María G. Durán and Sergio J. Ramos

About

María G. Durán and Sergio J. Ramos are the founders of Pikingli, an innovative online academy dedicated to transforming English language learning in Spain. María González Durán, widely known as María Speaks English due to her viral TikTok presence, has built a vast community with over 1.5 million followers on social media by sharing practical tips for improving everyday and business English. Together with her partner Sergio Ramos, she launched Pikingli to consolidate their courses and content into a dynamic platform designed to make learning English engaging and accessible through interactive lessons featuring music, series, films, vocabulary lists, grammar insights, and pronunciation practice. Starting from modest beginnings with just an iPhone recording in her parents' kitchen, María's passion for languages and Sergio’s support have driven the growth of Pikingli into a professional online school that now serves over 40,000 students worldwide. The academy emphasizes confidence-building through enjoyable learning methods tailored to fit busy schedules while offering certificates upon course completion. Their collaboration extends beyond content creation into strategic development of the platform's architecture and design to enhance user experience and expand educational offerings. Their work embodies a modern approach to language education that blends technology with community-driven motivation for sustainable learning progress.