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Rafa
Professional TeacherTeaches
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 (21:49 UTC+01:00)
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
282
Students
855
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Spanish Lessons
Trial Lesson
91 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
The ABC of Spanish- Absolute beginners// El ABC del Español
A1 - A2Conversation155 lessons completed
USD 18.00
Package with 12% off
Free conversation// Conversación libre
C1 - C2Conversation467 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 12% off
Español general – Intermediate and advanced students
B1 - B2Language Essentials66 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
Package with 14% off
Availability
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125 Reviews
Sandra Reuter
2 Spanish lessons
Rafa is a great instructor. He listened well to my needs and structured a plan for me. I’m looking forward to my next lesson.
Jan 29, 2026
Joshua Stuart
2 Spanish lessons
Rafa led a great session and was extremely engaging and made understanding everything really fun! I look forward to my next session!
Aug 19, 2025
Alexander Stambuk
1 Spanish lesson
So far, I've had one lesson with Rafa, but it was very fun and informative. Rafa is very friendly and easy to talk to and will make your lesson fun. We finished our lesson with listening to Spanish music together! I intend to continue practicing with Rafa until I visit Spain!
Jul 29, 2025
Andrew
1 Spanish lesson
Engaging and challenging. Great:)
Sep 8, 2025
Ido
1 Spanish lesson
Rafa is a great teacher. The lesson was interesting and full of humor. I appreciate him taking the time to understand my level and adjust accordingly. Highly recommended!
Jul 31, 2025
Freddie
1 Spanish lesson
I had a great lesson with Rafa and a fun conversation
Jul 25, 2025
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