WHO ARE WE?

Marlin De Leon (mother) and Madelaine (Mady) De Leon (daughter) are native Spanish speakers ​living in Xela, Guatemala, who offer personalized online Spanish classes and coaching for students ​residing all over the world. Together, they offer a combined teaching experience of over 25 years.

Marlin taught Spanish for 20+ years in a formal, in-person, language immersion school before ​establishing Orale online. Marlin has taught adult students at all levels of fluency, including college ​students, business professionals, and retirees. Mady first trained to be a kindergarten teacher, ​which fostered her patience and creativity in devising fun ways to learn. She then studied for and ​received certification from Universidad de Salamanca to teach the Spanish language to students ​of all ages. Mady also has studied English for over 5 years, earning certifications from English ​language programs inside Guatemala and from the Arizona State University Global Language ​Program. She understands the challenge of learning a new language while living outside the ​country where it is spoken.

Marlin and Mady both are committed to developing personal, one-on-one relationships with each ​student. They use a variety of teaching methods and resources to accommodate each student’s ​learning style and to help each achieve their personal or professional goals.