Montserrat Rocha Bernal
Experienced Spanish Tutor for GCSE & Adults | Canterbury Christ Church University Training | Adapted Lessons to Your Needs
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Montserrat Rocha Bernal
Diploma degree
/ 55 min
About your spanish tutor
I am a native Spanish teacher from Spain based in the UK with over 10 years of teaching experience across secondary schools, further education, and private tuition. I hold a Certificate in Education and Training (CET), CELTA (Cambridge), and ELE (Cervantes Institute accredited), along with an Enhanced DBS and Level 2 qualifications in Special Educational Needs and Autism. I specialise in supporting GCSE Spanish students to improve confidence, speaking, listening, reading, writing, and exam performance. I also teach adult learners on a flexible, non-academic basis, focusing on conversational Spanish, travel, and workplace communication. My experience includes working with learners of different abilities, including SEND students, which has helped me develop a patient, structured, and supportive teaching approach. I aim to create a positive and encouraging environment where students build confidence and make steady progress. My approach is structured but friendly, with a strong focus on progress, confidence, and practical use of the language. Outside teaching, I am also a published writer of bilingual poetry, which brings creativity and cultural depth into my lessons. I would be happy to support you or your child in learning Spanish in a clear, effective, and enjoyable way.
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Montserrat graduated from Canterbury Christchurch University
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The session began with the Student and Tutor discussing various regional Spanish foods and drinks. Following this, they delved into a detailed analysis of "Don Quijote," covering its author, key themes, symbolism, and associated vocabulary, which the Student practiced using in free speech. The class concluded with the Student discussing personal reading habits and favorite books.
Exploring Spanish Regional Gastronomy
Literary Themes of Don Quijote de la Mancha
Practical Spanish Vocabulary: Don Quijote & Reading Habits
The Tutor and Student reviewed homework, focusing on Spanish grammar, tense usage, and vocabulary related to culture. They then engaged in speaking practice using a new textbook and clarified the distinction between the prepositions 'por' and 'para' with examples. The next lesson will involve reading and conversational practice on travel and culture.
Distinguishing 'Por' and 'Para'
Subjunctive Mood: Introduction to Hypothetical Situations
Reflexive Verbs and Pronoun Placement
Verb Tense Consistency in Past Narration
Pronoun Usage: Demonstrative Pronouns (Este/Ese/Aquel)
The Tutor and Student reviewed vocabulary and grammar related to declining social invitations in Spanish through a role-play exercise. The Tutor also provided feedback on the Student's advanced Spanish proficiency and assigned homework to find and discuss a Spanish-language news article or documentary.
Surrealism and Dalí's Early Life
Dalí's Artistic Evolution and International Recognition
Spanish Vocabulary: Excuses and Negotiation
The Student and Tutor reviewed homework on Franco's dictatorship and practiced Spanish speaking skills by incorporating opinion expressions and new vocabulary. They also discussed grammatical nuances between "pensar" and "creer," and explored past and present travel habits using the imperfect tense. The Student was assigned to prepare a speaking exercise comparing 90s travel habits with current ones for the next session.
Revisiting Spain's Franco Dictatorship
Expresando Opiniones y Acuerdos
Descripción de Viajes y Turismo
El Imperfecto para Describir Costumbres Pasadas
The Student and Tutor practiced Spanish past tenses through biographical readings and discussions about Frida Kahlo's life, including a speaking exercise. The session then shifted to learning about Francisco Franco's dictatorship in Spain, focusing on historical facts and societal rules of the period, along with related vocabulary. For homework, the Student is tasked with reading a worksheet about Franco and preparing a summary presentation using the imperfect tense, due for the next session which is scheduled for the 29th.
El Imperfecto (The Imperfect Tense)
Biografía de Frida Kahlo: Arte y Vida
El Franquismo y sus Prohibiciones en España
Diversidad Lingüística en España
Student and Tutor focused on foundational Spanish grammar and vocabulary. They practiced reading and discussed the irregular verb "gustar" and similar verbs, exploring their conjugation patterns and the use of the contracted article "al." The Student was given homework to practice sentence construction with these verbs and to write about cultural and personal preferences.
Contraction "a + el = al"
Mandatory Use of Articles & Noun Agreement
Developing Speaking & Pronunciation Through Reading Aloud
Cultural Vocabulary for Expressing Preferences
Structured Practice for Basic Sentence Building
The Verb "Gustar" and Similar Verbs
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