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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Conversational Practice

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Pronunciation Coaching

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Test prep strategies

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Homework help

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Vocabulary Building

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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 4 days ago

The class focused on defining and discussing the concept of 'greed' and its multifaceted implications, including its connection to economic behaviors like saving money and time preferences. Student and Tutor explored various scenarios and philosophical viewpoints related to greed. For follow-up, the Student was assigned reading on Dante Alighieri's 'Inferno' to connect literary concepts of sin and consequence with the discussion.

The Complex Nature of Greed

Financial Habits: Saving & Time Preference

Navigating Unexpected Expenses & Financial Resilience

Cultural Nuances in Global Communication

Dante's 'Inferno' and the Consequences of Action

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Student learned 7 days ago

Student and Tutor reviewed Spanish greetings and their cultural usage, practiced basic classroom commands, and learned essential phrases for asking for clarification. They also worked on pronouncing the Spanish alphabet and spelling words using these phonetic rules. The Student was assigned homework to spell favorite items in Spanish and was encouraged to continue practicing the alphabet and daily commands.

Spanish Greetings and Cultural Context

Essential Classroom Commands

Asking for Clarification

The Spanish Alphabet (El Abecedario)

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Student learned 7 days ago

The Tutor and Student focused on Spanish vocabulary, spelling, and pronunciation. They reviewed previously learned verbs, practiced homework involving third-person descriptions, and engaged in an interactive game to identify words spelled aloud. The session concluded with the Tutor sharing online resources for the Student to continue practicing vocabulary and listening comprehension.

The Importance of Spelling (Deletrear)

Cultivating Effective Language Learning Habits

Expanding Vocabulary through Auditory Learning

Mastering Spanish Pronunciation: 'Qu' & Regional Accents

Verb Review & Third-Person Narratives

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Student learned 11 days ago

The session centered on the Student's travel preparations for Chile, which involved discussing packing instruments and navigating customs. The Student also explored concepts of circular economy and renewable energy for a farm, and sought help with a remote job application in decentralized finance. The Tutor clarified English vocabulary and offered strategies for using AI in job applications. They planned to discuss 'greed' in the next class.

The Idiom: "At the End of One's Tether"

Vocabulary Spotlight: "Cutting Edge"

Strategic Remote Job Applications in the AI Era

Renewable Energy for Farm Self-Sufficiency

Navigating International Customs & Specialized Equipment

Understanding Tether (USDT) in Digital Finance

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Student learned 13 days 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.

Understanding Countable and Uncountable Nouns

The Value of Targeted Correction in Language Learning

Correct Usage of 'Arrive' Prepositions

Ordinal Numbers for Dates and Rankings

Omitting 'The' Before 'Next Week/Month/Year'

Prepositions for Months

Dates

and Years

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Student learned 14 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.

Describing Others in Third Person (Singular & Plural)

The Importance of Simplicity & Consistent Exposure

Pronouncing the Spanish 'J' Sound

Essential Weather Vocabulary & Expressions

Understanding Spanish Question Structure (No Auxiliary "Do")

Forming Basic Personal Information Questions

Essential Classroom Commands & Verbs

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Learning tools used in spanish classes

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Speech recognition

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Interactive quizzes

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Translation tools

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Grammar practice

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Language simulations

Dynamic spanish lessons

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Open Q&A

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Note taking

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Open Q&A

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Weekend lessons

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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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