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




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Syl Auster
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
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
Accent coaching
Listening skill
Speaking fluency
Cultural immersion
Grammar fundamentals
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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
Clear grammar explanations
Students say grammar concepts are easier to grasp.
Strong focus on speaking and writing
95% of parents see growth in both written and spoken language skills.
Flexible scheduling for convenient learning
90% of students find it easy to schedule lessons at their convenience.
English tutor also teaches
English Reading
English Speaking
ESL
English Grammar & Vocabulary
English Pronunciation & Accent
English Culture

ESL concepts taught by Syl
The Student and Tutor reviewed Spanish nationalities and the verb 'ser', focusing on subject-verb, gender, and number agreement through practical examples. They then introduced and practiced new vocabulary related to personal information, official documents, and basic question words. Homework was assigned to create descriptive sentences about famous people, with future lessons planned to cover numbers and additional verb conjugations.
El Verbo "Ser" (To Be) para Identificación
Palabras Interrogativas Esenciales
Vocabulario Básico de Información Personal
Género y Número en Nacionalidades
Student and Tutor engaged in a wide-ranging discussion covering current affairs and ethical dilemmas in English. They explored topics such as AI and data privacy, planned obsolescence, consumer psychology, and the ethical implications of digital waste. The session also included a pronunciation review and a comparative analysis of heating systems.
E-Waste: Ethical Dilemmas and Global Disparity
Historical Legacies: Nazism in South America
Consumer Psychology and Planned Obsolescence
Artificial Intelligence: Speed
Reliability
and Ethical Doubts
Digital Privacy and Big Tech Surveillance
The Student and Tutor engaged in a conversational Spanish class, practicing vocabulary and discussing various cultural topics. The main academic focus involved a detailed review of Spanish past tenses, specifically the Pretérito Imperfecto and Pretérito Indefinido, with the Tutor explaining their nuanced usage and correcting the Student's sentence constructions. The session concluded with a discussion on the importance of grammar in language learning.
Understanding and Using Reflexive Verbs
Language Evolution and Cultural Influences on Communication
The Essential Role of Grammar in Language Acquisition
Practical Vocabulary & Pronunciation Insights
Mastering Past Tenses: Pretérito Imperfecto vs. Pretérito Indefinido
The Student and Tutor engaged in a Spanish language session, focusing on conversational practice, vocabulary expansion, and in-depth grammar review of a written assignment. They specifically worked on present perfect conjugations, verbs of preference, and reflexive verbs. For homework, the Student was assigned to write a blog post using both present perfect and past tenses to describe personal experiences and life changes.
Metric vs. Imperial Measurement Systems
Differentiating Spanish Past Tenses: Pretérito Perfecto vs. Indefinido
Reflexive Verbs and Objective Pronouns
Spanish Verbs of Preference (Gustar Structure)
"Haber" vs. "Tener" (Auxiliary vs. Possession)
Student and Tutor engaged in a wide-ranging discussion covering political ideologies, economic theories, and societal structures. They analyzed the definitions of 'extreme right' political parties, contrasted Keynesian and Austrian economic schools, and discussed the historical context of revolutions and democratic principles. The session also included direct English vocabulary instruction.
Economic Philosophies: Keynesianism vs. Austrian School
The Philosophical Ideal vs. Practical Reality of Democracy
The Scandinavian Model of State & Society
Federal vs. Centralized Governance
Defining Political Ideologies: 'Extreme Right'
Voting Systems: In-Person vs. Postal Voting Reliability
The session focused on understanding and applying the Spanish Present Perfect tense (Pretérito Perfecto Compuesto), including its structure with the auxiliary verb 'haber' and its usage in unfinished time frames. The Student practiced forming questions and sentences in a restaurant dialogue, and was assigned homework to create a similar dialogue.
Understanding Pretérito Perfecto (Present Perfect) Structure
Applying Pretérito Perfecto in Restaurant Dialogue
Regular Past Participle Endings in Spanish
Understanding Auxiliary vs. Main Verbs
"Haber" as Auxiliary vs. "Tener" for Possession
Distinguishing Unfinished vs. Completed Time
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