Toby Smith
Practice speaking and comprehension with a Lancaster University graduate focused on fluency
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Spanish classes - Toby Smith
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
Meet Toby
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!
Toby graduated from Lancaster University
Spanish tutor language skill
Test prep strategies
Pronunciation Coaching
Homework help
Career guidance
Cultural Context for Speaking
Role Playing Scenarios
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.
Learning tools used in spanish classes
Grammar practice
Interactive quizzes
Translation tools
Dictation tools
Speech recognition
Spanish tutor also teaches
Spanish
Spanish Listening
Spanish Reading
Spanish Speaking
Spanish Writing
Spanish Grammar & Vocabulary
Learner types for spanish classes
Spanish for intermediate
Adult/Professionals
Spanish for kids
Home schooled
All levels
ASD
Spanish for beginners
ADHD
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Spanish concept taught by Toby
The Tutor and Student reviewed several poems, including "The Road Not Taken" and "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night", analyzing their themes and literary devices. The Student practiced connecting these poems' themes to quotes and characters from "The Outsiders". The Tutor emphasized using the PEEL structure for essay writing and recommended revising literary devices.
PEEL Paragraph Structure
Literary Devices in Poetry
Analyzing Poetry: Theme and Message
Connecting Texts and Themes
The Student and Tutor reviewed the formation of the near future tense in Spanish using "ir + a + infinitive," practicing sentence construction to describe future plans. The class also introduced nature-related vocabulary to enhance the Student's ability to discuss travel experiences. The Student was assigned a homework task of describing their perfect day in nature, using the new vocabulary and grammatical structures.
Irregular Verb: Ir (To Go)
Nature Vocabulary
Voy a + Infinitive (Near Future)
Present Simple vs. Present Continuous
Sentence Construction and Grammar
Descriptive Writing
Imaginative Storytelling
Handwriting Practice
The session covered literary devices such as simile, metaphor, and foreshadowing, alongside basic grammatical elements like verbs, nouns, adjectives and adverbs. The student practiced creating sentences using literary devices and is tasked with reviewing the grammar concepts and sending photos of exam papers for Sunday's follow-up lesson, where the tutor will provide sample responses to the exam questions.
Parts of Speech: Verbs
Nouns
Adverbs
Adjectives
Sentence Structure: Subject
Verb
Object
Foreshadowing
The student practiced Spanish translation with the tutor, focusing on improving fluency and naturalness. They worked through level one and level two articles, concentrating on translating ideas rather than individual words. The next session will focus on perfect tenses and potentially a level three translation exercise.
Vocabulary Expansion
Reading Comprehension Strategies
Perfect Tenses Introduction
The Student practiced Spanish translation with a focus on grammar, including tenses, passive voice, and object pronouns. The session involved translating articles and identifying areas for improvement. The Student was assigned writing tasks to complete before the next session, which will be reviewed alongside targeted grammar revision.
Mayor vs. Mejor
Verb Tenses and Conjugation
Reflexive Pronouns
Passive Voice
Gender and Number Agreement
Article Translation Practice
Dynamic spanish lessons
Mobile joining
Note taking
Weekend lessons
Parent feedback
Open Q&A
Record lessons
Pets are welcomed
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