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Namita S.
Namita S.
May 20, 2026
I’ve had a very positive experience learning German here. I am currently taking classes with Francisco and Brigitte, and both are excellent teachers who are clearly passionate about what they do. The lessons are well-structured, engaging, and even filled with humour at the right moments, which makes learning much more enjoyable 🙂 I also appreciate that in addition to grammar and textbook material, they also teach the real colloquial usage of the language and explain how German is actually spoken in everyday life. I find this incredibly helpful since I live in Germany and can immediately apply what I learn in daily conversations. I would definitely recommend this school to anyone looking to learn German in a practical and enjoyable way 🙂
Melina M.
Melina M.
August 5, 2020
I am the happy recipient of language instruction by Francisco in Spanish and Dutch. As a self-taught polyglot, Francisco has tailored every class in a way that has rapidly accelerated my own rate of language acquisition. His course covers all the linguistic nuances and the weekly homework is tailored to my level and includes any grammatical errors he picks up throughout the lesson. Learning a language (especially reviewing/learning grammatical fundamentals) can be tedious, but Francisco brings great energy and a sense of humour and I have been enjoying each classes tremendously. I give him my highest recommendation.
Lorenzo M.
Lorenzo M.
May 24, 2026
Great experience, I can only recommend it! German is hard but finding and engaging fun and friendly teacher made the time the lesson time fly. I'm learning German with them online since one year and it has helped me enormously. I was already relatively advanced (B2) but I am now more confident and we worked a lot on the basic (and difficult) grammar. I recently changed teacher and I am still super happy 🙂
Argentino O.
Argentino O.
January 28, 2024
I had the privilege of learning Dutch with Francisco, who gave me private lessons and completely transformed my language skills. When I started, I couldn’t speak a word of Dutch, but thanks to his excellent methodology and pragmatic approach, I am now able to communicate. Francisco combines focus and hard work with a light and approachable personality, creating an environment that is both encouraging and effective. He has a unique ability to break down complex concepts into simple, digestible steps, always pushing you to achieve more. His dedication and commitment to his students’ progress are truly inspiring. I recommend Francisco to anyone looking to learn Dutch in a practical, efficient, and enjoyable way. He’s not just a teacher; he’s a motivator who genuinely cares about your success.
Maximilian H.
Maximilian H.
November 23, 2025
Francisco has been teaching me Spanish via video calls, and it’s been a top experience right from the start. I had pretty basic level, mostly just some bits i knew from travelling here and there, but nowhere near actual conversational level The lessons are super relaxed but still really focused and effective. It’s very conversational, and a bit tied to your real life surroundings, so you learn the language in contexts that you would actually have use for in your life, which makes it a lot easier to kind of develop the right "muscles" in your spanish-thinking brain in a way. I enjoyed that. The lessions over video calls also worked really well for me, almost like learning with a friend who knows exactly where you're at and how you can best progress. I’ve for sure gained a looot more confidence speaking and understanding that way. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to improve or learn a language in a natural, easygoing way!!
Jone P.
Jone P.
March 20, 2023
As an inspiring polyglot, I had been searching for the right language school for advanced French, beginner Dutch, as well as Spanish. I had tried several schools (in Paris) and couldn't find one that was personalised to what I needed which is a mix of learning to converse more fluidly as well as fine-tune grammar. Francisco's method is extremely efficient in picking up languages quickly, and each session is personalised depending on progress. The flexibility of scheduling classes is also a major bonus for those who have several projects + travel. I highly recommend Acacia Languages. Francisco and his team are extremely great and engaging teachers and just wonderful to learn from!
Anna M.
Anna M.
January 13, 2026
Since starting lessons with acacia, I've improved massively in my confidence, listening skills and overall fluency. I still have a long way to go but for the first time I genuinely feel like becoming fluent is a realistic prospect. I'm now living in Spain as well, which helps with immersion and the lessons have given me the confidence to actually use the language day to day. What I enjoy the most is how tailored and natural the lessons feel. They're very free-flowing and focused on what you specifically need in that moment (it could be a mistake I make at the beginning of the lesson that shapes the rest of the lesson), whilst still having a clear structure and progression. Francisco is incredibly attentive and picks up on even subtle mistakes immediately, turning them into teaching opportunities during the lesson. There's definitely nowhere to hide from your mistakes, but in the best possible way. He also discourages defaulting back to English when it gets tough, which is key for me! All of the lesson materials are shared and organised online, so it's easy to go back and review previous classes and homework, which is always relevant to what we covered that week and really helps reinforce everything. Most importantly, lessons are varied and interesting and he's positive, encouraging and genuinely invested in helping you improve. I look forward to my lesson every week and I can clearly see the progress I'm making.
Axel C.W.
Axel C.W.
February 20, 2023
Francisco is an exceptional Course Coordinator. His way to coordinate the course activities is very professional and it always includes the development of teaching and active strategies to support the students. I did two language courses in which he was involved and he was always there, assisting and supervising that all ran well.
Lavinia B.
Lavinia B.
August 30, 2025
I took private online german lessons with Francisco for a year and had a great experience. I needed to improve my German (which was already at an advanced level) to feel more confident working in German. He helped me a lot with grammar through exercises, examples, and rules tailored specifically to me. I found the process really entertaining and developed a great connection with him. I highly recommend him 🙂
Fazlan R.
Fazlan R.
March 1, 2025
Francisco was my Dutch tutor in 2024. In a span of almost a year, I was well-equipped with the basics and foundation of the language. His systematic approach and personalized touch were key for my progress in being able to grasp the language (written, speaking, listening) at an A2 level. The homework assigned particularly touched on my weaknesses of the language and this was the catalyst that boosted my confidence. Additionally, his perspective of learning a new language as a foreigner is one that I appreciate greatly. As a result, I am now able to initiate and speak (besides introduction) in Dutch when I meet new people/locals here. I highly recommend Francisco as a language tutor!

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