Best Online Spanish Classes

Baselang is an online Spanish program based in Medellin, Colombia, offering unlimited one-on-one Spanish lessons for roughly $149 per month.

Baselang has two different methods: Grammarless and Real World. The Grammarless method, as implied by the name, does not use any grammar explanations, but instead requires you to start using and practicing new concepts from the beginning. The Real World approach uses a more structured format of learning concepts with examples and then applying them.

The Grammarless method is an 80-hour program (five days a week, four hours a day for a month), which is meant to be completed in one to two months, and you work with the same teacher the whole time. Alternatively, the Real World method is self-paced, so you can decide how long you want to take to complete it. Plus, you can choose to learn with the same teacher or change instructors as often as you’d like.

Either way, Baselang claims that you can be conversational in Spanish within a month. This is a great option if you want an intense program with a live teacher or have lots of time to take several lessons a week.

Coursera enables users to access free online courses on a host of topics offered by universities and companies around the world. If you search for Spanish courses, you'll find some free lessons offered by the University of California, Davis.

There are five classes that together complete a Basic Spanish Vocabulary specialization: Learn Spanish: Basic Spanish Vocabulary, Spanish Vocabulary; Cultural Experience, Spanish Vocabulary; Meeting People, Spanish Vocabulary; Careers and Social Events; and Spanish Vocabulary Project. If you're looking for something a bit more specialized, Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings is offered by Rice University via Coursera, too.

The courses are self-paced and include several modules that contain video lessons, readings, and quizzes. You can also take online classes through Coursera for professional development or to obtain professional certificates.

Lingoda is a European online language school based in Berlin that has lessons in English, German, French, and Spanish via the online platform Zoom. The school uses the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) to describe proficiency levels and offers a certificate when you complete the courses.

All of the instructors are native speakers who live all over the world, so they can offer classes around your schedule 24/7. Their language instruction is communication-based, with plenty of speaking practice throughout the entire class. Lingoda has small classes of no more than five students, creating a fun learning environment comprised of multiple cultures.

Lingoda provides a free seven-day trial; the pricing after that varies based on how many courses a week you want to take. The cost for one class a week is about $56 per month ($14 per session); three classes per week cost about $138 per month (about $11 per course); and daily classes cost approximately $380 per month (about $9 per class).

Live Lingua is an online language immersion school that offers lessons in seven different languages via the online platform Skype. All of its teachers are native speakers of Spanish based in different parts of the world, so there will be someone available around the clock. The teachers are well-trained and can create a customized curriculum to fit your needs.

This online Spanish school is ideal for someone looking to improve their Spanish for use in a particular professional field. Each hourly Spanish class typically includes conversations held in only Spanish, followed by reading and writing exercises. Each lesson is geared to track and measurable student progress, with language certifications as an ultimate goal. 

The starting cost for lessons is roughly $25, but they can be as low as $19.99 if you purchase a package of more than 50 hours of lessons. The company also offers a free 30-minute trial lesson.

With courses in 25 languages, Rosetta Stone is one of the best-known language-learning programs out there. The program is highly structured, and its software is user-friendly and self-paced in nature. The curriculum is rooted in German vocabulary and grammar. You can access lessons on your desktop or mobile device, and work at your own pace.

In addition to the lessons, you get a phrasebook, stories, an audio companion, and instant feedback using speech recognition technology to work on your pronunciation. There's also a premium feature that includes live tutoring. The program advertises that its users will be able to both speak, and read Spanish after only a few months.

The cost for Rosetta Stone varies depending on the package and whether you want to have access to just Spanish or other languages as well. The best deal is a lifetime package of unlimited languages for about $179, though discounts are often available.

Lengalia offers online Spanish lessons for self-study, but it's unique because it also has tutors to help when you need them. The program consists of a total of 24 different Spanish courses, including grammar and vocabulary, and also some specialized courses, such as Business and Medical Spanish. There are two options: a guided course, which takes you through the learning process, and a personalized course in which you decide which lessons and topics to study at any time.

On Lengalia's website, you can take a free placement test to determine which level you should start with. Another unique feature is the 14-day no-obligation free trial that ends without you having to cancel or be charged a subscription fee. You truly have nothing to lose. Once you subscribe, you will have access to all the content available, but you can decide your pace as you go through the lessons. You'll also be able to use Lengalia's Spanish tutors, who you can contact via live chat, email, or video call.

There are different pricing options depending on the length of your subscription. A one-month membership is about $31; a 12-month subscription is around $62; and a 24-month subscription is approximately $82. Lengalia’s courses are recognized by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), so you can get a certificate to recognize your language skills for professional or academic purposes.

CoffeeBreak is a language-learning program by Radio Lingua Network that consists of podcasts and online courses in seven different languages: French, Italian, Chinese, German, Spanish, English, and Swedish.

CoffeeBreak Spanish includes four seasons of 15- to 20-minute podcasts that you can listen to for free; they're narrated by a teacher named Mark and a Spanish learner called Kara. There are paid online courses that accompany each season.

Each season contains 40 classes, including audio and video lessons, as well as corresponding notes. Each of the four online courses costs about $124, but you can save money if you buy more than one course as a bundle.

It's worth noting that there's also a CoffeeBreak Spanish Masterclass, a six-month course during which learners can obtain feedback and guidance over six modules.

CoffeeBreak Spanish is a great (free) option if you enjoy listening to podcasts.

Rocket Languages offers 14 different languages you can learn online or on the go with the robust App. The comprehensive platform includes 30-minute audio lessons, language and culture lessons, and survival kit lessons with essential vocabulary. The sessions are interactive and they will ask you to repeat and speak from the beginning. Plus, they use voice recognition so you can practice your pronunciation.

Rocket Spanish includes flashcards, practice activities like quizzes, and a mobile app for on-the-go practice. It's quite extensive, including over 370 hours of lessons per each of the three levels. Rocket Spanish is perfect for students who learn by listening and repeating, and who appreciate doing the lessons while walking or doing other activities.

There is a free trial, but to purchase the program, you have the option of paying for lifetime access to each level separately, or all three levels at once. The cost of each level is about $150.