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Louisville, KY  ·  Est. 2005  ·  Native Latin American Instructors

Learning Spanish is
more than memorizing words.
It's experiencing a culture.

Immersive, face-to-face Spanish classes taught by native Latin American speakers. From complete beginner to advanced conversation.

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We believe language is best learned face-to-face.

Small classes. Real instructors. Real results.
We offer classes for
Adults
Children
Corporate
The CostaLingo Difference

Immerse yourself in the language
and the culture

We believe the best way to learn Spanish is by immersing yourself in both the language and the culture it comes from. Our classes feel like you've stepped into a Spanish-speaking country — while still meeting you at your current skill level.

Small class sizes of 4–8 students, native-speaking instructors from Latin America, and an emphasis on real conversation over memorization.

Online learning platform — included with your membership
Study extra, review a lesson, or catch up after a missed class — anytime, anywhere. We're people-first, with an app to support your learning between sessions.
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Spanish language class at CostaLingo
4–8
students per class
20+
years in Louisville
100%
native instructors
Paola Moretta Gallagher — Founder & Director of CostaLingo
Meet the Founder

Paola Moretta Gallagher

Founder & Director — CostaLingo

As a native Spanish speaker from a Spanish-speaking country, Paola founded CostaLingo in 2005 with a singular vision: to create a learning environment that genuinely recreates the experience of being in a Spanish-speaking country — not just a classroom.

For nearly 20 years she has led a team of native Latin American instructors who share her passion for language and culture. Under her direction, CostaLingo has grown to serve adults, children, and corporate clients across Louisville — staying true to the belief that face-to-face learning with real people is irreplaceable.

Your Journey

What to expect over time

With consistent practice and weekly classes, here's the progress most students see:

3 months
Surviving
Handle simple conversations, greetings, and basic everyday phrases
6 months
Communicating
Navigate a market, give directions, and discuss everyday topics
2 years
Thriving
Communicate with ease in another country — work, travel, friendship
Why CostaLingo

People-first Spanish learning,
with an app to back you up.

We have an online platform too — but unlike apps that are the program, ours supplements real instruction. There's a difference.

✦ CostaLingo

Face-to-face classes with real instructors
Cultural immersion built into every lesson
Accountability and structured progression
Conversational focus from day one
Advanced levels and regional dialects
Travel opportunities to Spanish-speaking countries
Online platform to review, study extra, or make up a missed class

App-only Programs

No human interaction or real conversation
Focuses primarily on word memorization
No accountability or structured pacing
Gamified — not built for real fluency
Unable to teach certain levels or dialects
No community or shared experience
The app is the program — no real teacher to guide you
Children's Spanish classes at CostaLingo
For Young Learners

Kids pick up Spanish faster
than you think

Children's brains are wired for language acquisition. Our immersive, play-based Spanish classes give kids a head start that lasts a lifetime — building vocabulary, accent, and cultural appreciation from an early age.

We offer after-school programs, in-school partnerships, and fun weekend classes designed specifically for children ages 4–14.

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Ready to start speaking Spanish?

Browse our current class schedule and request enrollment online. Classes fill quickly — reserve your spot today.

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