You want to learn Spanish,
but not just to order coffee.
You want connection, community, and relationships that will change your life.
But it’s so easy to feel stuck. Memorizing a few words and expressions doesn’t change your Spanish--or your life.
It’s too easy to doubt. Can you really become fluent? Maybe it’s just too late to learn Spanish as an adult…
That was me, too.
This is the story of how I learned Spanish—struggles and all.
Like many adults, I started out just wanting to belong in Spanish conversations.
I had no idea where that decision would lead: to a bilingual marriage, feeling like Mexico City is my home away from home, and real friendships I never would have had in English.
It wasn’t a straight line. And it definitely didn’t happen in 90 days.
And I’ve been there: tongue-tied, discouraged, and wondering if I was wasting my time.
Read on to find out how I learned Spanish—and how you can, too.
Your first Spanish Conversation is a milestone.
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That first 10-minute Spanish conversation with a local. Not rehearsed, not memorized, just real.
That’s when you realize, like I did in Barcelona:
This is what fluency feels like. But…
How to realistically learn Spanish?
Make your Spanish learning safe, authentic, and doable. Aim for that first 10-minute conversation. Go in with smart habits and strategies. And start with a Spanish learning plan.
¡Hola! Soy Dominique.
SALSA DANCER, WORLD TRAVELER, RED WINE ENTHUSIAST, AND YOUR SPANISH COACH
When I was 23, I packed two suitcases, sold my car, and bought a one-way ticket to Barcelona. I was ready to finally speak Spanish for real.
But when I got there? Even after years of Spanish lessons, I couldn’t even manage a conversation at the local market. I froze. I fumbled. I panicked.
I quickly learned the hard way that immersing yourself in a Spanish-speaking country isn’t always the magic fix.
Especially when you’re thrown into native-speaker conversations with nothing to ground you—no structure, no strategy, no sense of what to say.
Honestly, sometimes I felt like giving up or hiding in my room. Instead, I built myself a way I could actually learn: a safe, structured, authentic path to real Spanish.
I had to create that path for myself. But it made me the Spanish speaker (and teacher) I am today.
How I Finally Learned to Speak Spanish Fluently
(What You Really Need to Get Conversational in Spanish)
You and I both know that the way you learned in high school fails. It skips the real-life conversations, the authentic materials, not to mention your personal interests.
And “just immersing yourself” can fall flat as well.
Here’s what works…
Structure—Not Just Exposure
Freezing up in Spanish conversations?
Don’t just guess your way through. Build grammar and conversation skills step by step.
A Plan That Fits Your Life
You’ve got work, family, and zero time to waste.
You need adult-smart strategies: sprints, focused routines, and time-efficient methods that stick.
Confidence That Connects
We both know, you don’t want to just understand—you want to belong.
Get the support and strategies you need to build confidence in real conversations.
The blueprint to becoming bilingual
This is the learning path I created for myself, the balance between structure, authenticity, and realistic immersion experiences that let me get fluent, have real conversations, pass the DELE exam, and go on to become someone who uses Spanish in daily life.
I’m passionate about helping you do that, too.
Sure, my travels and “focused sprints” in Spanish-speaking cultures helped amplify my Spanish-speaking journey.
But I also found how invaluable everyday experiences are, too like reading, writing, music, listening, speaking, and purposeful courses.
This is why I want to share with you the exact strategies that took my Spanish to the advanced level I had always dreamed of—so you can have this experience too.
(And, I promise, you won’t have to buy a one-way ticket to anywhere.)
If you are just starting—or think there may be gaps in your foundational skills—my FREE Spanish Starter Kit will help you. Reduce the overwhelm and build a structured framework that will take you to whatever level you want to go.
If you already ‘speak some Spanish’ but your progress is stalling, my FREE 12-Step Intermediate Guide was made for you. Learn twelve proven strategies to push past the intermediate plateau and take your Spanish to the next level.
Let’s start your journey today! Both plans are free and include 40+ minutes of videos, workbooks, and ready-to-implement tips.
I FINALLY UNDERSTAND IT!
“I've seen this topic a million times before, but it never really clicked in my brain until I heard Dominique explain it. Now, I can actually use it in my Spanish because I finally understand it.”
Dani Paige
Alberta, Canada
Why?
Because you’re not just learning Spanish. You are learning HOW to learn Spanish.
I’ll be the first to say, learning a new language is HARD.
But…
I also know when you build a process of learning Spanish that you can fall in love with….
one that endures the seasons and stages of your life.
You set yourself up for discovering a different side of yourself you never knew existed.
I see it every day:
My students and friends binging on that hot new podcast, taking gourmet cooking lessons, reading best-selling novels, or meeting the love of their life...en español!
If you’ve struggled to learn Spanish before, let me share a secret…
The wings to fly
La Mariposa—or butterfly—is my Spanish nickname.
It was given to me by friends during my transformational year in Barcelona.
The name fits me, too.
My love affair with the Spanish language has allowed me to fly all over the world. I’ve immersed myself in so many different Spanish cultures—from Madrid to Mexico City.
I’ve opened myself up to 560 million more people and their incredibly rich cultures that, before, I could only get a glimpse of.
Like a butterfly, I’ve been through a complete metamorphosis.
I didn’t just learn an enchanting new language; I unlocked a new way to view and experience the world.
I want you to spread your wings too!
This is the language learning path you came here for
And, it feels exciting because you can feel your wings start to spread. You can see that conversational confidence is possible, even if you’ve never learned a language before.
From one language learner to another, I genuinely want you to experience the delight of mastering this enchanting language.
I did it. I know you can too.
Un abrazo,
Dominique
FEEL OH-SO PROUD
