Amanda Kellenbarger
Experienced tutor helping for grade improvement




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Amanda Kellenbarger
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Amanda graduated from Drake University


English tutor specialities
Real world application
Homework help
Listening skill
Writing assistance
Speaking fluency
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ESL 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)
Practical tools used in english classes
Language simulations
Writing prompts
Translation tools
Phonetic drills
Grammar practice
Dynamic english lessons
Pets are welcomed
Weekend lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Open Q&A

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