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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Career guidance

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Homework help

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Conversational Practice

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Pronunciation Coaching

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Test prep strategies

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Spanish for intermediate

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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.

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Quick homework help and support

85% of students receive homework assistance on time.

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Rated 4.9/5 for language progress

Parents report noticeable improvement in their child’s fluency.

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Interactive lessons for reading and writing

Students engage in real-world exercises to improve writing and reading.

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Student learned 1 day ago

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

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Student learned 3 days ago

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

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Student learned 6 days ago

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

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Student learned 11 days ago

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

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Student learned 13 days ago

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

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Student learned 18 days ago

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

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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.

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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.

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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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