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Paola Alvarado

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Private 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!

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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.

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Improved writing skills in weeks

90% of students show marked improvement in writing.

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Support beyond scheduled classes

Parents appreciate extra help with homework and test prep.

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Regular progress check-ins

90% of students get regular updates on their language skills.

Spanish tutor specialities

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Test prep strategies

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Conversational Practice

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Spanish language skill

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Cultural Context for Speaking

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Cultural immersion

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Spanish concept taught by Paola

Jay learned 1 day ago

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Paola tutored Jay in Spanish, concentrating on the verb "necesitar" and related vocabulary concerning daily routines, work, health, and descriptions of size and relocation. Jay practiced conjugating verbs, constructing sentences, and improving pronunciation with Paola's guidance. Paola mentioned a future lesson scheduled with Jay's mother, and they agreed to schedule the next session.

Spanish Verb Conjugation

Past Tense of Necesitar

Future Tense with Necesitar

Using 'Ir' + 'a' + Infinitive

Difference Between 'Mi' and 'Yo'

Mudanza

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Lewis learned 1 day ago

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Lewis had a Spanish lesson with Paola Alvarado that covered vocabulary, past and future verb conjugations, and sentence construction. They focused on family, past events, and future plans, practicing translation and corrections. The lesson also touched on emotions and potentially offensive language.

Saying/telling in Spanish

Neighborhood (vecindario)

Past Tense Conjugations

Using 'Todavía'

Missing someone/something

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Preston learned 3 days ago

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Preston Nichols and Paola Alvarado conducted a Spanish lesson focusing on food vocabulary, recipes, and daily routines. They reviewed fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and healthy eating terms, and Preston assigned exercises related to food preparation and recipes. The lesson also touched on conversational fluency and student activities to improve Spanish language skills.

Vocabulary

Expressing Preferences

Food and Nutrition

Daily Routines

Recipes and Cooking

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Lizzie learned 6 days ago

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Paola tutored Lizzie in Spanish, covering present, past, and future continuous tenses, preposition usage, and related vocabulary through sentence construction and translation exercises. Lizzie received corrections on pronunciation and grammar. They reviewed homework and discussed future family plans using the newly learned tenses.

Past Tense with 'Estaba'

Future Tense Alternatives

Safeway Loose

Prepositions

Using 'Cuando'

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Cassandra learned 7 days ago

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Paola led Cassandra in a Spanish lesson that included reviewing sports and food vocabulary, expressing preferences, and learning new words for insects. Paola also gave Cassandra a virtual tour of her city in Colombia, describing the scenery and architecture in Spanish. No specific homework was mentioned, but they planned to continue the worksheet in the next class.

Vocabulary

Colors in Spanish

Gustar vs. No Gustar

Sports in Spanish

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Lizzie learned 8 days ago

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Paola tutored Lizzie in Spanish, concentrating on present progressive verb conjugations and related vocabulary for describing ongoing actions. Lizzie practiced forming sentences and using the correct verb endings. Due to time constraints from another scheduled class, they had to end the session before completing all planned exercises.

Expressing Feelings

Ordering/Asking for Something

Present Progressive Tense

Reflexive Verbs

Around/Approximately

Underlining

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Spanish tutor also teaches

Spanish

Spanish

Spanish Speaking

Spanish Speaking

Academic Spanish

Academic Spanish

Conversational Spanish

Conversational Spanish

Spanish Literature

Spanish Literature

Business Spanish

Business Spanish

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Teaching tools used in spanish classes

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Game based learning tools

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Dictation tools

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Interactive quizzes

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Speech recognition

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Subtitled media

Student types for spanish classes

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Spanish for kids

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Spanish for beginners

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Spanish for intermediate

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Spanish for adults

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Spanish for advanced

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All Levels

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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Home schooled

Interactive spanish lessons

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Record lessons

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Note taking

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Pets are welcomed

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Parent feedback

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Mobile joining

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Open Q&A

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Chat for quick help

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