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
Vocabulary Building
Spanish language skill
Conversational Practice
Cultural immersion
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
Note taking
Parent feedback
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Chat for quick help
Weekend lessons
Spanish concept taught by Paola
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.
Manga (Sleeve) Concept
Asking for Size (Talla)
Seasonal Clothing & Protection
Describing Attire & Occasions
Spanish Clothing Vocabulary
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.
Vocabulary for Chores/Tasks
Por lo tanto (Therefore)
A menos que (Unless)
Spanish Connectors
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.
Nuance of "Alto"
Describing Locations
Spanish Prepositions of Place
Paola and Lizzie's Spanish lesson centered on vocabulary for locations and prepositions, covering terms like 'aqui,' 'ahi,' 'alla,' and phrases such as 'en frente de' and 'a la derecha de.' Lizzie specifically practiced constructing sentences to describe various places, particularly within a hospital environment, and plans to use flashcards for continued practice.
Aquí
Ahí
Allí
Hay vs. Estar
Más Cerca / Más Lejos
Prepositions of Place
Paola and Katelyn's Spanish lesson covered vocabulary, verb conjugations, and sentence construction. Katelyn dedicated time to improving her reading comprehension and pronunciation, with a particular focus on using 'tener' to express states and accurately conjugating verbs in past and future tenses. Paola tasked Katelyn with completing any unfinished exercises at home and preparing to review them together in their subsequent class, which will also incorporate travel-related vocabulary in preparation for Katelyn's upcoming trip to Spain.
Future Tense (Future Actions)
Preterite Tense (Past Actions)
Hacer (Actions & Weather)
Tener (States of Being)
During their Spanish lesson, Paola guided Katelyn through definite and indefinite articles, vocabulary for describing a house and family, and sentence construction. Katelyn engaged in practical exercises, applying articles with nouns, describing her house and family in Spanish, and translating sentences. To solidify her understanding, Paola assigned homework based on the lesson's material.
Definite Articles (Spanish)
Indefinite Articles (Spanish)
Household Vocabulary
Reading Comprehension
Spanish tutor also teaches
Spanish
Spanish Speaking
Academic Spanish
Conversational Spanish
Spanish Literature
Business Spanish
Learner types for spanish classes
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Spanish for advanced
All Levels
Spanish for adults
Home schooled
Spanish for kids
Spanish for intermediate
Spanish for beginners
Spanish tutor also teaches
Spanish
Spanish Speaking
Academic Spanish
Conversational Spanish
Spanish Literature
Business Spanish
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