Javier Spanish Tutor
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Javier Spanish Tutor
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Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
English
Portuguese
Japanese
Specialties
BusinessKidsTest Preparation★ Since 2010, helping English speakers acquire and improve their Spanish speaking skills. ★
Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
English
Portuguese
Japanese
Specialties
BusinessKidsTest Preparation★ Since 2010, helping English speakers acquire and improve their Spanish speaking skills. ★
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From ColombiaLiving in Kyoto, Japan (08:12 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 5, 2015InterestsTechTravelHistory
"Ready to Boost your Spanish skills and start speaking with confidence today? Don't worry if you don't have a lot of vocabulary yet, we'll get there together!"
Hey there! I'm Javier, a professional teacher from Colombia with a passion for teaching Spanish. I've been helping young and adult learners of all levels since 2010, both in-person and online, in countries like the United Kingdom and Japan.
My mission is to help you communicate effectively and with confidence, whether you're starting from scratch or striving for a C2 level. That's why I focus on the most common vocabulary and expressions used in real-life conversations and contexts, making learning Spanish fun and practical!Me as a Teacher
As a teacher, I believe in creating a comfortable and supportive learning environment.
One of my favorite parts of teaching is getting to know my students and helping them communicate their ideas clearly and effectively.
During our lessons, I want you to have as much speaking practice as possible. That's why we'll have guided conversations that focus on your specific needs and interests. And if there's specific vocabulary or grammar that you need help with, we'll work on that together too.
My goal is to help you feel confident expressing yourself in a natural way, so you can use your new language skills in real-life situations. Let's learn and have fun together!My lessons & teaching style
We'll focus on your individual needs to help you communicate confidently and effectively.
As an English speaker, you may face some common challenges when learning Spanish, such as gender and agreement, knowing when to use "ser" vs. "estar," mastering the subjunctive, and building your vocabulary.
Don't worry if you find these challenging at first - I'm here to help you overcome them with guided conversations and specific vocabulary and grammar exercises.
My goal is to help you express yourself naturally and confidently in real-life situations, so you can start using your new language skills right away.
Let's get started on your Spanish learning journey together!My teaching material
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
- PDF file
- Video files
Certificates
English language studies Bachelors of Arts Degree - London Metropolitan University - 2010
Certificate verified
English language studies / Bachelor of Arts - London Metropolitan University - 2010This three-year Bachelor of Arts in English Language Studies required the completion of core and elective modules in linguistics, pedagogy, and proficiency in English through exams like IELTS or TOEFL. Upon earning this degree, I can pursue various roles to help language learners, including:
Teaching English or Spanish to employees in companies to improve their business communication skills.
Certificate verified
English language studies / Bachelor of Arts - London Metropolitan University - 2010This three-year Bachelor of Arts in English Language Studies required the completion of core and elective modules in linguistics, pedagogy, and proficiency in English through exams like IELTS or TOEFL. Upon earning this degree, I can pursue various roles to help language learners, including:
Working in schools or providing private tutoring to help children develop their English or Spanish language abilities.
Certificate verified
English language studies / Bachelor of Arts - London Metropolitan University - 2010This three-year Bachelor of Arts in English Language Studies required the completion of core and elective modules in linguistics, pedagogy, and proficiency in English through exams like IELTS or TOEFL. Upon earning this degree, I can pursue various roles to help language learners, including:
Assisting students in preparing for language proficiency exams like AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam, IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge English exams.
Certificate verified
Education
2003 - 2007
Bachelor’s - Filología e Idiomas con Especialidad Inglés
2009 - 2010
Bachelor’s - English Language Studies
Work Experience
2014 - 2015
ALT English Assistant Language TeacherAssisting Japanese teachers of English to deliver lessons in the classroom
2010 - 2010
Spanish teacher assistant
2011 - Current
Spanish/English teacherPrivate teacher for English speakers from kids to older adults.
5.0
Rating
548
Students
8,233
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Spanish Lessons
Trial Lesson
281 lessons completed
USD 9.99+
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A1 - C2Conversation765 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
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1,378 Reviews
Katherine Saucedo
121 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Javier is by far the best Spanish Tutor I've had, and I've tried tutors from other platforms before iTalki. He is personable, patient, and his teaching style is ideal for online learners. I dont think other students, or other tutors for that matter, give thought to that. Javier uses a PDF to capture areas you need to review/study so that you can improve. July mark's the 2nd year that I've been taking lessons with Javier and I have definitely progressed with my Spanish. I can now confidently add "Spanish speaker" on my resume thanks to Javier.
Aug 31, 2023
Gerry Hamberg
636 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thank you for helping me advance so much in my speaking and grammar. Every lesson is fun with new revisons and challenges.
Gracias por ayudarme a avanzar tanto en mi discurso y gramática. Cada lección es divertida con nuevas revisones y desafíos.
Oct 11, 2018
Tony Vu
20 Spanish lessons
I’ve been taking Spanish lessons with Javier for about a year now, and he has been an incredible teacher throughout. He’s very patient and always gives me the time I need to think through my sentences without rushing. After I finish speaking, he’ll write down any corrections and highlight the specific word or conjugation that needs extra focus, which has helped me improve a lot.
I also really appreciate how easy it is to have conversations with him about anything. He’s genuinely interested in my daily routines, hobbies, and whatever else comes up, which makes practicing Spanish feel natural and enjoyable. I’ve gained a lot of confidence thanks to his teaching style, and I highly recommend him!
Apr 29, 2025
Parker
487 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Javier me ha ayudado con mi español por 5 años. Cada conversación con Javier es muy divertida, interesante, e informativa. Si estás buscando un tutor para mejorar tu español o si estás comenzando desde cero, te lo recomendaría. Gracias a Javier, he tenido la oportunidad para viajar a varios lugares en Latinoamérica y poner en juego mi español en situaciones reales e interactuar con los nativos. Ha sido una experiencia increíble. Gracias Javier!!
Jul 8, 2023
Katherine Saucedo
121 Spanish lessons
Another fun class with Javier. I learn so much during our lessons and the time goes by fast with the fun conversation.
Apr 30, 2025
Janet Pomerantz
314 Spanish lessons
Javier is a kind and patient teacher. He fosters learning in a positive and enjoyable manner. I have studied with him for several years and I highly recommend him.
Apr 28, 2025
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