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Rafael
- Rate 26 US$
- Response 1h
26 US$/hr
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1st lesson free
- Spanish
- Spanish speaking
- Spanish reading
- Spanish listening
- Spanish writing
Native Spanish tutor in Napier, with tikanga Māori training. All levels — beginner to business. Start with travel Spanish! Learning Spanish also helps you speak and read Māori. All ages, pe
- Spanish
- Spanish speaking
- Spanish reading
- Spanish listening
- Spanish writing
Lesson location
About Rafael
Hola! I'm Rafa, a native Spanish speaker from Spain based in Napier, Hawke's Bay. I grew up with Spanish as a living language — spoken at home, used every day — and I love helping others discover the joy and confidence that comes with speaking it.
My experience with Spanish goes well beyond the classroom. I have worked at management level using Spanish professionally, which means I can teach not just everyday conversation but also the language of business, negotiation, and the workplace — with real-world context behind every lesson.
I have a strong background in new technologies and artificial intelligence, and I use these tools to personalize and accelerate learning. Whether you need Spanish for the tech industry, AI, or any other professional field, I can help you build the specific vocabulary and fluency your work actually demands — not just generic textbook language.
I also have a background in tikanga Māori, which informs my teaching approach. Spanish and te reo Māori share similar sounds and phonetic patterns, so learning Spanish can genuinely strengthen your ability to read and speak Māori — something I love to explore with my students here in Aotearoa.
My teaching style is gentle, patient, and always personalized. I adapt every lesson to the learner's age, level, and goals — whether that's a child having fun with their first words, an adult preparing for a trip, or a professional building industry-specific fluency. I work with complete beginners all the way through to advanced and business levels.
For me, the best place to start is always travel Spanish — practical, fun, and immediately useful. From there, we go wherever you want to take it.
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About the lesson
- Primary school
- Junior high school
- SHS 1
- +20
levels :
Primary school
Junior high school
SHS 1
SHS 2
SHS 3
Adult Education
Facultate (Licență)
Master's degree
Higher national diploma
Doctor of philosophy
Other
A1
A2
B1
B2
C1
C2
Other vocational training
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Professionel
Child
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
What I offer:
Spanish for travel — the most fun place to start; learn the essentials to get by anywhere
Beginner Spanish — start from zero with simple vocabulary and real confidence
Conversation practice — build fluency through natural, everyday dialogue
Children's lessons — fun, playful and engaging, adapted to each child's age and pace
Homework & school support — help with classwork, exams, and school Spanish
Business & negotiation — professional Spanish for the workplace and beyond
Spanish & Māori connection — learning Spanish supports your reading and speaking of te reo Māori
Cook in Spanish.
Gentle, personalized lessons at your pace — in a relaxed environment where Spanish feels enjoyable and achievable.
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Rates
Rate
- 26 US$
Pack prices
- 5h: 132 US$
- 10h: 264 US$
online
- US$26/h
Travel
- + 15 US$
free lessons
The first free lesson with Rafael will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
Details
Lengua: Castellano , España. Valenciano, Valencia.
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