Vanessa Mastriana
Bienvenido! Explore the wonderful world of Spanish literature and master your speaking skills. Hasta pronto!
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Vanessa Mastriana
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
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
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Pronunciation Coaching
Conversational Practice
Homework help
Spanish language skill
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Spanish classes highlights
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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Spanish concepts taught by Vanessa
The Tutor and Student reviewed advanced Spanish vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and the nuances of the subjunctive mood. They practiced interpreting literary passages and discussing grammatical concepts like adverb usage and noun gender in poetic contexts. The Student was assigned a reading passage for further practice.
Differentiating 'Muy' vs. 'Mucho'
Expressing Urgency and Need for Help
Formal vs. Informal Address ('Tú' vs. 'Usted')
The Subjunctive Mood: Expressing Hopes
Wishes
and Doubts
Figurative Language and Idioms in Spanish
The student and tutor reviewed Spanish verb tenses, focusing on the preterite and imperfect past tenses, and analyzed Spanish poetry. The session concluded with exercises to practice verb conjugations and sentence construction, with a homework assignment to create phrases using specific verbs.
Grammar: Adjective Agreement and Placement
Literary Comparison: Cervantes and Shakespeare
Poetry Analysis: Lope de Vega's Sonnet
Preterite vs. Imperfect Tense
The tutor and student reviewed the Spanish present perfect tense, focusing on irregular past participles and contrasting it with the imperfect tense through practice exercises. They also briefly touched upon the subjunctive mood, with plans to send audio files for listening practice and further review of exercises in the next session.
Present Perfect Tense (Pretérito Perfecto Compuesto)
Past Participles: Irregular Forms
Imperfect vs. Present Perfect
The Subjunctive Mood
The Tutor and Student reviewed the Spanish grammar concepts of 'muy' vs. 'mucho' and the use of the imperfect tense for storytelling. They practiced verb conjugations and tense differentiation through exercises and analyzed a Spanish poem, focusing on pronunciation and vocabulary. The Tutor also provided guidance on preparing for future language learning tools and requested the student to identify future and conditional tenses in upcoming practice.
Nouns to Verbs Transformation
Imperfecto Tense: Storytelling and Description
Mui vs. Mucho
The tutor and student worked on advanced Spanish translation and grammar, focusing on verb tenses, irregular verbs, and noun-to-verb transformations. The student practiced translating a professional letter and discussed cultural aspects of Spain. Future sessions will involve reviewing high-frequency vocabulary and reading materials.
Spanish Accents: The Role of 'C' and 'Z'
Nouns as Verbs: A Linguistic Bridge
Preterite vs. Imperfect Tenses
Using Verbs in Progress (-ando/-iendo)
The tutor and student reviewed the Spanish verbs 'ser' and 'estar', focusing on their correct usage for identity versus temporary states. They also practiced verb conjugations in past tenses and introduced the gerundio. The session included an analysis of Spanish poetry, and the student was assigned to write about their perfect day using the learned concepts.
Ser vs. Estar: The Core Distinction
The Gerundio: Expressing Ongoing Actions
Pretérito vs. Imperfecto: Two Past Tenses
Poetry Analysis: Imagery and Emotion
Learning tools used in spanish classes
Game based learning tools
Phonetic drills
Speech recognition
Interactive quizzes
Dynamic spanish lessons
Note taking
Weekend lessons
Pets are welcomed
Open Q&A
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