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.
Meet Montserrat
Montserrat graduated from Canterbury Christchurch University
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Student and Tutor began by reviewing a homework assignment on a text about Federico García Lorca, practicing summarization using the imperfect and present tenses. They focused on grammar points such as the correct application of "ser" versus "estar" for past descriptions and the distinction between "por" and "para." The session concluded with a reading and discussion on the advantages of bilingualism and homework assigned to research this topic further using Spanish resources.
Por vs. Para (Prepositions for 'For' and 'To')
Benefits of Bilingualism and Language Learning
El Condicional (The Conditional Tense)
Ser vs. Estar: Past Contexts
El Imperfecto (The Imperfect Tense)
Student and Tutor engaged in extensive Spanish conversational practice, discussing personal experiences, literary preferences, and inspiring natural landscapes. The session included a detailed grammar explanation differentiating between reflexive verbs and verbs of feeling (like *gustar*). For homework, the Student was assigned to read about a Spanish writer and prepare answers to comprehension questions for discussion in the next class.
Expressing Personal Opinions & Connecting Ideas with "Ya que"
Spanish Nouns Ending in -ción
Differentiating Reflexive & *Gustar*-like Verbs
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.
Pronoun Usage: Demonstrative Pronouns (Este/Ese/Aquel)
Verb Tense Consistency in Past Narration
Reflexive Verbs and Pronoun Placement
Distinguishing 'Por' and 'Para'
Subjunctive Mood: Introduction to Hypothetical Situations
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.
Descripción de Viajes y Turismo
El Imperfecto para Describir Costumbres Pasadas
Revisiting Spain's Franco Dictatorship
Expresando Opiniones y Acuerdos
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