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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Cultural Context for Speaking
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 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.
Distinguishing 'Ir' (to go) and 'Trabajar' (to work)
Using 'Estar' for temporary states and locations
Sentence Structure: Subject-Verb-Complement
Spanish Verb Conjugation: -AR Verbs
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.
Vocabulary for Places and Activities
Expressing Daily Activities and Locations
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."
Conjugating the Verb "Necesitar" (To Need)
Spanish Food & Drink Essentials
Essential Kitchen & Meal Vocabulary
Forming Questions & Answers with "Necesitar"
Introduction to the Irregular Verb "Ir" (To Go)
Student and Tutor engaged in a Spanish language lesson, primarily focusing on restaurant and dining vocabulary, including food items, utensils, and common phrases. The Student practiced conjugating the verb 'necesitar' (to need) in various contexts and constructing sentences, along with distinguishing between masculine and feminine nouns. The Tutor advised the Student on the importance of consistent practice to improve fluency.
¿Por qué? vs. Porque
Vocabulario Esencial de Restaurante
Utensilios y Vajilla
El Verbo "Necesitar"
Describiendo Comida: Sabores y Preparación
Student and Tutor engaged in a free conversation in Spanish, discussing personal updates and practicing descriptive vocabulary. The main focus of the lesson was practicing essential restaurant-related vocabulary and phrases, including ordering, asking for utensils, and describing needs. They also reviewed gendered nouns and sentence structures for expressing necessities.
Restaurant Essentials: Nouns & Actions
Expressing Needs: The Verb "Necesitar"
Basic Food & Drink Vocabulary
Communicating Hunger & Thirst
The student and tutor reviewed and practiced basic Spanish grammar, including sentence formation, verb conjugation, and noun-adjective agreement. They worked with vocabulary related to numbers, months, family, and daily activities, and planned to continue this focused practice with a topic-based testing approach.
Days of the Week
Months of the Year
Basic Sentence Structure: "Tener" and "Haber"
Seasons and Weather Vocabulary
Numbers (Cardinal and Ordinal)
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