A clear, honest look at how we compare Spanish courses: and what we will and won't claim.
Last reviewed: September 2026
Our honesty promiseWe never invent course reviews, ratings, test scores or hands-on claims. Anything we haven't genuinely verified is either left unlabelled, clearly labelled as a framework/opinion, or marked "review in progress."
What we evaluate
Every programme we cover is judged against the same set of criteria. This keeps our comparisons fair and side-by-side.
Method & format
Video, audio/SRS, stories, live tutors or apps
Beginner suitability
How easy it is to start from zero
Level ceiling
Realistic level you can reach
Dialect coverage
Latin American vs Spain Spanish
Speaking practice
Built-in or live speaking work
Listening practice
Core method vs secondary
Price & value
Verified plan pricing vs what you get
Trial & refund
Free-trial fine print, refund terms
Devices
App/web support and offline use
Fit
Best for beginners, busy adults, travellers, heritage speakers
Where data comes from
When we publish a price, plan feature, trial or refund policy, it comes from the programme's official site and is checked as of a noted date. We clearly mark the price-check date on each programme page. Prices change, so we re-verify immediately before publishing any final rating.
Where we haven't yet confirmed a fact, we say "to confirm" rather than guessing. We do not pull numbers from our memory or from other review sites and present them as fresh.
What "review in progress" means
Honest statusA "Hands-on review in progress" label means the full assessment is planned or underway but is not complete. Until testing evidence is recorded, we show published course information and mark uncertain commercial details for reconfirmation. We do not publish a star score or final verdict.
How ratings will work
When a full review publishes, its score will reflect only what we genuinely found during testing:
Test date, plan/account level and device used
Learner starting level for the test
Concrete examples: lessons taken, interface observations, features used
What worked and what did not
Changes noticed during the review period
Ratings are subjective and based on our experience. We'll tell you the exact basis so you can weigh it against your own goals.
What we don't do
No paid or sponsored rankings. No merchant can buy a higher placement.
No invented testimonials, fake "I tested this" claims, or unsupported star ratings.
No universal "#1 course for everyone" nonsense: fit depends on your goals.
No copying other sites' content, layout or scoring systems.
Editorial independence
Some links on this site may earn us a commission if you buy, at no extra cost to you. Commissions never influence our findings, placement or ratings: see our affiliate disclosure and editorial standards.