Bonzo - 'Dos cervezas por favor' usually suffices when in Spain. I paid for a private Spanish tutor a couple of years ago. He was called Dave, but spoke fluent Spanish having taught there for a few years. He never mentioned any of that crap your teacher has to consider. Perhaps the difference is that my tutor was freelance so could please himself, rather than be tied to the ultra PC local education authority? Can't remember what I paid but it was around the £15 per hour mark and he came to the house. If you scan the small ads you may find a private tutor in your area? Buena suerte!