Private Spanish Tutoring
1:1 lessons tailored to your goals — conversational, business, or academic Spanish, at your pace.
Private Tutoring · Translation · Localization
Speak with confidence.
Write with precision.
Professional Spanish teacher and translator with an MA in Localization and 7+ years helping people connect through language.
About
Making languages feel less foreign and more fun
Hi, I'm Katya Simonyan Kaizer — a multilingual teacher, translator, and language enthusiast who believes learning should be fun, personal, and inspiring. Over the years, I have helped more than 100 students find their voice in Spanish and English through lessons that feel as natural as a friendly conversation.
I do not believe in one size fits all teaching. Every student has their own rhythm, interests, and reasons for learning, and I love adapting lessons to fit exactly that. Want to chat casually about your day and build confidence? We will focus on real conversation. Prefer learning through music? Perfect — I have a background in piano and guitar, and we will turn songs into learning tools. Preparing for an exam or aiming to write better essays? That is where my experience as a linguist and translator comes in handy.
What makes me successful as a teacher is my curiosity and connection. I bring my love of languages, culture, and creativity into every session, and I truly care about your progress. Whether you are learning for travel, work, study, or simply for fun, I will meet you where you are and help you reach where you want to be.
With me, learning is never just about memorizing. It is about confidence, communication, and enjoying the process.
- 100+ students taught
- MA in Localization
- 7+ years of experience
- EN · ES · RU
Services
Ways we can work together
From private lessons to professional localization — here's the full range of what I do.
Exam Preparation
Focused prep for IELTS, TOEFL, DELE and other certification exams, with a study plan built around your test date.
Translation & Localization
Documents, business content, and products adapted between English, Spanish, and Russian with nuance and precision.
Audiovisual Translation
Subtitling and script adaptation for film, video, and games that reads naturally in the target language.
Proofreading & Editing
A careful second pass on your writing or translation for clarity, tone, and grammatical precision.
Localization Quality Assurance
Linguistic and functional QA that catches textual and visual inconsistencies before launch.
Interpreting Services
Live interpreting support between English, Spanish, and Russian for meetings and conversations.
Creative Writing
Personalized guidance and feedback on creative writing in Spanish or English, from short stories to poetry.
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Book Your Free Trial Class
No pressure, no commitment — just 30 minutes together so we can see if it's the right fit before you invest in a course.
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Translation & Localization
Portfolio
Selected work across EN↔ES, ES↔RU, and EN↔RU — from game localization to linguistic QA for major studios.
Game Localization
Translated and adapted titles including Psychroma, Kenzie's Project, Com_et, Hoping It Finds You Well, Boyband Hell, and Chrono Crimes, ensuring cultural and linguistic accuracy.
Quality Assurance
Linguistic QA for FIFA 2023, FC24, FC26, and FC27 (Electronic Arts), 59 Seconds, and Boyband Hell — identifying and resolving textual and visual inconsistencies.
Web Localization
Adapted web content for Barcelona & Costa Brava Sotheby's International Realty.
Project Management
Managed multilingual translation projects, coordinating with clients and teams to ensure timely delivery.
CAT Tools Mastery
Advanced proficiency in MemoQ, SDL Trados, and other industry tools to streamline workflows and maintain consistency.
AI Training (RLHF)
Contributed to Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback training, providing linguistic and contextual evaluations to improve AI-driven language models.
Spanish Language Instruction
Teach Spanish and English as a foreign language to international students, tailoring lessons to individual needs and proficiency levels.
Working on a project? Get in touch to talk through scope, timeline, and rates.
Pricing
Course Options
Two ways to build fluency, both fully personalized and private, 1:1.
Regular 18-Week Course
A steady-paced program for consistent and confident improvement.
- Total
- 36 hours
- Pace
- 2 hours / week for 18 weeks
$1,800 $1,550 Save $250
- Personalized syllabus and materials
- Structured lessons & progress tracking
- Homework feedback
- Flexible scheduling
Intensive 9-Week Course
A fast-track course for quick, visible results in 9 weeks.
- Total
- 36 hours
- Pace
- 4 hours / week for 9 weeks
$1,650 Save $150
- Personalized syllabus and materials
- Written feedback & progress checks
- Flexible scheduling options
- Designed for motivated learners ready to commit
Individual Lessons 1:1 Private
| Course / Pack | Total Hours | Price | You Save | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Lesson | 1 h | $50 | — | Flexible, non-commitment option |
| Pack of 10 | 10 h | $465 | $35 | Great for consistent learners |
| Pack of 20 | 20 h | $860 | $140 | Best value for regular students |
| Regular Course | 36 h | $1,550 | $250 | Steady-paced progress |
| Intensive Course | 36 h | $1,650 | $150 | Fast-track, more demanding |
Private Group Lessons 2–5 Students
| Course / Pack | Total Hours | Price | You Save | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pack of 10 | 10 h | $250 | $250 | Ideal for friends or colleagues learning together |
| Pack of 20 | 20 h | $425 | $425 | Bigger commitment, better value |
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