Syl Auster
Master Spanish grammar and culture with support from a UTN graduate offering personalized help
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Syl Auster
Bachelors degree
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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!
Spanish tutor language skill
Pronunciation Coaching
Career guidance
Homework help
Test prep strategies
Cultural Context for Speaking
Learner types for spanish classes
Spanish for intermediate
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.
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.
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Spanish concepts taught by Syl
The Student practiced Spanish vocabulary related to family and routines, focusing on correct verb conjugations and sentence structures. The Tutor introduced the concepts of 'ser' versus 'estar' and reviewed question formation. The student was assigned homework to describe their own family in Spanish, using the vocabulary and grammar covered in the lesson.
Adjective Placement
Verb Conjugation (Brief Introduction)
The Verb *Ser* vs. *Estar*
Q/C Words and Information Seeking
Family Vocabulary
Accents (Acentos) and Stress
Politeness and Directness
The session reviewed the simple past tense, practiced time-telling in English, and involved a descriptive guessing game. The Student worked on forming questions and using past tense verbs correctly. The Tutor recommended continued practice with time-telling and set up the next session.
Simple Past Tense
Telling Time in English
Asking Questions in the Past Tense
Describing People in the Past
The session focused on English grammar, specifically past tense verb conjugation (regular and irregular verbs) and auxiliary verb usage in past tense questions and negative statements. The Student also learned about expressing future intentions and arrangements using 'going to' and the present progressive. Homework was assigned to practice past tense usage based on describing someone's life.
Simple Past Tense: Regular Verbs
Simple Past Tense: Irregular Verbs
Using 'Did' for Questions in the Past
Forming Negative Sentences in the Past
Future Intentions: 'Going To' + Verb
Present Progressive for Actions Now
Present Progressive for Future Arrangements
The Tutor and Student reviewed Spanish possessive adjectives, focusing on gender and number agreement. The session included explanations, examples, and a video presentation to illustrate the concepts. The student practiced identifying correct possessive forms in different scenarios, with an emphasis on the variations between Spanish spoken in Spain and Latin America.
Possessive Adjectives Agreement
Gender in Nouns
Number Agreement
Third-Person Singular vs. Plural Possessives
Regional Variations (Latin America vs. Spain)
The Role of Context
The session concentrated on Spanish possessive pronouns, subject-verb agreement, and basic verb conjugations. The Student practiced using possessives in context and reviewed the relationship between verb endings and subject pronouns. The Tutor assigned resources for verb conjugation study and plans to adapt future exercises for better context.
Possessive Pronouns in Spanish
Expressing Age Using *Tener* (to have)
Formal vs. Informal 'You' in Spanish
Subject-Verb Agreement
Verb Conjugation in Spanish
Gender Agreement in Spanish
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.
Transforming Sentences: *Tener* vs. *Ser*
Number and Gender Agreement
Formal vs. Informal 'You': *Tú* vs. *Usted*
Possessive Adjectives: *Mi
Tu
Su*
Verb Conjugation and Usage
Present Tense Introduction
Learning tools used in spanish classes
Translation tools
Language simulations
Grammar practice
Subtitled media
Interactive quizzes
Dynamic spanish lessons
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Parent feedback
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Weekend lessons
Reviews and Ratings for Syl
Dashawn Rice
Austin, Texas
10 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
over 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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