About us...

Welcome to Languages on a Plate, where a passion for language education meets the practical needs of both teachers and learners.

A Brief Background

Hello, I’m Chris, the founder of Languages on a Plate. My journey with languages has been deeply transformative - each one I’ve learned has opened doors to new cultures, histories, and connections across the world.

Fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, and French, and proficient in Portuguese, I’ve built strong relationships through language, and I’m excited to share that joy with others. My Colombian heritage plays a significant role in how I approach teaching, allowing me to deliver Spanish resources with true authenticity. The cultures of Spain and Latin America, while united by the Spanish language, are diverse and unique. In my resources, I aim to reflect this richness.

My Mission

Empowering Educators: I understand the challenges teachers face, which is why I strive to provide high-quality, easy-to-use resources that support engaging and effective lessons.
Serving Independent Learners: Whether you're aiming for fluency or working towards a specific examination, my courses and resources are designed to meet rigorous academic standards while fostering genuine language proficiency.

The Journey to Languages on a Plate

Before founding Languages on a Plate, I developed a platform for language enthusiasts, offering content for Spanish, French, Italian, and English learners. This project helped me hone my skills in creating premium, accessible digital resources.

My teaching journey continued in the classroom, where I earned postgraduate teaching credentials from a leading UK university, mentored trainee teachers, and took on leadership roles in various academic departments. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I saw the growing need for comprehensive online resources that could support both educators and students. This experience drove me to create Languages on a Plate - a platform dedicated to supporting language learners and teachers alike.

My Pedagogical Journey

Linguistic Mastery: With a degree in Spanish, Italian, and French, and having lived in countries where these languages are spoken, I bring a solid linguistic base and deep cultural insight to my teaching.
Teaching Excellence: I am a fully qualified language teacher, with many years of experience teaching at top UK schools.
Examiner Expertise: As an official examiner for a leading UK exam board, I have a keen understanding of what’s required in assessments and how to prepare students for success.
Digital Education Pioneer: I’ve delivered thousands of online lessons and been at the forefront of educational technology, integrating digital tools to enhance learning.
Leadership and Mentorship: From leading multiple subject departments to mentoring PGCE students, I’ve been involved in shaping the next generation of educators and improving teaching practices.

What Makes Languages on a Plate Different?

All courses and resources are carefully designed by an experienced qualified teacher. Many other online courses are not made by people with qualifications or real-world experience in teaching the language.
Instant feedback with the online courses activities. Lots of other courses don't give you feedback on whether your grammar and vocabulary knowledge is correct. Instead they rely on you to book tutoring sessions to go over homework.
Succinct video explanations to help bolster your knowledge. No fluff trying to meet minimum payout requirements in length of videos, but rather straight-to-the-point explanations.
Opportunities to book tutoring sessions online to improve your written and spoken Spanish.
Cultural capital booster area in our Independent Learners section to help you learn more about the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.
Educator resources that are fully-scaffolded. Save hours of time as teachers for your lesson preparation.
CPD videos and documents to help you gain ideas to improve your teaching practice.