Toby Smith

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

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Toby Smith

Bachelors degree

/ 55 min

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

Toby graduated from Lancaster University
Toby graduated from Lancaster University

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Spanish language skill

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Career guidance

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Pronunciation Coaching

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Test prep strategies

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Cultural immersion

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Role Playing Scenarios

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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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Student learned 2 days ago

The tutor and student reviewed the student's progress in moving from descriptive to analytical writing in English. They analyzed clips from "Toy Story" and "We Are Marshall," focusing on how to interpret directorial choices and infer meaning. The student was assigned practice on inline quotations and generalizing themes for future lessons.

The Power of Inline Quotations

Description vs. Analysis

Director's Intent and Authorial Choice

Psychological Victory vs. Literal Victory

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Student learned 4 days ago

The Student and Tutor reviewed travel and flight vocabulary, including airport and airplane-specific terms. They practiced pronunciation and sentence construction, with a particular focus on avoiding the passive voice in Spanish, which will be revisited in the next lesson.

Spanish Influence on English Grammar

Sentence Construction for Travel

Flight Information and Routines

In-Flight Vocabulary

Airport Vocabulary

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Student learned 5 days ago

The Tutor and Student practiced Spanish by preparing and presenting a short research-based talk about a travel destination. They then moved on to the academic topic of the imperative mood in Spanish, covering its formation and usage, and discussed revision strategies including vocabulary building and spaced repetition.

Spanish Imperative Mood: Formation and Irregularities

Vocabulary and Pronunciation Practice

Spanish Verb Moods: Indicative

Subjunctive

Imperative

Research and Presentation Skills

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Student learned 5 days ago

The tutor and student reviewed Spanish greetings, verb conjugations (present simple and continuous), and practical vocabulary for dining, shopping, and travel. They practiced constructing sentences and dialogues related to ordering food, asking for prices, and making reservations, with plans to continue with more advanced sentence structures in the next session.

Spanish Greetings and Time of Day

Present Tense Verb Conjugation

Common Spanish Vocabulary for Dining

Asking for Prices and Numbers

Directions and Basic Navigation

Clothing and Size Vocabulary

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Student learned 5 days ago

The tutor and student discussed the student's singing aspirations and current vocal challenges, identifying issues with vocal transitions and pitch accuracy. They explored vocal registers, explained the 'mix' voice, and began basic vocal warm-ups focusing on breath support and mouth openness. Future lessons will incorporate song-based practice to address specific vocal techniques.

Vocal Registers: Chest

Head

and Mix

The Vocal Passaggio (Break Point)

Vocal Warm-ups and Technique Application

The Four Aspects of the Voice

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Student learned 8 days ago

The tutor and student explored the fundamental concepts of vocal registers and voice types, including chest voice, head voice, and breath control techniques. The student practiced identifying vocal sensations and engaging their diaphragm, and a potential song for future study was identified.

Vocal Range Classification

Vocal Techniques and Song Application

Vocal Warm-ups and Their Importance

Breath Control and Diaphragmatic Support

The Four Vocal Registers

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Grammar practice

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Phonetic drills

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Game based learning tools

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