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
Cultural immersion
Career guidance
Homework help
Spanish language skill
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.
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Learning tools used in spanish classes
Translation tools
Interactive quizzes
Speech recognition
Dictation tools
Game based learning tools
Spanish tutor also teaches
Spanish
Spanish Listening
Spanish Reading
Spanish Speaking
Spanish Writing
Spanish Grammar & Vocabulary
Learner types for spanish classes
All levels
Home schooled
ADHD
ASD
Spanish for beginners
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Spanish for intermediate
Spanish for kids
Adult/Professionals
Spanish concept taught by Toby
Toby guided Dan through monologue practice, focusing on tone variation and character interpretation using a provided monologue. Dan then worked on incorporating a scene from "The Outsiders" into his own monologue and crafting a powerful concluding line. Dan is to integrate the scene and ending line into his monologue and send it to Toby for review.
Monologue Performance & Tone
First Person Perspective in Monologues
Scene Integration & Strong Endings
During their Spanish lesson, Ben and Toby revisited 'me gusta' and honed sentence construction skills. Toby then delved into the distinctions between 'ser' vs. 'estar' and 'por' vs. 'para'. Ben was assigned homework to craft three sentences using 'ser' and three using 'estar'. Toby will also provide instructions for logging into Wingy on a Mac in preparation for their upcoming lesson.
Ser: Permanent Attributes
Estar: Temporary States & Location
Ser vs. Estar (To Be)
Me Gusta/Encanta/Odio
Toby assisted Dan with refining a monologue for his English assignment, focusing on the theme of 'difference' and incorporating a relevant scene from the novel. Dan practiced reading and editing his monologue based on Toby's feedback on sentence structure and emotional delivery. Dan was assigned to finalize edits and send the updated monologue to Toby for review before their next session.
Monologue Structure & Pacing
Literary Theme of Difference/Justice
Character Portrayal in Monologues
Thematic Integration in Monologues
Toby and Carolina's initial English lesson focused on assessing Carolina's reading and writing abilities. Through summarizing an article and composing a formal email, Toby determined Carolina's proficiency to be at a high B2/low C1 level. Moving forward, their lessons will concentrate on expanding vocabulary, mastering academic terms, and refining sentence structure. They are scheduled to continue with speaking and listening assessments in their next session.
English Formality
Academic Vocabulary
Sentence Structure (English vs. Spanish)
Formal Email Writing
Reading Comprehension & Inference
Toby guided a learner through a Spanish placement exam, which included reading comprehension, writing, and speaking sections. The learner, a resident of Dallas, practiced summarizing a B2 level article, writing about past and future events using specific grammatical structures, and expressing opinions in Spanish. Toby assessed their performance and determined that they are now at a B1 level.
Spanish Reflexive Verbs
Spanish Past & Future Tenses
Spanish CEFR Levels
Toby and Joel reviewed Spanish object pronouns (reflexive, indirect, and direct) and gender/number agreement in Spanish grammar. Joel practiced forming sentences using object pronouns. Toby will send revision cards and they plan to practice using these concepts in context during the next lesson.
Contractions 'del' and 'al'
Adjective Agreement
Spanish Articles & Gender
Indirect Object Pronouns
Direct Object Pronouns
Reflexive Pronouns
Free lesson slots
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Dynamic spanish lessons
Open Q&A
Weekend lessons
Note taking
Parent feedback
Note taking
Chat for quick help
Pets are welcomed
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