Majo Basantes

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Majo Basantes

Masters degree

/ 55 min

About your spanish tutor

I'm María José Basantes, a Spanish tutor from Ecuador. I love helping people comunicate, enjoy learning and gain confidence in a new language. My clases are interactive and tailored to your pace and goals. I use simple explanations, practical examples and engaging excercises to make learning spanish easy. Unlock your full potencial in spanish. I am here to suporte you every step of the way Hola, soy María José Basantes, tutor de español, ecuatoriana. Me encanta ayudar a las personas a comunicarse, disfrutar aprendiendo y ganar confianza en un nuevo idioma. Mis clases son interactivas y adaptadas a tu ritmo y objetivos. Uso explicaciones sencillas, ejemplos prácticos y ejercicios entretenidos para que aprender español sea fácil. Desarrolla todo tu potencial en español. Estoy aquí para apoyarte en cada paso del camino.

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Spanish classes highlights

My teaching methodology is interactive, practical, and student-centered. I use clear explanations, real-life examples, engaging exercises, and digital materials to make learning Spanish enjoyable and effective. Each class is carefully tailored to the student’s pace, goals, and interests. I encourage active participation, conversation practice, and confidence in speaking, reading, and writing. I provide constructive feedback, guidance, and continuous support to help students overcome challenges, stay motivated, and achieve steady progress. I also integrate cultural insights and practical scenarios to make learning more relevant and fun, ensuring that each student develops a strong foundation and enjoys the process of learning Spanish. I am dedicated to helping every student reach their full potential and succeed.

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Spanish concepts taught by Majo

Student learned about 13 hours ago

The tutor and student reviewed the Spanish imperfect tense, focusing on its usage for descriptions, habitual actions, and ongoing past events. They practiced forming sentences and conjugating verbs in the imperfect, with the tutor providing feedback on the student's application of the grammar.

Spanish Imperfect Tense

Spanish Preterite Tense

Contrast: Imperfect vs. Preterite

Irregular Verbs in Spanish Past Tenses

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Student learned 8 days ago

The tutor and student practiced Spanish vocabulary and sentence structures, focusing on descriptive language, past experiences, and hypothetical scenarios. They reviewed various contexts, including family, pets, and visual descriptions, and planned to continue practicing these skills.

Expressing Possession and Ownership

Talking About Past Experiences (Imperfect Tense)

Describing Places

Describing Pets and Animals

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Student learned 15 days ago

The student and tutor engaged in conversational practice to improve Spanish fluency and grammar. They reviewed past tense usage, discussed literary themes related to prayer, and analyzed narrative elements from a video, with a focus on descriptive and hypothetical language.

Narrative Structure and Story Retelling

Conditional Tense for Hypothetical Situations

The Imperfect Tense (Pretérito Imperfecto)

Past Tense Verb Conjugation

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Student learned 15 days ago

The student and tutor worked on Spanish grammar, specifically focusing on impersonal expressions for giving recommendations and advice. They practiced constructing sentences using the subjunctive and infinitive forms based on the number of subjects involved, and reviewed the concept of wishing for oneself versus others.

Impersonal Expressions in Spanish

Irregular Verbs in the Subjunctive

Expressing Wishes for Others (Subjunctive)

Subjunctive vs. Infinitive with 'Que'

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The tutor and student conversed in Spanish, practicing vocabulary and sentence structures related to travel, personal experiences, and descriptions of places like Barcelona. They focused on conversational fluency and exploring various aspects of Spanish vocabulary and grammar in a travel context.

Spanish Vocabulary for Travel

Regional Variations in Spanish

Cultural Observations during Travel

Basic Spanish Conversation Starters

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Student learned 2 months ago

The student and tutor engaged in a Spanish language lesson covering vocabulary for food and places, along with an in-depth discussion of Spanish verb tenses and the correct usage of interrogative words and articles. The student practiced spelling and grammatical structures, with a focus on clarifying past tense distinctions and article usage.

Spanish Question Words

Verb Conjugation: Ser vs. Estar

Spanish Pronoun Usage

Understanding 'Hay'

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Phonetic drills

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Dictation tools

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Interactive quizzes

Dynamic spanish lessons

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