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
Spanish tutor language skill
Vocabulary Building
Conversational Practice
Cultural Context for Speaking
Test prep strategies
Pronunciation Coaching
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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
Student and Tutor focused on expanding Spanish vocabulary related to weather, essential classroom commands, and practicing numbers. They also discussed verb infinitives, pronunciation nuances, and effective study resources. Student's homework is to practice weather vocabulary and review verb conjugations, with the next session planned to cover family-related vocabulary.
Essential Class Vocabulary & Weather Adjectives
Spanish Infinitive Verbs & Conjugation Groups
Spelling and Pronunciation Peculiarities (B vs V)
Spanish Numbers: Hundreds & Thousands
Spanish Idioms: "En casa de herrero
cuchillo de palo"
Learning Strategy: Prioritizing Communication
The Student and Tutor practiced Spanish grammar, with a particular focus on understanding and applying the subjunctive mood. They discussed how the subjunctive is used for unreal situations, wishes, and indirect impositions, contrasting it with factual statements. The Student was recommended to watch the film 'Idiocracy' with Spanish subtitles as a follow-up activity.
Imposing Will vs. Stating Facts
The Versatile 'Lo': Avoiding Redundancy
Clarity and Simplicity: "Al Pan Pan
Al Vino Vino"
Verb Usage: Traer vs. Llevar
El Subjuntivo: Expressing the Unreal
The Student and Tutor practiced Spanish vocabulary for countries and nationalities, focusing on applying gender and number agreement. They also learned the distinction between the verbs 'ser' and 'estar' for permanent versus temporary states. The Student's homework is to research famous individuals and prepare descriptive sentences about their nationalities for the next session.
The Verb 'To Be': Ser vs. Estar
Spanish Personal Pronouns
Gender Agreement in Spanish
Spanish Nationalities and Countries
Number Agreement in Spanish
The Student and Tutor engaged in an extensive Spanish lesson covering grammar, vocabulary, and cultural nuances. They practiced using impersonal grammatical structures and the subjunctive mood to discuss general habits and cultural comparisons. The Student was assigned to apply these new structures to describe aspects of American culture for the next session.
The Impersonal 'Se' Structure
Cultural Variations in Meal Times & Vocabulary
Using the Subjunctive for Surprise and Cultural Comparison
Adjectives vs. Adverbs: Lento/Lentamente & Ocupado
Formality and Directness in Communication
The Student and Tutor engaged in a Spanish conversation lesson, focusing on narrative tenses, regional forms of address, and specific grammar points like the verb "soler" and relative clauses. They also discussed cultural nuances in language use. For homework, the Student will research cultural tips for traveling in Latin America, specifically focusing on social etiquette.
Connotations: 'Viejo' vs. 'Persona Mayor'
Forms of 'You': Tú
Usted
and Vos
The Past Perfect (Pretérito Pluscuamperfecto)
Relative Pronouns: 'Que' vs. 'Quien/Quienes'
Adverbs of Frequency vs. 'Soler'
The Verb 'Soler' & Subjunctive Mood
The Tutor and Student explored variations in Spanish language and cultural practices across different Latin American countries and Spain. They practiced vocabulary related to greetings, customs, and time perception, and discussed regional pronunciation differences. Homework assigned involves comparing cultural aspects of the United States, Mexico, and Latin America in terms of greeting, punctuality, conversation, and food.
Cultural Nuances in Communication: Greetings
Punctuality
and Conversation
Regional Variations in Language: Pronunciation and Vocabulary
The Influence of History on Modern Culture: Revolutions and Political Movements
Cultural Comparisons: United States
Mexico
and Latin America
Learning tools used in spanish classes
Speech recognition
Translation tools
Interactive quizzes
Grammar practice
Subtitled media
Dynamic spanish lessons
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Open Q&A
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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
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
almost 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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