Matthew Osborne

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Matthew Osborne

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Your english tutor - Matthew

Hi, I'm Matthew Osborne, and I bring over two years of English and Spanish language teaching experience to the table. My expertise lies in personalised English tutoring for beginners, intermediate learners, and adults. My specialities range from accent coaching to exam preparation. I focus on enhancing English skills through conversational practice, cultural immersion, and real-world applications. Whether you need grammar fundamentals, pronunciation coaching, or help with homework, I've got you covered. My approach includes engaging activities like role-play scenarios, visual learning aids, and vocabulary-building exercises. I tailor my sessions to enhance your speaking fluency, listening skills and writing capabilities in English

Matthew graduated from University of Liverpool

Matthew graduated from University of Liverpool
Matthew graduated from University of Liverpool

English tutor specialities

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Speaking fluency

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Writing assistance

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Real world application

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Grammar fundamentals

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Homework help

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English for beginners

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English for adults

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None Of The Above

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English for intermediate

English classes quick guide

My teaching approach is centred around creating an interactive and engaging learning environment. I focus on fostering dialogue, enhancing listening comprehension, honing writing skills, immersing students in the culture, and emphasising grammar. I specialise in teaching a variety of English subjects, including Travel vocab, Conversational English, Literature, and Business language. To make learning effective and enjoyable, I leverage a wide array of tech tools such as interactive platforms, educational apps, and multimedia resources. I follow a comprehensive curriculum tailored to meet the needs of over 100 English, including kids, beginners, and intermediate learners. With a background in English, Spanish and Chinese languages, I draw from diverse teaching methods to address the unique challenges of language learning. I adapt my teaching to suit individual interests and learning styles, encouraging students to explore English through various avenues like literature, cinema, and more. My aim is to keep classes dynamic and stimulating, ensuring that students of all levels and ages find the learning process rewarding and enriching.

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English Listening

English Listening

English Speaking

English Speaking

English Vocabulary

English Vocabulary

English Writing

English Writing

English Reading Comprehension

English Reading Comprehension

English Grammar & Syntax

English Grammar & Syntax

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Student learned 17 days ago

The Tutor and Student reviewed Spanish verb conjugations for -ER and -IR verbs, focusing on present tense forms and irregular verbs like 'apagar' and 'poder'. They practiced constructing sentences using prepositions to describe location and introduced the concept of expressing ability with 'poder'. Future sessions will build upon these grammatical structures.

Spanish Verb Endings: -AR

-ER

-IR

Spanish Verb Conjugation: -ER Verbs (e.g.

Beber)

Spanish Verb Conjugation: -IR Verbs (e.g.

Vivir)

Spanish Verb Conjugation: -AR Verbs (e.g.

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Student learned 19 days ago

The Tutor and Student reviewed Spanish vocabulary by identifying cognates with English words ending in '-tion'. They practiced pronunciation and learned a rule for adding an 'e' before words starting with 's' followed by a consonant in Spanish. The session aimed to build vocabulary recognition through these linguistic patterns.

Spanish Noun Suffixes: -ción/-sión

Handling Double Letters in Spanish

Spanish Pronunciation: 'S' Sound

Recognizing Nouns: English Cognates

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Student learned 26 days ago

The tutor and student reviewed how to express likes and dislikes in Spanish using the verb 'gustar,' focusing on singular vs. plural nouns and infinitive verbs. They also touched upon the concept of masculine and feminine nouns and their agreement with pronouns and quantities, with the student assigned practice sentences.

Common Question Phrases

Gender and Number Agreement

Verb Conjugation: Infinitives and Present Tense

Singular vs. Plural Nouns and Articles

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The session focused on improving the student's Spanish pronunciation by focusing on key vowel and consonant sounds that differ from English. The Student practiced with specific words and received explanations on regional variations in pronunciation within Spain and Latin America. The Tutor will send exercises to practice the 'j' and rolled 'r' sounds, and the next class will cover combining vowels.

The Rolling 'R'

The Dreaded 'J' Sound

Consonant 'Z' Pronunciation

Double 'L' and 'Y' Pronunciation

Consonant 'C' Pronunciation

Spanish Vowel Pronunciation

Consonant 'G' Pronunciation

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The session focused on Spanish pronunciation, including accents and the rolling 'r' sound, as well as basic grammar concepts such as verb conjugation and word order. The student practiced pronunciation with tongue twisters and learned common Spanish idioms. The tutor provided resources for further study and scheduled a follow-up session.

Spanish Pronunciation Rules

Sentence Structure Flexibility

Pronouns: Definite and Indefinite

Verb Conjugation and Subject Omission

Verb Grammar Table

Combining 'de' and 'el'

Idiomatic Expressions

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The session served as an introductory Spanish lesson. The tutor assessed the student's level, which is beginner, and discussed initial learning goals. The lesson covered basic greetings, introductions, and an overview of gendered nouns and the two forms of 'to be' in Spanish. The tutor suggested exploring Spanish literature and film in future sessions and proposed a schedule of two lessons per week.

Ser vs. Estar

Exceptions to Gender Rules

Gender in Spanish

Asking Names

Introducing Others

Self-Introduction

Spanish Greetings

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Interactive quizzes

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Translation tools

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