About Us

Empowering Bilingual Futures

We believe that learning a new language opens doors to new cultures, opportunities, and connections. Our mission is to make Spanish education accessible to everyone.

Lisa Renea Shaw - Founder of My Other Tongue Language School
Trilingual Language Expert
Meet The Founder

Lisa Renea Shaw: Leading Virtual Language Education

With a passion for transforming how people connect through language, Lisa founded My Other Tongue Language School with a singular vision: making high-quality Spanish education accessible to everyone.

As a trilingual speaker, Lisa brings a unique perspective to language learning. She understands the journey from struggling learner to confident speaker—and has developed methodologies that help students achieve fluency faster than traditional approaches.

2,500+ Students
22 Years
99% Success Rate

"My Other Tongue has a brand ambition of becoming a leading virtual language school and providing high-quality learning experiences for every student we serve."

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Featured In The Media

Lisa Shaw has shared her expertise on leading podcasts, helping audiences worldwide discover the power of bilingual education.

Unpolished MBA podcast episode 151 featuring Lisa Shaw, founder of My Other Tongue, with podcast platform icons
Podcast

Unpolished MBA

I had a great time joining the Unpolished MBA podcast to share how I turned a love of language and years in the classroom into My Other Tongue, a business that helps families build real fluency and stronger literacy. Take a listen.
🎧 Episode 151 - From Classroom To Company: How Lisa Shaw Turned Language Love Into A Business

Language & Business
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Podcast

Heather Petero Show

I had a great time joining The Heather Petero Show podcast as we discussed finding your voice in another language. Take a listen.
🎧 Episode 4 - Lisa Shaw - Finding Your Voice in Another Language

Bilingual Education
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Our Mission

Why We Exist

We're on a mission to make Spanish learning accessible, enjoyable, and effective for learners of all ages and backgrounds.

Accessibility

We believe language learning shouldn't be limited by location, schedule, or budget. Our virtual platform brings quality Spanish education to anyone with an internet connection.

Connection

Language is more than vocabulary and grammar—it's about connecting with people. We focus on building real communication skills that help students form meaningful relationships.

Innovation

We constantly evolve our methods based on the latest language acquisition research. Our unique blend of native and non-native speakers creates the optimal learning environment.

Why Choose Us

The My Other Tongue Difference

What sets us apart is our unique approach combining the best of both worlds: native speakers for authentic pronunciation and cultural insights, paired with non-native instructors who understand the challenges learners face.

Native + Non-Native Teachers

Best of both worlds for pronunciation and relatable learning

Flexible Scheduling

Learn at your pace with 24/7 access to materials

Proven Results

99% success rate with students seeing results in weeks

Supportive Environment

Fun, encouraging atmosphere that builds confidence

2,500+ Students Transformed
99% Success Rate
50+ Courses Available
24/7 Access to Learning

Ready to Start Your Spanish Journey?

Join hundreds of students who have transformed their Spanish skills with My Other Tongue. Book your free consultation today!