Laura Ortiz
Spanish Tutor | Grammar, Conversation, Pronunciation | Specializing in Language Skills
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Spanish classes - Laura Ortiz
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
About your spanish tutor
I'm Laura Ortiz, dedicated Spanish tutor with a Bachelor's degree and over 3 years of experience. I specializa in providing personalized learning experiences for students of all levels, from school to professionals. My expertise lies in teaching Travel Spanish, Spanish for Beginners, Conversational Spanish, and more. My specialities include Career Guidance, Conversational Practice, and Cultural Context for Speaking, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the Spanish language. I excel in Cultural Immersion, Homework Help, and Pronunciation Coaching to enhance language skills effectively. With Role Playing Scenarios and Test Prep Strategies, I make learning engaging and impactful. I cater to diverse student needs, offering Vocabulary Building, Spanish Listening, Grammar, and Reading support. Whether you're a beginner or aiming for fluency, I adapt my approach to suit your goals. I am comfortable working with students with special needs, ensuring an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Experience the joy of mastering Spanish with me, where expert teaching meets fun and interactive lessons. Let's embark on this language journey together and unlock your full potential in Spanish proficiency!
Spanish classes highlights
My tutoring methodology focuses on cultural immmersion, vocabulary expansion, speaking practice, grammar instruction, and pronunciation training. Specializing in Spanish as my first language, I offer personalized tutoring in conversational Spanish for reading, traveling and more for beginners to advanced learners. I leverage a wide array of tech tools like interactive online platforms, video coherencing software, and language learning apps to create engaging and interactive lessons. By tailoring my approach to school students , college ones, adults and professionals at all levels, I ensure that each student receives the targeted suppor needed to excel in their Spanish language journey. My strengths lie in creating a supportive environment that fosters confidence and fluency in Spanish communication by making sure you will learn with me.
Laura graduated from UNIMINUTO
Spanish tutor language skill
Conversational Practice
Cultural Context for Speaking
Spanish language skill
Cultural immersion
Role Playing Scenarios

Spanish concept taught by Laura
The session involved conversational Spanish practice, focusing on answering questions about personal experiences, future plans, and opinions. The Student worked on using various tenses and expanding vocabulary. The Tutor encouraged continued practice with AI tools and wished the Student well on an upcoming interview.
Expressing Childhood Memories in Spanish
Describing Qualities of a Good Friend in Spanish
Expressing Future Plans and Hypothetical Scenarios
Subjunctive Mood and Recommendations
The Importance of Language Learning and Bilingualism
The student and tutor focused on Spanish medical vocabulary and phrases. They reviewed words related to illnesses, treatments, and parts of the body, practicing pronunciation and understanding nuances in meaning. The tutor aimed to expand the student's vocabulary and improve comprehension within a medical context, using flashcards and examples.
Spanish Vocabulary: Medicine and the Body
Spanish Grammar: Present Perfect Tense
Distinguishing Pain Types: Ache vs. Pain
Medical Terminology: Emergency and Accident
Pronunciation Differences: English vs. Spanish
Cultural Context: Medical Appointments
Tongue Twisters in Spanish
Infinitive Verbs in Spanish
Verb Conjugation: Past Tense (Pretérito Perfecto Simple)
Conditional Tense
Past Perfect Tense (Pluscuamperfecto)
The student practiced Spanish vocabulary and pronunciation related to Thanksgiving. They also discussed the capitals of Spanish-speaking countries and the growing Spanish-speaking population in the United States. There was no homework assigned, but the student was encouraged to continue practicing pronunciation.
Spanish Pronunciation: Vocalization
Spanish Vocabulary: Thanksgiving
Spanish Grammar: Mute 'H'
Cultural Awareness: Thanksgiving's Origin
Geographic Literacy: Colombia's Departments
Bolivia: Two Capital Cities
The Student and Tutor discussed the student's favorite movie and used it as a basis for learning new Spanish vocabulary and phrases related to teenage experiences and social situations. They also touched on cultural differences related to food and studying abroad. The session didn't explicitly assign homework, but encouraged continued exposure to the Spanish language through movies and other media.
Cultural Translation: Wild Child Example
Slang and Colloquialisms: Mima
Expressing Preferences and Opinions
Cultural Awareness: Spicy Food
Conditional Sentences and Hypothetical Situations
School Culture and Leadership: Class President
The session involved the Student attempting to translate a Spanish song into English, then exploring alternative methods of language learning using music. The Tutor introduced the website litfluent.com for music-based learning. The Tutor plans to set up a virtual classroom and assign songs for the Student to practice with as homework.
Formal vs. Informal Language
Synonyms and Nuances
Language Learning Tools and Resources
Spanish to English Translation
Use of Context for Vocabulary
Spanish tutor also teaches
Spanish
Spanish Listening
Spanish Reading
Spanish Speaking
Spanish Grammar & Vocabulary
Conversational Spanish
Learner types for spanish classes
Learning Disabilities
School
Home schooled
All levels
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
College
Adult/Professionals
Dynamic spanish lessons
Open Q&A
Chat for quick help
Weekend lessons
Parent feedback
Record lessons
Learning tools used in spanish classes
Speech recognition
Dictation tools
Translation tools
Language simulations
Grammar practice

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