Regina Grisolia
Spanish lessons with a UCES tutor focused on conversation, culture, and personal growth
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Regina Grisolia
Masters degree
/ 55 min
About your spanish tutor
Hola! I'm Regina Grisolia, a passionate Spanish tutor with a Bachelor's degree and years of experience teaching Spanish at various levels. My expertise lies in Spanish Literature, Travel Spanish, Grammar & Vocabulary, Reading, Conversational Practice, and more. I specialize in providing personalized classes tailored to your needs. Whether you need help with homework, want to improve your pronunciation, or prepare for exams, I've got you covered. I believe in creating a cultural immersion experience to enhance your learning journey. My classes are interactive, focusing on role-playing scenarios and practical exercises to boost your Spanish language skills. I offer career guidance and test prep strategies to help you succeed. From vocabulary building to understanding the cultural context of the language, I ensure a comprehensive learning experience. For intermediate students looking to enhance their Spanish proficiency, I provide a supportive environment where you can practice conversational Spanish with confidence. Whether you have specific learning requirements or special needs, I am here to support you every step of the way. Let's embark on this exciting language learning adventure together! Vamos a aprender español!
Regina graduated from NYU
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My tutoring approach is deeply rooted in cultural immersion and interactive dialogue, focusing on grammar while fostering immersive conversations. I specialize in teaching subjects like Conversational Spanish, Spanish Literature, and Grammar & Vocabulary. To enhance learning, I leverage tech tools for interactive online classes, using platforms like Zoom and Google Meet. I follow a tailored curriculum that aligns with the student's goals and proficiency level. My classes cater to intermediate Spanish learners, offering a safe and flexible environment where making mistakes is encouraged for effective learning and improvement.
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Spanish concepts taught by Regina
The tutor introduced basic Spanish grammar, including the use of the verbs 'ser' for identity and 'gustar' for likes and dislikes. They also touched upon expressing expectations using 'esperar' followed by an infinitive, and discussed the student's goals for improving Spanish fluency and comprehension.
The Verb 'Ser' in Spanish
Expressing Expectations with 'Esperar'
Verb Conjugation: Infinitives
Expressing Likes and Dislikes
The tutor and student reviewed and practiced using Spanish interrogative words and forming questions based on answers. They worked on differentiating between 'qué' and 'cuál,' and applied these concepts through exercises involving descriptions and locations, with a focus on correct verb conjugation and prepositions.
Possessive Adjectives
Formal vs. Informal Address (Tú vs. Usted)
Ser vs. Estar: Essential Verbs
Interrogatives (Who
What
When
Why
Where)
The Tutor and Student reviewed the differences and combined use of the Spanish preterite and imperfect tenses, focusing on how they describe sequential, ongoing, and interrupting actions. They also began learning new vocabulary related to traffic and accidents. The next session will continue with this vocabulary and the past tenses, with a follow-up planned for August 24th.
Series of Completed Actions
Vocabulary: Traffic and Accidents
Simultaneous Past Actions
Pretérito vs. Imperfecto: Interruption
The tutor and student delved into the Spanish subjunctive mood, focusing on its formation with regular and irregular verbs, and its use with impersonal expressions. They practiced conjugating verbs and constructing sentences, applying the subjunctive to express opinions, recommendations, and hypothetical situations, with plans to continue practicing these concepts.
Forming the Present Subjunctive
Impersonal Expressions with the Subjunctive
Irregular Verbs in the Present Subjunctive
Indicative vs. Subjunctive Moods
The Student and Tutor reviewed a comprehensive Spanish test, focusing on detailed grammar corrections, vocabulary nuances, and speaking practice. The session also introduced the fundamental concepts of the Subjunctive mood and its distinction from the Indicative mood, with plans to continue exploring this new tense in the next class.
Pluralizing Nouns Ending in -z
Subjunctive Mood: Introduction
Grammatical Agreement (Gender & Number)
"Se" for Accidental Situations
Word Families (Noun
Adjective
Verb)
"A" Personal
Student and Tutor reviewed Spanish prepositions of place and practiced identifying and using various interrogatives such as `¿Cómo?`, `¿Qué?`, `¿Cuánto?`, `¿Dónde?`, `¿Por qué?`, `¿Quién?`, and `¿Cuál?`. They worked through exercises that involved guessing questions based on provided answers and ordering words to form correct questions. The plan for future sessions includes comparing `qué` and `cuál` in more detail, along with the verbs `ser` and `estar`.
Expressing Quantity: Understanding `Cuánto/a/os/as`
Initial Distinction: `Por` vs. `Para`
Grammar Rules for Spanish Questions: Word Order & Prepositions
Introduction to Spanish Interrogatives (Question Words)
Spanish Prepositions for Placement Review
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