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Spanish classes - Jose Jerez

Masters degree

/ 30 min

About your spanish tutor

Hello! My name is Jose, and I’m a passionate Spanish teacher with a strong academic background and a genuine love for language learning and teaching. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Languages, as well as two Master's degrees—one in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language and another in Hispanic Studies and Literature. These studies have given me a deep understanding not only of the Spanish language, but also of the rich cultural and literary traditions of the Spanish-speaking world. I have more than three years of experience teaching Spanish to students from all over the world, including beginners, intermediate learners, and advanced speakers. I’ve worked with people of various ages, nationalities, and learning styles, which has taught me to adapt my teaching methods to meet each student’s specific needs. My teaching philosophy is centered around communication—I want my students to feel confident using Spanish in real-life situations. I create engaging and interactive lessons using a wide range of materials, including videos, songs, games, readings, and real-world tasks. I also incorporate cultural topics to help students gain a deeper appreciation for Spanish-speaking countries. What I love most about teaching is seeing my students grow and gain the confidence to express themselves in a new language. I aim to make every class enjoyable, meaningful, and tailored to your goals, whether you're learning Spanish for travel, work, studies, or personal interest. I look forward to helping you on your Spanish learning journey!

Jose graduated from Auburn university

Jose graduated from Auburn university
Jose graduated from Auburn university

Spanish tutor language skill

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Cultural immersion

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Vocabulary Building

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Pronunciation Coaching

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Role Playing Scenarios

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Homework help

Spanish classes highlights

I believe that learning a new language should be both effective and enjoyable. My teaching approach is communicative and student-centered, which means I focus on helping students use Spanish in real-life situations from the very beginning. I adapt each lesson to the student's level, goals, and learning style to ensure progress and confidence. I use a variety of teaching methods and materials to make the language easy to understand and memorable. These include visual aids, interactive exercises, games, short videos, songs, and real-life dialogues. I also create personalized activities that reflect the student’s interests, which helps keep motivation high. I explain grammar in a clear and simple way, always with plenty of examples and immediate practice. I encourage students to speak as much as possible during class, because I believe that active use of the language is key to fluency. I also use repetition, scaffolding, and contextual learning to help students retain new vocabulary and structures. Whenever possible, I include cultural content to make the learning experience more meaningful and to help students better understand the context in which the language is used. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, my goal is to make Spanish not just understandable—but truly enjoyable to learn.

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Spanish concept taught by Jose

Student learned 22 days ago

Jose and Alex dedicated their Spanish lesson to mastering irregular verbs and understanding the distinction between 'saber' and 'conocer,' both translating to 'to know' but used in different contexts. Alex actively completed exercises, classifying sentences with the appropriate verb. For future lessons, Jose will create a Google Doc to help Alex remember key sentences, and they have scheduled their next class to continue their work on irregular verbs and the proper application of 'saber' vs. 'conocer'.

Saber (To Know - Facts/Ability)

Conocer (To Know - Familiarity/Experience)

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Student learned 24 days ago

Jose and Caroline dedicated their Spanish lesson to reviewing reflexive verbs, expressing future plans with 'ir a', and discussing obligations using 'tener que'. Caroline actively engaged in conjugating verbs and crafting sentences to articulate her daily routines and upcoming activities. Their next lesson is slated to cover expressions like 'I like/don't like' and various irregular verbs.

Reflexive Verbs

Irregular Reflexive Verbs

Ir a + Infinitive (Plans)

Tener que + Infinitive (Obligations)

Personal 'a'

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Student learned 24 days ago

Jose guided Shelby through a Spanish lesson that focused on expressing future plans using 'ir + a + infinitive' and discussing likes and dislikes with the verb 'gustar.' Shelby actively practiced constructing sentences and diligently corrected her errors in conjugation and article usage. They concluded the lesson by scheduling their next meeting to continue working on expressing preferences and to learn how to agree or disagree with others.

Ir a + Infinitive (Future Plans)

Verb Gustar (Likes/Dislikes)

Gender and Number Agreement

Double Negation in Spanish

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Student learned 24 days ago

Jose provided Alex with a Spanish lesson, delving into irregular verbs, including stem-changing and those with irregular 'yo' forms. They also covered reflexive verbs and their proper usage. Alex actively practiced conjugating verbs within sentences and honed his pronunciation. The plan for their upcoming lesson is to continue working on longer sentences to further build Alex's confidence in the language.

Reflexive Verbs

Verb 'Saber' (to know facts/how to)

Irregular 'Yo' Verbs

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Student learned about 1 month ago

Jose and Shelby dedicated their Spanish lesson to reviewing how to tell time and began exploring ways to express plans and obligations. Shelby specifically focused on practicing 'ir a + infinitive' for future plans and 'tener que + infinitive' for obligations, incorporating new vocabulary. They are set to continue building on these concepts in their upcoming class.

Telling Time in Spanish

Expressing Plans ('Ir a' + Infinitive)

Expressing Obligations ('Tener que' + Infinitive)

Reflexive Verbs in 'Ir a' Construction

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Student learned about 1 month ago

Jose Torres tutored a student from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth on Spanish verb conjugations, focusing on irregular verbs and stem-changing verbs. The learner practiced conjugating various verbs using a shared Google document for real-time feedback. This lesson emphasized memorizing verb endings and irregular forms, and they were given access to the document for future review.

AR/ER/IR Verb Endings

Verbs ending in -ucir/-ocer (Yo form)

Stem-Changing Verbs (e->ie)

Joe Irregular Verbs

Stem-Changing Verbs (o->ue)

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Spanish tutor also teaches

Spanish

Spanish

Spanish Listening

Spanish Listening

Spanish Reading

Spanish Reading

Spanish Speaking

Spanish Speaking

Spanish Writing

Spanish Writing

Spanish Grammar & Vocabulary

Spanish Grammar & Vocabulary

Learning tools used in spanish classes

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Interactive quizzes

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Game based learning tools

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Grammar practice

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Language simulations

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Speech recognition

Learner types for spanish classes

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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College

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Home schooled

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Adult/Professionals

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ADHD

Dynamic spanish lessons

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Weekend lessons

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Open Q&A

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Note taking

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Mobile joining

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Chat for quick help

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