Paola Alvarado
Improve your writing and speaking in Spanish with guidance from a UCLA graduate tutor
Private classes - Paola Alvarado
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$27
$24
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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
Cultural Context for Speaking
Vocabulary Building
Cultural immersion
Conversational Practice
Test prep strategies
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Spanish concept taught by Paola
Paola tutored Jay in Spanish, concentrating on the verb "hacer" (to do/make) in present, past, and future tenses, along with related vocabulary and pronunciation. Jay practiced sentence construction and reviewed verb conjugations. Paola assigned reading for pronunciation practice and suggested memorizing the verb "to do" for the next session, also scheduling lessons for Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Pronunciation - Rolling 'R'
Vocabulary - 'Lista de Compras'
Prepositions - 'Con' (with)
Future Tense Formation
Verb Conjugation - 'Hacer' (to do/make)
Paola Alvarado tutored Lizzy Bravo in Spanish, concentrating on the verb "decir" and its various conjugations and uses in different tenses. Lizzy practiced sentence construction and conversational application of the verb. The next class will cover regular verbs.
Distinguishing 'Se'
Ser vs Estar
Distinguishing 'Se'
Using 'Lo'
Indirect Object Pronouns
Science vs. Classes
Using 'Lo'
Indirect Object Pronouns
Paola tutored Lewis in Spanish, concentrating on vocabulary for describing a house and daily routines, along with the correct usage of 'ser' and 'estar' in the past tense. Lewis practiced describing his daily routine in Spanish. They agreed to reschedule their next session for an earlier time.
Spanish Verb Conjugation
Vocabulary: House and Home
Describing Daily Routines
Using Adverbs of Frequency
Paola Alvarado tutored Preston Nichols in Spanish, focusing on vocabulary, pronunciation, and conditional sentence structures. Preston practiced using new vocabulary in context and worked on improving his pronunciation of specific words. They reviewed conditional tenses and discussed hypothetical scenarios using the conditional form.
Conditional Perfect
Take Advantage
Torta vs. Cake
Pronunciation of Spanish Words
Conditional Tense
El Topic (Topic)
Paola and Melana finalized Josie's Spanish lesson schedule (Tuesdays/Thursdays at 10:30 AM, plus a one-off Thursday at 4:00 PM). The lesson covered vocabulary and Josie described a magical house. Paola also interviewed Melana about her birthday plans (cake, food, friends, playing) and reminded her to practice Spanish. The session ended early so Melana could play.
Colors in Spanish
Food Vocabulary
Describing a Magical House
Parts of the Body
Future Plans in Spanish
Preston Nichols practiced Spanish with Paola Alvarado, concentrating on conditional tenses, vocabulary expansion, and grammatical accuracy. Paola provided corrections and explanations as Preston translated sentences and described characters. They focused on improving pronunciation and understanding the nuances of word choice.
Series vs. Movie
Conditional Tense
Irregular Verbs
Pronunciation
Character vs. Actor
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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