Founded by Kelly Thornhill
Adventures in Spanish was founded by Kelly Thornhill, a Spanish educator whose teaching style is shaped by more than two decades of living, working, and travelling across South America.
From Luxury Travel to Language Learning
Before returning to the UK, Kelly spent 15 years in Mendoza, Argentina, where she founded and ran a successful luxury travel company specliasing in Wine Tours. Working closely with local guides, wineries, and international travellers gave her a deep understanding of real‑world Spanish, regional dialects, and the cultural nuances that make language come alive.
Lessons from a Life of Adventure
Kelly’s journey took her through Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Argentina, where she learnt Spanish the immersive way — through adventure tourism, scuba diving, teaching English, running tours, and connecting with local communities. These experiences shaped her belief that language learning works best when it’s meaningful, practical, and rooted in real human connection.
Building a Language Community in the UK
When Kelly moved back to the UK in 2014, she began by teaching Spanish to children in her local Cheshire community. The demand quickly grew, and she soon realised there was a wider need for high‑quality, confidence‑building Spanish lessons for families, adults, travellers, and professionals. In response, she launched Adventures in Spanish — a welcoming space where learners of all ages can build real‑world Spanish through engaging lessons, cultural insight, and a warm, supportive teaching approach.
A Growing Team of Native Tutors
Today, Adventures in Spanish has grown into a vibrant team of experienced, native Spanish tutors who share Kelly’s passion for authentic communication and cultural connection. Together, they help learners across the UK and beyond discover the joy of speaking Spanish with confidence and curiosity.
Why learn Spanish with us?
Give Your Brain a Workout
Learning Spanish isn’t just fun – it’s fantastic for your brain! It sharpens your memory, improves focus, and even makes you a better multitasker and communicator.
Travel with Respect
Speaking the local language helps you connect with communities, support local businesses, and reduce your environmental footprint. It’s a more mindful, meaningful way to explore the world.
Build a More Understanding World
Learning another language opens your mind to different perspectives and cultures. In a world that needs more empathy and connection, it’s a powerful step toward being the change you want to see.
WHY LEARN SPANISH WITH US
What sets us apart?
At Adventures in Spanish, language learning is an adventure — one that builds confidence, opens doors, and connects you with Spanish‑speaking people and places. With over a decade of teaching experience, our tutors blend expert guidance with real‑world cultural insight. Whether you’re learning for travel, work, or family, we’ll help you find your Spanish self and enjoy the journey every step of the way.
Real life approach
Our teaching is shaped by real life — from scuba diving in Colombia in Spanish to trusting locals at markets in Argentina — making Spanish practical, personal, and full of real‑world connection.
Tailored lessons
Every learner is unique, so our private lessons are tailored to you — from private and group classes to home‑education support and immersive experiences that make Spanish exciting, achievable, and truly personal.
Our philosophy
Language is more than grammar — it’s connection, culture, confidence, and curiosity. We help learners find their Spanish self, building confidence and joy through meaningful communication and real‑world cultural experiences.
10 great reasons learn Spanish with us at Adventures in Spanish.
Experience
You will be learning from experienced, native tutors.
Success
You will receive the support you need to help you reach your Spanish language learning goals – our tutors are driven to help you succeed.
Fluent tutors
You will find your “Spanish-self” as you learn the differences between European Spanish and South American Spanish.
Learn skills
You will learn skills on how to ditch Google Translate in favor of language creativity. Our tutors have incredible translation and interpreting skills and is very creative.
Discover your “Spanish-self”
You will find your “Spanish-self” as you learn the differences between European Spanish and South American Spanish.
Immersion
Learning Spanish with us doesn’t end when the lesson ends – Stay still very much immersed in Spanish & Latina American culture and language.
Language learning routine
Create a language-learning routine that suits YOUR learning style, one that is sustainable over time.
Fun
Lessons are engaging and fun – The valuable teaching experience she gained teaching languages in Venezuela and Ecuador are reflected in her lessons.
Dynamic
You won’t get bored! When it comes to delivering lessons, our team of tutors have a very dynamic, student-led approach.
Hidden benefits
Discover the hidden benefits of learning Spanish that most tutors don’t even bother to tell you about.