Paola Alvarado
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Spanish classes - Paola Alvarado
Masters degree
/ 30 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!
Paola graduated from University of Leon, Spain
Spanish tutor language skill
Role Playing Scenarios
Conversational Practice
Test prep strategies
Vocabulary Building
Cultural Context for Speaking
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.
Meet Paola
Dynamic spanish lessons
Open Q&A
Chat for quick help
Record lessons
Weekend lessons
Open Q&A
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Spanish concept taught by Paola
The session focused on expanding the student's Spanish vocabulary related to shopping, prices, and stores. The student practiced using these words and phrases in conversational scenarios, including asking about prices, sizes, and making returns. Future lessons and continued practice were discussed.
Shopping Scenarios
Verbs Related to Trying On Clothes
Places to Shop
Shopping Vocabulary
Expressing Preferences
The Student and Tutor practiced Spanish vocabulary related to clothing, fashion, and personal style preferences. The Student described various outfits and translated phrases related to expressing personal style and preferences. They also discussed future packing plans and clothing choices for different occasions.
Describing Outfits and Personal Style
Adjectives: Describing Texture and Weight
Verbs for Putting On and Wearing Clothing
Expressing Preferences and Feelings about Clothing
Vocabulary: Clothing Items
The student and tutor practiced using the Spanish verbs *ser* and *estar* to describe permanent and temporary conditions related to travel. The student worked on sentence construction, pronunciation, and understanding the nuances of each verb. The student was assigned to read and translate a short passage in preparation for the next session.
Permanent vs. Temporary Verbs (Ser vs. Estar)
Using 'Muy' and 'Mucho'
Vocabulary Related to Travel
Forming Questions
Adjective Agreement
Paola and Lizzie's Spanish lesson involved practicing vocabulary related to clothing, where they discussed various items, materials, and styles for different occasions and seasons. They also learned how to inquire about clothing sizes. While no specific homework was assigned, continued practice of the vocabulary was suggested as beneficial.
Asking for Size (Talla)
Seasonal Clothing & Protection
Describing Attire & Occasions
Spanish Clothing Vocabulary
Manga (Sleeve) Concept
Paola provided Preston with a Spanish lesson that concentrated on vocabulary, pronunciation, and sentence construction. They actively participated in conversational practice and revisited grammatical concepts. The lesson also integrated cultural elements, enriching Preston's overall grasp of the language.
Spanish Connectors
Vocabulary for Chores/Tasks
Por lo tanto (Therefore)
A menos que (Unless)
Temporal Expressions
Paola and Lizzie dedicated their Spanish lesson to mastering vocabulary for locations and places within a town. They specifically concentrated on prepositions of location and articulating how different places are situated in relation to one another. Lizzie actively practiced forming sentences using this new lexicon. The lesson wrapped up with Lizzie presenting a paragraph describing her house.
Spanish Prepositions of Place
Describing Locations
Nuance of "Alto"
Spanish tutor also teaches
Spanish
Spanish Speaking
Academic Spanish
Conversational Spanish
Spanish Literature
Business Spanish
Learner types for spanish classes
Spanish for advanced
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Spanish for intermediate
Spanish for kids
Spanish for adults
Home schooled
All Levels
Spanish for beginners
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