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 engaged in a detailed English language lesson, focusing on enhancing grammatical accuracy and appropriate vocabulary usage. They practiced correct prepositions with 'arrive,' the use of articles with time expressions, and the distinction between ordinal and cardinal numbers for dates and rankings. The session also covered comparatives, subject-verb agreement, pluralization rules, and prepositions of time, with the Student planning to incorporate active listening into their learning process.
Correct Usage of 'Arrive' Prepositions
Omitting 'The' Before 'Next Week/Month/Year'
Ordinal Numbers for Dates and Rankings
Prepositions for Months
Dates
and Years
Understanding Countable and Uncountable Nouns
The Value of Targeted Correction in Language Learning
The Tutor and Student practiced Spanish vocabulary related to weather and basic commands, then worked through interview-style questions. The session focused on distinguishing between 'to look' and 'to see', correctly translating 'do' from English, and describing people in the third person (singular and plural). The Student will receive a presentation via email and continue practicing answering questions about friends using simple verb structures for homework.
The Importance of Simplicity & Consistent Exposure
Pronouncing the Spanish 'J' Sound
Describing Others in Third Person (Singular & Plural)
Essential Weather Vocabulary & Expressions
Understanding Spanish Question Structure (No Auxiliary "Do")
Forming Basic Personal Information Questions
Essential Classroom Commands & Verbs
The Student and Tutor engaged in a wide-ranging discussion about current social and political issues, including the perception of time, immigration challenges in Germany, the housing crisis in European cities, and the role of political protest in sports. They practiced expressing complex ideas and understanding advanced vocabulary while analyzing a news article related to a football team's protest.
Perception of Time & the Schumann Resonance
Immigration and Integration Challenges in Germany
Housing Crisis and Corporate Real Estate Monopolies in Europe
Sport as a Platform for Political Protest
German Social Dynamics: Obedience vs. Protest
The Student and Tutor engaged in extensive conversational practice, discussing the Student's experiences living in the USA, cultural observations, and family life. The Tutor identified specific areas for language improvement, providing targeted corrections on grammar points like verb agreement with 'people,' the Future Perfect tense, and distinguishing between similar phrases. Pronunciation of various words and initial consonant clusters, often influenced by the Student's native Spanish, was also a significant focus, with the Tutor explaining strategies to avoid misunderstandings.
Overcoming Spanish Interference in English Grammar
Mastering Tricky Pronunciations: 'S' Clusters and Vowel Sounds
Understanding English Tenses for Future Actions: Future Perfect and Gerunds
Navigating Cultural Communication and Social Dynamics in the USA
The Student and Tutor concluded their discussion on digital-age vocabulary, specifically reviewing "rage bait" and introducing "aura farming" and "biohack." They then engaged in a reading comprehension and debate activity centered on a news article about the Republic of Ireland football team's political protest against Israel, discussing the intersection of sports and international politics. Homework involves reflecting on questions related to this debate for the next session.
Digital Privacy and Centralized vs. Decentralized Communication
The Evolution of Language: Compound Expressions & Internet Slang
Digital Manipulation and Algorithmic Amplification
Emerging Concepts: Aura Farming and Biohacking
The Intersection of Sports
Politics
and Global Ethics
Student and Tutor reviewed Spanish weather expressions and practiced describing famous people using adjectives and past tense verbs. They focused on verb conjugation with '-ir' verbs like 'vivir' and learned to form questions with 'dónde' and 'cuándo,' practicing sentence construction with 'nadar' and 'comer.' For homework, the Student will prepare questions to interview the Tutor.
Describing Weather in Spanish
Spanish Infinitive Verb Endings
Regular Verb Conjugation: Present Tense
Essential Spanish Pronunciation Tips
Asking 'When' (¿Cuándo?) and 'Where' (¿Dónde?)
Strategies for Effective Vocabulary Learning
Learning tools used in spanish classes
Language simulations
Grammar practice
Subtitled media
Translation tools
Speech recognition
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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
about 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
over 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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