Testimonials
Read what some of my students think
Olaf is a truly fantastic teacher. I took a small group class with him -- he keeps things interesting with different activities and is skilled at maintaining engagement with people who possess different capabilities in Spanish.
He also helped create a positive and non-judgemental space, which helped people speak up and converse.
He is also very good with kids, and able to make Spanish fun and age-appropriate even in virtual settings. I highly recommend him!
Dr. Heidi Hausermann |Â Associate Professor at Colorado State University
Olaf is an incredible Spanish teacher!! I can’t recommend him enough! He’s kind, super smart, and makes the lessons fun and tailored to your needs. Thank you Olaf!!
Caitlin Wright |Â Digital Marketer Documentary Films
I love taking lessons with Olaf! He was patient and the lessons were fun. Learning rules and basics of the language has really helped me understand how conversations should flow. I didn’t get that on the learning platforms I was using previously!
Amanda Jenkins | Travel Writer + Life Designer
Olaf is amazing! I have taken Spanish classes in college, in Costa Rica, Guatemala, etc, and every time I complete a class with him I always say to my husband "Olaf is a REALLY good teacher." When learning a language I often try to manage the experience because I don't want to waste my time. With Olaf I know that he has it handled and knows how to teach me. He is exceptional.
Jamie Davidson | Professional Healer
Amazing Experience working with Olaf! Look forward to our sessions every week and even now when I left Todos Santos I've continued online. Really has helped build my confidence with Spanish and enjoy our conversations forcing me to put it into practice outside of our class work foundations.
Brian Huy Mac |Â Director Global Sales Operations
I have a hard time speaking and I get tongue twisted very easily. Olaf takes the extra time to help me correct my speech impediment. Olaf is patient and understands that it's not easy learning another language especially in my late 50's. My girlfriend and I have been with Olaf for about a month now and the advancement has been more than we expected.
Butch Kirk | CEO San Jose Hardwood Floors Carpet & Vinyl Inc.
My wife and I are extremely appreciative of our time spent learning Spanish with Olaf. He has been a dream come true. The classes are well organized, the lessons relevant and well thought out, his techniques work. He is patient, kind, and has a general love for what he does. Could not be happier to embark on this journey with him!
Jonathan Pflueger | Executive Chef & Owner at La Boca Feliz
Olaf is an excellent instructor of Spanish. I've taken one online class with him that met twice a week for four weeks. We had a mix of beginner to intermediate backgrounds in Spanish.
Olaf is relaxed and friendly and possesses an excellent sense of humor. These qualities are important because they help put language learners at ease. At the same time, Olaf organizes his classes carefully, making sure to create building blocks in the acquisition of skills in grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading, and writing.
Also, he creates in-class assignments, often done in teams, that are quite fun, and he creates homework assignments that are both interesting and challenging. Olaf navigates various on-line platforms easily.