Maria Corradini
Pronunciation-focused Spanish instruction guided by a tutor who values cultural context
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Maria Corradini
Diploma degree
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About your spanish tutor
¡Hola! I'm Maria Corradini, a passionate Spanish tutor with over 5 years of experience. I hold a Diploma in Education and specialize in a wide range of subjects like Spanish for Beginners, Academic Spanish, Business Spanish, and more. My classes cater to all levels, from kids to adults and professionals. I offer personalized learning experiences tailored to individual needs, whether it's career guidance, pronunciation coaching, or cultural immersion. With me, you'll not only learn the Spanish language but also delve into the rich cultural context of Spanish-speaking countries. I use role-playing scenarios, test prep strategies, and vocabulary building exercises to make learning engaging and effective. Whether you're a beginner or aiming to enhance your Spanish skills, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's embark on this language journey together and unlock exciting opportunities through the power of Spanish!
Maria graduated from ISEC
Spanish tutor language skill
Conversational Practice
Spanish language skill
Role Playing Scenarios
Cultural Context for Speaking
Pronunciation Coaching
Learner types for spanish classes
Home schooled
Spanish for intermediate
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Learning Disabilities
Adult/Professionals
Spanish for kids
All levels
Spanish for beginners
ADHD
Spanish classes highlights
My tutoring approach is centered around immersive conversation, speaking practice, cultural immersion, pronunciation training, and vocabulary expansion. I specialize in teaching a wide range of Spanish subjects, including reading, writing, grammar, literature, travel Spanish, business Spanish, academic Spanish, speaking, listening, and conversational skills. I utilize various tech tools like online platforms, apps, and interactive games to enhance the learning experience. With students aged 50 and above at all levels, from kids to adults and professionals, I tailor my classes to meet individual learning styles and goals. By creating a personalized and engaging environment using a mix of visual aids, videos, songs, and more, I ensure a comprehensive learning experience that boosts confidence and success in mastering the Spanish language.
Spanish tutor also teaches
Spanish
Spanish Listening
Spanish Reading
Spanish Speaking
Spanish Writing
Spanish Grammar & Vocabulary
Spanish concepts taught by Maria
The Tutor and Student reviewed basic Spanish greetings, pronouns, and pronunciation rules, particularly focusing on vowels and specific letters like 'h', 'y', 'll', 'r', and 'c'. The Student practiced reading and differentiating between various sounds. Homework was assigned, which involved creating introductions for two people using new vocabulary and grammatical structures, and using a provided vocabulary list including good/bad and happy/sad.
Spanish Pronunciation: Vowels
The Letter 'H'
Letter 'C' Pronunciation
Rolling the 'R': Single vs. Double
Accents (Tildes)
Introduction Phrases and Pronouns
The Letter 'LL' (Doble Elle)
The tutor and student focused on vocal warm-up and tension release exercises, incorporating physical stretches, breathing techniques, and specific vocal drills for breath support, resonance, and vocal cord relaxation. They then began practicing the song 'Tennessee Whiskey,' identifying areas for improvement in vocal range and transition to higher registers, with a plan to focus on forward resonance in future sessions.
Releasing Tension Through Physical Exercises
Breath Support and Abdominal Engagement
Facial and Tongue Muscle Exercises
Vocal Warm-ups: M and F Sounds
Bubble Exercise for Vocal Cord Relaxation
Identifying and Addressing Tension During Singing
Forward Placement for Mix Voice Development
The session involved pronunciation practice of foreign language phrases, focusing on repetition and correction. The student repeated phrases after the tutor, who provided feedback on pronunciation and meaning. The goal was to improve the student's fluency and accuracy in the foreign language.
Foreign Speech Recognition
Sound Mimicry
Repetition and Reinforcement
Family and Everyday Phrases
The Student practiced Spanish conversational skills, focusing on holiday vocabulary, Argentine Christmas traditions and listening comprehension. The session involved exercises using dialogues and a trailer from a Spanish TV show to improve understanding of spoken Spanish. The tutor recommended several Spanish TV series for the student to watch in order to improve listening skills and learn common phrases.
Vocabulary: Pavo vs. Pavasing
Cultural Context: Empanadas
Asado
Yerba Mate
Listening Comprehension Strategies: Focus and Adapt
Understanding 'Alrededor': Contextual Translations
Ser vs. Estar: 'To Be' in Spanish
The Tutor and Student practiced using the progressive tense in Spanish, focusing on conjugating the verb "estar" and forming gerunds. The Student translated sentences and worked on applying the correct endings to verbs. The session reviewed different verb endings and sentence structures.
Gerund Endings: -ando
-iendo
Verb Endings: -ar
-er
-ir
Progressive Tense with 'Estar' and Gerunds
Ser vs. Estar: Permanent vs. Temporary States
The session focused on vocal techniques for belting, contrasting chest and head resonance, and applying these concepts to a song. The Student performed physical and vocal warm-ups, and practiced exercises to achieve forward projection and staccato articulation. They worked on a section of 'Someone Gets Hurt', focusing on control and proper resonance for an upcoming audition, and were assigned a related practice exercise for the week.
Posture and Alignment for Singing
Chest Resonance vs. Head Resonance
Thick vs. Thin Vocal Fold Contact
Belt Technique and Vocal Cord Contact
Attack the Note
Importance of Qualified Vocal Instruction
Learning tools used in spanish classes
Speech recognition
Writing prompts
Language simulations
Dictation tools
Grammar practice
Dynamic spanish lessons
Parent feedback
Note taking
Chat for quick help
Record lessons
Weekend lessons
Pets are welcomed
Open Q&A
Note taking
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