Vanessa Mastriana

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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

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 clarified the use of the Spanish subjunctive mood, reviewed irregular verb conjugations, and practiced translation between Spanish and English. They also discussed cultural variations in Spanish accents and politeness in requests. For homework, the Student was assigned to listen to real-world Spanish interviews and a song to enhance listening comprehension and exposure to natural speech.

The Subjunctive Mood: Expectation & Politeness

Cultural Nuances in Spanish Politeness

Regional Pronunciation Differences: 'S' vs. 'Th' Sounds

Mastering Spanish Interrogatives: ¿Qué?

¿Cuál?

¿Cuánto/s?

The Fundamental Role of Verbs in Communication

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Student learned 2 days ago

Student and Tutor reviewed Spanish greetings, telling time, and the fundamental distinction between the verbs `Ser` and `Estar`. They practiced conjugating various verbs and applied `Ser` and `Estar` in different scenarios, including expressions of temporary states versus permanent characteristics. The Tutor assigned continued practice with verb conjugations and vocabulary to prepare for future lessons on past tenses.

Ser vs. Estar: Expressing Permanent and Temporary States

Special Expressions with 'Tener' (To Have)

Adjective vs. Adverb: 'Bueno' vs. 'Bien'

The Gerundio (Present Progressive) for Actions in Motion

Understanding Gender and Plurality in Descriptions

Gustar: The Verb of Liking (To Be Pleasing)

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Student learned 3 days ago

The tutor and student reviewed the Spanish subjunctive mood, focusing on its usage in expressing wishes, doubts, and emotions, and how to identify it through specific phrases and the conjunction 'que'. They practiced conjugating verbs in the subjunctive and differentiating it from the indicative and imperative moods, with plans for more practice exercises and application through writing.

Subjunctive vs. Conditional Overlap

Subjunctive Verb Conjugation Patterns

Triggers for the Subjunctive Mood

Subjunctive Mood vs. Indicative Mode

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Student learned 5 days ago

The tutor and student reviewed and practiced Spanish past tenses, focusing on the preterite and imperfect conjugations and usage of 'ser', 'estar', and 'gustar'. They worked on distinguishing between these tenses for storytelling and described ongoing vs. completed past actions. The student was assigned a reading to further practice these concepts in context.

Preterite vs. Imperfect Tenses

Distinguishing Similar-Sounding Verbs

The Verb 'Gustar' and its Irregularities

Ser vs. Estar in the Preterite Tense

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Student learned 4 days ago

The Student and Tutor reviewed Spanish verb tenses, focusing on the differences between the preterite and imperfect past tenses, and the use of gerunds with 'estar'. The Student will practice writing sentences in these tenses and prepare for further lessons on the imperfect tense.

Preterite vs. Imperfect Tense

Gerunds (-ando/-iendo)

Verb Conjugation: Ser vs. Estar

Pronunciation Rules for C

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and LL

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Student learned 6 days ago

The Tutor and Student reviewed Spanish colors, family terms, and the distinction between 'ser' and 'estar'. They practiced identifying objects by color and began exploring verb conjugations, with plans to send worksheets for further practice on verb tenses and everyday vocabulary.

Introduction to Spanish Verbs: Ser vs. Estar

Spanish Verb Conjugation: Present

Past

Future Tenses

Spanish Alphabet Pronunciation Nuances

Spanish Color Vocabulary

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