Spanish Business Awards 2026

Aug22136 13. Best Personalised English Learning Experience 2026 With English being the most widely spoken language in the world when both first and second languages are considered, it should come as no surprise that businesses want their employees to be able to speak it. Spain is no exception, and the close ties it has with the English-speaking world means that Spanish businesses are recognising the significance of communicating effectively in English. There to help them along every stage of this journey is Smart Learning 1to1 SL. For more on the company and its classes, we caught up with Founder and CEO Daniela Previtali. Based in Tenerife, the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands, Smart Learning 1to1 SL comprises a group of English-speaking experts who provide language support to the employees of businesses across Spain and beyond. They do this through the provision of personalised and engaging language classes, which are not only delivered remotely and according to flexible schedules but can also be easily adapted to any specific training needs that may arise over the course of the programme, demonstrating the tangible value they add. Across the sessions, Daniela and her team focus on oral expression, based around the interests and personal motivations of clients, as well using techniques such as repetition, role playing, and reallife situations. All of these have proven to demonstrably enhance learning and pronunciation when it comes to picking up a new language. As this shows, these classes go beyond just reading books, and students will have the chance to try their hand at the real stuff – presentations, meetings, and everyday interactions – all in English. Guided by its ultimate goal of teaching English in the quickest, most effective, and enjoyable manner possible, a big part of Smart Learning’s success rate comes from the relationships it builds with clients. As mentioned above, these are built on flexibility and convenience, with sessions able to be delivered at any time of the day (including weekends) and on short notice. This stems from an understanding of the fast-paced nature of the working world, and it is for this reason why lessons can be cancelled freely up to an hour in advance. Besides this level of freedom, clients also like that the team of carefully selected individuals include numerous accents and personalities, with this mirroring the diversity of business environments and ensuring that students are prepared for language interactions outside of a classroom setting. The results of this approach speaks for itself, with Smart Learning boasting 100% positive feedback from students and the capability of teaching up to 500 students at any one time, providing optimal outcomes without any disruption. “Accenture España even recognised us as the best English-language training company they have ever partnered with.” Discussing the outcomes of this training in more detail, Daniela explained: “The commitment Spanish businesses have continues to grow as they experience the results we provide. Many students have been amazed by the seamless flow of their meetings and the confidence it instils in them. They have come to understand how much easier and more enjoyable it is to genuinely connect with a foreign client or colleague, and we are proud to play a role in these achievements.” This helps the world to feel smaller, one person at a time. A goal as big as this requires a team who all share in it, and this leads us to the culture at Smart Learning, which is another key factor in its success. Every member of the team here has received paid training under Daniela’s unique methodology, and they all have a company-specific email address and Teams account to ensure consistency and professionalism across the brand. Feedback is continuous and shared with all (even if it was meant for one person), allowing the team to celebrate in each other’s success. There are countless incentives for working as a tutor at Smart Learning, and the joyful atmosphere Daniela has created is just one. For example, a series of fun challenges not only see the winning student awarded, but also the winning teacher. Despite all of this fun, career progression is taken very seriously, and team members have stepped into roles to do with marketing, content creation, and supervision. This allows them to earn more money on top of their tutor salary, as well as broadening their skillsets. Ultimately, with over 200 topics to choose from, each offering new vocabulary and a different style, and the most common expressions that most traditional educational courses don’t include, Smart Learning 1to1 SL’s approach covers everything a business could ever need when it comes to the English language. For its commitment to not only offering this, but also tailoring its provisions from the ground up, we are delighted to recognise it as the Best Personalised English Learning Experience 2026 in this programme. Contact: Daniela Previtali Company: Smart Learning 1to1 SL Web Address: https://smartlearning1to1.net/

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