Paola Alvarado
Improve your writing and speaking in Spanish with guidance from a UCLA graduate tutor
Spanish classes - Paola Alvarado
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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
Vocabulary Building
Conversational Practice
Role Playing Scenarios
Cultural immersion
Spanish language skill
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Spanish concept taught by Paola
Paola and Lizzie practiced using the Spanish verb 'saber' to express knowledge and skills, and 'sabor' to describe taste. Lizzie constructed sentences and paragraphs using these verbs in different tenses and contexts. They also discussed common expressions and idioms related to knowing and not knowing.
Conocer (to know people/places/be familiar)
Hacerse el que no sabe (to pretend not to know)
Saber de memoria (to know by heart/memory)
Saber (to know facts/skills)
During their Spanish lesson, Paola guided Cassandra through various vocabulary and matching exercises. Cassandra practiced identifying colors, naming places like 'hospital' and 'library', and describing actions such as buying food at the supermarket. The pair also focused on writing the color of the sun in Spanish and connecting vocabulary words with their meanings.
Verbos de Acción (Action Verbs)
Arena (Sand)
Lugares (Places)
Colores (Colors)
Paola tutored a learner from Huntington Beach in Spanish, focusing on singular and plural noun forms, definite and indefinite articles, and basic sentence construction. They practiced forming sentences and received feedback on their pronunciation and grammar. Paola assigned practice to reinforce these concepts and discussed an upcoming trip to help tailor future lessons.
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Pluralization in Spanish
Singular vs. Plural Articles
Making Sentences
There is / There are
Paola Alvarado assisted Lizzie Bravo in a Spanish conversation practice lesson. They focused on expressing future desires, reviewed relevant vocabulary, and clarified grammatical points related to verb conjugations and regional language differences. The lesson also included practice with sentence construction and cultural insights, providing Lizzie with a comprehensive learning experience.
Tickets (entradas/boletos)
Subjunctive Mood Usage
Gas Usage (gastar gasolina)
Wallet vs. Purse (billetera vs. cartera)
Spanish Verbs 'Querer' (to want) and 'Elegir' (to choose)
Paola led a Spanish lesson for Lizzie, focusing on vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and cultural nuances. The instruction, delivered through conversation and practical exercises using Google Docs, covered expressing affection, verb conjugations, and vocabulary related to professions and travel. Lizzie actively practiced sentence construction and worked on correcting her written Spanish within Google Docs.
Future Tense
Past Tense
Screen Sharing
Feminine Words
Double Verbs
Love in Spanish
Fast Food
During their Spanish lesson, Paola and Nick honed their understanding of definite and indefinite articles and noun genders. They actively engaged in exercises designed to help them identify masculine and feminine nouns and apply the correct articles. For continued practice, Paola assigned homework involving the use of articles in various phrases before their next lesson.
Feminine and Masculine Words
Words Ending in -ción
-sión
-tad
-dad
-umbre
-ie
Country Names and Articles
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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