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Spanish classes - Valentina Ortega

Bachelors degree

/ 30 min

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About your spanish tutor

I'm Valentina Ortega, a passionate Spanish tutor holding a Bachelors degree in Linguistics. With over 2 years of experience, I specialize in teaching Spanish to students of all levels, including kids, beginners, intermediate, and adult/professionals. My specialities range from career guidance to pronunciation coaching and cultural immersion. In my classes, I focus on creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment. I believe in personalized learning, tailoring my teaching methods to suit each student's unique needs and learning style. Whether it's through role-playing scenarios, vocabulary building, or test prep strategies, I ensure that my students not only grasp the Spanish language but also feel inspired to excel continuously. From academic Spanish to conversational practice and cultural context for speaking, I cover a wide array of subjects to make learning comprehensive and enjoyable. I aim to make the language learning process fun and effective by incorporating interactive activities and real-life scenarios into my lessons. If you're looking to embark on an exciting journey of mastering the Spanish language, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's start this language adventure together!

Spanish tutor language skill

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Cultural immersion

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Conversational Practice

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Homework help

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Vocabulary Building

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Cultural Context for Speaking

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Spanish language skill

Valentina graduated from Universidad Central de Venezuela

Valentina graduated from Universidad Central de Venezuela

Spanish classes highlights

As a Spanish tutor, I specialize in teaching a wide range of subjects including Spanish for Beginners, Listening, Grammar & Vocabulary, Speaking, Literature, and more. My teaching style is interactive and hands-on, focusing on writing skills, grammar, speaking practice, and listening comprehension. I utilize various tech tools like interactive platforms, apps, and online resources to enhance learning both in offline and online classes. With a curriculum tailored to each student's needs and following a practical approach, I cater to a diverse audience of 50+ students at all levels, from kids to adults and professionals. My methodology strengths lie in creating personalized and engaging lessons that promote effective communication and a solid foundation in the Spanish language.

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Spanish concept taught by Valentina

Student learned 22 days ago

Valentina and Ava, who is based in Oceanside, delved into an analysis of "Lazarillo de Tormes" during their recent Spanish lesson. Their discussion centered on rhetorical devices, irony, and the picaresque genre, drawing upon Ava's previous studies in figurative language and narrative structure. They also explored significant themes like hypocrisy and the corrupting influence of society. Valentina will be preparing additional examples of figurative language for Ava to review.

Picaresque Novel

Irony

Hypocrisy (Theme)

Appearances vs. Reality (Theme)

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Student learned 23 days ago

Valentina's recent lesson with Luis concentrated on enhancing his English pronunciation, particularly the 'R' sound and reducing mumbling. Luis engaged in various exercises, practicing the 'R' sound in words, phrases, and texts, with a focus on tongue placement and airflow. To further aid his articulation, Valentina recommended practicing with a pencil between his teeth and listening to English content to mimic correct sounds. As homework, Luis was tasked with reading texts while employing the pencil technique.

Tongue Position for 'R'

Mumbling and Articulation

'R' in Consonant Blends

Airflow for Liquid Consonants

English 'R' Sound Articulation

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Student learned 25 days ago

Valentina assisted a New York University student with reading and interpreting a Spanish text, focusing on vocabulary, grammar, and cultural context. They translated the text line by line, and Valentina provided explanations to enhance understanding. The student is expected to finish reading the book and will discuss it further in the next lesson, along with grammar practice.

Nadie da lo que no tiene

La venta

Topar

Moradores

Tanuo

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Student learned 25 days ago

Valentina and Bruno reviewed vocabulary related to visiting the doctor, including body parts, organs, types of pain, and medical professionals. They discussed the process of diagnosis and prognosis, and the use of preventative measures. Bruno was assigned to take a free online English proficiency test and share the results.

Primary Care vs. Specialist

Flare Up

Debilitating Condition

Diagnosis vs. Prognosis

Pain vs. Ache

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Student learned 26 days ago

Valentina worked with Bruno on English accent reduction, focusing on the pronunciation of '-ed' endings in past tense verbs. They covered three pronunciation rules and practiced various words. Bruno also watched a video about salmonella and discussed its sources, risks, and prevention methods. Valentina assigned another video for Bruno to watch before their next session, focusing on note-taking and vocabulary acquisition. Tomorrow's session will focus on a role-play activity about health and medical vocabulary.

Salmonella Prevention

Reported Questions

Extra syllable 'id' for -ed

Voiced 'd' sound for -ed

Voiceless 't' sound for -ed

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Student learned 29 days ago

Valentina and a student from The Woodlands worked on translating a Spanish text, focusing on vocabulary and contextual understanding. Valentina explained old Spanish terms and idioms, providing modern equivalents and cultural context. The lesson involved reading aloud, clarifying metaphors, and interpreting complex sentences.

Metaphor of Hunger

Archaic Spanish

Literary Irony

Vocabulary Interpretation

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Spanish tutor also teaches

Spanish

Spanish

Spanish Listening

Spanish Listening

Spanish Reading

Spanish Reading

Spanish Speaking

Spanish Speaking

Spanish Writing

Spanish Writing

Spanish Grammar & Vocabulary

Spanish Grammar & Vocabulary

Learner types for spanish classes

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Learning Disabilities

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All levels

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Spanish for intermediate

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ASD

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Adult/Professionals

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Spanish for beginners

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ADHD

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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Home schooled

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Spanish for kids

Dynamic spanish lessons

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Open Q&A

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Note taking

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Open Q&A

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Record lessons

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Chat for quick help

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Parent feedback

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Mobile joining

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Note taking

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Parent feedback

Learning tools used in spanish classes

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Grammar practice

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Game based learning tools

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Translation tools

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Interactive quizzes

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Writing prompts

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