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Maria Simunic

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Maria Simunic

Bachelors degree

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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 tutor language skill

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Conversational Practice

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Cultural immersion

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Cultural Context for Speaking

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Role Playing Scenarios

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Pronunciation Coaching

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Test prep strategies

Learner types for spanish classes

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Home schooled

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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ADHD

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Spanish for kids

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Adult/Professionals

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All levels

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Spanish for intermediate

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Spanish for beginners

Spanish classes highlights

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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Spanish concepts taught by Maria

Student learned 13 days ago

The Student and Tutor read and translated a short Spanish story about a birthday party, focusing on vocabulary and comprehension. They worked on pronunciation and completed exercises using new vocabulary in context. The session concluded with an introduction to irregular verbs in the preterite tense, which will be explored further in the next class.

Vocabulary Review: Birthday Celebrations in Spanish

Verb Conjugation: Understanding Context

Pronunciation: Silent 'H' and 'J' sounds

Pronunciation: Letter G sounds

Irregular Preterite: *Tener*

*Venir*

and *Decir*

Distinguishing *Ser* and *Ir* in Preterite

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Student learned 14 days ago

The Student reviewed Spanish vocabulary related to daily routines and opposites of adjectives. They practiced sentence construction and verb conjugations. The next session is scheduled for January 5th.

Adjective Agreement (Gender and Number)

Verb 'conducir' (to drive)

Opposite Adjectives

Uses of Ser vs. Estar

Adverbs Ending in '-mente'

Reflexive Verbs

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Student learned 15 days ago

The Student and Tutor practiced describing daily routines in Spanish, focusing on reflexive verbs and telling time. The Student worked on conjugating verbs and constructing sentences about their morning routine. The Tutor assigned the Student to continue working on writing their daily routine for the next class.

Using *A* and *E* for Telling Time.

Expressing Time in Spanish

Conjugating Regular Verbs

Reflexive Verbs

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Student learned 16 days ago

The Student practiced using descriptive adjectives in Spanish, focusing on gender and number agreement, and conjugation of the verb 'ser' for describing permanent characteristics. The session also covered comparative sentences and introduced the concept of differentiating between 'ser' and 'estar'. The next class is scheduled for Wednesday at 5:30, and will cover conjugations for the verb estar.

Comparisons: *Pero

También

Tampoco*

Subject Pronouns and Verb Conjugation

Verb 'Ser' vs. 'Estar'

Pluralization of Adjectives

Verb 'Ser' Conjugations

Descriptive Adjectives and Gender Agreement

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Student learned 19 days ago

The session covered Spanish numbers, colors, and a detailed explanation of the verb 'ser' and 'estar', including their different uses and conjugations. The student practiced sentence construction using 'ser' with adjectives and learned about cognates to expand vocabulary. The next class is scheduled to continue practicing these concepts.

Ser vs. Estar: Two Verbs for 'To Be'

Verb Conjugations: Introduction

Subject Pronouns: Clarification and Emphasis

Cognates: Leveraging Similar Vocabulary

Forming Negative Sentences

Number Pronunciation (1-20)

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Student learned 20 days ago

The student practiced Spanish conversation by answering open-ended questions. The session covered prepositions, sentence construction, and comparative adjectives. The student was encouraged to use existing vocabulary creatively and practiced forming complete sentences.

Open-ended vs. Choice Questions

Comparative Adjectives: 'Mejor'

Verb Conjugation of 'Ser'

Sentence Construction with Passive Objects

Amistad and Importar

Prepositions: 'Para' vs. 'Por'

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Learning tools used in spanish classes

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Grammar practice

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Phonetic drills

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Game based learning tools

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Writing prompts

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Subtitled media

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Translation tools

Dynamic spanish lessons

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Note taking

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Parent feedback

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Mobile joining

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Parent feedback

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Chat for quick help

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Record lessons

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Weekend lessons

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Pets are welcomed

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Pets are welcomed

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