Matthew Osborne

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Matthew Osborne

Bachelors degree

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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

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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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Student learned 2 days ago

The Student and Tutor practiced forming conditional sentences in Spanish, utilizing present and future tenses, and briefly explored the imperative and conditional moods. They also discussed the critical role of accent marks in distinguishing verb tenses and meanings. The Tutor assigned a practice exercise on conditional sentences for the Student to complete as homework.

The Critical Role of Accent Marks (Tildes)

Forming Conditional Sentences (If-Then Clauses)

Introduction to the Simple Conditional Tense

Understanding the Imperative Mood (Commands)

Subjunctive Mood: The Concept of Uncertainty

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Student learned 7 days ago

Student and Tutor had a Spanish lesson focusing on the future tense. They reviewed regular and irregular verb conjugations, practicing the application of consistent future tense endings to various verbs. The tutor also provided detailed guidance on Spanish pronunciation, particularly concerning silent letters and vowel sounds, and assigned practice exercises for the future tense.

Spanish Future Tense: Regular Verbs

Future Tense Endings for Regular Verbs

Irregular Future Tense Verbs

Pronunciation Essentials: Syllables and Vowels

Subject Pronoun Omission in Spanish

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Student learned 14 days ago

The Student and Tutor reviewed Spanish gerunds with *estar*, focusing on regular and irregular conjugations and their application in practical sentences. They also explored the *seguir* + gerund construction and addressed pronunciation challenges. The next session will introduce the future tense.

Irregular Gerunds & Vowel Changes

Pronunciation of 'G' Sounds with 'U' (Gue/Gui vs. Güe/Güi)

Nuances of Ir and Yendo

Expressing "Still Doing" with Seguir + Gerundio

The Spanish Present Progressive (Estar + Gerundio)

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The Tutor and Student conducted an introductory Spanish session, discussing their backgrounds and the Student's goals for regaining fluency. They explored Spanish idioms, pronunciation rules, and grammatical structures through a literary text. The Tutor outlined a personalized learning plan incorporating music and real-world materials, and the Student indicated a preference for two lessons per week and supplemental vocabulary practice.

Formal vs. Informal 'You': Tú & Usted

Spanish Dialectal Nuances & Learning Resources

Essential Verbs: Conocer & Deber

Verb Conjugation & Subject Flexibility

Spanish Pronunciation Essentials

Everyday Spanish Idioms & Metaphors

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Student learned about 2 months ago

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)

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Student learned 4 months ago

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

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