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Maria Simunic

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Private classes - Maria Simunic

Bachelors degree

$38

$34

/ hour

About your spanish tutor

¡Hola! I'm Maria Simunic, a passionate Spanish tutor with over 7 years of experience. Holding a Bachelor's degree, I specialize in providing tailored classes for Spanish learners of all levels and ages. From Spanish for kids to adults and professionals, I offer a wide range of classes including Spanish reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and conversational practice. My specialities include career guidance, cultural immersion, pronunciation coaching, and vocabulary building. I also excel in creating role-playing scenarios and test prep strategies to enhance learning. Whether you need help with homework, cultural context for speaking, or test preparation, I've got you covered! As a tutor, I am comfortable working with students with special needs, ensuring a supportive and inclusive learning environment. I believe in personalized learning experiences that cater to individual needs and goals. My goal is to not only teach Spanish but also to inspire a love for the language and culture. Are you ready to embark on an exciting language learning journey together? Let's dive into the world of Spanish with fun and effective classes designed just for you! ¡Vamos a aprender juntos!

Maria graduated from Universidad Nacional de cuyo

Maria graduated from Universidad Nacional de cuyo
Maria graduated from Universidad Nacional de cuyo

Spanish classes overview

In my classes, I focus on creating a dynamic and immersive learning experience for students. By combining cultural immersion, speaking practice, grammar instruction, writing skills, and pronunciation training, I ensure a well-rounded approach to mastering the Spanish language. I use a variety of tech tools to enhance learning, such as interactive whiteboards, video conferencing platforms, and educational apps. Following a communicative language teaching approach, I emphasize building communicative competence to enable students to engage meaningfully in real-world conversations. Whether teaching Spanish writing, grammar, reading, or conversation, I tailor my lessons to cater to diverse audiences, including kids, beginners, intermediates, adults, and professionals. My goal is to empower students at all levels to feel confident and proficient in using Spanish in practical situations.

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Quick homework help and support

85% of students receive homework assistance on time.

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Trusted by 90% of parents for results

Parents see their children mastering language skills faster.

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Tailored lessons for every skill level

90% of students feel lessons are personalized to their needs.

Spanish tutor specialities

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Cultural immersion

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Pronunciation Coaching

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Homework help

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Spanish language skill

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Vocabulary Building

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Test prep strategies

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Spanish concept taught by Maria

Theresa learned 2 days ago

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Sol tutored Theresa in Spanish, focusing on using possessive adjectives to describe family members, practicing adjective agreement, and reviewing verb conjugations in the present tense, including irregular verbs. Theresa completed exercises in a shared Google Doc and in her textbook. Sol praised Theresa's writing ability and understanding of adjective conjugation.

Noun-Adjective Agreement

Irregular Verbs

Using 'Tener'

Possessive Adjectives in Spanish

Describing People in Spanish

Irregular Verbs

Using 'Tener'

Verb 'Trabajar'

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Theresa learned 3 days ago

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Sol Simunic tutored Theresa Oh in Spanish, focusing on Unit 1, which included vocabulary, grammar exercises on "ser" vs. "estar," definite and indefinite articles, and adjective agreement. Theresa practiced conjugating verbs, choosing the correct articles, and using adjectives appropriately. For the next lesson, Theresa will prepare a brief description of her family and friends using possessive and descriptive adjectives.

Adjective Agreement

Possessive Adjectives

Ser vs Estar

Definite Articles (El

La

Los

Las)

Indefinite Articles (Un

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Ruairi learned 4 days ago

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Sol guided Rory through a Spanish lesson focused on the verb "ir" and its conjugations, practicing sentence construction with frequency expressions and possessive pronouns. They discussed cultural topics, including food preferences and football rivalries. Sol plans to send Rory a Spanish song to practice pronunciation and comprehension.

Contraction 'al'

Possessive Pronouns

Formal vs. Informal 'You'

Verb 'Ir' (to go) conjugations

Using present tense for future events

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Anthony learned 4 days ago

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Sol tutored Anthony in a Spanish language lesson focused on introductions, exchanging contact information, discussing days of the week, and expressing dates. Anthony practiced pronunciation, spelling, and constructing sentences. They plan to continue the next lesson by reviewing how to tell time in Spanish.

Ser and Estar

Describing Oneself

Asking What Someone Likes

Spanish Alphabet Pronunciation

Asking for Contact Information

Days of the Week

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Theresa learned 5 days ago

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Sol tutored Theresa in Spanish, focusing on differentiating between and using present continuous and simple present tenses. Theresa completed exercises involving sentence translation and verb conjugation in both tenses. They scheduled future lessons for Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with a possible time adjustment for Thursday pending confirmation.

Irregular Verb 'Ir' (to go)

Adverbs ending in -mente

Reflexive Verbs

Present Continuous vs. Simple Present

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Sarah learned 8 days ago

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Sol Simunic tutored Sarah on Spanish, focusing on the verb "estar" conjugations and usage. Sarah practiced completing sentences with the correct form of "estar" and learned new vocabulary related to daily life and emotions. They concluded with a brief speaking exercise, and planned to continue the speaking practice in the next session.

Verb Conjugation - Estar

Prepositions of Place

Gender and Number Agreement

Cultural Nuances - Marriage

Vocabulary Expansion

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Spanish tutor also teaches

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Spanish Reading

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Spanish Grammar & Vocabulary

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Conversational Spanish

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Teaching tools used in spanish classes

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Writing prompts

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Language simulations

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Translation tools

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Dictation tools

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Game based learning tools

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Grammar practice

Student types for spanish classes

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Spanish for kids

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Spanish for beginners

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Spanish for intermediate

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Adult/Professionals

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All levels

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ADHD

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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Home schooled

Interactive spanish lessons

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Record lessons

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Note taking

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Pets are welcomed

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Parent feedback

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Mobile joining

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Open Q&A

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Chat for quick help

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Weekend lessons

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