Trevor Sie
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Trevor Sie
Masters degree
/ 55 min
About your spanish tutor
Do you need to improve your Spanish? Do you want to learn some valuable short cuts while also developing good study habits and practical contexts for onboarding new words, phrases, and deep learning? We can use AI or we can leave it out. We can build a custom learning plan for you that addresses what skills and practice you'll need and in what context to try it out and get comfortable. My name is Trevor and I have a Master of Arts in linguistics and 5+ years of teaching languages. I love languages, sharing my passion for communication and most of all, dedicating time to my students' needs, goals, dreams, and addressing doubts, anxieties and concerns. Learning Spanish should be fun and I believe I might be your next tutor to make this idea your reality. ¿Necesitas mejorar tu español? ¿Quieres aprender atajos útiles mientras desarrollas buenos hábitos de estudio y contextos prácticos para incorporar nuevas palabras, frases y profundizar en el aprendizaje? Podemos usar IA o no. Podemos crear un plan de aprendizaje personalizado que aborde las habilidades y la práctica que necesitas, así como el contexto ideal para ponerlas en práctica y sentirte cómodo. Me llamo Trevor, tengo una maestría en lingüística y más de 5 años de experiencia enseñando idiomas. Me apasionan los idiomas, compartir mi pasión por la comunicación y, sobre todo, dedicar tiempo a las necesidades, metas y sueños de mis estudiantes, así como a resolver sus dudas, ansiedades e inquietudes. Aprender español debería ser divertido y creo que puedo ser tu próximo tutor para que esta idea se convierta en realidad.
Trevor graduated from University of Manitoba


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Spanish concepts taught by Trevor
The session focused on practicing English conversation skills using a structured list of questions designed to initiate and maintain dialogue. Student and Tutor worked through various questions covering personal background, local experiences in Kansas City, weekend plans, and hobbies, with the Tutor providing pronunciation guidance and clarifying vocabulary. The Tutor offered to share the list of questions for ongoing practice.
Initiating & Sustaining Conversations
Practical Vocabulary for Social Activities
Refining Phrasing: 'Do' vs. 'Make' Exercise
Understanding Regional Accents & Cultural Nuances
Cultural Dynamics of Friendship & Community
Proactive Strategies for Social Connection
Mastering English 'S' Pronunciation: Voiced vs. Unvoiced
The Student and Tutor practiced American English pronunciation, particularly focusing on the 'R' sound through various dialogue readings and a targeted word list. They also discussed cultural differences in communication and dating, later delving into the academic concept of human gesture and the significance of non-verbal cues in conveying meaning. For the next session, they planned to focus on pronunciation anatomy and specific exercises.
Mastering the American R-Sound
Cultural Nuances in Communication & Relationships
The Power of Non-Verbal Communication ('Human Gesture')
English Vowel Reductions in Common Words
The Student and Tutor practiced American English accent and intonation using dialogue reading exercises. They focused on specific phonetic features such as the 'flap T' sound, American 'R' pronunciation, and emphatic pitch changes, with particular attention given to understanding and applying 'check-in intonation' in statements. The Tutor plans to provide exaggerated examples of this intonation for the next class.
Pronunciation Drills: Flap T and American R
American English Intonation & Emphatic Pitch
Dating Priorities in Your 30s and 40s
Beyond Dating Apps: Natural Connections
The Student and Tutor engaged in an English language practice session, focusing on improving conversational fluency and pronunciation. They worked through dialogues covering everyday scenarios at B1, B2, and C1 levels, with particular attention paid to challenging sounds and new vocabulary. The Student plans to continue practicing reading aloud to enhance fluency, with specific pronunciation points to be reviewed in future sessions.
Navigating Tricky Vocabulary & Homophones
Direct vs. Nuanced Language
Pronunciation Focus: 'ed' Endings and 'S' Clusters
Everyday Conversation Fluency
Phrasal Verbs in Action
The Student and Tutor practiced giving travel recommendations using imperative forms like "You should" and "You really need to," and incorporated the imperfect tense. They worked on pronunciation of specific words and clarified grammar related to articles and prepositions. The Tutor committed to providing resources for common conversational starters for the next class.
Strategies for Conversational Fluency and Pausing
Pronunciation Clinic: Tricky English Sounds
Mastering Travel Verbs and Prepositions
Understanding Countable vs. Uncountable Nouns
Describing Past Experiences with the Imperfect Tense
Crafting Recommendations in English
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