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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Vocabulary Building

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Test prep strategies

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Cultural Context for Speaking

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Career guidance

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Pronunciation Coaching

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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.

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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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Spanish concepts taught by Syl

Student learned 1 day ago

Student and Tutor engaged in a wide-ranging discussion covering current affairs and ethical dilemmas in English. They explored topics such as AI and data privacy, planned obsolescence, consumer psychology, and the ethical implications of digital waste. The session also included a pronunciation review and a comparative analysis of heating systems.

Historical Legacies: Nazism in South America

E-Waste: Ethical Dilemmas and Global Disparity

Consumer Psychology and Planned Obsolescence

Artificial Intelligence: Speed

Reliability

and Ethical Doubts

Digital Privacy and Big Tech Surveillance

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Student learned 2 days ago

The Student and Tutor engaged in a conversational Spanish class, practicing vocabulary and discussing various cultural topics. The main academic focus involved a detailed review of Spanish past tenses, specifically the Pretérito Imperfecto and Pretérito Indefinido, with the Tutor explaining their nuanced usage and correcting the Student's sentence constructions. The session concluded with a discussion on the importance of grammar in language learning.

Mastering Past Tenses: Pretérito Imperfecto vs. Pretérito Indefinido

Understanding and Using Reflexive Verbs

Practical Vocabulary & Pronunciation Insights

The Essential Role of Grammar in Language Acquisition

Language Evolution and Cultural Influences on Communication

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Student learned 6 days ago

The Student and Tutor engaged in a Spanish language session, focusing on conversational practice, vocabulary expansion, and in-depth grammar review of a written assignment. They specifically worked on present perfect conjugations, verbs of preference, and reflexive verbs. For homework, the Student was assigned to write a blog post using both present perfect and past tenses to describe personal experiences and life changes.

"Haber" vs. "Tener" (Auxiliary vs. Possession)

Metric vs. Imperial Measurement Systems

Differentiating Spanish Past Tenses: Pretérito Perfecto vs. Indefinido

Reflexive Verbs and Objective Pronouns

Spanish Verbs of Preference (Gustar Structure)

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Student learned 7 days ago

Student and Tutor engaged in a wide-ranging discussion covering political ideologies, economic theories, and societal structures. They analyzed the definitions of 'extreme right' political parties, contrasted Keynesian and Austrian economic schools, and discussed the historical context of revolutions and democratic principles. The session also included direct English vocabulary instruction.

Defining Political Ideologies: 'Extreme Right'

Federal vs. Centralized Governance

Voting Systems: In-Person vs. Postal Voting Reliability

The Scandinavian Model of State & Society

Economic Philosophies: Keynesianism vs. Austrian School

The Philosophical Ideal vs. Practical Reality of Democracy

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Student learned 9 days ago

The session focused on understanding and applying the Spanish Present Perfect tense (Pretérito Perfecto Compuesto), including its structure with the auxiliary verb 'haber' and its usage in unfinished time frames. The Student practiced forming questions and sentences in a restaurant dialogue, and was assigned homework to create a similar dialogue.

Understanding Pretérito Perfecto (Present Perfect) Structure

Applying Pretérito Perfecto in Restaurant Dialogue

Regular Past Participle Endings in Spanish

Understanding Auxiliary vs. Main Verbs

"Haber" as Auxiliary vs. "Tener" for Possession

Distinguishing Unfinished vs. Completed Time

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Student learned 12 days ago

Student and Tutor engaged in a detailed discussion about planned obsolescence and its impact on modern capitalist economies, consumer behavior, and political systems. They critically analyzed the concept of freedom in Western societies and discussed environmental implications of technology and consumption, referencing a video on these topics. The session concluded with planning for the next class to continue discussing related questions from the video.

Geographical and Environmental Differences: Old vs. Wild Continents

Escaping the System: The Quest for Alternative Communities

Planned Obsolescence and Consumer Manipulation

Politics of Deception: Power Dynamics and Economic Models

Vocabulary Nuance: Savory vs. Salty

Yerba Mate Culture and Argentinian Breakfast Habits

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Interactive quizzes

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Language simulations

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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

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.

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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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