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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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 session was an introductory Spanish class where the Tutor explained key concepts such as the distinct uses of the verbs *ser* and *estar*, Spanish alphabet pronunciation, and essential conversational phrases like asking someone to repeat or slow down. The Student practiced pronunciation and discussed their goal of learning conversational Spanish for work. The Tutor offered to provide conjugation lists for practice and outlined potential future lesson structures based on the Student's learning pace and priorities.
Verb Conjugation Fundamentals
Bien vs. Bueno/a: "Well" vs. "Good"
Essential Communication Phrases
Ser vs. Estar: The Two "To Be" Verbs
Spanish Alphabet & Pronunciation Nuances
Formal vs. Informal "You" (Tú vs. Usted)
The Student and Tutor reviewed Spanish listening comprehension skills and discussed specific grammar points, including the correct use of time expressions like "alas cinco" and differentiating between the pretérito and imperfecto verb tenses. They practiced reading a Spanish poem to identify various tenses and learn new vocabulary, with homework assigned to conjugate new verbs in the present tense and review the imperfecto.
Mastering High-Frequency Verbs & `Tener` Usage
Essential Classroom Communication Phrases
Presente and Pretérito Conjugation Overlaps
Infinitive vs. Conjugated Verb Usage
Expressing Time & Reflexive Actions
Pretérito vs. Imperfecto Tenses
Student and Tutor focused on Spanish communication strategies and fundamental grammar, including polite phrases for clarification and an introduction to the preterite past tense. They practiced conjugating regular and irregular verbs and distinguishing between similar verbs like 'tomar' and 'beber'. For follow-up, students were assigned present tense conjugations for several irregular verbs, along with a reading passage and a song to practice listening and identify present tense verbs.
"Tener" (To Have) for Bodily Needs and Feelings
Essential Communication Phrases
Definite & Indefinite Articles and Possessive Adjectives
Introduction to the Preterite Tense (Simple Past)
Understanding "Beber" vs. "Tomar"
Student and Tutor reviewed and practiced Spanish future and conditional tenses through various exercises. They also engaged in an in-depth analysis of a Spanish interview discussing current political and social issues. For follow-up, the Student was assigned homework to explore the multiple meanings of specific Spanish homonyms.
Spanish Future Tense (El Futuro Simple)
Spanish Conditional Tense (El Condicional Simple)
Choosing Between Future & Conditional: The "Idea vs. Reality" Framework
The Subjunctive Mood: An Overarching Concept
Conditional for Politeness and Softening Requests
The Decisive Role of Context in Tense Selection
The Student and Tutor practiced Spanish preterite conjugations through translation exercises from both Spanish to English and English to Spanish, introducing several irregular verbs and their usage. They also began reading a short story, 'La Noche Boca Arriba,' to identify different verb tenses and expand vocabulary. The Student was encouraged to continue reading the story, focusing on preterite conjugations and new vocabulary.
Preterite vs. Imperfect Tense Distinction
Irregular Preterite Verb: 'Ir' (to go)
Reflexive Verbs and Subject Pronoun Omission
Gender and Number Agreement: 'Ustedes' vs. 'Ellos/Ellas'
The Versatile Verb 'Tener' (to have)
'Bien' vs. 'Bueno/a': Adverb vs. Adjective
The Student and Tutor engaged in extensive Spanish grammar practice, focusing on future tense verb conjugations, possessive adjectives, and an introduction to the subjunctive mood. They worked through various English-to-Spanish translation exercises and discussed an authentic Spanish interview to enhance listening comprehension and cultural understanding. For homework, the Student was assigned further translation practice and tasked with writing about an 'ideal day' using future tense verbs.
Introduction to the Subjunctive Mood (El Subjuntivo)
Nuances of Key Verbs: Tomar
Gustar vs. Disfrutar
Sentir vs. Ser
Articles
Possessive Adjectives
and Plurality
El Futuro Simple (Simple Future Tense)
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