latin American culture, and perhaps most importantly, FOOD!

There's no question that I will continue to be part of everything Andrea is doing for us long after my trip. I never imagined I would be enjoying myself this much while opening up a new world of language for myself. I will forever be grateful for Andrea's hard work, encouragement, and inspiration. I would emphatically encourage anyone working on their Spanish to sign up and join us!"