Profesor paciente y claro | Comunicación real y feedback útil | 12 años | 21,000+ clases
Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
English
Japanese
Profesor paciente y claro | Comunicación real y feedback útil | 12 años | 21,000+ clases
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From MexicoLiving in Puebla, Mexico (05:10 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 17, 2013
InterestsBusiness & FinanceTechFilms & TV SeriesMedical & HealthcareTravel
¡Hola! Soy Azael, profesor de español con 12 años de experiencia y 21,000+ clases; creador del podcast Stairway to Spanish. Especializado en conversación, ayudo a hablar con confianza, de nivel inicial a avanzado. Viví un año en Japón y me interesan las culturas, la tecnología y la actualidad. Enseño desde Puebla, México, con métodos flexibles y mucha pasión.
Hi! I’m Azael, a Spanish teacher with 12 years’ experience and 21,000+ lessons; host of Stairway to Spanish. I specialize in conversation and help you speak confidently, from beginner to advanced. I lived one year in Japan and enjoy cultures, tech and current issues. I teach from Puebla, Mexico, with flexible methods and enthusiasm.
Me as a Teacher
Paciente, claro y adaptable. Creo que todos aprendemos a ritmos y de maneras distintas. Explico la gramática en lenguaje sencillo y la conecto con situaciones reales. Diseño clases según tus metas. Como aprendiz de idiomas, conozco los obstáculos y puedo ayudarte. Prioridad: comunicación real por encima de memorizar reglas.
Patient, clear, and adaptable. I believe we all learn at different paces and in different ways. I explain grammar in plain language and connect it to real situations. I design lessons around your goals and learning style. As a language learner myself, I know the roadblocks and how to overcome them. Priority: real communication over memorizing rules.
My lessons & teaching style
Adapto las clases a tu nivel, metas e intereses. Dos formatos: conversación con temas que te interesan, lecturas, vocabulario útil y correcciones claras; o clase formal con gramática, ejercicios, práctica oral y escrita y simulaciones. Todo a tu ritmo. Al final de cada sesión, recibes notas y sugerencias concretas para avanzar.
I tailor lessons to your level, goals, and interests. Two formats: conversation on topics you care about, with readings, useful vocabulary, and clear corrections; or a formal class with grammar, exercises, speaking and writing practice, and role plays. All at your pace. At the end of each session, you get notes and concrete next steps.
My teaching material
Text Documents
Image files
Articles and news
Test templates and examples
Homework Assignments
Certificates
Asistente a la Expo presencia 2012 de la Facultad de Lenguas de la BUAP - Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Facultad de Lenguas Modernas - 2011
Certificate verified
36th International MEXTESOL convention - Mexican Association of Teachers of English, Mextesol A.C. - 2009
Certificate verified
Education
2008 - 2013
Bachelor’s - Enseñanza del InglésBenemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Facultad de Lenguas Modernas
2010 - 2011
Other - Japanese Language and CultureTenri UniversityFull time Short-term student
Work Experience
2012 - 2015
English teacherHarmon Hall - Puebla, Mexico
5.0
Rating
2,018
Students
22.1k
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
2018
Students
22095
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Spanish Lessons
Trial Lesson
1,189 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Practica de conversación
A2 - C2Conversation175 lessons completed
USD 13.50+
Package with 8% off
Clases de español
A1 - C1Language Essentials167 lessons completed
USD 17.80+
Package with 11% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
3,008 Reviews
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Spanish
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Ritika
2 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
I'm impressed by how Azael can go with the flow as I forgot to send him what I wanted to work on beforehand! I read in prior reviews that he is good at explaining and clarifying concepts that you may struggle with. I brought up two grammar topics that I get confused in when speaking and trying to understand Spanish. I really feel that he was able to go with the flow and I FINALLY understand them in a more solid way. Thank you!!
Feb 28, 2018
Joe Towles
7 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Phenomenal!!! This was my first lesson and far exceeded my expectations. I will definitely schedule another lesson ASAP!!
Jan 13, 2018
Martyn
1 Spanish lesson
Amazing first lesson! 5 stars.
Feb 9, 2026
Hussein
34 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Amazing!! My favorite thing about learning Spanish with Azael is that I feel like I am his only student - even though he has a full schedule!! I started knowing nothing about Spanish. Now I have a basic vocabulary, can conjugate basic verbs, count numbers, and also got over my fear of speaking a language I am not fluent in. Thank you very much.
Feb 9, 2018
Christine Holland
1 Spanish lesson
1st time to set goals. looking forward to my first real lesson.
Feb 10, 2026
Martha
4 Spanish lessons
My first one hour lesson was excellent! We went over homework (from my trail lesson) and practiced speaking, and I was given new information to prepare for my next lesson. It was challenging and not overwhelming! He is patient and kind, asking me frequently if I had questions as we moved through the lesson.