Amanda Kellenbarger

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Amanda Kellenbarger

Bachelors degree

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Amanda graduated from Drake University

Amanda graduated from Drake University
Amanda graduated from Drake University

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ESL for beginners

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ADHD

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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ESL for intermediate

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ESL for adults

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Student learned about 14 hours ago

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

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Student learned about 15 hours ago

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

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Student learned about 16 hours ago

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)

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Student learned 4 days ago

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

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Student learned 5 days ago

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

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Student learned 8 days ago

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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Pets are welcomed

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