Improve your writing and speaking in Spanish with guidance from a UCLA graduate tutor
Private classes - Paola Alvarado
degree
$27
$24
/ hour
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.
Meet Paola
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!
Spanish tutor specialities
Conversational Practice
Spanish language skill
Cultural immersion
Cultural Context for Speaking
Role Playing Scenarios
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.
Student types for spanish classes
Spanish for kids
Spanish for beginners
Spanish for intermediate
Spanish for adults
Spanish for advanced
All Levels
Home schooled
Interactive spanish lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
Teaching tools used in spanish classes
Game based learning tools
Dictation tools
Interactive quizzes
Speech recognition
Subtitled media
Spanish tutor also teaches
Spanish
Spanish Speaking
Academic Spanish
Conversational Spanish
Spanish Literature
Business Spanish
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Spanish concept taught by Paola
Paola Alvarado taught Joe Meyer Spanish greetings, names of Spanish-speaking countries, and related cultural facts. Joe began drawing flags of Central American countries as part of an activity, and they sang a Spanish greetings song. Paola assigned homework to complete the flag project and offered support via email.
Nationalities
National Flags
Greetings in Spanish
Spanish-Speaking Countries
Paola taught Lizzie Spanish vocabulary related to household items, including kitchen, living room, and bedroom furnishings. Lizzie practiced using the new words in sentences to describe her home. Paola will send Lizzie the presentation, and they plan to continue the lesson tomorrow.
Estantería vs. Biblioteca
Refrigerador/Nevera
Cubiertos
Cajón
Paola tutored Jay in Spanish, focusing on pronoun usage, verb conjugations (especially "ser"), and vocabulary expansion. Jay practiced translating sentences and identifying correct grammatical forms, receiving real-time corrections from Paola. They experienced technical difficulties sharing lesson materials for future practice.
Pronouns
Ser vs. Estar
Past Tense Conjugation
Future Tense
Paola and Melana engaged in a Spanish lesson centered on sports vocabulary and related body parts. Melana practiced identifying and pronouncing sports names, translating terms, and associating sports with body parts through interactive exercises and games. Paola assigned Melana to review the material and consider rescheduling classes to the morning.
Snowboarding (Spanish)
Gymnastics (Spanish)
Body Parts in Sports (Spanish)
Sports Vocabulary (Spanish)
Paola led Nick in a Spanish lesson that focused on practicing verb tenses and sentence construction. Nick translated sentences and received feedback on grammar and vocabulary. They discussed future plans and cultural topics, and Paola assigned review for the next session.
Dante
Sin vs. Con
Using 'K'
Feminine Nouns
Paola Alvarado taught Cassandra Billy Spanish vocabulary related to body parts through repetition, interactive games, and translation exercises. Cassandra earned points for her participation and correct answers, accumulating a total of 600 points by the end of the lesson. They concluded with a roulette game focusing on the learned vocabulary.
Parts of the Body in Spanish
Using Body Parts in Sentences
Vocabulary Expansion
Action Verbs with Body Parts