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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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 class focused on practical Spanish for travel, covering essential vocabulary and phrases for airport, hotel, and transportation scenarios. The Student engaged in role-playing dialogues to practice these phrases and discussed strategies for effective communication. The Tutor offered a specific sightseeing recommendation for the Student's upcoming trip to Peru.
Essential Airport & Flight Vocabulary
Hotel & Accommodation Management
Taxi
Train & Directional Language
Effective Communication Strategies for Travelers
The Student and Tutor reviewed future and conditional verb conjugations in Spanish, including their structural patterns and practical applications. They practiced using these tenses in simulated airport and hotel check-in dialogues, reinforcing vocabulary and polite expression. For homework, the Student is to prepare a short narrative about future plans using the conditional and future tenses, to be reviewed in the next session.
Future (Futuro) and Conditional (Condicional) Tenses
Imperative Mood: Giving Commands (Tú & Usted)
Subjunctive Mood: Hopes
Wishes
and Non-Factual Statements
Noun Genders and Adjective Agreement
Mastering High-Frequency Verbs
Applying Grammar in Real-World Scenarios
The Student and Tutor reviewed various Spanish grammar concepts, including noun gender rules, verb conjugations across present, past, future, conditional, imperative, and subjunctive tenses. They also practiced pronunciation and discussed the use of the subjunctive mood for expressing hopes and wishes. For homework, the Student will review conditional conjugations and practice formulating subjunctive sentences using the conditional to express future plans and hopes.
Contrasting Technological Advancement & Payment Systems in East Asia
Cultural Etiquette and Public Interaction in Japan vs. China
Mastering the Spanish Subjunctive Mood
Spanish Noun Genders: Rules and Irregularities
Expanding Spanish Vocabulary and Usage Tips
The Student and Tutor focused on refining Spanish vocabulary pronunciation, discussing regional accent variations, and practicing irregular verb conjugations in the preterite tense. They also worked on reading comprehension of cultural texts, clarifying vocabulary and usage. For homework, the Student was assigned to practice specific irregular verbs and review an English reading in preparation for the next class.
Spanish Pronunciation Essentials
Vocabulary Acquisition & Contextual Verb Usage
Preterite Tense: Stem-Changing -IR Verbs
Introduction to Reflexive Verbs
Student and Tutor engaged in a Spanish lesson that started with a discussion about eco-tourism in Oaxaca, Mexico, which served as a context for new vocabulary. They extensively reviewed Spanish pronunciation rules, focusing on the letter 'G', and clarified noun gender rules with common exceptions. The Student also practiced past tenses by writing a short story, receiving detailed feedback. For homework, the Student is to practice future and conditional tenses and expand vocabulary for an upcoming interview exercise.
Sea Turtle Ecotourism & Conservation in Oaxaca
Decoding Spanish Pronunciation: G and H
Spanish Noun Genders: Rules and Common Exceptions
Navigating Past Tenses: Pretérito vs. Imperfecto
Introduction to Future and Conditional Tenses
The Student and Tutor focused on practical Spanish for an upcoming trip, covering essential travel vocabulary, grammar points, and cultural considerations for Mexico, Chile, and Peru. They practiced common phrases for airport interactions, dining, shopping, and general communication, with a plan to rehearse scenario-based responses in future lessons.
Navigating 'Burro' and 'Burrito'
The Versatile Word 'Sobre'
Verbs for Playing Music ('Tocar') and Drinking ('Tomar')
Essential Airport & Travel Vocabulary
Using the Subjunctive for Wishes and Goodbyes
Distinguishing 'Saber' vs. 'Conocer'
Mastering Transition Words: 'Entonces' and 'Después'
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