Paola Alvarado
Improve your writing and speaking in Spanish with guidance from a UCLA graduate tutor
Private classes - Paola Alvarado
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$29
$24
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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.
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
Role Playing Scenarios
Cultural Context for Speaking
Vocabulary Building
Spanish language skill
Cultural immersion
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Spanish concept taught by Paola
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.
Safeway Loose
Past Tense with 'Estaba'
Future Tense Alternatives
Using 'Cuando'
Prepositions
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
Sports in Spanish
Gustar vs. No Gustar
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
Around/Approximately
Reflexive Verbs
Present Progressive Tense
Ordering/Asking for Something
Underlining
Paola tutored Melana in Spanish, focusing on city-related vocabulary, pronunciation through repetition, and reading comprehension using a humorous story and memory games. Melana practiced new words and sentence structures. They discussed rescheduling the next class due to Melana's camp schedule, with her father to email Paola.
Reading Comprehension
Estudiar
Dinero
Gustar
City Vocabulary
Lewis is learning Spanish with Paola, focusing on verb conjugations (especially "ir" in present, past, and future tenses), vocabulary related to weather, family, and activities, formal/informal "you," and forming negative sentences. They are also rescheduling their next lesson. The transcript is computer-generated and may contain errors.
Future Tense Constructions
Past Tense Practice
Irregular Verbs (Ir)
Formal vs. Informal 'You'
Using 'Nuestro/a' (Our)
Weather Vocabulary
Negative Constructions in Future Tense
Paola Alvarado tutored Nick in Spanish, focusing on vocabulary related to the house, furniture, and common objects. Nick practiced sentence construction and pronunciation, and they discussed cultural differences related to food and travel. Paola assigned a follow-up activity for Nick to complete by the next class this Friday.
Lavaropa
Vista
Argentina Food
False Friends - Coach
Hallway Vocabulary
Dormitorio vs. Recámara
Spanish tutor also teaches
Spanish
Spanish Speaking
Academic Spanish
Conversational Spanish
Spanish Literature
Business Spanish
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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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