This Christmas, don't just smile and nod.
A Spanish plan built around their names, their food, and where they're from, ready by the day you see them.
Made for complete beginners. 10–15 minutes a day. Spanish adapted to Mexico, Colombia, or Puerto Rico. 7-day money-back promise.
Peek inside a real plan →When will you see them?
Your plan arrives within 5 business days (2 for dates under two weeks away). Daily lessons start 14 to 30 days before your date, depending on how soon it is.
What you get for $39
One countdown. One family. One date.
A complete Spanish plan built around the people you're about to meet, sent to your email as a PDF, plus a private listening page for your phone. Timed to finish right before you see them.
Founding price (regular $49). No subscription, no app to install. 7-day money-back promise.
Start my countdown Or start with the free starter kit- A countdown timed to your date14 to 45 days, depending on when you see them. 10–15 minutes a day.
- Family-specific phrasesBuilt around their names, their food, where they're from, and your story as a couple.
- Audio for every phraseOn a private listening page for your phone. Hear it, repeat it, say it with confidence.
- Practice conversationsThe real questions they'll ask, with your answers ready.
- Conversation RescueWhat to say when you're lost, so you never go quiet.
- A culture guide for where they're fromUsted or tú, greetings, gifts, and table manners.
- Your personal toastA short message, written with you, for the big day.
- Spanish for where they're fromAdapted to Mexico, Colombia, or Puerto Rico at launch.
- Your family cheat cardWho's who and what to call each person, saved as your phone's lock screen.
- The family group-chat packReady-to-send WhatsApp messages with their names: holidays, birthdays, thank-yous.
- A one-page guide for your partnerHow they can help you shine, without translating everything.
- Both phrasebooks, freeMeet the Family and Christmas With Their Family, with audio ($17 on their own). See them
- A "how did it go?" follow-upTell us what they said afterwards, and we'll translate it for you.
Tell us the basics
A 2-minute Quick Start about who you'll meet and when.
Pay once on PayPal
Card, Apple Pay, or PayPal. Your spot is reserved.
Finish your Family Profile
A few more details: your story, their food, your toast.
Get your countdown
Delivered by email, timed to your date.
You already know this feeling.
You love your partner. You want their family to love you too. But right now, the language is standing in the way.
- Everyone laughs at a joke. You laugh too, a second late, with no idea what was said.
- Your partner translates all night, and you can feel it wearing on both of you.
- Their mom is so kind to you. You wish you could tell her so, in her own language.
- You've tried the apps. You can name colors and order coffee. Nobody taught you what to say when the abuela hugs you and asks you a question.
It's not that you can't learn Spanish.
You've been learning the wrong Spanish. Apps teach millions of strangers the same sentences. We prepare you for one family: theirs.
Me gusta comer.
I like to eat.El gato es negro.
The cat is black.¡Me encantó! La comida estuvo deliciosa. Muchas gracias.
I loved it! The food was delicious. Thank you so much.Checked by real people
Spanish from their family's country, checked by people who grew up there.
Not an app. Not a robot. Every phrase in your plan is checked line by line by a native speaker from Mexico, Colombia, or Puerto Rico, before it ever reaches you.
- Sounds like family, not a textbookWarm, natural, and polite, the way a respectful person really talks at their table.
- Adapted to their countryGreetings, food words, and how you address abuela change by country. Yours is checked for theirs.
- A real voice when it countsWith Native Coach, a native speaker records your toast and helps you say it.
Now try it with their family.
Pick who you'll talk to, type their real name, and choose the dish they're famous for. This is how every lesson in your plan works.
Tap the speaker to hear it said out loud.
Culture tip:
Keep these phrases. We'll turn them into a phrase card for your phone's lock screen, with audio, plus the free starter kit.
Practice the questions they'll actually ask.
Every family asks the same things: how you met, what you do, whether you liked the food. Your plan includes practice conversations for each one, so the answers are ready before anyone asks.
Try one now. Pick your answer.
Lost in the conversation? That's okay.
Nobody expects you to understand everything. What families love is that you try. These are your Conversation Rescue phrases: what to say when you're lost, so you stay in the conversation instead of going quiet.
Get the free starter kit
- All 10 rescue phrases as a PDF, with pronunciation
- A week-by-week checklist for your date
- ¿Me lo puede repetir, por favor?Could you repeat that, please?
- Más despacio, por favor.Slower, please.
- Todavía estoy aprendiendo español.I'm still learning Spanish.
- Perdón, no entendí.Sorry, I didn't understand.
- ¿Cómo se dice ... en español?How do you say ... in Spanish?
Your countdown ends with a moment they'll never forget.
"Gracias por recibirme como parte de la familia."
"Thank you for welcoming me as part of the family."
On the last day, you'll say a short message you prepared for their family: a toast at dinner, or a voice note for the abuela who lives far away. Picture their faces when they hear it in Spanish, from you.
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- You're dating or married to a Spanish speaker
- You're a beginner, or you "took some in school" and forgot it
- You have a visit, holiday, wedding, or video call coming up
- You want to feel like part of the family, not a guest
Not if
You want to be fluent in a month. Nobody honest can promise that. We promise something more useful: you'll be ready for the moments that matter most.
From people who walked in ready
Start free, or start your countdown
The free kit covers what every beginner needs. The countdown is built around their family, timed to your date.
Starter kit
The essentials, the same for everyone.
- 10 rescue phrases PDF with pronunciation
- A week-by-week checklist for your date
- Free guides with audio
Your family countdown
Founding priceAbout the price of one hour with a tutor, for a plan built around one family.
- Everything in the free kit, plus:
- A countdown built around their names, food, and where they're from
- Audio for every phrase, on a private listening page
- Practice conversations for your real situations
- A culture guide for where they're from
- Your personal toast or message
- Family cheat card, group-chat pack, and a guide for your partner
- Both phrasebooks included ($17 value)
Countdown + Native Coach
For weddings, first meetings, and anyone who wants a real person from their family's country in their corner.
- Everything in the countdown, plus:
- Your toast recorded for you by a native speaker from their family's country
- Send your own recording, get voice-note corrections back. Two rounds.
- A final "you're ready" check before your date
Opening soon. Leave your email and we'll tell you first.
Try the first week, risk-free
Do the first seven days of your lessons. Your 7 days start on Day 1 of your countdown, not the day you pay. If it doesn't feel made for their family, email us and we'll refund you in full. No awkward questions.
Start your countdown
Pick your plan, tell us the basics in about a minute, and the details come after you pay.
- Quick StartWho you'll meet and when. You're here.
- Pay once on PayPalCard, Apple Pay, or PayPal. You'll go there as soon as you continue.
- Finish your Family ProfileYour story, their food, and your toast.
- Get your countdownYour personalized plan, timed to your date.
7-day money-back promise. We only use your details to build your plan.
Questions
I'm a complete beginner. Is that okay?
Yes. It's designed for beginners. You start with names, greetings, and simple sentences, then build up to short real conversations.
How is this different from Duolingo or ChatGPT?
Apps teach general Spanish to millions of people, and ChatGPT only helps if you know what to ask. Familia Ready is a complete, structured plan for one family, timed to your date, with the situations and phrases you'll actually need.
My event is months away. When do I start?
Your plan arrives within 5 business days of your Family Profile, so you can look through it right away. The daily lessons are timed to finish right before your event, so everything is fresh when you need it.
My visit is less than two weeks away. Is it too late?
No. You'll get an Express countdown, delivered within 2 business days, that focuses on what matters most: greetings, their names, Conversation Rescue phrases, and your toast.
Is the Spanish natural, or does it sound like a robot?
Every sentence comes from our phrase library, written in natural, everyday Spanish and checked line by line by a native speaker before it goes into any plan. Then it's adapted to where their family is from: a Mexican family and a Colombian family don't say things the same way.
What's the audio like?
Every phrase has a clear, slightly slowed-down clip in Latin American Spanish on your private listening page, so you can practice anywhere. With Native Coach, your toast is recorded for you by a real native speaker from their family's country.
What is Native Coach?
Everything in the countdown, plus a native speaker from their family's country. They record your toast so you can hear exactly how it should sound. Then you send your own recording by WhatsApp or email and get voice-note corrections back, twice, plus a final check before your date. No scheduling, no video calls, all at your pace.
Can I give it as a gift?
Yes. Tick "I'm buying this as a gift" at checkout and you'll get a printable gift card with both your names. Many buyers are the Spanish-speaking partner, so you can fill in the Family Profile together, since you know the family best.
When do Christmas orders close?
December 15. Every plan is built by hand for one family, so we stop taking Christmas orders then to make sure every plan arrives on time.
Which countries do you support?
Mexico, Colombia, and Puerto Rico at launch, with more coming. If their family is from somewhere else, email us and we'll tell you honestly whether we can help yet.
How much time do I need each day?
10–15 minutes. If you miss a day, just pick up where you left off.
Does my partner have to do anything?
Only if they want to. They can add family details to your profile in about five minutes. They cheer you on; you do the learning.
Why do you ask for details before I pay?
Only the basics: your names, email, and their country, so we can match your payment to your plan. Your spot is only reserved once you pay. If you don't, we delete your details within 48 hours.
How can I pay?
By debit or credit card, Apple Pay, or PayPal. Checkout is securely processed by PayPal, but you don't need a PayPal account to pay by card.
Is this a subscription?
No. You pay once for your countdown. Nothing renews.
What if it's not right for me?
Do the first seven days of your lessons. Your refund window starts on Day 1 of your countdown, not the day you pay. If it doesn't feel made for their family, email us for a full refund.
days until Christmas with their family.
They're already ready to welcome you. This year, you'll be ready to answer.
Start my countdown for $39