Syl Auster
Master Spanish grammar and culture with support from a UTN graduate offering personalized help
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Spanish classes - Syl Auster
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
About your spanish tutor
I'm Cornwall English Language Services, a dedicated tutor with a Bachelor's degree and a passion for teaching Spanish. With years of experience under my belt, I specialize in providing personalized classes for intermediate Spanish learners. My specialities include career guidance, conversational practice, cultural immersion, and much more. Whether you need help with homework, pronunciation, or test preparation, I've got you covered. I excel in creating role-playing scenarios, enhancing vocabulary, and building strong Spanish language skills. At Cornwall English Language Services, I focus on offering a holistic approach to learning Spanish. From academic studies to cultural context and literature, my classes cover a wide array of subjects like Spanish listening, reading, writing, and speaking. I am comfortable working with students with special needs, ensuring a supportive and inclusive learning environment for everyone. Let's embark on this language-learning journey together and take your Spanish skills to new heights!
Quick homework help and support
85% of students receive homework assistance on time.
Rated 4.9/5 for language progress
Parents report noticeable improvement in their child’s fluency.
Interactive lessons for reading and writing
Students engage in real-world exercises to improve writing and reading.
Spanish tutor language skill
Vocabulary Building
Cultural Context for Speaking
Pronunciation Coaching
Conversational Practice
Career guidance
Spanish classes highlights
My teaching style is a dynamic blend of grammar-focused lessons, interactive verb conjugation activities, speaking practice, pronunciation training, and cultural immersion. Specializing in conversational Spanish, I offer a wide array of classes ranging from Spanish speaking, listening, reading, and writing to business Spanish, literature, and academic Spanish. For intermediate-level students, I use a personalized approach to cater to individual needs. I leverage a variety of tech tools like interactive online platforms, multimedia resources, and digital games to create engaging and effective lessons. By following a curriculum that emphasizes practical application and real-life scenarios, I ensure that students not only grasp the language but also develop confidence in using it. My strength lies in providing personalized tutoring that fosters a deep understanding of the language while making learning enjoyable and rewarding.
Spanish concept taught by Syl
The Student reviewed and practiced using Spanish possessive adjectives, focusing on gender and number agreement, and the distinction between formal and informal usage. Exercises involved completing sentences and transforming them to use different verbs while maintaining the same meaning. The session concluded with plans to continue practicing possessive adjectives and expand vocabulary related to family and routines.
Present Tense Introduction
Verb Conjugation and Usage
Possessive Adjectives: *Mi
Tu
Su*
Formal vs. Informal 'You': *Tú* vs. *Usted*
Number and Gender Agreement
Transforming Sentences: *Tener* vs. *Ser*
The Student and Tutor reviewed family-related vocabulary, question formation using 'ser' and 'tener,' and possessive adjectives in Spanish. The Student practiced conjugating verbs and forming complete sentences. The tutor assigned homework using the provided slides and Duolingo to reinforce the grammar concepts.
Gendered Nouns in Spanish
Verb 'Ser' vs. 'Estar'
Question Formation: Word Order
Family Vocabulary: *Cuñado/a*
Beer Vocabulary in Spain
Possessive Adjectives
The Student and Tutor reviewed homework focusing on daily routines and present simple tense, along with corrections on pluralization and article usage. Interview questions were practiced to improve conversational English, particularly discussing work habits and time management. Future lessons may address speaking practice prior to an upcoming exam.
Collocations: 'Meet Deadlines'
Describing Daily Schedules
Expressing Preferences and Habits
Phrasal Verbs: 'Go Shopping' and 'Go Window Shopping'
Possessive Adjectives
Articles: Definite (the) and Indefinite (a/an)
Present Simple Tense for Routine and Truths
The Student practiced using the past tense in English, focusing on regular and irregular verbs, and how to form questions about past experiences. Travel vocabulary was introduced to describe holiday destinations and activities. The Tutor assigned a task to think about a specific location and use the learned vocabulary to describe a trip for the next session and to review the list of verbs.
Vocabulary Expansion: Travel and Holidays
Verb 'To Be' in Past Tense (Was/Were)
Past Tense: Irregular Verbs
Past Tense: Regular Verbs
Infinitives
Using Auxiliary Verbs in Past Tense Questions
The session involved vocabulary building related to personal information, months, seasons, and professions. The student practiced formulating questions using Spanish question words, focusing on correct grammar and sentence structure. The tutor assigned homework to create questions using these question words.
Vocabulary: Personal Details (Detalles Personales)
Question Words (Palabras Interrogativas)
Languages (Idiomas)
Numbers for Dates (Números para Fechas)
Personal Pronouns (Pronombres Personales)
Professions (Profesiones)
The session reviewed article usage and introduced workplace vocabulary, including definitions and contextual usage. The Student practiced identifying the correct article and matching business terms with their meanings. Homework was assigned to practice the simple present tense in different contexts: routines, permanent situations, general truths and facts.
Articles: Definite
Indefinite
and Zero Article
Phrasal Verbs
Workplace Vocabulary: Time Sheets
Invoices
Payroll
Simple Present Tense: Beyond Routines
Learner types for spanish classes
Spanish for intermediate
Dynamic spanish lessons
Note taking
Weekend lessons
Parent feedback
Open Q&A
Mobile joining
Open Q&A
Learning tools used in spanish classes
Grammar practice
Interactive quizzes
Translation tools
Language simulations
Subtitled media
Spanish tutor also teaches
Spanish
Spanish Listening
Spanish Reading
Spanish Speaking
Spanish Writing
Academic Spanish
Reviews and Ratings for Syl
Dashawn Rice
Austin, Texas
9 months ago
Services is a great tutor. She works with my schedule and is very patient. She explains things well, so Spanish is easier to learn. She knows the language and helped me get ready for my exam. I recommend her.
Malia Huynh
Seattle, Washington
about 1 year ago
Services is good at determining my level of competency and offering challenges that are specifically designed to improve my Spanish. I value her easy approach and the well-defined format of our lessons, which optimisee the advantages I derive from every meeting.
Yesenia Coffey
Bushwick, Brooklyn
over 1 year ago
Services is a true native Spanish speaker, and learning with her has been great! She’s kind, patient, and makes the lessons easy and fun.
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