Wendy Garzón
Bring your Spanish to life with a dynamic native tutor, where learning feels natural and enjoyable! ¡Bienvenido(a)!
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Spanish classes - Wendy Garzón
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
About your spanish tutor
¡Hola! My name is Wendy Garzón. I graduated from a Bachelor's degree in Modern Languages, and I earned the Fulbright Scholarship which led me to become a Spanish as a Foreign Language teacher in the US for a year. My classes are open to any level, from beginners to advanced students, including kids and adults. I am comfortable teaching students with special needs, and I will ensure to create a safe space during our sessions. I provide personalized learning experiences focusing on cultural context, homework help, and pronunciation coaching. I offer a wide variety of subjects, such as: academic Spanish, travel Spanish, grammar, vocabulary, conversation, cultural immersion, translating tips and more. Join me to explore the beauty of the Spanish language, particularly the Latin American variants, while mastering your language skills. ¡Vamos a aprender!
Wendy graduated from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Spanish classes highlights
My teaching approach combines cultural immersion with interactive dialogue, prioritizing speaking practice and grammar in Spanish lessons. I emphasize vocabulary growth through dynamic, fun, and meaningful activities. As a strong advocate of technology, I integrate tools like Zoom, Google Docs, and interactive whiteboards to design personalized and engaging tutoring sessions just for you! My curriculum spans diverse topics, from Spanish Literature and Travel Spanish to Business Spanish and everyday communication skills. I proudly cater to a community of 50+ learners, guiding both adults and kids at intermediate to advanced levels. The strength of my methodology lies in cultivating a positive, supportive, and motivating environment that encourages effective language learning, helping students gain confidence, fluency, and a genuine appreciation for the Spanish language and culture.
Spanish tutor language skill
Role Playing Scenarios
Cultural immersion
Career guidance
Spanish language skill
Homework help
Vocabulary Building
Spanish tutor also teaches
Spanish
Spanish Listening
Spanish Reading
Spanish Speaking
Spanish Writing
Spanish Grammar & Vocabulary
Spanish concept taught by Wendy
During their Spanish lesson, Wendy and Paul revisited telling time, pronouns, and the nuanced applications of 'ser' and 'estar,' noting regional differences in pronoun usage. To solidify his understanding, Paul was tasked with creating sentences that use adjectives with both 'ser' and 'estar' to illustrate their distinct meanings, in addition to reviewing the pronoun chart provided in the slides.
Pronoun Omission in Spanish
Ser vs. Estar (Verb 'To Be')
Adjectives Changing Meaning with Ser/Estar
Spanish Time Markers
Wendy guided Layne through a Spanish lesson where they reviewed the verbs "ser" and "estar," practiced descriptive adjectives, and began learning family vocabulary. Layne actively worked on sentence construction and described images using the new terms. For homework, Layne will describe two famous people and a family member, and watch a video related to family dynamics.
Ser vs. Estar
False Friends
Possession with 'de'
Familia Política
Adjectives for Taste
Wendy and Layne's Spanish lesson focused on differentiating between the uses of 'ser' and 'estar' with adjectives. They also reviewed color vocabulary and learned about prefixes. Layne was assigned homework from a PDF and a website to complete sentences using 'ser' and 'estar,' which they will review in their next class.
Prefixes for Opposites
Colors in Spanish
Spanish Adjective Gender
Ser vs. Estar
Wendy and Layne reviewed the distinctions between the Spanish verbs 'ser' and 'estar,' focusing on their application with adjectives and how an adjective's meaning can shift based on the verb used. They also practiced telling time in Spanish. For homework, Layne was tasked with practicing 'ser' and 'estar' with adjectives and listening to a song to identify colors and her favorite color.
Ser vs. Estar
Adjective Agreement & Meaning Change
Telling Time (La Hora)
Falta vs. Faltan
Wendy and Blake reviewed Spanish vocabulary related to greetings, days of the week, months, and dates. They practiced listening comprehension with a birthday conversation and discussed cultural differences in holiday celebrations. Wendy introduced the verbs 'ser' and 'estar' and assigned homework to identify their correct usage.
Days of the Week Origin
Ser vs. Estar
Spanish Date Format
Adjective Context (Ser/Estar)
Wendy guided Rachel and her family through their initial Spanish lesson, focusing on greetings, fundamental vocabulary like emotions and animals, and proper pronunciation. They also covered introductions, practiced identifying various animals, and reviewed the Spanish alphabet. For homework, they were assigned to learn an alphabet song and practice spelling names in Spanish.
Gendered Nouns
Spanish Vowel Sounds
Pez vs. Pescado
Nationality (Estadounidense)
Silent 'H'
Learner types for spanish classes
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Home schooled
Spanish for adults
Spanish for kids
Spanish for beginners
Spanish for intermediate
Learning Disabilities
Spanish for advanced
ADHD
Dynamic spanish lessons
Note taking
Weekend lessons
Open Q&A
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Learning tools used in spanish classes
Speech recognition
Writing prompts
Translation tools
Language simulations
Subtitled media
Interactive quizzes
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