Online
Diego Ojea
Professional Teacher
Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
Galician
Native
English
Japanese
Conversational approach to achieve your language goals!
Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
Galician
Native
English
Japanese
Conversational approach to achieve your language goals!
From SpainLiving in Vigo, Spain (12:25 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 26, 2023Interest topicFilms & 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
Work Experience
2013 - 2019
English Teacher / Teacher's Trainer Seiha English NetworkTeaching 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.
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2020 - 2023
Spanish Instructor Berkeley House Language CenterHaving 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.
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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.
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2021 - 2021
Master's - 40 hours Grammar EndorsmentComplementary English Grammar Course to the TESOL/TEFL Master's certificate
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2021 - 2021
Master's - TEFL/TESOL Teaching English Certificate120 hours Master's Degree in Teaching English as a Second Language.
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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.
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Certificates
Certificate of Proficiency in English Cambridge Assessment English 2022
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5.0
Rating
34
Students
134
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
Spanish Lessons
Trial Lesson
23 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Mejorando desde la gramática y el vocabulario (Grammar and Vocabulary Booster)
A1 - C1General28 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 4% off
Primeros Pasos (Beginner Time)
A1 - B1General12 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 2% off
¡Hablemos!
A2 - C2General42 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 12% off
Preparación al DELE (Getting Ready for the DELE exam)
A2 - C2Test Preparation0 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 3% off
Trabajo en español (Spanish at work)
A2 - C2Business11 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 4% off
¡Hola Kids!
A1 - C1Kids18 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
11 Reviews
Tim S
4 Spanish lessons
Had a fantastic lessons with Diego! He is a great teacher, showing a great deal of patience, offering detailed explanations, all the while being easy to talk to. He adapted the lesson perfectly to my level of Spanish, and we covered a range of interesting topics. I learned lots of new expressions, vocabulary, and gained some interesting insights on the development of Spanish as a language. Also, his teaching approach is very positive and motivating, as he points out any mistakes in a helpful, constructive way. I will definitely schedule more lessons!
Sep 13, 2023
Diana Choi
16 Spanish lessons
초등학교 4학년 딸이 수업하고 있습니다. Diego 선생님과 수업을 아이가 매우 즐거워합니다. 또한 수업이 끝나면 어떤 내용으로 수업했는지 피드백을 자세히 해주셔서 도움이 많이 됩니다. 그때 그때 아이의 흥미를 잘 살펴서 수업을 진행해 주고 시간 약속도 잘 지키기 때문에 매우 만족스러운 수업입니다. 어린이를 위한 스페인어 수업으로 적극 추천합니다.
Sep 4, 2023
Tasha
3 Spanish lessons
Great lesson again with Diego. Really enjoying discussing different topics. thanks.
Aug 21, 2023
Tasha
3 Spanish lessons
Excellent class with Diego. His relaxed style and way of correcting is helpful and encouraging. looking forward to learning more. Thanks.
Aug 5, 2023
Darcy
5 Spanish lessons
In our intro session, Diego met me at my comfort level (more English than Spanish), encouraged me to speak in Spanish using a practice dialog, and gave me the words (en Español) to express thoughts and ideas so that I can practice phrases relevant to my life and goals. He helped calm my nerves (fear of sounding like an idiot) and made the lesson fun and productive.
Aug 4, 2023
Jane
5 Spanish lessons
Great class with Diego! He always has interesting topics to discuss and it is easy to talk to him.
Aug 3, 2023
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