
Get ready for your Puerto Rico vacation with 10 boricua slang you’ll actually use, plus explore 10 favorite local spots around the island, so your trip feels less like tourism and more like a true Puerto Rican experience.

Founded in 2021 by Sherly Velázquez, Sherly Taught Spanish is an online Spanish school based in Puerto Rico, created to bring language and culture together. We work with students worldwide, helping them learn Spanish in a way that feels real, personal, and connected.
Our approach goes beyond grammar, focusing on everyday language, authentic expression, and cultural connection—because learning Spanish should feel natural, meaningful, y con ese sazón boricua. We’re especially passionate about helping Puerto Ricans from the diaspora reconnect with their roots through language, culture, and comunidad.

Puerto Rican Spanish isn’t a completely different type of Spanish, but it does have its own unique rhythm, pronunciation, and vocabulary shaped by the island’s culture. With the right guidance, it becomes natural—and even fun—to understand and use.
We offer both. You can choose ongoing lessons for a flexible, personalized experience based on your goals and availability, or join a structured course with a set schedule and clear progression.
Progress depends on your consistency, goals, and practice outside of class, but many students begin to notice increased confidence and understanding within the first few weeks. With regular sessions and engagement, you can expect steady and meaningful progress over time.
Contact us via e-mail: [email protected]

Sherly is an incredible teacher! patient, knowledgeable, thorough and always makes me feel so comfortable! Her curriculum is detailed and she really takes her time making sure you understand before moving onto the next subject. I look forward to our classes every week and I’m so proud of how far my Spanish has come with her help. I highly recommend her!!


Sherly is one of the best Spanish teachers I’ve had without a doubt. It’s nearly impossible to find teachers who can teach Puerto Rican Spanish so I am very grateful that I found her. She’s puts great effort into each lesson and is always available to help with questions outside of the class. I’ve had a few spanish teachers in the past but I’ve found her to be the most helpful, professional, and fun to learn from. She’s great with giving contextual/cultural knowledge to stuff that you can’t really find on Google or anywhere else. It’s been much easier for me to communicate with my Puerto Rican family and friends and that’s been a blessing. Also I think pricing is very fair and affordable. 10/10 would recommend to anyone who wants to level up their Spanish.

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