About Speak Easy+

Welcome to Speak Easy+ – Where Language Comes to Life!

At Speak Easy+, we are delighted to have you here! Our mission is to provide immersive and engaging English-speaking practice to learners in Santiago, Chile, and beyond.

Our Story

Speak Easy+ was founded by Kevin Gain and his wife, Daniela, two language enthusiasts whose passion for communication has taken them around the world. Their journey began in Nanaimo, BC, Canada, where they first met in the early 2000s. After traveling separately—Kevin to Europe and Daniela to South America—they reconnected in 2015 and married in 2017.

With Daniela’s Chilean heritage and deep cultural ties, they embraced a unique opportunity to relocate. In late 2024, Kevin, Daniela, and their two cats, Luna & Ciri, made the bold decision to sell their belongings and move to Santiago, Chile to embark on a new adventure.

Our Founders

Kevin Gain holds a Business Degree from Vancouver Island University and a TEFL Teaching Certification from the University of Toronto. His specialized training includes teaching remotely online, teaching young learners, business English, and test preparation. With experience as a Learning & Development Facilitator at Shopify and a Learning & Business Development Lead at Volkswagen, Kevin brings a wealth of expertise in education and professional growth.

Daniela Gain is a certified professional translator and interpreter with a degree from Universidad UNIACC in Santiago, Chile. For the past seven years, she has worked in finance at Shopify. Prior to that, she represented La Roja as a player for Chile’s U-20 Women’s National Football Team before pursuing her studies. Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, Daniela brings a deep understanding of cross-cultural communication.

The Birth of Speak Easy+

While exploring professional opportunities in Chile, Kevin noticed a fundamental gap in English learning services. While numerous schools offer English lessons, few provide a dedicated space for learners to actively practice and apply their skills in real-life conversations. Many individuals he spoke with expressed the need for a space to engage and build confidence in their English-speaking abilities.

Through conversations with friends, family, baristas, customer service professionals, and members of their church, it became evident that Kevin and Daniela’s passion for language could serve the broader English-learning community. Recognizing this need, Speak Easy+ was officially founded in 2025—a place where English learners can practice, grow, and gain confidence in a welcoming and immersive environment.

We invite you to join us on this journey—where learning English goes beyond textbooks and becomes an enriching, real-world experience!