About Us
Helping you turn Spanish into real connection with real people
At Erica Ray Language, we help motivated adults move beyond “studying Spanish” and into actually using it—in conversations with family, friends, coworkers, and communities that matter to them.
Whether you’re learning Spanish for life abroad, work, or to communicate with friends and family, you’re in the right place.
We believe:
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You don’t need more apps—you need guided practice
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Confidence comes from speaking early and often
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Progress happens when learning fits into real life and supports your specific communication goals
This isn’t about becoming perfect.
It’s about becoming present, understood, and confident in Spanish.
Meet Our Dedicated Teaching Team
Learning to speak confidently doesn’t happen alone—and it shouldn’t.
Behind Erica Ray Language is a carefully selected team of professionals who are not only expert communicators, but also deeply committed guides throughout your learning journey.
Our instructors are:
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Experienced, native-speaking Spanish teachers and conversation leaders
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Trained in our conversation-first Prepare, Practice, Present approach
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Supportive, patient, and genuinely invested in your progress
Together, we create a space where learners feel safe to try, make mistakes, ask questions, and grow—without pressure or judgment.
Each member brings unique expertise and a shared dedication to your language journey.
Erica Ray Limones
Founder & Lead Curriculum Designer
Erica is a certified Spanish teacher and language coach who helps learners build confidence through practical, conversation-centered Spanish learning. Based in Mexico, she creates the lesson materials and training that guide students from studying to speaking in real life.
Misael Páez D'Santiago
Academic Coordinator & Spanish Instructor
Misael is a language and literature professor who helps intermediate and advanced learners improve listening skills and speak more naturally. Originally from Venezuela and now based in Mexico, he’s known for making complex grammar feel clear and approachable.
Debbie Saucedo
Student Success Coach & Spanish Instructor
Debbie is a language expert with professional experience in translation and teaching, working with learners of all levels. Based in Mexico, she also serves as our Student Success Coach—helping learners work through obstacles, stay consistent, and build confidence with every step.
Carlos Colmenares
Spanish Instructor (Beginner-Advanced)
Carlos, originally from Mexico, brings over a decade of teaching experience and works with learners from beginner to advanced levels. With his calm, easygoing style, he adapts to each student’s needs and explains Spanish in a clear, practical way—always helping learners understand the “why” so their confidence lasts.
Janet Ochoa
Spanish Instructor (Beginner-Advanced)
Janet, originally from Mexico, brings over a decade of teaching experience with children, teens, and adults across all levels—from beginners to advanced conversation students. With her kind, step-by-step approach, she helps even anxious learners feel calm, supported, and confidently challenged.
Penélope Valle
Pronunciation Coach & Spanish Instructor
Penélope (Penny) provides specialized support in pronunciation and reading fluency, helping students build a strong foundation for clear, confident Spanish. Based in Mexico and experienced as a university language professor, she’s known for her ability to pinpoint exactly what learners need to sound more natural.
Vanessa Piñango
Spanish Instructor (Beginner-Intermediate)
Vanessa, originally from Venezuela and now based in Mexico, brings energy and fun to every class, backed by years of experience and professional development as a language teacher. She creates an engaging environment where students feel motivated, supported, and empowered to speak from the start.
Sandra Farenbroch
Curriculum Developer & Spanish Instructor
Sandra is a language educator and curriculum developer with over two decades of teaching experience. Originally from Argentina and now based in Spain, she’s taught in schools, universities, and corporate settings. She aids in the development of lesson materials and teaches with a supportive approach for all learners—especially those interested in Castilian Spanish.
Erica Ray Limones
How it started
Spanish didn’t just become something I learned. It became part of my life.
I didn’t grow up bilingual. I didn’t have a “natural talent” for languages.
What I did have was a strong reason to connect with people—and a willingness to keep showing up, even when it felt uncomfortable.
Over time, Spanish became the bridge to friendships, family connections, professional opportunities, and eventually a life abroad that I never could have imagined at the beginning.
That journey is what shaped how I teach today.
I’ve now spent nearly two decades working as a Spanish interpreter, teacher, and language coach, helping adults move past hesitation and into real, meaningful communication.
Everything we do at Erica Ray Language is built around one simple idea:
Language is about people, not textbooks.
That’s why everything we do is built around real conversations—preparing you, practicing with you, and helping you show up confidently in the moments that matter.