Luke, Spanish tutor

One-to-One Leaving Cert Spanish Grinds, Online

Raised in Madrid. Native speaker. 100% in Leaving Cert Spanish, 2025.

Specialist preparation for Higher and Ordinary Level, delivered online across Ireland.

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About me

I grew up in Madrid and moved to Ireland at sixteen, so I sat the Leaving Certificate as a native Spanish speaker and achieved 100% in the subject.

I now study Financial Mathematics and Economics at University of Galway, where I completed first year with first-class honours, and I have been tutoring for two years. Because I sat the examination recently, I know the current syllabus and marking scheme in detail, and I speak the language natively. Few tutors offer both.

What the sessions cover

  • Oral preparation with a native speaker. The oral accounts for 25% of the final grade and rewards genuine fluency over memorisation.
  • Written and comprehension. Essay structure, timing under exam conditions, and the vocabulary and phrasing that examiners reward.
  • Listening. Aural technique, and sustained exposure to native-speed Spanish.
  • Grammar. Tenses, the subjunctive, and the recurring errors that quietly cost marks.

Higher and Ordinary Level, fifth year, sixth year and repeat students.

What students say

Writing, listening and speaking with a native speaker makes a real difference in the Leaving Cert. I saw an improvement in every aspect of the course, and you are given plenty of material to practise between sessions.
David, Leaving Cert 2026
Luke helped me focus on the parts of the course I found difficult, and it gave me more confidence going into the exam. I would definitely recommend Spanish grinds with him.
Deirdre, Leaving Cert 2026
Since starting grinds with Luke I noticed a tremendous improvement in my grades and my overall understanding. He took the time to make sure I understood everything, tailored his notes and lessons to the areas I struggled with, and was flexible around my schedule. I would definitely recommend him.
Aston, Leaving Cert 2026

Getting started

Every student begins with an assessment. There is no obligation to continue.

  1. Free 45-minute level assessment

    We work through speaking, writing and comprehension to establish exactly where a student currently stands. Conducted online.

  2. Written summary

    Within 48 hours you receive a short written report: current level, the specific areas losing marks, and a proposed focus for the first month.

  3. Weekly sessions at €40 per hour

    One hour per week at a fixed time, and if a topic needs more time I let the session run on. Paid weekly, and you can stop at any point.

Weekends and weekday evenings. Tell me what suits and we’ll find a slot.

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