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
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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
Spanish language skill
Conversational Practice
Homework help
Role Playing Scenarios
Vocabulary Building
Learner types for spanish classes
Spanish for advanced
Spanish for intermediate
ASD
ADHD
Spanish for adults
Spanish for kids
Spanish for beginners
Learning Disabilities
Home schooled
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
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
Spanish Grammar & Vocabulary
Spanish concepts taught by Amanda
The session reviewed pronunciation of the trilled 'R' and Spanish accent rules, and discussed adjective placement. The Student practiced pronunciation exercises and answered review questions. They plan to continue with new material next session, focusing on practical application of the grammatical concepts covered.
Spanish Pronunciation: Trilled R
Spanish Word Stress and Accents
Spanish Noun-Adjective Agreement and Placement
Spanish Articles: Gender and Number Agreement
Common Spanish Question Words
The session focused on Spanish greetings, introductions, question words, and basic sentence structure. The student practiced introducing themselves and others, asking questions, and using correct grammatical forms. The follow-up includes reviewing the vocabulary and grammatical concepts covered in the lesson.
Gender and Articles (El/La)
Vowel Sounds
Basic Question Words
Self-Introduction in Spanish
Formal vs. Informal Greetings
Expressing Likes with 'Gustar'
The Tutor and Student reviewed basic Spanish introductions, including expressing feelings, stating origin and current residence, and describing work. The Student practiced pronunciation with tongue twisters and worked on spelling. The session covered useful vocabulary, numbers, and measurements for construction, and the next session was scheduled for the following week.
Basic Self-Introduction Phrases
Verb Conjugation: Present Tense
Using 'Gustar' to Express Likes
Professions and Workplaces
Numbers for Addresses and Phone Numbers
Measurements: Inches
Centimeters
Yards
The session focused on conversational Spanish, reviewing greetings, past tense verbs, and self-introductions. The Student practiced speaking about personal information and preferences. The session included tongue twisters for pronunciation and covered numbers and holiday vocabulary. Next steps include accent rules and another lesson on Tuesday.
Review of Greetings and States of Being
Past Tense (Pretérito) Usage
Agreement with *Gustar*
The Personal 'a'
Tongue Twisters (*Trabalenguas*) for Pronunciation Practice
Spanish Accent Rules
Vocabulary Expansion and Contextual Usage
The class centered on expanding Christmas-related vocabulary and practicing its usage in conversational Spanish. The student reviewed basic verb conjugations and learned about regional variations in language and Christmas traditions. A follow-up session was scheduled, and the tutor suggested listening to Christmas music in Spanish to enhance learning.
Indirect Object Pronouns with Verbs
Adjective Placement
Cultural Insight: Christmas Traditions in Spanish-Speaking Countries
Commands: 'Di' (Tell Me)
Location Prepositions: 'En'
'Arriba'
'Encima de'
Describing Visuals: 'Yo veo' and 'Hay'
The Student and Tutor practiced Spanish conversation, focusing on expressing daily activities and past experiences. The session covered new vocabulary, verb conjugations, and the use of different tenses. They planned to continue working with common verbs and their past tense forms in the next session.
Past Tense of *Ir*: *Fue* vs. *Fui*
Common Irregular Verbs: *Tener
Estar
Hacer
Poder*
Difference between *Tranquilo* and *Descansado*
Understanding *Agobiado*
Nuances of Anxious: *Ansioso* vs. *Nervioso*
Learning tools used in spanish classes
Speech recognition
Interactive quizzes
Writing prompts
Translation tools
Phonetic drills
Dynamic spanish lessons
Note taking
Record lessons
Open Q&A
Parent feedback
Weekend lessons
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