Who we are
At Hospitality ESL, we connect hotel professionals with live, expert teachers for workplace English and Spanish training—boosting careers and team performance.
Upskilling cuts hotel turnover by 75%, and our interactive, real-time classes make promotions 2.2x more likely. More than just a course, we’re a community dedicated to your success.
Learn from real teachers, in real time. Join us and advance your hospitality career today!
Our Values
Community
Our programs foster a supportive work environment where all employees feel valued and included. By investing in language skills, you not only improve communication but also build a stronger sense of community within your team.
Excellence
Elevate the level of service your hotel provides by equipping your staff with the language proficiency needed to exceed guest expectations. Our tailored ESL programs empower your team to deliver exceptional customer service and ensure guest satisfaction.
Growth
Language skills are essential to unlocking new opportunities for career advancement. With our ESL training, your staff can develop the proficiency needed to take their careers to new heights and contribute to the growth and success of your hotel.
Before the pandemic, our founder Zane Varvel began online Spanish classes with an excellent language teacher. As a hotel owner experiencing the challenges of turnover during Covid, he recognized the devoted staff who were helping did not know English. He decided to connect them with the great teachers he’d met in the online language learning community. Their enthusiasm and satisfaction allowed Zane to upskill some of his employees to another small business, saving their year!
Chandell Stone was a friend of Zane’s, and the two had connected in Mexico City’s burgeoning startup community. When Zane shared with Chandell what he was doing with his staff via live language learning, Chandell lit up and said “this is my jam. Let’s build something”.
Chandell’s educational expertise and Zane’s hospitality investment and operations knowledge have partnered to build a comprehensive language learning program for the hospitality industry.
Our Story
Meet the Founders
Zane Varvel
CEO
Chandell Stone
Chief Education Officer