Laura Ortiz
Graduate from UNIMINUTO excels in dynamic ESL classes, fostering interactive and engaging learning.
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ESL classes - Laura Ortiz
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
Laura - Know your english tutor
I'm Laura Ortiz, an ESL tutor with a Bachelor's degree and over 3 years of experience. My classes cater to ESL students at all levels, from beginners to intermediate and adults. Specializing in accent coaching, career guidance, and more, I offer personalized English classes covering English culture, business, travel, and more. With a focus on grammar, speaking fluency, and real-world applications, I provide expert ESL tutoring in a supportive environment. Whether you need help with homework, test prep strategies, or improving your English skills for daily life, I tailor my teaching to your needs. My visual learning aids, interactive sessions, and cultural immersion activities make learning English engaging and effective. I am also experienced in addressing special needs, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to excel in a comfortable setting. Ready to embark on a journey of language discovery? Let's start your ESL classes today for a transformative learning experience!
Laura graduated from UNIMINUTO
English tutor specialities
Visual learning
Accent coaching
Real world application
Cultural immersion
Homework help
English classes overview
My teaching approach focuses on enhancing speaking skills, mastering reading comprehension, building grammar proficiency, enriching vocabulary, and fostering interactive discussions. I specialize in a wide array of English subjects including Travel English, Hobby English, Conversational English, English Culture, Business English, and more. To create engaging and effective classes, I leverage a variety of tech tools such as interactive platforms, online resources, and virtual whiteboards. By following a well-structured curriculum tailored to individual needs, I cater to a diverse audience of 20+ students, including intermediate ESL learners, adults, and beginners. My personalized tutoring ensures that each student receives the attention and guidance needed to excel in their English language journey. Be sure!
ESL 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
Student types for english classes
ESL for intermediate
ESL for beginners
ESL for adults
Home schooled
Learning Disabilities
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Dynamic english lessons
Open Q&A
Chat for quick help
Record lessons
Parent feedback
Weekend lessons
Practical tools used in english classes
Game based learning tools
Speech recognition
Grammar practice
Phonetic drills
Dictation tools
English tutor also teaches
English Listening
English Reading
English Speaking
English Writing
ESL
English Grammar & Vocabulary
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