About Estudio Sampere
A Spanish School founded in 1956
Estudio Sampere
Our history
Estudio Sampere is a pioneering Spanish Language school, founded in 1956 in Madrid by Isabel and Alberto Sampere. Later, in 1992, Estudio Sampere opened its doors to international students in Salamanca.
In 1995 the city of Cuenca, Ecuador, joined the list of Estudio Sampere destinations, also being one of the first Spanish schools in Latin America. Five years after, in 2000, Estudio Sampere expanded to the mediterranean coast, opening another school in Alicante. From then on students could enjoy this beautiful beach location.
The fifth and last (for now) Estudio Sampere school was opened in Havana, Cuba, providing students with the opportunity to discover a completely different experience.
All the schools share the same methodology and standards of quality in teaching Spanish.
The Sampere family has now been running these Spanish schools for over 60 years. Today, the third Sampere generation continues to provide the best way to study Spanish in Spain and Latin America.
About us
Estudio Sampere team and teachers
Our team
Our teachers
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Laura Novo
A curious fact about you: They always look at my hair.
What is your favorite Spanish dish? The undercooked Spanish omelette, because it is simple, nourishing and eaten all over Spain.
What inspired you to become a Spanish teacher? A bad experience at school made me want to become a teacher and a Spanish teacher, because it’s like travelling without moving.
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Isabel Moreno
A curious fact about you: My favourite book is Fortunata y Jacinta by Benito Pérez Galdós.
What is your favorite Spanish dish? Pisto machego. For its taste of home, tradition and the memory of family meals.
What inspired you to become a Spanish teacher? The unforgettable classes of my Spanish language and literature teacher from the baccalaureate and one of my master’s degree professors.
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Vanesa Iribarren
A curious fact about you: When I was a teenager, I laddered my tights at a party, took them off and never wore them again.
What is your favorite Spanish dish? I really like lentils. I recommend it because it is a traditional, economical and very healthy dish.
What inspired you to become a Spanish teacher? When I was little, I used to watch a series called ‘Señorita maestra’ and I wanted to be like the main character.
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Our team
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Gonzalo OrtegaAcademic Director
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Alberto RománHead of Studies
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Belén PérezOffice Manager
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Clara KudlachSchool Office
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Mari Carmen MartínezSchool Office
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Alejandro DelgadoSchool Office
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Our teachers
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Svetlana Kazanova
A curious fact about you: I worked as a translator for the Argentine national team at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
What is your favorite Spanish dish? I like ensaladilla rusa because it is a version of a typical salad of my country.
What inspired you to become a Spanish teacher? When I was a teenager, I travelled to Spain for the first time with my parents. I liked the experience so much that when I returned to Russia, I asked my mother to find me a Spanish teacher. Eventually, I decided to become a professional linguist, specialising in Spanish.
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María José Serrano
A curious fact about you: I have too many hobbies. I love board games, painting, books, videogames, series, comic books…
What is your favorite Spanish dish? Huevos rotos. They are a mix of everything I like: potatoes, eggs, ham and sometimes truffle 😋.
What inspired you to become a Spanish teacher? I have always enjoyed languages and getting to know other cultures, as well as sharing my own. It’s a great way to teach, but also to learn.
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Patricia Ramírez
A curious fact about you: I have a sweet tooth.
What is your favorite Spanish dish? Croquetas, because they are the perfect combination.
What inspired you to become a Spanish teacher? The possibility of meeting people from different parts of the world.
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David Escalá
A curious fact about you: My favourite thing in life is beer and going to concerts and festivals.
What is your favorite Spanish dish? Anything prepared with ham… but if I have to choose: CROQUETAS WITH HAM, because it is simply a delicacy of the gods.
What inspired you to become a Spanish teacher? While volunteering in Romania I discovered that I love teaching in general. Eventually I realised that I am particularly passionate about teaching Spanish.
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Jorge Molina
A curious fact about you: I love tattoos. I have 30 tattoos and counting.
What is your favorite Spanish dish? Arroz con costra because it is typical in the area where I live.
What inspired you to become a Spanish teacher? I think it’s something I’ve always wanted to be since I was a little boy.
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Javier García
A curious fact about you: I am veeeeery nervous. I can’t stand still for more than 20 minutes.
What is your favorite Spanish dish? Pericana and coca de mollitas. These are traditional Alicante dishes that not everyone knows about.
What inspired you to become a Spanish teacher? Teaching other people about the language and culture of my country.
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Lourdes Cucart
A curious fact about you: Everyone knows my rabbit almost as well as me… without even having seen her in person!
What is your favorite Spanish dish? Croquetas are my weakness because of their crunchy texture and creamy interior, although I also love the omelette.
What inspired you to become a Spanish teacher? I always attended foreign language classes and I loved to analyse their methodologies and activities. I learnt a lot from them.
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Alma De Luque
A curious fact about you: I’m a Greco-Latin mythology and board game geek.
What is your favorite Spanish dish? The Spanish omelette is always with onion. A heavenly delicacy that divides Spain more than a Madrid-Barça football match.
What inspired you to become a Spanish teacher? Since I was a child, I have felt a vocation for teaching and I love literature and the Spanish language.
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Bárbara Garrido
A curious fact about you: If you ask me for make-up advice it will probably result in a TED talk.
What is your favorite Spanish dish? My favourite sweet dish is torrijas with ice cream, the perfect combination of hot and cold food.
What inspired you to become a Spanish teacher? I was inspired to transmit and share my love for the Spanish language and culture.
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Lucía Preciado
A curious fact about you: It’s not a curious fact, but 99% of my linguistic repertoire refers to memes or Paquita Salas, so if you’re not chronically online like me, you might think I’m a bit ‘crazy’.
What is your favorite Spanish dish? The Spanish omelette because it helps you judge people. If someone says they like it without onions, you know they can’t be trusted.
What inspired you to become a Spanish teacher? I can share my knowledge of Spanish and, at the same time, meet people with cultures and life experiences very different from my own.
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Yaiza De la Torre
A curious fact about you: I am a very outgoing person. I love talking to other people and getting to know different cultures.
What is your favorite Spanish dish? My favourite dish is cocido. At home, we eat it at Christmas and it is delicious. I would recommend it to people who like meat and hot dishes.
What inspired you to become a Spanish teacher? I have always loved studying languages and helping other classmates in class. I think the combination of both sums up teaching.
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Pilar Aparicio
A curious fact about you: I am repulsed by belly buttons and I can’t see people touching them (even if it’s just over their shirts).
What is your favorite Spanish dish? Ham because when I was little I was very picky about food and only ate that at weddings, family dinners, etc. I can’t live without ham!
What inspired you to become a Spanish teacher? I was on Erasmus in Ireland and people would ask me for Spanish words. That’s when I realized that I liked to transmit my language and culture.
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Nuria Urbano
A curious fact about you: Something that always surprises people is that I’m ambidextrous. It’s kind of a superpower, isn’t it? 🙂
What is your favorite Spanish dish? Arroz a banda. It’s a dish that never fails and, if you like shrimp and garlic, it’s perfect for you.
What inspired you to become a Spanish teacher? I love Spanish and I’m passionate about helping other people get to know it and fall in love with it too 🙂
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Our team
Our teachers
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Rodrigo González
A curious fact about you: I prefer life in the countryside to life in the city.
What is your favorite Spanish dish? Patatas revolconas (mashed potatoes with bacon) because it is a typical dish from my region.
What inspired you to become a Spanish teacher? Helping to spread the word about the great history and language we have in Spain.
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Alejandría Monsalve
A curious fact about you: I have the useless superpower to recognise supporting actors in any film or series, even if they only appear for two seconds.
What is your favorite Spanish dish? Arroz Brut, because it has a perfect blend of spices. It’s like a warm hug on a spoon.
What inspired you to become a Spanish teacher? The desire to know my own language deeply and to pass on its richness to others.
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Patricia Pérez
A curious fact about you: I love Harry Potter, I have read the saga several times.
What is your favorite dish of Spanish gastronomy? My favorite Spanish dish is tortilla de patatas because it is simple, delicious and represents very well the traditional Spanish cuisine.
What inspired you to become a Spanish teacher? I was inspired by the desire to share my culture, help others communicate and see their progress with the language.
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