Valentina Ortega
Personalized Spanish tutoring that blends grammar instruction with smart use of technology
Spanish classes - Valentina Ortega
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
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
Spanish language skill
Cultural Context for Speaking
Test prep strategies
Vocabulary Building
Career guidance
Cultural immersion
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
Valentina and Bruno worked on English pronunciation, specifically focusing on 's cluster' sounds through a reading exercise. Bruno read aloud "The Stone Sentinel of Sterling Pass," and Valentina provided corrections on pronunciation and vocabulary. Bruno will practice the reading passage and consider a topic for a conversational lesson next week.
Verb Formation (-en suffix)
Adverb Formation (-ly)
Seek vs. Search
Along (Preposition)
S-Cluster Sounds
Valentina assisted a student from Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster with a Spanish reading, focusing on vocabulary, comprehension, and cultural context within the text. They analyzed idiomatic expressions and delved into the nuances of specific words. Valentina will share the annotated document with the learner on Google Drive for further review.
Calabazada
Despertar (metaphorical)
Codicioso / Mezquino
Fardel
Desamparar
Valentina and a student from California State University, Fresno, began reading and analyzing "La Vida de Lazarillo de Tormes," focusing on historical context, vocabulary, and initial comprehension of the text. The student struggled with the old Spanish but made progress with Valentina's guidance. For homework, the learner will send pictures of the first few pages of their textbook to Valentina for annotation, and they scheduled a longer lesson on Sunday to continue the reading.
Lazarillo de Tormes
Epistolary Style
Metaphorical 'Entierro'
Archaic Spanish
Madre Coco
Valentina and Bruno practiced English pronunciation, focusing on vowel sounds that are different from those in Spanish. Bruno worked on differentiating between similar vowel sounds and identifying them in words. Next week, they plan to work on clusters of 's' sounds in sentences to further improve Bruno's accent reduction.
Short 'e' sound (/ɛ/)
Short 'a' sound (/æ/)
Minimal Pairs
Short 'oo' sound (/ʊ/)
Long 'oo' sound (/uː/)
Long 'a' sound (/eɪ/) (Diphthong)
Valentina and Bruno discussed manners and etiquette in different cultures, including greetings, personal space, dining customs, and conversation styles. Bruno was assigned to find three examples of cultural taboos that differ between Chile and Canada. The next lesson will focus on accent reduction.
Function of Manners
Cultural Greetings
Personal Space Norms
Dining Etiquette Differences
Singular 'They' Pronoun
Valentina and Luis dedicated their time to improving Luis's English pronunciation, specifically honing in on 'S' cluster sounds and rhythm through targeted reading exercises. Valentina provided Luis with specific feedback and techniques designed to address common pronunciation challenges for Spanish speakers. Luis will practice the provided reading material and articulation exercises before their next lesson, where they plan to continue developing his pronunciation and articulation skills.
V vs. B Pronunciation
The Pronunciation Rules
ED Suffix Pronunciation
S-Cluster Assimilation
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Spanish
Spanish Listening
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Spanish Speaking
Spanish Writing
Spanish Grammar & Vocabulary
Learner types for spanish classes
ASD
Learning Disabilities
Spanish for intermediate
Spanish for kids
Spanish for beginners
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
ADHD
Home schooled
All levels
Adult/Professionals
Dynamic spanish lessons
Parent feedback
Pets are welcomed
Mobile joining
Pets are welcomed
Weekend lessons
Mobile joining
Record lessons
Note taking
Open Q&A
Learning tools used in spanish classes
Translation tools
Grammar practice
Phonetic drills
Game based learning tools
Interactive quizzes
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