ABOUT JACOB
Helping English speakers go from understanding Spanish to speaking it.
If you can read a menu, follow a show with subtitles, maybe even pass a grammar quiz, but you freeze the second someone talks to you in real life? You’re in the right place. That gap is super common, and it’s not a talent problem. It’s a method problem...
What I do:
I run Speak First Method, a 1:1 coaching program for adult learners who are done with apps, flashcards and grammar drills that never turn into real conversations.
My focus is Latin American Spanish, the way people actually speak it. That means real accents, real speed and real expressions, rather than textbook Spanish!
The Four Parts of The Speak First Method:
Retrieval: Pulling the right words when you need them, in the moment
Transformation: Reshaping what you know on the fly: tenses, questions, tone.
Scenario Transfer: Using what you’ve practised in new, unexpected situations.
Fast Production: Speaking under pressure, at speed, without freezing.
Who I Work With
Expats
People relocating to, or spending time in Spanish speaking countries
Pros
Professionals who need Spanish for navigating work and business
Heritage
Heritage speakers reconnecting with their family’s language and culture
How Coaching Works
One-to-One
You get one 90 minute live session with me every week (1:1)
Daily Voice Notes
To keep practice regular, I check in with daily Spanish voice notes
