Diego Ojea
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Diego Ojea
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
Galician
Native
English
Japanese
Specialties
KidsConversational approach to achieve your language goals!
Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
Galician
Native
English
Japanese
Specialties
KidsConversational approach to achieve your language goals!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From SpainLiving in Vigo, Spain (23:07 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 26, 2023InterestsFilms & TV SeriesReadingMusic
Hi there! I'm an avid conversationalist who never runs out of things to talk about. With a passion for teaching, I thrive on helping others improve their intercommunication skills. Having spent ten years in Japan, I developed a deep appreciation for Japanese culture. I speak Spanish and English fluently and I have a basic level of Japanese. Additionally, I can comprehend Portuguese and communicate to some extent. Alongside my love for traveling, I enjoy collecting records, reading comics and manga, and exploring the world of film. Let's connect and share our interests while you learn or master a new language!Me as a Teacher
As a vocational teacher, I approach my lessons with meticulous preparation. Connecting with students at all levels, I strive to understand their needs and create a relaxed atmosphere based on trust, allowing language to flow smoothly. I adapt to each student's personality and goals, being flexible and supportive or assertive and strict when necessary. To stay updated, I constantly research the latest methodologies and incorporate digital and interactive tools such as Kahoo, Genially, Quizlet or Anki. I am always open to suggestions and firmly believe in the reciprocal nature of the teaching-learning process. As a teacher, I recognize that I can learn just as much from my students.My lessons & teaching style
Teaching Spanish and English is my forte. With experience in online instruction for the past five years, I have honed my skills to meet the highest levels of exigence. In Spanish, I cover Business Spanish, daily-life Spanish, exam preparation (DELE, SIELE, etc.), and conversational Spanish. For English, I offer Business English, English for sports trainers, language perfection, conversational English, English for children, and exam preparation (TOEFL, Cambridge, and more). I adapt my approach, whether teaching groups or individuals, to cater to the specific needs of each student. Let's embark on a language-learning journey together!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Image files
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Audio files
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Text Documents
Certificates
Certificate of Proficiency in English - Cambridge Assessment English - 2022
Certificate verified
Magister en Enseñanza de Español a Extranjeros - Universidad Complutense de Madrid - 2012630 hours Master's degree. As part of the Master's degree I worked for 3 months at their Spanish LanguageCenter as a trainee teacher. In addition, I actively served as an examiner in various DELE speaking tests in collaboration with Instituto Cervantes.
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Diploma Magisterio Primaria - Universidad de Vigo - 2010This diploma allows me not only to teach Physical Education lessons from the first to the sixth grade, but also to teach English, Spanish Language and Literature, Mathematics, etc. All these subjects were part of the curriculum for the Diploma, along with other specific subjects for early childhood education training, such as Pedagogy or Didactics.
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Diploma Magisterio Primaria - Universidad de Vigo - 2010Diploma en Magisterio en Educación Primaria por la Universidad de Vigo con especialidad en Educación Física. Este diploma me permite, además de impartir lecciones de Educación Física desde el primer hasta el sexto curso de primaria, impartir clases de Inglés, Lengua y Literatura Española, Matemáticas, etc... Todas estas materias formaron parte del currículo de la Diplomatura junto con otras materias específicas para la formación educativa en edades tempranas como Pedagogía o Didáctica.
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Teaching experience
2013 - 2019
English Instructor / Teacher TrainerTeaching English to kids at various academies, elementary schools, and nursery schools in Japan allowed me to cultivate exceptional teaching skills. I honed my ability to engage with children and their families, fostering English language learning within the community.
2019 - 2023
Spanish InstructorHaving worked at Berkeley House Language Center for 4 years, I have gained invaluable experience and honed my teaching skills, including online teaching expertise and effective use of digital resources. My time there equipped me with a deep understanding of language instruction, online pedagogy, and the integration of technology in education.
Education
2010 - 2011
Master's - Máster en Enseñanza de Español para Extranjeros630 hours Master's degree. As part of the Master's degree I worked for 3 months at their Spanish LanguageCenter as a trainee teacher. In addition, I actively served as an examiner in
various DELE speaking tests in collaboration with Instituto Cervantes.
2021 - 2021
Master's - 40 hours Grammar EndorsmentComplementary English Grammar Course to the TESOL/TEFL Master's certificate
2021 - 2021
Master's - TEFL/TESOL Teaching English Certificate120 hours Master's Degree in Teaching English as a Second Language.
2002 - 2010
Bachelor’s - Bachelor's Degree in Physical EducationThis degree, combined with my English language proficiency certifications, legally qualifies me to teach English in the Spanish Elementary School system.
Work Experience
2013 - 2019
English Teacher / Teacher's TrainerTeaching English to kids at various academies, elementary schools, and nursery schools in Japan allowed me to cultivate exceptional teaching skills. I honed my ability to engage with children and their families, fostering English language learning within the community.
2020 - 2023
Spanish InstructorHaving worked at Berkeley House Language Center for 4 years, I have gained invaluable experience and honed my teaching skills, including online teaching expertise and effective use of digital resources. My time there equipped me with a deep understanding of language instruction, online pedagogy, and the integration of technology in education.
5.0
Rating
222
Students
1,986
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Spanish Lessons
Trial Lesson
159 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Mejorando desde la gramática y el vocabulario (Grammar and Vocabulary Booster)
A1 - C1Language Essentials448 lessons completed
USD 23.00+
Package with 5% off
Primeros Pasos (Beginner Time)
A1 - B1Language Essentials226 lessons completed
USD 27.00+
Package with 6% off
¡Hablemos!
A2 - C2Conversation881 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 7% off
Hablemos los 3! (Hablemos duo)
A1 - C2Conversation28 lessons completed
USD 32.00+
Package with 3% off
Hola niños! (Hello Kids!)
A1 - C1Kids11 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 5% off
Availability
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88 Reviews
petersw17
36 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Diego ensures that I spend a lot of time talking and practicing what I have learned. Diego is very encouraging and goes with my pace of learning.
During the class he completes a document that cover what we have learned so I can go back to this in the future. This also contains links to my homework and learning materials.
I look forward to each class
Dec 20, 2024
Natália
53 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have studied Spanish before and understand it quite well, but I’ve always had a huge block when it comes to speaking, especially in a professional environment. Taking classes with Diego helped me build the confidence I needed. He consistently provides clear explanations, encourages you, and offers notes during the class that are incredibly helpful for studying and reviewing. He also often tailor classes to my specific needs and situations.
I was finally able to conduct full meetings in Spanish at work and even lead training sessions for our team in Latin America—a huge milestone for me. I highly recommend Diego as a teacher! Muchas gracias por todo!
Nov 30, 2024
Jack
22 Spanish lessons
I have taken lessons with Diego twice a week for a couple months. I highly recommend him for anyone working on their Spanish. He has absolute mastery of both english and spanish down to the grammar and all the examples you can think of and he's great at explaining things clearly. He's very fun/interesting to talk to (which I think makes a big difference for learning). He writes down relevant corrections and examples without breaking the flow which is helpful post lesson. Can't recommend him enough
Apr 4, 2025
Amanda A
31 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Diego continues to be the best teacher around! He has been my tutor for over a year now, and something I very much appreciate is that even though I have had starts and stops with learning Spanish and my goals change, I always feel encouraged coming back and learning with Diego. He makes the class fun, we discuss interesting topics, and I feel motivated and challenged without feeling overwhelmed about my level of Spanish. ¡Muchas gracias Diego!
Dec 20, 2024
Jack
22 Spanish lessons
Diego is the man. Take lessons with him and you won’t regret it
Apr 25, 2025
petersw17
36 Spanish lessons
I enjoy every class with Diego
Apr 2, 2025
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