Matthew Osborne
Strengthen grammar and confidence with immersive Spanish sessions led by a Liverpool University tutor
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Matthew Osborne
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
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30 lessons
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20 lessons
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10 lessons
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About your spanish tutor
I'm Matthew Osborne, a passionate Spanish tutor with over 5 years of experience. My journey with Spanish began during my Bachelors studies, where I delved deep into the language and its nuances. Specializing in Spanish for kids, beginners, and intermediate learners, I offer personalized classes tailored to your level and pace. My classes go beyond textbooks; I provide a cultural immersion experience, blending career guidance with conversational practice. Through role-playing scenarios and pronunciation coaching, I ensure you grasp the language authentically. Whether you need help with homework, test prep strategies, or vocabulary building, I've got you covered. From Spanish literature to business Spanish, my expertise spans various subjects to cater to diverse interests. I create a supportive space for you to explore Travel Spanish, hone your conversational skills, and delve into the beauty of Spanish literature. If you have special needs, rest assured that I am here to support you every step of the way. Let's embark on this exciting journey together, where learning Spanish is not just a task but a delightful adventure waiting to unfold. Book your classes today and let's unlock the world of Spanish language and culture!
Matthew graduated from University of Liverpool


Spanish tutor language skill
Cultural Context for Speaking
Cultural immersion
Spanish language skill
Vocabulary Building
Role Playing Scenarios
Learner types for spanish classes
None of the above
Spanish for beginners
Spanish for kids
Spanish for intermediate
Spanish classes highlights
My teaching approach is centered around creating an interactive and engaging learning environment. I focus on fostering dialogue, enhancing listening comprehension, honing writing skills, immersing students in the culture, and emphasizing grammar. I specialize in teaching a variety of Spanish subjects, including Travel Spanish, Conversational Spanish, Spanish Literature, and Business Spanish. To make learning effective and enjoyable, I leverage a wide array of tech tools such as interactive platforms, educational apps, and multimedia resources. I follow a comprehensive curriculum tailored to meet the needs of over 100 students, including Spanish for kids, beginners, and intermediate learners. With a background in Spanish and Chinese languages, I draw from diverse teaching methods to address the unique challenges of language learning. I adapt my teaching to suit individual interests and learning styles, encouraging students to explore Spanish through various avenues like literature, cinema, and more. My aim is to keep classes dynamic and stimulating, ensuring that students of all levels and ages find the learning process rewarding and enriching.
Spanish tutor also teaches
Spanish
Spanish Listening
Spanish Speaking
Conversational Spanish
Spanish Literature
Business Spanish
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
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10 day Refund
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Spanish concepts taught by Matthew
The class focused on the Spanish verbs 'ser' and 'estar,' explaining their distinct uses for permanent versus temporary states, locations, and characteristics. The tutor and student practiced differentiating between these verbs through examples and exercises, with a plan to send further practice materials.
Ser vs. Estar: The Two "To Be" Verbs
Pronouns and Their Role in Verbs
The Impersonal 'Se'
Distinguishing 'Hay' and 'Estar'
Word Order and Pronoun Placement
The Tutor and Student reviewed Spanish pronouns and verb conjugations, focusing on the differences between subject and object pronouns, the use of infinitive verbs, and the functions of prepositions and conjunctions. They practiced sentence construction and pronoun usage, with plans to further explore verbs like 'ser' and 'estar' in upcoming sessions.
Distinguishing 'Tener' and 'Haber'
Informal vs. Formal 'You': Tú vs. Usted
The Versatile Preposition 'De'
The Function of 'Que' in Spanish
Pronouns: Yo
Tú
Él/Ella
Nosotros
The Tutor and Student reviewed Spanish verb conjugations for -ER and -IR verbs, focusing on present tense forms and irregular verbs like 'apagar' and 'poder'. They practiced constructing sentences using prepositions to describe location and introduced the concept of expressing ability with 'poder'. Future sessions will build upon these grammatical structures.
Spanish Verb Endings: -AR
-ER
-IR
Spanish Verb Conjugation: -ER Verbs (e.g.
Beber)
Spanish Verb Conjugation: -IR Verbs (e.g.
Vivir)
Spanish Verb Conjugation: -AR Verbs (e.g.
The Tutor and Student reviewed Spanish vocabulary by identifying cognates with English words ending in '-tion'. They practiced pronunciation and learned a rule for adding an 'e' before words starting with 's' followed by a consonant in Spanish. The session aimed to build vocabulary recognition through these linguistic patterns.
Spanish Pronunciation: 'S' Sound
Recognizing Nouns: English Cognates
Handling Double Letters in Spanish
Spanish Noun Suffixes: -ción/-sión
The tutor and student reviewed how to express likes and dislikes in Spanish using the verb 'gustar,' focusing on singular vs. plural nouns and infinitive verbs. They also touched upon the concept of masculine and feminine nouns and their agreement with pronouns and quantities, with the student assigned practice sentences.
Singular vs. Plural Nouns and Articles
Verb Conjugation: Infinitives and Present Tense
Gender and Number Agreement
Common Question Phrases
The session focused on improving the student's Spanish pronunciation by focusing on key vowel and consonant sounds that differ from English. The Student practiced with specific words and received explanations on regional variations in pronunciation within Spain and Latin America. The Tutor will send exercises to practice the 'j' and rolled 'r' sounds, and the next class will cover combining vowels.
The Rolling 'R'
The Dreaded 'J' Sound
Consonant 'Z' Pronunciation
Consonant 'G' Pronunciation
Consonant 'C' Pronunciation
Spanish Vowel Pronunciation
Double 'L' and 'Y' Pronunciation
Learning tools used in spanish classes
Writing prompts
Subtitled media
Interactive quizzes
Translation tools
Grammar practice
Dynamic spanish lessons
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Pets are welcomed
Open Q&A
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