Toby Smith
Practice speaking and comprehension with a Lancaster University graduate focused on fluency
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Toby Smith
Bachelors degree
/ 55 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
Role Playing Scenarios
Career guidance
Pronunciation Coaching
Cultural immersion
Test prep strategies
Conversational Practice
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
Speech recognition
Game based learning tools
Grammar practice
Phonetic drills
Subtitled media
Spanish tutor also teaches
Spanish
Spanish Listening
Spanish Reading
Spanish Speaking
Spanish Writing
Spanish Grammar & Vocabulary
Learner types for spanish classes
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Adult/Professionals
ASD
Spanish for kids
Spanish for intermediate
Spanish for beginners
All levels
ADHD
Home schooled

Spanish concepts taught by Toby
Imperfect Tense
Near Future Tense
Masculine and Feminine Agreement
Preterite Tense
Present Continuous Tense
Present Tense Conjugation
Cultural References in Language
Understanding Spanish Idioms
Deciphering Complex Noun Phrases
Recognizing Noun Forms
Possessive 'de' Construction
Spanish Word Order
The Student practiced Spanish translation skills by working through an article and discussing vocabulary. The session then focused on grammar concepts including the use of articles and the difference between gerunds and infinitives in Spanish versus English. The next lesson will involve practicing the concepts discussed in the PowerPoint presentation.
Understanding the term 'Casi'
The Conjunction Como with and without Accent
Pasteleros and Professional Suffixes
Gerunds (ing-form) vs. Infinitives
Countable vs. Uncountable Nouns: Advice and Information
Zero Article in English vs. Spanish
The Student translated Spanish articles into English at different levels of difficulty. The session covered vocabulary, sentence structure, and specific grammar points like present perfect and passive voice. The next session will involve English to Spanish translation and further exploration of the perfect and passive tenses.
Present Perfect Tense
Automobile Industry Terminology
Vocabulary Acquisition
Passive Voice
Translation Strategies
The session reviewed English grammar from a Spanish speaker's perspective, covering articles, countability, and gerunds. The student translated a Spanish article into English, focusing on specific vocabulary and grammatical structures. The next session was rescheduled to focus on continuing translation practice.
Percent vs. Percentage
The Gerund: English vs. Spanish
Countable vs. Uncountable Nouns
Zero Article
Diminutive Suffixes: -ito/-ita
-eto/-eta
The Tutor and Student analyzed the Student's English exam, focusing on improving essay writing skills. The Student practiced applying the PEEL structure to create clearer and more concise paragraphs. For homework, the Student will revise another essay question using the techniques discussed in the session.
Sentence Structure and Connectives
Analyzing vs. Describing
Stream of Consciousness Writing
The P.E.E.L. Structure
Dynamic spanish lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Weekend lessons
Chat for quick help
Record lessons
Mobile joining

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