Amanda Kellenbarger
Personalized, interactive lessons to progress on the path to Spanish proficiency




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Amanda Kellenbarger
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
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


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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.
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Spanish concepts taught by Amanda
The Student and Tutor engaged in a Spanish lesson that covered verb identification and conjugation, descriptive adjectives for family members, and a comprehensive review of calendar vocabulary. They practiced recalling days of the week, months, and seasons, and applied this knowledge to answer questions about dates and events.
Spanish Verbs: Infinitives & Conjugation
Describing Family & People (La Familia y Adjetivos)
Calendar Vocabulary: Days
Months
Seasons
Asking & Answering About Dates and Events
Spanish Numbers: Cardinal vs. Ordinal in Dates
The Student and Tutor reviewed key Spanish grammar concepts including adjective agreement, the distinction between 'saber' and 'conocer,' and the preterite tense for regular verbs and the irregular verbs 'ser' and 'ir.' They also covered indirect object pronouns and their usage, practicing sentence construction for each topic. The Student confirmed they are set for upcoming assignments but may reach out via chat for quick questions.
Adjectives: Colors and Agreement
Saber vs. Conocer: Knowing How and Knowing Who
The Preterite Tense: Regular Verbs (-AR
-ER
-IR)
Preterite Tense: Irregular Ser and Ir
Indirect Object Pronouns (IOPs)
Student and Tutor engaged in a Spanish lesson focused on grammar and conversational practice. They reviewed the subjunctive mood, practiced its conjugation and usage in various contexts, and discussed the conditional tense. The session also included vocabulary expansion and application through dialogues about personal aspirations, healthy habits, and societal issues.
Stem-Changing & Spelling-Changing Verbs in Subjunctive
Vocabulary & Context: Health & Well-being
The Spanish Subjunctive Mood: Purpose & Triggers
Key Irregular Subjunctive Verbs (DISHES)
Formation of Regular Subjunctive Verbs
Subjunctive vs. Indicative in Compound Sentences
The Student and Tutor focused on Spanish grammar and reading comprehension by analyzing a story. They practiced identifying verbs and their conjugations, followed by an exercise to correct common conjugation errors. The Student received a homework assignment to write a short prediction for the story's continuation.
Pronunciation of 'H' and 'UE' in Spanish
Mastering Common Irregular Verbs: `Ser`
`Estar`
`Tener`
`Ir`
`Haber`
Using Infinitives with `Querer` (To Want)
Third Person Singular and Plural Endings
Student and Tutor continued practicing Spanish grammar and vocabulary by describing a past event. They focused on distinguishing and correctly applying various past tenses, the conditional mood, and the subjunctive mood in complex sentences. The session concluded with planning to review the present perfect tense through a game of 'Never Have I Ever' in the next class, which was also rescheduled due to an upcoming holiday.
Ser vs. Estar: Event Location and Characteristics
Approximations with Unos/Unas
Conditional Tense Review
Past Subjunctive (El Subjuntivo en Pasado)
Spanish Past Perfect (El Pluscuamperfecto)
The Student and Tutor practiced Spanish pronunciation, reviewed numbers through a game, and then extensively covered various question words and their usage. They also worked on the 'ir a + infinitive' construction for future tense and thoroughly practiced conjugating regular -AR verbs in the present tense. The Tutor suggested the Student take a week off before rescheduling to allow for personal settling.
Pronunciation of 'ñ' and Syllabification
Titles of Respect: Don and Doña
Spanish Question Words (Interrogatives)
Near Future Tense: 'Ir a + Infinitive'
Regular -AR Verb Conjugation
Pronoun Omission in Spanish
Learning tools used in spanish classes
Interactive quizzes
Phonetic drills
Language simulations
Grammar practice
Speech recognition
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Open Q&A
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