Toby Smith
Practice speaking and comprehension with a Lancaster University graduate focused on fluency
Private classes - Toby Smith
Bachelors degree
$29
$24
/ hour
About your spanish tutor
As an experienced tutor with a Bachelor's degree in Spanish, I have been teaching for over 3 years, specializing in various aspects of the language. My classes cater to Spanish learners of all levels, be it kids, beginners, or professionals. I offer a tailored approach to learning, focusing on key areas like Spanish Literature, Grammar, Speaking, and more. My specialities include Career Guidance, Cultural Immersion, and Pronunciation Coaching, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience. I provide personalized classes that cover Conversational Practice, Homework Help, and Vocabulary Building. Additionally, I excel in creating Role Playing Scenarios and Test Prep Strategies to enhance your skills effectively. I am comfortable teaching students with diverse needs, adapting my methods to support individual requirements. Whether you seek to master Business Spanish, improve your Spanish writing, or simply enhance your conversational skills, I am here to guide you every step of the way. Let's embark on this exciting language journey together and unlock your full potential in Spanish!
Meet Toby
Toby graduated from Lancaster University
Spanish classes overview
My teaching approach focuses on enhancing writing skills, speaking practice, and fostering interactive dialogue in Spanish classes. Through immersive conversations and cultural immersion, I create a dynamic learning environment. I specialize in teaching various subjects such as Spanish reading, grammar, vocabulary, business Spanish, and more. I utilize a range of tech tools like Leher, Zoom, and Google Meet for interactive online learning experiences. With a curriculum tailored to each student's needs, I cater to over 100 students, including kids, beginners, intermediate learners, and adult professionals. My personalized tutoring helps students at all levels succeed by providing engaging and effective Spanish language instruction.
Improved writing skills in weeks
90% of students show marked improvement in writing.
Rated 4.9/5 for language progress
Parents report noticeable improvement in their child’s fluency.
Flexible scheduling for convenient learning
90% of students find it easy to schedule lessons at their convenience.
Spanish tutor specialities
Role Playing Scenarios
Pronunciation Coaching
Spanish language skill
Cultural immersion
Homework help
Test prep strategies
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Spanish concept taught by Toby
Toby Smith tutored Matthew (Info Flipside) on handwriting and sentence construction, using words like "robot," "treasure," and "dragon." Matthew wrote sentences, focusing on neatness, and drew a cartoon battle scene. Toby plans to review Matthew's sentences and will incorporate a Harry Potter house quiz in the next session, with a dragon-related prize as motivation.
Sentence Writing Practice
Importance of Clear Communication
Handwriting Clarity
Handwriting Clarity
Sentence Construction
Reading Comprehension
Pencil Grip
Sentence Construction
Toby and Sabrina reviewed Spanish grammar, focusing on present and past perfect tenses, adjective placement, and direct/indirect object pronouns. Sabrina practiced identifying these concepts in a Spanish article and translating sentences. For homework, Sabrina will find and summarize a Spanish article of her choice for discussion in the next lesson.
Adjective Placement
Present Perfect Tense
Past Perfect Tense (Pluperfect)
Direct Object Pronouns
Indirect Object Pronouns
Se vs. Le/Lo
Word Order Flexibility
Adjective Placement
Toby tutored Amol, focusing on SAT reading comprehension and grammar strategies. Amol practiced identifying question types, extracting relevant information, and applying grammar rules to improve speed and accuracy. Amol was assigned a practice SAT section to complete in 40 minutes for the next session.
Summarization Skills
Data Extraction
Vocabulary in Context
Grammar Conventions
SAT Text Analysis
Reverse Engineering
Toby tutored Rozhin in Spanish, covering object pronouns (reflexive, direct, and indirect) and reviewing sentence structure. Rozhin practiced reading comprehension with an article about Croatian tourism. Toby will send Rozhin the lesson PowerPoints, and Rozhin will review verb tables before their next session, where they will focus on revision, practice, and basic conversational skills.
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Object Pronouns
Reflexive Pronouns
Indirect Object Pronouns
Spanish Sentence Structure
Toby Smith tutored Sabrina Flangan in Spanish, reviewing homework on suffrage, practicing vocabulary, and discussing grammar concepts such as perfect tenses and object pronouns. Sabrina researched and presented on Sicily, Italy, in Spanish. Toby assigned reviewing notes and preparing questions for the next lesson, where they will cover perfect tenses and pronouns in more detail.
Subjunctive Mood
Object Pronouns (Direct & Indirect)
Perfect Tenses (Present & Past)
Irregular Verb Conjugations
Sicily Research Task
Toby tutored Sofía on using the second conditional in English, focusing on sentence construction and conversational application. Sofía practiced giving advice and discussing hypothetical situations. Toby assigned Sofía to suggest a topic for the next lesson by Friday.
Present Continuous
Giving Advice
Second Conditional
Past Simple
Future Tense (will)
Present Continuous
Giving Advice
Second Conditional
Spanish tutor also teaches
Spanish
Spanish Listening
Spanish Reading
Spanish Speaking
Spanish Writing
Spanish Grammar & Vocabulary
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Teaching tools used in spanish classes
Grammar practice
Game based learning tools
Speech recognition
Phonetic drills
Interactive quizzes
Student types for spanish classes
Spanish for kids
Spanish for beginners
Spanish for intermediate
Adult/Professionals
All levels
ADHD
ASD
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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Every tutor is interviewed and selected for subject expertise and teaching skill.