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 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.
Beyond Dating Apps: Natural Connections
Dating Priorities in Your 30s and 40s
American English Intonation & Emphatic Pitch
Pronunciation Drills: Flap T and American R
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.
Everyday Conversation Fluency
Phrasal Verbs in Action
Pronunciation Focus: 'ed' Endings and 'S' Clusters
Navigating Tricky Vocabulary & Homophones
Direct vs. Nuanced Language
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.
Crafting Recommendations in English
Describing Past Experiences with the Imperfect Tense
Strategies for Conversational Fluency and Pausing
Understanding Countable vs. Uncountable Nouns
Mastering Travel Verbs and Prepositions
Pronunciation Clinic: Tricky English Sounds
The Student and Tutor practiced English pronunciation, specifically focusing on past tense verbs ending in '-ed' where the suffix sounds like 't'. The Student read through numerous example sentences, receiving immediate feedback and correction on challenging sounds. The Tutor encouraged the Student to continue practicing these specific verb endings to improve clarity in spoken English.
Pronunciation of Past Simple -ed Endings (T-Sound)
Distinguishing Tricky Consonant Sounds (Z
CH
SH)
Vocabulary Expansion Through Contextual Learning
The Importance of Clear Pronunciation for Communication
The Student and Tutor engaged in an English as a Second Language (ESL) session, focusing on improving grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. They reviewed distinctions between adjective forms, the correct usage of determiners, and practiced common American English expressions like 'You bet.' The class also included a grammar exercise on past tenses and targeted pronunciation drills, with plans to address prepositions in the next session.
-ed vs. -ing Adjectives for Describing Feelings & Situations
Mastering 'Whole' and 'Entire' vs. 'All (of the)'
Decoding Common American English Expressions: 'You Bet' & 'Oh My God'
Tackling Tricky Pronunciations: 'S' Clusters & Vowel Sounds
Mastering Past Tense Regular Verbs: The '-ed' Ending
Navigating Articles (a/an/the) in Common English Phrases
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Phonetic drills
Language simulations
Writing prompts
Speech recognition
Interactive quizzes
Dynamic spanish lessons
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
Pets are welcomed
Record lessons
Weekend lessons

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