Vanessa Mastriana

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Vanessa Mastriana

Bachelors degree

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About your spanish tutor

Que Tal! My name is Vanessa and, together, we can work on the next Spanish goals you plan to achieve. With a Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Culture Studies, my journey with Spanish has taken me on adventurous journeys to Spain, Paris and Japan and I have traveled confidently to eco-touristic destinations such as Huatulco, Oaxaca in southern Mexico and witnessed hundreds of baby turtles enter ocean shores for the first time. Spanish and traveling can be very exciting! My specialties are in literature / writing composition and I have experience working with children and adults from beginning to intermediate levels of Spanish. Whether you need a refresher, help with homework, or need guidance with a project or essay, I can help bring your strengths to the surface. I look forward to meeting you and falling in love with Spanish all over again. Hasta pronto!

Vanessa graduated from California State University Long Beach

Vanessa graduated from California State University Long Beach
Vanessa graduated from California State University Long Beach

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As your tutor, my goal is to boost your confidence by helping you find the fun in what you are learning. As fluency and comprehension are general goals many of my students strive for, my approach begins with a general conversation in Spanish about what you've done in your day and what you would like to accomplish before the day is over. I also like to demonstrate vocabulary and writing techniques using a white board to provide clarity. Furthermore, if a student wishes to share a particular assignment or material they are struggling with, I can expand on that topic by providing other examples or approaches that can make that concept easier to grasp. I am flexible and, though I highly encourage conversations in Spanish to strengthen vocabulary and pronunciation, I am happy to speak in English if student requests it. Note: It is highly recommended to put yourself out of your comfort zone and speak in Spanish so that I may identify weaknesses and help you correct them. You can do it! "Tu puedes!"

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Student learned 1 day ago

Student and Tutor engaged in a Spanish lesson covering grammar review, vocabulary expansion, and conversational practice. They focused on refining the use of imperfect and preterite tenses, practiced identifying opposites, and discussed cultural aspects of the Spanish language. Homework includes writing a short poem and researching words with multiple meanings for the next session.

Mastering Past Tenses: Pretérito vs. Imperfecto

`Esto` vs. `Este`/`Esta`: Situational vs. Object Reference

Vocabulary Building: Opposites & Noun-to-Verb Transformation

Spanish Pronunciation Nuances: 'V' and 'J' Sounds

Understanding Words with Multiple Meanings (Polisemia)

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Student learned 5 days ago

Student and Tutor engaged in a Spanish lesson covering translation nuances, phonetic reading, and grammatical concepts like verb conjugation and the use of dieresis. They practiced with Spanish poems and riddles, expanded vocabulary, and discussed literary works by authors such as Edgar Allan Poe and Gabriel Garcia Marquez. For homework, the Student is to complete some sentences, prepare a short Spanish poem, and begin reading a new text by Edgar Allan Poe for the next session.

The Dieresis (¨) on 'U' in Spanish

Translation vs. Verbatim Transcription

Practical Vocabulary: `Preparar` vs. `Arreglar`

Advanced Verb Conjugation Recognition

Engaging with Spanish Riddles (`Adivinanzas`)

Literary Exploration: Poetry and Short Stories

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Student learned 8 days ago

Student and Tutor explored the distinction between literal transcription and idiomatic translation in Spanish, focusing on various common phrases. They also delved into Spanish poetry and discussed cultural aspects of Mexico. The session ended with a grammar exercise involving verb conjugation within a Halloween-themed rhyme, with a follow-up suggestion to practice rhyming at least four lines.

Grammatical Contractions: *Del* and *Al*

Translation vs. Transcription

Mastering Idiomatic Expressions (Modismos)

The Verb *Tener* for Instincts & States

Appreciating Spanish Poetry & Rhyme

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Student learned 8 days ago

Student and Tutor expanded Spanish vocabulary by analyzing various idiomatic expressions, distinguishing between literal translations and true meanings, and reviewing related grammar concepts like verb conjugations and tenses. They continued reading a narrative story, discussing plot points and descriptive vocabulary. The Tutor assigned further contemplation of the story's ending, which will be discussed in the next session.

Introduction to Preterite Tense Conjugation

Everyday Descriptive Vocabulary

Distinguishing "Ser" vs. "Estar"

Understanding Transcription vs. Translation

Efficient Noun-to-Verb Transformation

Idiomatic Expressions: Beyond Literal Translation

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Student learned 13 days ago

The Student and Tutor reviewed Spanish articles (definite and indefinite), possessive adjectives, and practiced describing various objects using appropriate vocabulary and grammar. They also engaged in extensive English-to-Spanish translation exercises to apply learned concepts. For follow-up, the Student was encouraged to continue reading in Spanish and complete previously assigned sentences, with a new reading link to be provided.

Describing Objects: Adjective Placement & Agreement

Essential Verbs & Basic Sentence Structure

Possessive Adjectives in Spanish

Spanish Articles: Definite & Indefinite

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Student learned 12 days ago

The Student and Tutor engaged in a comprehensive Spanish lesson, reviewing demonstrative and possessive articles, gender agreement in adjectives, and various greetings. They practiced constructing sentences using new vocabulary, describing objects, and expressing intentions, culminating in homework to read an additional page and identify ten new words.

Gender and Number Agreement (Concordancia de Género y Número)

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Essential Greetings and Polite Phrases (Saludos y Frases Comunes)

Describing Objects with Adjectives (Describiendo Objetos con Adjetivos)

Basic Verb Usage and Tenses

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