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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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 and Tutor practiced Spanish conversational skills through various topics, including football terminology, global warming, and political systems. They also covered extensive gardening vocabulary, discussing plant care, watering techniques, and soil health. For homework, the Student is to bring a shopping receipt to practice comparatives and superlatives in the next class.
Comparativos y Superlativos
Vocabulario para Jardinería y Medio Ambiente
Discusión de Actualidad y Políticas Públicas
Lecciones de la Vida: "Hay que Jugar el Partido"
The Student and Tutor introduced and practiced the past tense in Spanish, focusing on irregular verbs like "hacer" and "ir", alongside a detailed review of verb infinitives and conjugations. They expanded vocabulary related to food and daily routines, discussing cultural nuances in Spanish-speaking regions. For homework, the Student was tasked with describing their own and another person's daily routines using present tense verbs and preparing questions about the Tutor's routine.
Understanding Verb Infinitives and Conjugation Structure
Essential Vocabulary: Food
Shopping & Regional Cuisine
Practicing Daily Routines and Question Formation (Present Tense Review)
Argentinian Spanish Distinctives: Pronouns and Conjugation
Introduction to Pretérito Indefinido (Simple Past Tense)
The Student and Tutor practiced conversational Spanish and reviewed key grammatical concepts. They focused on the correct use of possessive adjectives, understanding that they agree with the possessed object's gender and number, not the owner's. Cultural aspects of language, such as respectful terms for older people, were also discussed, and the Student was assigned to continue practicing exercises on possessive adjectives and review numbers and days of the week, with the next session planned to cover routines and present tense verbs.
Regional Dialectal Differences: "Vosotros/as"
Cultural Sensitivity in Spanish Terminology
Expressing Existence: The Versatile "Hay"
Possessive Adjectives: Agreement with Object
Verbs "Ser" vs. "Tener": Beyond Direct Translation
Student and Tutor engaged in a comprehensive Spanish class, practicing vocabulary related to holidays and geographical locations. They also worked on understanding and translating English idioms into Spanish, specifically discussing cultural equivalents. The session concluded with a brief review of comparatives and superlatives and an assignment for the Student to read and discuss an article for homework.
Spanish Holidays and Cultural Observances
Vocabulary: 'Influencia' as 'Leverage'
Cultural Idioms: 'Go Fly a Kite' vs. 'Ir a Freír Churros'
Comparative Education Systems and Public Investment
Global Societal and Cultural Observations
Student and Tutor engaged in a Spanish language class focusing on number pronunciation, descriptive vocabulary for people, and cultural insights. They reviewed common challenges with specific numbers, practiced describing an image in detail, and discussed effective study techniques. The next session will cover possessive adjectives and demonstratives.
Mastering Spanish Numbers: Common Confusions & Larger Values
Spanish Cultural Rhythms: Meals
Siesta
& Lifestyle
Describing Physical Appearance: Vocabulary & Nuances
Pronunciation Challenges: 'll' and 'ñ'
The Power of Tildes (Accent Marks) for Stress
The Student and Tutor practiced Spanish vocabulary related to family members and descriptive adjectives, using the British royal family as a visual aid. They also reinforced the use of adverbs ending in '-mente' and the distinction between 'ser' and 'estar'. The Student was assigned homework to find a picture of a person and prepare a description using the vocabulary learned, with a focus on applying meaningful learning strategies.
Possessive Adjective: Su
Adverbs ending in -mente
Ser vs. Estar: Temporary vs. Permanent States
Gender in Plural Family Nouns: The 'Misogynistic' Tendency
Interrogative Pronouns: Quién / Quiénes
Describing People: Basic Adjectives
Family Vocabulary & Relationships
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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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