Maria Reartes
Improve your Spanish for travel, exams, and meaningful connections with friends or your partner
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Maria Reartes
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
About your spanish tutor
I am a passionate Spanish teacher from Argentina with experience helping students from different parts of the world improve their communication skills in a practical and meaningful way. My teaching approach is student-centered, dynamic, and highly personalized. I focus on real-life communication rather than memorization, helping students feel confident speaking Spanish in everyday situations—especially in relationships, social interactions, and cultural contexts. I specialize in working with students who have a Spanish-speaking partner, supporting them in understanding not only the language but also the culture, humor, and way of thinking. My classes are designed to be engaging, relaxed, and relevant, creating a space where students feel comfortable making mistakes and growing. I believe that learning a language is also about building connections, so I aim to make each class a positive and motivating experience. I also adapt materials and topics to each student’s goals, interests, and level, ensuring consistent progress and a truly personalized learning journey. Aáaaaaaáaaáaaaaaaaaaáaaaaaaaaaaaaaaáaaaaaaaaáaaaaaaaaáaaáaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
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Maria graduated from Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
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Student and Tutor reviewed the use of periphrases and irregular verbs, practicing the formation of negative and affirmative obligations for a group using various Spanish verb structures. They also started exploring the special grammatical structure for verbs of feelings and emotions, specifically focusing on "gustar." Homework was assigned to continue practicing this new concept.
Introduction to Spanish Verbs of Feeling and Emotion
Expressing Obligations
Permissions
and Prohibitions
'Gustar' (Feeling) vs. Reflexive 'Gustarse' (Liking Oneself)
The Verb 'Gustar' and Indirect Object Pronouns (IOPs)
'Gustar' Conjugation: Agreement with the 'Producer'
The Student and Tutor engaged in a detailed review of Spanish quasi-reflexive verbs, concentrating on the 'inner life' and 'change of state' categories. They practiced identifying and conjugating these verbs, paying close attention to agreement with the external factors causing the action or feeling. Homework focusing on these concepts was assigned, with a plan to cover the 'movement' category and related direct/indirect objects in a future lesson.
Quasi-Reflexive Verbs: The Affected Subject
Quasi-Reflexives of Inner Life (Feelings & Emotions)
Quasi-Reflexives of Change of State
Conjugation & Agreement in Quasi-Reflexives
Reflexive vs. Quasi-Reflexive: A Comparative View
The Student and Tutor reviewed irregular Spanish verbs and homework exercises, with a focus on pronoun placement and the distinction between 'bien' and 'bueno.' The core of the session addressed the fundamental difference between 'ser' and 'estar,' specifically applying 'ser' to discuss personal information, professions, and nationalities. Homework was assigned to practice these concepts, including marital status.
Irregular Verbs in Spanish
The Verb "Ser" (To Be) - General Uses
"Ser" for Professions and Occupations
"Ser" for Nationality
"Ser" for Marital Status
The session reviewed Spanish verb periphrases for expressing obligations and advice, practicing with plural 'you' forms in a professional context. The Tutor then introduced quasi-reflexive verbs, explaining their grammatical structure and conceptual difference from true reflexive verbs, especially concerning feelings and emotions. Homework was assigned to practice periphrases in new contexts and to distinguish between reflexive and quasi-reflexive verbs.
Quasi-Reflexive Verbs: Expressing Feelings and Emotions
Reflexive vs. Quasi-Reflexive Verbs: The Action's Origin
Gender of Nouns & Phonetic 'A' Rule (El Agua
El Aula)
Ser vs. Estar: Nuances with Time and Location
Perífrasis Verbales: Expressing Desires
Obligations
and Skills
The Student and Tutor practiced Spanish grammar, specifically *perífrasis verbales* (verb periphrases), which involve combining two verbs to express preferences, desires, skills, and obligations. The Student applied these structures to scenarios related to their job, first from their own perspective, then role-playing as an experienced worker advising a new colleague. For homework, they will continue practicing these verb structures with different grammatical persons.
Perífrasis Verbales: La Conexión entre Verbos
Verbos Irregulares Clave en Perífrasis
Expresando Deseos
Preferencias y Habilidades
Manifestando Obligaciones
Dando Consejos Laborales: El Uso de 'Tú'
Evolución del Lenguaje: Términos Laborales y Género
The Student and Tutor reviewed homework on Spanish verb periphrases and related vocabulary, discussing concepts like the pronoun "lo," emphatic exclamations, and an introduction to quasi-reflexive verbs. For homework, the Student will practice forming sentences using verb periphrases to advise a new worker about job-related situations.
Perífrasis Verbales (Verb Periphrasis)
The Neutral Pronoun "Lo"
Quasi-Reflexive Verbs
Expressing Emphasis with "Qué"
Distinction between "Ser" and "Estar" for Descriptions
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