Renate and Peter Baldauf
Founder and Co-Owner of the Spanish School LA LENGUA.

In the year 1992, during one of our numerous trips, we have discovered the diversity and beauty of Ecuador. In Quito, we met Ligia Perez and Vinicio Coronel. Together, we founded the Spanish School LA LENGUA in March of 1994.

Ligia Pérez and Vinicio Coronel
Founder and Co-Owner of the Spanish School LA LENGUA

The idea of founding the LA LENGUA Spanish School in Ecuador arose from my spanish teaching experience with Peter in 1992.
During Peter and Renata's travels across Ecuador, they had already begun to develop the idea of setting-up a spanish language school in Quito. Working with Peter, Renata, and my husband Vinicio, we began to make plans to establish the school and its curriculum.
The first steps for Vinicio and I were to prepare the teaching materials and find an ideal location for the school.
It has already been fourteen years since the foundation of LA LENGUA. During all this time, we have strengthened our bonds with the Baldauf family. As a result of this lovely friendship, Peter succeeded in being my daughter’s godfather. We are proud of our two children, Byron and Isabel (Chabely), who are now teenagers.

Peter Baldauf-Director

After much travelling in different continents, I decided I wanted to establish a link between Ecuador and the rest of the world. I also yearned to engage Europeans to learn about this wonderful country. Besides being the school's co-owner, I am also responsible for European travellers who come to visit Ecuador as well as the school's promotional campaign. The staff at LA LENGUA and I are always happy to welcome you. We will do everything to make your stay in Ecuador and at LA LENGUA an enjoyable experience!

Ligia Pérez-LA LENGUA Director

Since completing my PhD in Educational Psychology and degree in Teaching Spanish to Foreigners, I have taught Spanish for fifteen years. Having been LA LENGUA's Director since its foundation in 1994, I am responsible for the school's curriculum and structure. Throughout the years, even though most of our students are from Europe and North America, we have also taught students from as far as Mongolia, Madagascar, Japan, and Australia and as near as Brazil. I have learnt so much from our students about their cultures that my spirit feels really enriched ! I have also had the opportunity to travel in Germany, Switzerland, and Italy. Through meeting and getting to know our new students, every day becomes a wonderful experience. We, at LA LENGUA, are always so happy to meet and welcome new people in our beautiful country !

Vinicio Coronel-Legal Affairs Director

As LA LENGUA's Legal Affairs Director, I help students with various legal and logistic activities, such as visa extensions, job contracts, and even marriage ! I have a degree in Political Science and Social Science as well as a PhD in Law and Jurisdiction. Since the foundation of LA LENGUA, I have enjoyed providing assistance to our students from all over the world. So, if you have any legal questions, before coming to Ecuador, please send me an email lalengua@hoy.net and I will be happy to help !

Tour Guides
Luis Mashqui

I am a native guide with 10 years of experience in mountain trips. The mountains are my passion, that's why I've already climbed every mountain in Ecuador. I have been working as a tourist guide for 8 years and during this time I met a lot of wonderful people from all over the world. Also, I’m recommended by the German embassy.

Teacher Kichwa
Luis Santillán

Besides being a Spanish Teacher I’m a native quichua speaker who also teaches this language to foreigners.  I love to share our culture and traditions and learn about customs from other countries.

Silvia Hefti

I am a Swiss citizen and have worked as a secretary in Ecuador for over 12 years. I like this beautiful country, its people and its tradition.  I’ve always been fond of languages and while studying them I’ve learned a lot about different customs as well as about culinary specialities which are also part of the culture.
Besides my mother tongue, which is German, I know French, English as well as Spanish and I also have some knowledge of Italian.  With this ability I’m able to assist students with a beginner and/or basic level, in order to give them the opportunity to have a pleasant time during their stay in Ecuador.

Jorge Pacheco.

Having a degree in Mathematics and in Educational Science, I also enjoy teaching Spanish to foreign people. It’s interesting to exchange culture and traditions with our students who are mainly from Europe and U.S.A.

Maura Cabezas

Having a degree in Teaching Spanish Grammar and Literature to Teenagers, I have been a Spanish language teacher for many years. During this time, I learnt a lot about customs and cultures across the world and I’m always interested in sharing those experiences. Also, I enjoy teaching during activities, such as in parks, while visiting museums, attending cultural events, etc.

Lourdes Salazar

I am a Spanish Grammar Teacher with a degree in Education, specializing in History and Geography. I have seven years of experience as a professor and enjoy the comfortable and productive environment that is provided by the staff and facilities at LA LENGUA.

Pilar Iñiguez

I am a Spanish Grammar Teacher with a degree in Education, specializing in History and Geography. I have seven years of experience as a professor and enjoy the comfortable and productive environment that is provided by the staff and facilities at LA LENGUA.

Freddy Soto

I am a Spanish Grammar Teacher with a degree in Education, specializing in History and Geography. I have seven years of experience as a professor and enjoy the comfortable and productive environment that is provided by the staff and facilities at LA LENGUA.

Silvana Trujillo

I am from Quito and have a degree in Spanish as a second language with 6 years of experience in teaching Spanish.  I enjoy learning about different cultures as well as share Ecuadorian customs and traditions during conversation practice and activities within the city. Also, I have a little knowledge of English.

Wuilmer Granda

As a Spanish teacher I’m the author of the grammar and exercise books “Lengua Viva” which are specially designed for foreign students.

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