Matthew Osborne
Strengthen grammar and confidence with immersive English lessons with a native speaker.
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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
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Speaking fluency
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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 concepts taught by Matthew
The class reviewed Spanish cognate tricks, focusing on word formation from English to Spanish and the use of definite and indefinite articles. The tutor also demonstrated how to derive Spanish infinitive verbs from English nouns, laying the groundwork for sentence construction.
Cognate Tricks in Spanish
Forming Spanish Infinitive Verbs
Spanish Articles (The and A)
Student and Tutor reviewed the Spanish verb "estar," focusing on its conjugation and usage with adjectives to describe temporary states, conditions, and locations. They practiced identifying correct adjective-noun agreement and differentiating "estar" from "ser" in the context of relationships. The tutor also briefly addressed the use of accents in Spanish and Catalan.
Spanish Accent Marks (Tildes)
Temporary vs. Permanent States (Estar)
Adjective Agreement with 'Estar'
Vocabulary: Specific Spanish Words
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'
The Personal 'A'
Irregular Verbs in Spanish: 'Saber' and 'Ir'
Spanish Past Tenses: Imperfect vs. Preterite
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.
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