Paola Alvarado
Improve your writing and speaking in Spanish with guidance from a UCLA graduate tutor
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Paola Alvarado
Masters degree
/ 55 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!
Meet Paola
Paola graduated from University of Leon, Spain
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Vocabulary Building
Conversational Practice
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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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Spanish concepts taught by Paola
The Student and Tutor engaged in extensive practice of Spanish alphabet pronunciation, focusing on specific letter sounds and their correct articulation. They reviewed several lists of Spanish vocabulary, with the Student practicing pronunciation and identifying new words. The Student also practiced spelling various names in Spanish, and the Tutor assigned creating flashcards from the new vocabulary as homework.
El Alfabeto y Sus Sonidos Únicos
Estrategias de Pronunciación y Acentuación
Adquisición de Vocabulario Esencial
Deletrear en Español
Dominando Palabras Difíciles
The Student and Tutor started by reviewing a previously learned Spanish dialogue for introductions. The main focus of the session was then on learning and practicing the Spanish alphabet, emphasizing phonetic pronunciation. They also began building vocabulary by introducing and practicing words starting with letters A through J, applying the newly learned phonetic rules, with a plan to continue in future classes.
Initial Vocabulary & Importance of Accent Marks
The Phonetic Nature of Spanish
El Alfabeto Español (The Spanish Alphabet)
Special Pronunciation Rules: H
J
B/V
Distinguishing Special Characters (Ñ
LL
The Student and Tutor practiced Spanish conversational skills, focusing on discussing daily routines, identifying various places in town, and completing sentence-building exercises. They reviewed vocabulary for common locations and refined verb conjugations for daily activities. The Student expressed a commitment to continued practice to enhance fluency.
Describiendo Propósitos con 'Para'
El Verbo 'Ir' y Destinos
La Forma 'Yo' de Verbos Regulares
Preguntas y Respuestas sobre la Rutina
Construyendo Oraciones de Rutina Diaria
The Tutor and Student reviewed the present tense conjugation of regular -ar verbs in Spanish, practicing with examples like 'hablar' and 'bailar.' The Student worked on forming sentences using these verbs, and they planned to continue practicing sentence construction and pronoun usage in future sessions.
Spanish Verb Conjugation: -AR Verbs
Using 'Estar' for temporary states and locations
Distinguishing 'Ir' (to go) and 'Trabajar' (to work)
Sentence Structure: Subject-Verb-Complement
The tutor and student practiced Spanish vocabulary and sentence construction, focusing on common verbs, prepositions, and daily activities. They reviewed present tense verb conjugations for regular verbs and worked on forming sentences about places and routines. The student expressed a need to focus more on verb practice for improved fluency.
Expressing Daily Activities and Locations
Vocabulary for Places and Activities
Spanish Verb Conjugation: Present Tense
The Student and Tutor practiced Spanish vocabulary related to food, drinks, and daily activities, along with conjugations of the verb "necesitar." They also discussed the complexities of the irregular verb "ir." The session concluded with plans for a vocabulary and "necesitar" verb test in the next class, followed by a deeper dive into the verb "ir."
Spanish Food & Drink Essentials
Essential Kitchen & Meal Vocabulary
Conjugating the Verb "Necesitar" (To Need)
Forming Questions & Answers with "Necesitar"
Introduction to the Irregular Verb "Ir" (To Go)
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