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Syl Auster

Professional ESL Educator Helping Learners Communicate Confidently in Real-World Contexts

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Syl Auster

Bachelors degree

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Syl - Know your english tutor

Bilingual (Spanish–English) educator and qualified Surgical Instrument Technician with extensive experience teaching both English and Spanish as second languages to diverse adult learners, including corporate and general audiences. Skilled in delivering engaging, adaptable lessons across various proficiency levels and contexts. Experienced in remote teaching and intercultural communication, with a healthcare background that supports bilingual roles across multiple sectors.Educadora bilingüe (español–inglés) y Tecnica Superior en Instrumentacion Quirurgica con amplia experiencia en la enseñanza de inglés y español como segundos idiomas a adultos. Experta en impartir lecciones dinámicas y adaptables a distintos niveles de competencia linguistica. Con experiencia en enseñanza remota y comunicación intercultural, y con una formación en el ámbito sanitario que respalda roles bilingües en múltiples sectores.

English tutor specialities

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Grammar fundamentals

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Cultural immersion

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Real world application

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Listening skill

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Speaking fluency

Student types for english classes

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ESL for Intermediate

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ESL for Advanced

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None Of The Above

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ESL for Adults

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ESL for Beginners

English classes overview

My ESL methodology focuses on communication through real-life scenarios and authentic materials. I design lessons that reflect everyday contexts, helping students develop practical language skills they can use outside the classroom. By encouraging interaction, problem-solving, and cultural awareness, learners gain confidence and fluency. I adapt materials and activities to meet students’ needs and levels, ensuring lessons are meaningful, engaging, and student-centred. My goal is to create a supportive, motivating environment where language learning feels natural, relevant, and enjoyable for every learner. I also promote autonomy by guiding students to set personal goals, monitor progress, and use English beyond class through digital tools, authentic interaction, and real-world practice. Communication

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Clear grammar explanations

Students say grammar concepts are easier to grasp.

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Strong focus on speaking and writing

95% of parents see growth in both written and spoken language skills.

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Flexible scheduling for convenient learning

90% of students find it easy to schedule lessons at their convenience.

English tutor also teaches

English Reading

English Reading

English Speaking

English Speaking

ESL

ESL

English Grammar & Vocabulary

English Grammar & Vocabulary

English Pronunciation & Accent

English Pronunciation & Accent

English Culture

English Culture

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ESL concepts taught by Syl

Student learned 4 days ago

The session reviewed the simple past tense, practiced time-telling in English, and involved a descriptive guessing game. The Student worked on forming questions and using past tense verbs correctly. The Tutor recommended continued practice with time-telling and set up the next session.

Simple Past Tense

Telling Time in English

Asking Questions in the Past Tense

Describing People in the Past

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Student learned 18 days ago

The session focused on English grammar, specifically past tense verb conjugation (regular and irregular verbs) and auxiliary verb usage in past tense questions and negative statements. The Student also learned about expressing future intentions and arrangements using 'going to' and the present progressive. Homework was assigned to practice past tense usage based on describing someone's life.

Simple Past Tense: Regular Verbs

Simple Past Tense: Irregular Verbs

Using 'Did' for Questions in the Past

Forming Negative Sentences in the Past

Future Intentions: 'Going To' + Verb

Present Progressive for Actions Now

Present Progressive for Future Arrangements

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Student learned 25 days ago

The Tutor and Student reviewed Spanish possessive adjectives, focusing on gender and number agreement. The session included explanations, examples, and a video presentation to illustrate the concepts. The student practiced identifying correct possessive forms in different scenarios, with an emphasis on the variations between Spanish spoken in Spain and Latin America.

The Role of Context

Regional Variations (Latin America vs. Spain)

Third-Person Singular vs. Plural Possessives

Gender in Nouns

Possessive Adjectives Agreement

Number Agreement

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The session concentrated on Spanish possessive pronouns, subject-verb agreement, and basic verb conjugations. The Student practiced using possessives in context and reviewed the relationship between verb endings and subject pronouns. The Tutor assigned resources for verb conjugation study and plans to adapt future exercises for better context.

Possessive Pronouns in Spanish

Expressing Age Using *Tener* (to have)

Formal vs. Informal 'You' in Spanish

Subject-Verb Agreement

Verb Conjugation in Spanish

Gender Agreement in Spanish

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The Student reviewed and practiced using Spanish possessive adjectives, focusing on gender and number agreement, and the distinction between formal and informal usage. Exercises involved completing sentences and transforming them to use different verbs while maintaining the same meaning. The session concluded with plans to continue practicing possessive adjectives and expand vocabulary related to family and routines.

Present Tense Introduction

Transforming Sentences: *Tener* vs. *Ser*

Number and Gender Agreement

Formal vs. Informal 'You': *Tú* vs. *Usted*

Possessive Adjectives: *Mi

Tu

Su*

Verb Conjugation and Usage

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The Student and Tutor reviewed family-related vocabulary, question formation using 'ser' and 'tener,' and possessive adjectives in Spanish. The Student practiced conjugating verbs and forming complete sentences. The tutor assigned homework using the provided slides and Duolingo to reinforce the grammar concepts.

Possessive Adjectives

Beer Vocabulary in Spain

Family Vocabulary: *Cuñado/a*

Verb 'Ser' vs. 'Estar'

Gendered Nouns in Spanish

Question Formation: Word Order

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Practical tools used in english classes

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Game based learning tools

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Phonetic drills

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Grammar practice

Dynamic english lessons

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