Rafa
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Rafa
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Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
English
Norwegian
Russian
German
Other
Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
English
Norwegian
Russian
German
Other
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From SpainLiving in Cadiz, Spain (18:03 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 14, 2019InterestsFilms & TV SeriesArtWritingHistoryMusic
I am a family guy: have two kids, a dog and a beautiful wife. I love to write and to teach. I like comics, music, movies and videogames. Yup, I am a nerd. I have some blue ribbons on writing: poetry, journalist articles, and the sort.
I have two grades (Journalist and Philology) and three master grades.
One limitation, to avoid misunderstandings, I only teach adults now.Me as a Teacher
Teaching is a late calling for me.
In July, 2010, I obtained the Master in Teaching (Bolonia endorsed). I had been a support teacher in Middle and High Schools, an English teacher in Spain and a teacher of Spanish abroad (a year and a half in Norway as a ‘spansklærer’), and this year I was offered the chance to become a teacher in the Spanish Department in the Southern Federal University at Rostov on Don (Yu-Fu).
Tough as I said I had experience teaching kids and youngsters, right now I dont want to have this kind of students and less if it is unannounced and without giving me the chance to decide if I want them or not (two experiences of the sort lately)My lessons & teaching style
A language is something beyond grammar and spelling. It is the Culture (and the culture) of its people, it is to learn to understand how 45 million Spaniards and over 400 million people all over the world live and think and relate to each other. I want to open this world to my students. Therefore I will offer them a journey through Spanish history, arts, and societyto raise their imagination and feed their minds. A most rewarding occupation.
I adapt my lessons to my pupils/students, I focus on a conversation-based approach, but I can also teach grammar and vocabulary. If you have any material that you need to discuss, I am willing to work it out with you.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Flashcards
- Homework Assignments
- Test templates and examples
- Articles and news
- Video files
- Audio files
- Text Documents
Certificates
Proficiency of English - C2 - University of Cambridge - 2019
Certificate verified
Education
2012 - 2020
Bachelor’s - Filología HispánicaA falta de entregar el Trabajo de Fin de Grado, mi expediente académico
1983 - 1987
Bachelor’s - PeriodismoCiencias de la Información, Rama Periodismo.
2020 - 2024
Doctorate - Theory of Literature and Comparative LiteratureIn my fourth year as a PhD student. Getting there, : )
2009 - 2010
Master's - Master en EnseñanzaMáster del Profesorado de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria y Bachillerato, Formación Profesional y Enseñanza de Idiomas en la Universidad de Cádiz . Especialidad de Lengua, Literatura, Latín y Griego.
Work Experience
2012 - 2019
spansklærerTambién he sido profesor de refuerzo de la Junta (PROA), en distintos institutos de Educación Secundaria y Bachillerato, como en el IES La Granja de Jerez, o en el IES La Arboleda de El Puerto de Santa María
Dí clases en la Universidad Federal del Sur en Rostov del Don (Federación Rusa) durante mi estancia allí (febrero a julio)
4.9
Rating
200
Students
671
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Spanish Lessons
Trial Lesson
49 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
The ABC of Spanish- Absolute beginners// El ABC del Español
A1 - A2Conversation139 lessons completed
USD 17.00
Package with 15% off
Free conversation// Conversación libre
C1 - C2Conversation381 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 14% off
Español general – Intermediate and advanced students
B1 - B2Language Essentials27 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 12% off
Availability
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112 Reviews
Andrew Walker
3 Spanish lessons
Rafa is the best! He is incredibly knowledgeable, and makes the time spent learning both fun and engaging.
Apr 1, 2025
Yolanda
8 Spanish lessons
Eloquence and richness of the language lies in literature, debate, street slangs and much more. For me, it is importance to have a teacher that is out of the box of standardized textbooks and provides a multidisciplinary view to life and the world. It’s a great honor to work with such a brilliantly demanding and fun teacher who l believe will take my love of the Spanish language (as a nostalgia to the heart) to a new level. Muchas gracias !
Feb 25, 2025
Georgia Anthony
2 Spanish lessons
Rafa is an experienced and fantastic teacher and had a good balance of conversation practise and help on grammar etc.
Wasn't expecting to have so much fun during our lesson which always a bonus !
Feb 11, 2025
Mark
6 Spanish lessons
Rafa es un tipo muy interesante que hace que aprender español sea muy divertido. Gracias, Rafa!
Mar 21, 2025
Miguel
9 Spanish lessons
Loved as usual!
Feb 17, 2025
Benedikt
1 Spanish lesson
The teacher was talking to much. I hat to interrupt him several times as he is very loquacious. When I book conversation-lession I expect that I talk most of the time while the teacher listens carefully to correct me, and not to tell me other stories.
Feb 7, 2025
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