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Sofía Giraldo

Expand your Spanish vocabulary through culturally rich lessons led by a passionate tutor

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Private classes - Sofía Giraldo

Bachelors degree

$38

$34

/ hour

About your spanish tutor

Hola! I'm Sofía Giraldo, a passionate Spanish tutor with a Bachelor's degree and over 2 years of experience. My classes are designed for adults and intermediate Spanish learners looking to immerse themselves in the language. I specialize in various areas like career guidance, conversational practice, and pronunciation coaching. With me, you'll not only learn the language but also explore its cultural context through role-playing scenarios and cultural immersion activities. Whether you need help with homework, test prep strategies, or building your vocabulary, I've got you covered. My tailored classes encompass Spanish reading, grammar, business language, and even Spanish literature. Through personalized learning, I focus on enhancing your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. I am comfortable working with students with special needs, ensuring a supportive and inclusive learning environment for everyone. Ready to embark on a journey to master Spanish? Let's work together to achieve your language goals and boost your confidence in using Spanish in real-life situations. ¡Vamos a aprender juntos!

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Focused test prep for language exams

88% of students feel prepared for their language exams.

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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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Regular progress check-ins

90% of students get regular updates on their language skills.

Spanish classes overview

My teaching methodology revolves around personalized tutoring to enhance verb conjugation, vocabulary expansion, cultural immersion, listening comprehension, and pronunciation in Spanish. I offer a range of classes from academic Spanish to conversational and business Spanish for adults at the intermediate level. By integrating interactive online tools like Socrative, Zoom, and Google Classroom, I create engaging and tailored lessons to cater to each student's unique learning style. With a curriculum focused on Spanish writing, literature, grammar, and more, I ensure that my students, typically less than 10 in a class, receive individual attention and excel in their language skills.

Spanish tutor specialities

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Test prep strategies

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Cultural Context for Speaking

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Vocabulary Building

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Spanish language skill

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Role Playing Scenarios

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Raimee learned about 20 hours ago

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In this online singing lesson, Sofia Giraldo Juliao guided Raimee Stevens through exercises focusing on breath support, vowel alignment, and vocal range extension. They discussed opera and vocal techniques, and Sofia assigned exercises involving sound imitation and scale work. They scheduled an additional lesson this week to complete the July sessions and discussed Raimee sending Sofia song options for future lessons.

Managing Breath

Breathing Exercises with Straws

Discovering Discomfort

Opera Appreciation

Vowel Alignment

Melismatic Ornaments

Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract Exercises

Finding the Right Vocal Quality

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Cuiping learned 2 days ago

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Sofia and Cuiping discussed scheduling and tutor options due to Sofia's upcoming master's program. They practiced vocal warm-ups, breathing exercises, and worked on the Italian song "Per pietà, bell'idol mio," focusing on pronunciation and lyrical interpretation. Cuiping was advised to practice vowel pronunciation and reading the text aloud before the next lesson, and they scheduled an additional lesson for Sunday.

Text Analysis in Singing

Italian Pronunciation

Vocal Warm-ups

Breathing Technique

Staccato vs. Legato

Italian Pronunciation

Text and Subtext

Vocal Warm-ups

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Raimee learned 8 days ago

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Sofia Juliao led Raimee Stevens in a singing lesson focused on vocal warm-ups, breath control, and vowel exercises to improve Raimee's performance of "Castles in the Air." Sofia introduced new tongue exercises and emphasized analyzing other singers' processes. Raimee was assigned homework to research the background of the song and practice the techniques discussed, and they scheduled the next lesson, discussing potential rescheduling due to Sofia's rehearsal schedule.

Critique and Recording

Music Study

Vocal Registers

Breathing Techniques

Vocal Exercises

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Raimee learned 15 days ago

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Sofia and Raimee discussed Raimee's vocal practice, breath support, and the influence of cultural music on vocal development. Sofia recommended specific vocal exercises focusing on head voice and consistent airflow, and suggested listening to Marta Gomez and Leo Pimea. They scheduled another session for the following Saturday.

Breath Support

Recognizing and Replicating Sensations

Head Voice

Vocal Onset

Cultural Influences on Music

Why do I sing?

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Raimee learned 29 days ago

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Sofia coached Raimee on her singing, focusing on breathing, vocal technique, and phrasing. Raimee is improving but struggles with imposter syndrome and high notes. Sofia emphasizes healthy technique, enjoying the process, and viewing past experiences as valuable. They work on specific exercises, including breathing techniques, vocal warm-ups, and solfège, to improve Raimee's control and expression in songs like "Castles in the Air" and "All the Things I Wasn't." Sofia suggests lowering the key of "Castles in the Air" temporarily to focus on phrasing and tone, and recommends listening to Phil Collins for inspiration.

Vocal Exercises

Breathing Techniques

Phrasing and Text Interpretation

Imposter Syndrome

Movable Do

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Raimee learned about 1 month ago

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Sofia Juliao tutored Raimee Stevens in a singing lesson that covered vocal registers, breathing exercises, and techniques to improve vocal range and resonance, particularly for higher notes in "Castles in the Air." They worked on body awareness, personalized exercises, and the concept of an internal "box" for resonance. Raimee was assigned homework to practice the exercises and reflect on how they feel.

Vocal Exercises for Tricky Passages

Importance of Body Awareness

Variability in Vocal Performance

Resonance and Vocal Placement

Impulses for Singing

Larynx Flexibility

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Teaching tools used in spanish classes

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Interactive quizzes

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Language simulations

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Phonetic drills

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Dictation tools

Student types for spanish classes

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Spanish for Adults

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Spanish for Intermediate

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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Home schooled

Interactive spanish lessons

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Record lessons

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Note taking

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Pets are welcomed

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Mobile joining

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Open Q&A

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Chat for quick help

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