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 focused on expanding Spanish vocabulary and grammar related to health, lifestyle, and food. The Student practiced differentiating verbs like 'intentar' and 'probar', describing video content, and identifying various food items and groups in Spanish. They also reviewed grammar rules for adjectives and adverbs.
Intentar vs. Probar: Nuances of 'To Try'
Describing in Spanish: Adjective Placement
Essential Health & Body Vocabulary
Food Groups and Basic Food Vocabulary
Adjectives vs. Adverbs: The -mente Suffix
Regional Differences in Food Vocabulary
The Student and Tutor engaged in a Spanish conversation covering personal updates and a brief discussion of historical topics, providing an opportunity for vocabulary practice. The core of the lesson focused on learning and practicing different methods for telling time in Spanish, including understanding regional variations. The Tutor also provided valuable insights into the Student's language acquisition process, differentiating between receptive and expressive language and discussing the development of auditory learning skills.
Understanding `Quince Días` for Two Weeks
Language Acquisition Stages
Telling Time in Spanish (La Hora)
Vocabulary Reinforcement
Student and Tutor conducted a thorough review of various Spanish concepts, including greetings, family vocabulary, and verb conjugations for 'gustar', 'tener', 'ser', and 'estar'. They also covered comparisons using 'mas'/'menos' and the distinction between formal and informal 'you'. The session concluded with an introduction to conjugating regular ER and IR verbs in the present tense, with the Student assigned practice on a specific page as homework.
Basic Introductions & Origins
Family Vocabulary & Recognition
The Verb *Gustar* (To Like)
The Verb *Tener* (To Have) & Levels of Formality (*Tú* vs. *Usted*)
The Verbs *Ser* and *Estar* (To Be)
Comparatives with *Más* and *Menos*
Regular -ER and -IR Verb Conjugations (Present Tense)
The Student and Tutor practiced Spanish conversational phrases for a shopping scenario, focusing on requesting items, asking about quantities, and using appropriate noun genders and articles. They also began learning present tense conjugation for AR verbs, practicing with various examples. An optional audio resource for supermarket Spanish was suggested for further practice.
Causal Connectors: por qué vs entonces
Spanish Store Phrases & Quantity (¿Cuánto/Cuántos/Cuántas?)
Noun Gender & Articles (el
la
los
las)
Present Tense AR Verb Conjugation
Practical Conversations: Ordering at a Shop
The Student and Tutor engaged in a Spanish conversation lesson, primarily through role-playing a hotel reception scenario. They practiced phrases for polite greetings, reporting room-related issues, discussing potential solutions, and expressing thanks. The session also included a review of third-person singular and plural conjugations for various regular Spanish verbs.
Expressing Likes and Engaging in Basic Inquiry
Third-Person Singular & Plural Verb Conjugation (Present Tense)
Navigating Hotel/Resort Scenarios: Essential Phrases
Understanding Context-Dependent Vocabulary
The Student and Tutor engaged in a Spanish language class, focusing on vocabulary and conversational practice related to mental health awareness, self-esteem, and daily routines. They also reviewed and practiced telling time in Spanish, including regional variations and grammatical structures. The next session will begin with a warm-up on healthy routines.
Addressing Mental Health Stigma (Ni Silencio Ni Tabú)
Impersonal Expressions with *Gustar*-like Verbs
Telling Time in Spanish (Decir la Hora)
Discussing Healthy Routines and Frequency
Understanding Self-Esteem (Autoestima)
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Interactive quizzes
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Phonetic drills
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