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
Spanish tutor language skill
Vocabulary Building
Conversational Practice
Spanish language skill
Homework help
Pronunciation Coaching
Learner types for spanish classes
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Spanish for intermediate
Spanish for adults
ADHD
Spanish for kids
Learning Disabilities
Spanish for beginners
Home schooled
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 tutor and student reviewed Spanish greetings, farewells, and the crucial distinction between the verbs 'ser' and 'estar.' They practiced conjugating these verbs and applying them to various contexts, including identity, temporary states, and locations, with the student demonstrating understanding through practice exercises. The tutor assigned homework to create personal sentences using these verbs to reinforce learning.
Gender and Number Agreement in Spanish
Ser vs. Estar: The Core of Being
Common Spanish Greetings and Farewells
Formal vs. Informal 'You' (Tú vs. Usted)
The Tutor and Student reviewed Spanish verb conjugations, focusing on the differences between 'ser' and 'estar,' the use of formal address ('usted'), and the distinction between the imperfect and preterite tenses. They practiced sentence construction and discussed the gerund form, with plans to send further conjugation charts for review and to practice imperfect tense phrasing.
The Preterite Tense (Pretérito)
Onomatopoeia in Language
Gerunds (Present Participles)
The Imperfect Tense (Imperfecto)
Ser vs. Estar: The Core Difference
The student practiced Spanish pronunciation and vocabulary acquisition, focusing on high-frequency words and their correct articulation. The tutor provided detailed explanations and corrected pronunciation, including rules for specific letter combinations and verb conjugations. The student will receive a poem for reading practice in the next session.
Pronunciation Nuances in Spanish
Gender and Number Agreement in Spanish
High-Frequency Vocabulary: A
B
and C Categories
Understanding Verb Conjugation and Tenses
The Student and Tutor analyzed Julio Cortázar's short story, focusing on narrative structure, verb tenses, and literary devices. They practiced Spanish pronunciation, grammatical distinctions like preterite conjugations, and explored thematic elements. The Student was assigned additional modules for independent study, with future sessions planned to cover the imperfect tense and subjunctive mood.
Homophones and Homonyms in Spanish
Phonetic Nuances: The 'G' Sound in Spanish
The Dual Nature of 'Gustar'
Tense Shifting in Spanish Narrative
The Subjunctive Mood: Hypotheticals and Possibilities
The Student and Tutor reviewed the Spanish subjunctive mood, focusing on its application with conditional and imperative tenses and distinguishing it from the indicative mood. They practiced verb conjugations and sentence structures, and the student worked on reading comprehension and pronunciation of Spanish text, with a focus on identifying subjunctive usage within a story.
Subjunctive with Past Tenses
Conditional Mood
The Subjunctive Mood in Spanish
Imperative Mood
The session covered Spanish verb tenses, including preterite, imperfect, and present progressive (*herundio*), focusing on their usage and conjugation. The student reviewed common verbs and greetings and was assigned exercises using the preterite tense and reading aloud to improve pronunciation. The tutor also recommended listening to Spanish music to reinforce learning.
Conditional Tense (El Condicional)
Ser vs. Estar
Formal 'You' (Usted)
Preterite vs. Imperfect
Gerund (El Gerundio)
Irregular Verbs: Gustar
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