Toby Smith
Practice speaking and comprehension with a Lancaster University graduate focused on fluency




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
Conversational Practice
Role Playing Scenarios
Test prep strategies
Homework help
Spanish language skill
Pronunciation Coaching
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
Phonetic drills
Grammar practice
Dictation tools
Game based learning tools
Speech recognition
Spanish tutor also teaches
Spanish
Spanish Listening
Spanish Reading
Spanish Speaking
Spanish Writing
Spanish Grammar & Vocabulary
Learner types for spanish classes
Adult/Professionals
Spanish for intermediate
ADHD
Spanish for kids
Spanish for beginners
ASD
All levels
Home schooled
Anxiety or Stress Disorders

Spanish concept taught by Toby
Toby and Joel worked on Spanish reading and listening comprehension, and speaking skills as part of an A2 placement test. Joel completed reading and listening exercises in class and will complete a writing assignment for homework. Based on the session, Joel is at a high A2 approaching B1 level.
Contextual Vocabulary Acquisition
Spanish A2 Reading Comprehension
Spanish A2 Listening Comprehension
Spanish A2 Speaking Skills
During their Spanish lesson, Toby and Ben concentrated on vocabulary related to clothing and airport travel. Ben specifically practiced forming sentences using colors and clothing items, and also learned essential airport terms in preparation for his upcoming trip to Latin America. Toby assigned sentence construction practice as homework and previewed future topics, including interrogatives, telling time, and imperatives.
Spanish Clothing Vocabulary
Spanish Color Vocabulary
Airport Vocabulary
Spanish 'J' Pronunciation
Toby and Dan practiced debating skills, focusing on constructing arguments for and against given statements. They debated whether sports should be mandatory in schools and the moral comparison between Greases and Socks in *The Outsiders*. Dan was assigned to write a mini-response to the *Outsiders* statement, choosing the position he agrees with, using the structure discussed in class.
Argumentation & Debating
Literary Character Analysis
Textual Evidence
Toby and Billy delved into Spanish grammar, specifically tackling imperatives and perfect tenses. They honed their translation skills by working with an article on sumo wrestling. For his next Spanish lesson, Billy was assigned a quiz on perfect tenses and tasked with writing sentences that incorporate both present perfect and past perfect. Their next lesson is scheduled for Sunday at 11:00 (Billy's time) to further practice these grammatical concepts in context.
Present Perfect Tense (Spanish)
Imperatives (Spanish)
Past Perfect Tense (Spanish)
Past Participle Formation (Spanish)
Toby and Carolina delved into modal verbs, exploring their strength and usage in different contexts. Carolina applied her English language skills by practicing modals in a debate concerning British expats in Spain. For their upcoming lesson, they plan to discuss interview tips, complex constructions, and the distinctions between future and conditional tenses.
Modal Verbs: Prohibition
Modal Verbs: Probability
Modal Verbs: Advice/Criticism (Past)
Modal Verbs: Deduction (Present/Past)
Idiom: Chuck you in the deep end
Idiom: Daunting
Toby and a learner from Ontario Ranch expanded Spanish vocabulary related to shopping, money, and numbers in preparation for the learner's trip. The student practiced translating phrases and constructing sentences using the new vocabulary. For homework, they will review numbers from 1 to 30, and the next lesson will cover future tense, making plans, clothes, and colors.
Regional Spanish Vocabulary
Adjective Agreement
Money Vocabulary
Spanish Numbers (1-10)
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