Paola Alvarado

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Paola Alvarado

Masters degree

/ 55 min

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

Paola graduated from University of Leon, Spain

Paola graduated from University of Leon, Spain
Paola graduated from University of Leon, Spain

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Cultural immersion

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Spanish language skill

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Conversational Practice

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Role Playing Scenarios

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Vocabulary Building

Learner types for spanish classes

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Spanish for kids

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Spanish for adults

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Spanish for beginners

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All Levels

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Home schooled

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Spanish for intermediate

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Spanish for advanced

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

Spanish classes highlights

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.

Spanish tutor also teaches

Spanish

Spanish

Spanish Speaking

Spanish Speaking

Conversational Spanish

Conversational Spanish

Spanish Literature

Spanish Literature

Business Spanish

Business Spanish

Travel Spanish

Travel Spanish

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Spanish concepts taught by Paola

Student learned 8 days ago

The Tutor and Student reviewed Spanish vocabulary for days of the week, months of the year, and seasons. They practiced identifying months, ordering them, and associating them with seasonal weather, including a discussion on noun gender and its grammatical implications. The Tutor plans to send review materials and expects to see the Student in the first week of April.

Days of the Week (Días de la Semana)

Months of the Year (Meses del Año)

Mñana: Tomorrow vs. Morning

Gender of Nouns (Masculine & Feminine)

Seasons of the Year (Las Estaciones)

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Student learned 11 days ago

The Student and Tutor reviewed Spanish vocabulary for the days of the week, months of the year, and seasons. They practiced pronunciation, sequencing, and matching months to seasons, and discussed cultural differences in the start of the week. The next session will involve creating sentences with this vocabulary.

Spanish Days of the Week

Spanish Seasons

Spanish Months of the Year

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Student learned 18 days ago

The session was a Spanish language class focusing on pronoun usage and verb conjugation. The student practiced identifying and using Spanish pronouns in sentences and reviewed several common verbs, with a plan to continue focusing on verbs and conversational practice.

Spanish Subject Pronouns

Gender and Number Agreement in Spanish

Common Spanish Verbs and Conjugation

Prepositions 'a' and 'en'

Circa: Dual Meaning

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Student learned 18 days ago

The Tutor and Student reviewed Spanish verbs ending in '-er' and '-ir', focusing on their meanings and present tense conjugations. They then practiced constructing sentences using these verbs, including past tense examples, to reinforce understanding of verb forms and application.

Vocabulary: Common Verbs and Nouns

Past Tense Verb Conjugation

Common Irregular Verbs

Present Tense Verb Endings

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Student learned 25 days ago

The session focused on the basics of Spanish pronunciation, vocabulary acquisition, and introductory sentence construction. The student reviewed the Spanish alphabet and then learned to pronounce common words. The tutor assigned vocabulary study and sentence practice for the next lesson.

Spanish Alphabet Pronunciation

Double 'L' Sound

Silent 'H'

Basic Sentence Structure: Subject-Verb-Complement

Masculine and Feminine Gender of Words

Breaking Down Words for Pronunciation

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Student learned 25 days ago

The session was a review of Spanish past and future tenses. The Student practiced conjugating verbs and forming sentences in both tenses. The class also covered useful vocabulary and phrases and the next session will be at the same time.

Common Spanish Expressions

Past Tense Conjugation in Spanish

Vocabulary Review and Expansion

Responding to Questions (Contestar)

Future Tense Introduction

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Learning tools used in spanish classes

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Dictation tools

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Interactive quizzes

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Language simulations

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Speech recognition

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Game based learning tools

Dynamic spanish lessons

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Parent feedback

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Weekend lessons

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Parent feedback

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Note taking

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Record lessons

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Open Q&A

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Chat for quick help

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