Toby Smith
Practice speaking and comprehension with a Lancaster University graduate focused on fluency
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Toby Smith
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
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30 lessons
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10 lessons
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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 tutor language skill
Test prep strategies
Homework help
Role Playing Scenarios
Cultural immersion
Cultural Context for Speaking
Career guidance
Learner types for spanish classes
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Spanish for intermediate
Spanish for beginners
Home schooled
Spanish for kids
ASD
All levels
ADHD
Adult/Professionals
Spanish classes highlights
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.
Spanish tutor also teaches
Spanish
Spanish Listening
Spanish Reading
Spanish Speaking
Spanish Writing
Conversational Spanish
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining
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Spanish concepts taught by Toby
The Tutor and Student analyzed Shakespeare's Sonnet 18, focusing on archaic language and the function of apostrophes. They then engaged in practice problems from difficult SAT writing questions, covering topics like sentence structure, punctuation, and vocabulary, with plans to delve into clause types in the next session.
Apostrophe Usage in Shakespearean English
Sentence Structure and Punctuation in Older Texts
Shakespeare's Contribution to English Vocabulary
Grammar and Punctuation Challenges in Standardized Tests
The student and tutor worked extensively on vocal technique, focusing on pitch accuracy and support in both the lower and upper registers. They practiced scales and song excerpts to improve vocal control, breath management, and the transition between vocal registers. The student was also advised to focus on phrasing and vowel manipulation in their practice of specific songs.
Vocal Register Transitions
Pitch Accuracy in Lower Registers
Vowel Manipulation for Vocal Power
Breath Control and Diaphragmatic Support
The Tutor and Student reviewed various English grammar and punctuation rules, including the use of dashes, colons, semicolons, and commas, as well as sentence structure with independent and dependent clauses. They also analyzed a Shakespearean sonnet for its themes and literary devices. The Student was assigned to find and analyze another Shakespearean poem for the next session.
The Oxford Comma (Serial Comma)
Subject-Verb Agreement and Complex Sentences
Independent and Dependent Clauses
Colons vs. Semicolons
The tutor and student worked on advanced vocal techniques, focusing on improving high note accuracy, breath support, and vocal transitions between registers using song examples like 'creep' and 'love, you should have come over.' The student practiced rapid vocal exercises and analyzed their singing for homework, with plans to further refine techniques and vocal range next session.
Breath Management for Vocal Performance
Vocal Range and Its Implications
Vocal Mix and Register Transitions
The student and tutor worked on vocal techniques, focusing on managing the vocal break and improving transitions into falsetto. They practiced exercises for vocal control, airflow, and diaphragm support, and explored different approaches to hitting challenging notes in songs. The session also briefly touched on musical harmony and pitch accuracy.
Pitch Accuracy and Intervals
Vocal Break Transition (Falsetto)
Rock Singing Technique vs. Vocal Health
Vocal Tension and 'Guttural Stop'
Diaphragm Support and Breathing
Vocal Technique: Vibrato
AI Music Generation and Songwriting
Vocal Technique: Slurring and Connected Phrasing
Vocal Production: Nasality and Openness
Vocal Health and Warm-ups
Learning tools used in spanish classes
Game based learning tools
Speech recognition
Interactive quizzes
Dictation tools
Subtitled media
Dynamic spanish lessons
Open Q&A
Mobile joining
Parent feedback
Weekend lessons
Pets are welcomed
Chat for quick help
Note taking
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