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 Student and Tutor engaged in a comprehensive Spanish grammar and vocabulary session, focusing on adjective agreement, pluralization, pronoun usage, and verb conjugations. They practiced describing objects, correcting common grammatical errors, and forming sentences using the subjunctive mood to express hopes and desires. The session aimed to improve the Student's fluency by reinforcing correct gender and number agreement.
Singular vs. Plural Verb Conjugations
Identifying and Correcting Common Grammatical Errors
Introduction to the Subjunctive Mood
Direct Object Pronouns: Lo
La
Los
Las
Noun & Adjective Gender and Number Agreement
The Student and Tutor practiced Spanish conversational skills, describing daily routines and playing a 'two truths and a lie' game. They also worked extensively on identifying and correcting common grammatical errors, focusing on gender and number agreement, verb conjugations, and reflexive verbs. For homework, the Student was assigned to reread a page, identify new vocabulary, and specifically pay attention to masculine/feminine words and their articles.
Gender and Plurality Agreement
Reflexive Verbs and Object Pronouns
Ser vs. Estar for States and Qualities
Contractions `al` and `del`
Distinguishing `Mucho` (Quantity) and `Muy` (Very)
The Student and Tutor reviewed Spanish verb tenses, including the subjunctive, indicative, conditional, and imperative moods. They then deeply analyzed a Spanish political press conference, discussing rhetorical strategies, logical fallacies, and socio-political arguments within the text. For homework, the Student will construct 12 Spanish phrases across various verb tenses to practice active recall and application.
Subjunctive vs. Indicative Moods
Review of Indicative Tenses
Imperative Mood (Commands)
Conditional Tense's Overlap with Subjunctive
Critical Listening and Language Analysis
Student and Tutor focused on key Spanish grammar distinctions including `mucho` vs. `muy` and `buen` vs. `bien`, along with a brief introduction to imperative and subjunctive verb tenses. They practiced conversational Spanish through a "Two Truths and a Lie" game and began reading a story aloud, with an emphasis on pronunciation and identifying new vocabulary. For homework, the Student is assigned to read the first page of the story, list 10 new words, and prepare three rounds of the "Two Truths and a Lie" game for the next session.
Distinguishing Bien and Bueno/Buen
The "Two Truths and a Lie" Speaking Game
Spanish Vocabulary for Daily Activities & Descriptions
Effective Reading Strategies for Spanish
Verb Tenses: Imperative vs. Subjunctive (Intro)
Understanding Spanish Adverbs (-mente)
Distinguishing Muy and Mucho
Student and Tutor reviewed the Spanish subjunctive mood, contrasting it with indicative and imperative forms, and practiced conjugating irregular verbs in the subjunctive. They then worked through a translation exercise of a news report, addressing common grammatical errors, expanding vocabulary, and practicing pronunciation. For homework, Student is assigned to listen to an interview/press conference and identify five discussion topics.
The Subjunctive Mood: Abstract vs. Factual
Irregular Subjunctive Conjugations
Common Triggers for the Subjunctive
Subjunctive vs. Imperative Mood
Common Spanish Nuances and Error Correction
The session focused on Spanish language practice, beginning with the Student reading a Spanish news report to enhance pronunciation and comprehension. The core of the class involved a detailed introduction to the Spanish subjunctive mood, differentiating it from indicative tenses and practicing its identification through various verb examples and phrases. For homework, the Student was tasked with reviewing all indicative verb tenses and creating 15 varied Spanish phrases, including potential subjunctive examples.
El Modo Subjuntivo: Expresando Deseos y Posibilidades
Subjuntivo vs. Indicativo: La Gran Pregunta
Reconociendo los Verbos Irregulares en Subjuntivo
El Modo Imperativo: Dando Órdenes y Consejos
La Importancia de Repasar los Tiempos Indicativos
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