Amanda Kellenbarger
Personalized, interactive lessons to progress on the path to Spanish proficiency
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Amanda Kellenbarger
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
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About your spanish tutor
¡Hola! I'm Amanda, a trilingual teacher/tutor with 15 years' experience in the classroom and 3 years of experience teaching or tutoring Spanish specifically. My students have ranged in age from 2 to 77-years-old, and I can adjust my classes for a wide variety of ages, skill levels and learning goals. I am happy to support you on your Spanish learning journey, whether you are a beginner needing basic vocabulary, an intermediate learner looking to improve your grammar, an advanced student wanting in-depth conversations to build your comprehension or somewhere in between. Every learner is unique and deserves to be treated as such. Wherever you are starting and wherever you are going, I can help you get there in an engaging way that suits your personal learning objectives and preferences. ¡Espero conocerte pronto! I hope to meet you soon!
Amanda graduated from Drake University
Spanish tutor language skill
Vocabulary Building
Conversational Practice
Role Playing Scenarios
Spanish language skill
Homework help
Learner types for spanish classes
Spanish for beginners
ADHD
ASD
Spanish for adults
Spanish for intermediate
Spanish for kids
Learning Disabilities
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Home schooled
Spanish for advanced
Spanish classes highlights
My teaching approach focuses on personalized tutoring to meet your unique learning goals. We can focus on vocabulary development, verb conjugation, listening comprehension, speaking practice, homework help or any combination of the above. I offer classes in Spanish listening, reading, writing, speaking, grammar, vocabulary and conversation. The tools we use will depend on your learning needs and preferences, but in general I like to offer many speaking opportunities, visual supports, games, role plays and interactive lessons. Generally, lessons will build upon one another and routinely cycle back to previous knowledge to reinforce the learning. My methodology strengths lie in adapting to individual learning styles, fostering confidence in communication skills and providing a supportive environment for language acquisition and practice to progress on the road to proficiency.
Spanish tutor also teaches
Spanish
Spanish Listening
Spanish Reading
Spanish Speaking
Spanish Writing
Conversational Spanish
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
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Spanish concepts taught by Amanda
The tutor and student reviewed Spanish pronunciation through tongue twisters and practiced verb conjugations for regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs, including reflexive verbs. They also covered Spanish accent rules for stress and word differentiation. The session concluded with an agreement to continue with the current time slot for the next meeting.
Spanish Verb Conjugation
Spanish Pronunciation: The Rolled 'R'
Spanish Accent Marks and Stress
Introduction and Basic Phrases in Spanish
The student and tutor reviewed Spanish verb tenses, specifically the preterite and imperfect, and their "gray areas." They practiced vocabulary related to time, activities, and descriptions of a car accident scenario through listening comprehension exercises. The next session was scheduled for Friday morning to continue practicing past tenses and potentially other verb forms.
Vocabulary: Parts of a Bicycle
Spanish Gerunds (-ando
-iendo)
Spanish Adverbs of Manner: 'Principalmente'
Spanish Verb Conjugation: 'Hacer'
Preterite vs. Imperfect Tenses
The Student and Tutor engaged in a Spanish lesson covering greetings, self-introductions, expressing preferences, and describing others. They practiced vocabulary related to personal information and family, and worked on pronunciation through tongue twisters. The session concluded with a plan to continue with conversational practice in the next class.
Formal vs. Informal 'You' in Spanish
Spanish Gendered Nouns and Adjective Agreement
Spanish Pronunciation: The Silent 'H' and Trilled 'R'
Spanish Tongue Twisters (Trabalenguas)
The Student and Tutor reviewed Spanish verb conjugations, focusing on regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs in the present tense. They practiced conjugating verbs, building sentences, and understanding pronoun usage, including formal and informal 'you'. The next session will focus on family-related vocabulary and conversation.
Spanish Verb Conjugation: Present Tense
Distinguishing Similar Verbs: *Vender* vs. *Bendecir*
Spanish Pronoun Usage and Agreement
Verb Tenses: Present
Past
and Future Overview
The tutor and student reviewed the distinctions and usage of the preterite and imperfect tenses in Spanish. They practiced identifying the correct tense for various scenarios and discussed strategies for creating mini-stories using these past tenses. The next session was tentatively scheduled.
Spanish Pronunciation: The Trilled 'RR'
Spanish Sentence Structure and Word Order
Spanish Vocabulary: Medical and Professional Terms
Spanish Verb Tenses: Preterite vs. Imperfect
The Student and Tutor reviewed Spanish grammar, focusing on past tenses, verb nuances ('llevar', 'tomar', 'traer'), and reflexive verbs. They worked on refining a narrative written by the Student, with the Tutor providing detailed grammatical feedback and explanations. The next session will continue reviewing the Student's writing or begin new material.
The Personal 'a' in Spanish
Using 'tener' for age and possession
Spanish Verb Conjugation: Ser vs. Estar
Verb Tenses in Spanish: Preterite vs. Imperfect
Learning tools used in spanish classes
Speech recognition
Translation tools
Language simulations
Interactive quizzes
Writing prompts
Dynamic spanish lessons
Parent feedback
Chat for quick help
Pets are welcomed
Record lessons
Open Q&A
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