Amauta Language Center

¡HOLA!

I'm Leslie Rider

Welcome to Amauta, the online language school offering personalized Spanish classes for all levels.

I’m the founder of Amauta and a Peruvian native living in Colorado, USA. I have a bachelor’s degree in Education with a focus in Spanish, a certification in teaching Cognitive Grammar, and 10+ years teaching experience. Amauta was born out of my passion for teaching and the desire to make learning a new language accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

I have gone through the process of learning a second language and I know how challenging it can be. A good teacher makes a world of difference, and I want to be that teacher for you. My goal is to make your learning journey as fun and easy as possible.

Why choose Amauta?

At Amauta, we believe in engaging, interactive, and tailored language learning. Our lessons use a communicative approach, focusing on practical skills for real-life situations taught by a native Spanish speaker.

We offer group and private classes in a virtual classroom, accessible from anywhere. We provide support to help you achieve your goals. Whether it’s for travel, work, or personal enrichment, we’re here to help you succeed. Trust in Amauta for a high-quality language learning experience.

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Testimonials

 5/5

Hola a todos! I have been studying with Leslie Amaut Rider for close to 4 years now... If you want the vocabulary and insight to grapple with the realities of life, learn a little more about current affairs in greater Latin America, and get beyond the superficial while still having fun talking about what you did this past week, join one of Leslie's offerings at Amauta Language Center.

I’ve been a student with Leslie for several years now and it has been fantastic! It’s amazing how much progress I’ve made and the level of confidence I now have compared to when I first showed up in her class.

What a great learning experience! I have very much enjoyed growing my understanding of Spanish and how to use it. The lessons, the activities, the writing, the talking and the sharing with my colleagues have been so helpful and even fun. Leslie is a great guide for learning. I have been doing this for a number of years and plan to continue.

I have been taking Spanish classes with Leslie for over two years and have noticed a huge difference in my Spanish from when I started taking her class to now. I enjoy the variety of each class. She is a wonderful teacher. Highly recommend.

Leslie is a fantastic Spanish teacher! She is professional and patient with the ability to make class interesting and fun. I learned a lot from Leslie. I would highly recommend her to anyone trying to increase their Spanish knowledge!

Leslie does a great job providing an engaging learning environment that balances content and learning styles with a personal touch. I learned so much and gained much confidence in my Spanish abilities while taking her classes. I highly recommend her classes!

Leslie is an excellent teacher. She makes learning fun, interactive, easy and challenges you to learn more. I can always count on her with translation and support with professional writing Spanish. Her services are highly recommended.