Paola Alvarado
Improve your writing and speaking in Spanish with guidance from a UCLA graduate tutor
Private classes - Paola Alvarado
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About your spanish tutor
I'm Paola Alvarado, an experienced Spanish tutor with over 15 years of teaching under my belt. I hold a master's degree in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language from the University of León. My passion lies in connecting students of all levels and ages with the Spanish language and culture in engaging ways. In my classes, whether you're a kid, beginner, intermediate, or advanced learner, I tailor each session to your specific needs. From career guidance to pronunciation coaching, cultural immersion to vocabulary building, I cover it all. I specialize in creating a comfortable space for conversational practice, role-playing scenarios, and test prep strategies. Witnessing my students' progress and newfound confidence in speaking Spanish is what drives me. Every lesson is a chance to share my love for the language and adapt my teaching to suit you best. Together, we will make learning fun and effective. Embark on this Spanish learning journey with me, and let's uncover the beauty of the language and culture together!
Meet Paola
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Spanish classes overview
With a focus on Listening comprehension, Immersive conversation, Grammar, and Writing skills, I offer engaging and interactive Spanish classes tailored for students of all levels, including kids, beginners, intermediate, advanced, and adult learners. I teach a variety of subjects like Travel Spanish, Spanish Literature, Business Spanish, and more. My teaching style involves using tech tools like Google Meet, Zoom, and interactive online resources to create immersive and personalized tutoring experiences. By following a dynamic curriculum and providing written feedback on grammar and vocabulary, I ensure each student's progress. My strength lies in combining interactive dialogue and creative assignments to make learning Spanish enjoyable and effective for every student in my classes.
Improved writing skills in weeks
90% of students show marked improvement in writing.
Support beyond scheduled classes
Parents appreciate extra help with homework and test prep.
Regular progress check-ins
90% of students get regular updates on their language skills.
Spanish tutor specialities
Conversational Practice
Vocabulary Building
Spanish language skill
Cultural Context for Speaking
Role Playing Scenarios
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Spanish concept taught by Paola
Lizzy had a Spanish lesson with Paola, where they practiced verb tenses (past imperfect and future), prepositions of location, and descriptive language for routines and events. Lizzy worked on constructing sentences and received corrections from Paola. They also briefly discussed Paola's upcoming vacation plans.
Future Continuous Tense
Past Continuous Tense
Estar vs. Ser
Prepositions of Place
Past Continuous Tense
Future Continuous Tense
Estar vs. Ser
Prepositions of Place
Paola Alvarado tutored Lewis in Spanish, concentrating on the present continuous tense and its application with various verbs. Lewis practiced sentence construction and pronunciation, and they clarified the usage of specific verbs like "esperar." They concluded by discussing the scheduling of future lessons, agreeing on one more session before Lewis's trip.
Present Continuous Tense
Expressing Future Actions
Using 'Cuando' for Future Events
Verbs of Perception
Expressing Fear
Sharing
Nick and Paola had a Spanish lesson where they discussed weekend plans, Paola's teaching experiences, and past trips to Colombia. They practiced using the past and future tenses of the verb "ir" (to go) and expanded vocabulary. They also planned to have a cooking class in the future.
Past Tense
Portido
Take/Drink
Umo
Ir + a + infinitive
Future Tense with 'Ir a'
Verbs of Trying
Vocabulary: 'Romper' (To Break)
Using 'Aunque' (Even Though/Although)
Expressing Ability with 'Poder'
Paola led Cassandra (Danny) in a Spanish lesson centered around creating a story and map of a magical island, incorporating Spanish vocabulary related to nature and obstacles. Cassandra drew a map and practiced using new Spanish words. They rescheduled their next lesson for Wednesday and discussed potentially adjusting the regular lesson time.
Spanish Vocabulary - La Playa
Spanish Vocabulary - La Arena
Spanish Vocabulary - El Sol
Following Instructions
Map Drawing
Paola Alvarado tutored Lizzie Bravo in a Spanish lesson focused on practicing the verb "decir" in different tenses and contexts. Lizzie worked on sentence construction and vocabulary related to daily life and school. Paola provided corrections and explanations, and agreed to send Lizzie the class materials from this session and the previous one.
School Trip
Duties vs. Chores
Irregular Verbs - Future Tense
Chapter vs. Sharper
Telling/Saying Verbs
Forgetting
Spanish tutor also teaches
Spanish
Spanish Speaking
Academic Spanish
Conversational Spanish
Spanish Literature
Business Spanish
Free lesson slots
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Teaching tools used in spanish classes
Game based learning tools
Dictation tools
Interactive quizzes
Speech recognition
Subtitled media
Student types for spanish classes
Spanish for kids
Spanish for beginners
Spanish for intermediate
Spanish for adults
Spanish for advanced
All Levels
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Home schooled
Interactive spanish lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
Open Q&A
Chat for quick help
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