Syl Auster
Master Spanish grammar and culture with support from a UTN graduate offering personalized help
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Syl Auster
Bachelors degree
/ 55 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!
Meet Syl
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Role Playing Scenarios
Cultural Context for Speaking
Homework help
Vocabulary Building
Career guidance
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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 session focused on an initial assessment of the Student's English fluency and conversational abilities through various topics like food, culture, and daily life. The Tutor provided specific grammatical feedback and outlined a comprehensive "English for Real Life" syllabus designed to enhance fluency, pronunciation, and practical communication skills across diverse real-world situations.
Shifting to an English-Thinking Mindset
The Power of Idioms and Useful Expressions
Navigating Cultural Differences in Friendship
English for Real-Life Social & Cultural Interaction
Mastering English Subject-Verb Agreement
Bridging Fluency and Accuracy
Student and Tutor engaged in a Spanish lesson covering vocabulary, grammar, and cultural linguistic differences. They practiced spelling, past and future verb conjugations, and discussed descriptive vocabulary. For homework, the Student was assigned to describe their "worst holidays ever" using past tense verbs.
Building Sentences for Real-Life Scenarios
Essential Vocabulary: Descriptions & Home
Idioms & Cultural Linguistic Nuances
Conjugating "Ser" & "Ir" in the Past (Pretérito Indefinido)
Spelling & Email Communication in Spanish
The Student practiced describing a past travel experience in Spanish, sharing cultural observations and airport anecdotes. The Tutor provided extensive vocabulary support and grammar corrections, notably explaining the singular grammatical nature of the collective noun 'gente.' For homework, the Student will describe reactions to images using different tenses, and the next session will involve a virtual tour of Valencia to learn about food and culture.
Describing Experiences: Mastering Past (Preterite) and Present Tenses
Essential Vocabulary: Bakery & Food Culture
Spanish Pronunciation: Silent 'U' in GU-/GÜ- Combinations
Spanish Idiom: "En Casa de Herrero
Cuchillo de Palo"
Noun Gender Exceptions: Masculine Nouns Ending in '-a'
Understanding Collective Nouns: "Gente" vs. "Personas"
The Student and Tutor engaged in an extensive discussion on ethics, specifically exploring the concepts of freedom and security in modern society. They examined various social and cultural issues, including migration challenges, economic systems, and integration difficulties across different countries. For their next session, the Student is tasked with reading an article about "the world's happiest countries" to further analyze these interconnected themes.
Cultural Integration and 'German Anstfear'
Happiness as a Consequence of Freedom and Security
Modern Economic Slavery and Consumerism
Housing and Climate Adaptation
Globalization and Cultural Blending
Urbanization and Quality of Life
Freedom and Security in Modern Society
The Student and Tutor reviewed descriptive vocabulary for places and objects, discussed grammatical context for words that can be both nouns and verbs, and formally introduced Spanish past tenses. The Student practiced conjugating verbs in the past tense to describe weekend activities. Homework was assigned to describe the Student's 'best holiday ever' using the past tense, with a plan to later describe their 'worst holiday ever'.
Vocabulary for Describing Locations
Pronunciation of Place Names
Introduction to Past Tenses (El Pretérito Indefinido)
Grammar: The Noun "Gente" (People)
Expressing Activities: English "Go + Gerund" vs. Spanish "Ir + Infinitive"
The Student and Tutor had an introductory conversation allowing the Tutor to assess the Student's English fluency at approximately a B2 level. The session then focused on outlining a comprehensive curriculum for future English lessons, with topics ranging from conversational skills and idioms to global issues and technology debates. The objective is to enhance the Student's general English fluency through relaxed, thematic conversations.
Initiating and Sustaining Casual Conversation
Discussing International Living and Adaptation
Embracing Career Transitions and Lifelong Learning
The Importance of Active Language Practice for Fluency
Navigating Cultural Nuances and Global Societal Issues
Learning tools used in spanish classes
Grammar practice
Language simulations
Interactive quizzes
Translation tools
Speech recognition
Dynamic spanish lessons
Open Q&A
Chat for quick help
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Weekend lessons
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Reviews and Ratings for Syl
Dashawn Rice
Austin, Texas
over 1 year 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
almost 2 years 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
about 2 years 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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