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 Student and Tutor focused on advanced Spanish grammar, specifically differentiating between the pretérito and imperfecto tenses, and reviewing the gerundio and conditional. They also engaged in a deep literary analysis of Gabriel García Márquez's short story. For follow-up, the Student was assigned to write pretérito phrases, review the imperfecto, re-read the story, and practice listening.
Imperfecto vs. Pretérito
The Gerundio (Present Progressive)
Ambiguous Pretérito Conjugations & Context
Literary Analysis: Gabriel García Márquez
Student and Tutor focused on refining Spanish pronunciation, differentiating between "ser" and "estar," and reviewing gerundio formation. The class also introduced the preterite tense and previewed the imperfect tense. For homework, the Student will practice creating sentences in the preterite tense using high-frequency vocabulary, and the Tutor will resend complete vocabulary lists due to a prior technical issue.
Essential Spanish Pronunciation Rules
Ser vs. Estar: Differentiating Usage
Forming Spanish Gerunds (-ando / -iendo)
The Preterite Tense: Completed Past Actions
Introduction to the Imperfect Tense: Recurring Past Actions
Irregular Verbs in the Preterite Tense: Ser
Ir
Gustar
Student and Tutor focused on advanced Spanish pronunciation rules, distinguishing sounds like 't', 'd', 'l', 'r', 'v', and 'z' from their English equivalents, and explored regional pronunciation differences. They also reviewed irregular verb conjugations in the preterite tense. For homework, the Student was assigned to create 30 descriptive phrases using verbs in the preterite tense, journal new vocabulary, and practice listening comprehension.
Spanish Consonant Pronunciation Nuances
Preterite Tense: Irregular Verbs & Homophones
Regional Spanish Accent Differences
Effective Vocabulary Acquisition Strategies
Conjugation of 'Gustar' and Homophone Clarification
Student and Tutor practiced Spanish verb conjugations, focusing on the preterite tense, and were introduced to the imperfect tense and the `gerundio` (present progressive). They also reviewed the distinction between `ser` and `estar`, practiced pronunciation, and analyzed verbs in a short reading. The Student was assigned to review all covered tenses and complete a new reading assignment before the next session.
Conditional Tense for Polite Requests (`Quisiera`)
Using Verb Infinitives After Conjugated Verbs
The `Gerundio` (Present Progressive Tense)
Mastering `Ser` vs. `Estar` (Refresher)
The `Imperfecto` for Storytelling
Expressing Achievements with `Lograr`
The Tutor and Student reviewed the present progressive tense in Spanish, focusing on the formation of gerunds and irregular verbs. They then analyzed a poem about tomatoes, dissecting its vocabulary, metaphors, and literary devices. The Student was assigned further listening practice with provided audios and a reading assignment.
Present Progressive Tense (-ando/-iendo)
Preterite vs. Imperfect Tenses (Introduction)
Verb Conjugation Nuances
The tutor and student reviewed Spanish verb tenses, including the imperfect and conditional, and practiced verb conjugations, particularly the progressive forms. They also discussed a piece of literature and engaged in an interview practice session to assess the student's Spanish fluency.
Spanish Conditional Tense (Condicional)
Spanish Verb Endings: -ando and -yendo (Gerunds)
Magical Realism in Literature
Spanish Imperfect Tense (Imperfecto)
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