Matthew Osborne
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Matthew Osborne
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
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
English tutor specialities
Homework help
Real world application
Writing assistance
Speaking fluency
Grammar fundamentals
Learner types for english class
None of the above
English for adults
English for intermediate
English for beginners
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.
Matthew - also teaches
English Listening
English Speaking
English Vocabulary
English Writing
English
English Reading Comprehension
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English concepts taught by Matthew
The session focused on Spanish grammar, specifically Indirect and Direct Object Pronouns and their use in sentences, especially with the verb *dar* in the past tense. The student practiced translating sentences and identifying pronouns, and also began to explore a song to apply their knowledge to real-world examples. The student was assigned to further analyze the song lyrics, focusing on identifying and understanding various grammar points.
Spanish Pronoun Usage: 'Le' and 'Lo'
Spanish Past Tenses: Imperfect vs. Preterite
Irregular Verbs in Spanish: 'Saber' and 'Ir'
The Personal 'A'
The class focused on the Spanish verbs 'ser' and 'estar,' explaining their distinct uses for permanent versus temporary states, locations, and characteristics. The tutor and student practiced differentiating between these verbs through examples and exercises, with a plan to send further practice materials.
Ser vs. Estar: The Two "To Be" Verbs
Pronouns and Their Role in Verbs
The Impersonal 'Se'
Distinguishing 'Hay' and 'Estar'
Word Order and Pronoun Placement
The Tutor and Student reviewed Spanish pronouns and verb conjugations, focusing on the differences between subject and object pronouns, the use of infinitive verbs, and the functions of prepositions and conjunctions. They practiced sentence construction and pronoun usage, with plans to further explore verbs like 'ser' and 'estar' in upcoming sessions.
Distinguishing 'Tener' and 'Haber'
Informal vs. Formal 'You': Tú vs. Usted
The Versatile Preposition 'De'
The Function of 'Que' in Spanish
Pronouns: Yo
Tú
Él/Ella
Nosotros
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.
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
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.
Verb Conjugation: Infinitives and Present Tense
Common Question Phrases
Gender and Number Agreement
Singular vs. Plural Nouns and Articles
Teaching tools used by english tutor
Phonetic drills
Interactive quizzes
Translation tools
Writing prompts
Engaging english lessons
Note taking
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