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Maria Simunic

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Spanish classes - Maria Simunic

Bachelors degree

/ 30 min

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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Cultural Context for Speaking

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Conversational Practice

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Homework help

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Cultural immersion

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Spanish language skill

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Role Playing Scenarios

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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Open Q&A

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Pets are welcomed

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Spanish concept taught by Maria

Student learned about 1 month ago

The class covered Spanish simple present conjugations, focusing on regular verbs and their endings. The student practiced conjugating verbs in context and constructing simple sentences. The Tutor introduced a poem to identify verbs.

Identifying Regular Verbs in Context

Differentiating 'B' and 'V' Pronunciation

Uses of the Preposition 'En'

Meanings of 'Pescado' vs. 'Pez'

Direct Object Pronoun Placement

Simple Present Conjugation in Spanish

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The student and tutor reviewed comparisons of equality and inequality in Spanish, including regular and irregular forms. The student practiced forming comparative sentences using 'tan/tanto como' and 'más/menos que'. They also learned about using 'tan' and 'tanto' for emphasis instead of comparison.

Using 'de' instead of 'que' with Numbers

Adverbs and Irregular Comparisons

Irregular Comparative Forms

Comparisons of Equality with Verbs

Tan and Tanto for Emphasis

Comparisons of Equality: Nouns

Comparisons of Equality: Adjectives and Adverbs

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The Student and Tutor practiced useful Spanish phrases for use at school, focusing on asking for help and clarification. They also expanded school-related vocabulary and played hangman to reinforce learning. The session concluded with practice using the phrase "¿Qué significa?"

Asking for Help: ¿Me puedes ayudar?

Requesting Repetition: ¿Puedes repetir

por favor?

Inquiring Meaning: ¿Qué significa?

Basic School Vocabulary

Expressing Non-Understanding: No entiendo

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The Student practiced Spanish sentence construction, focusing on articles, prepositions, adjectives, and the use of *ser* and *estar*. The session included translation exercises, vocabulary building related to household items, and practice with the expression *hay*. The Tutor suggested using Duolingo for vocabulary practice and scheduled the next session for Friday.

Verb 'Estar' for Location and Temporary States

Definite Articles: El

La

Los

Las

Prepositions of Location: En

Indefinite Articles: Un

Una

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The Student reviewed vocabulary and grammar related to daily routines in Spanish, with a focus on reflexive verbs. The Student completed exercises involving filling in the blanks in paragraphs describing daily routines, practicing reading and translating the sentences. The class worked through several examples to solidify understanding of vocabulary and usage.

Additional Vocabulary: Activities and Leisure

Regional Variations in Spanish

Verb Conjugation in Present Tense

Daily Routine Vocabulary

Reflexive Verbs

Describing Meal Times

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The Student and Tutor engaged in a Spanish language lesson that involved vocabulary review, pronunciation practice, and sentence construction. The student received guidance on vowel-changing verbs and gender agreement with nouns. Homework was assigned, focusing on sentence creation using newly learned vocabulary, to be reviewed in the next session.

Articles and Nouns

Gender Agreement with Adjectives

Possessive Pronouns and Noun Order

Vowel Change Verbs (Stem-Changing Verbs)

Prepositions 'En' and Its Versatility

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Learner types for spanish classes

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ADHD

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All levels

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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Adult/Professionals

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Spanish for intermediate

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Spanish for kids

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Home schooled

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Spanish for beginners

Spanish tutor also teaches

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Spanish

Spanish Reading

Spanish Reading

Spanish Speaking

Spanish Speaking

Spanish Writing

Spanish Writing

Spanish Grammar & Vocabulary

Spanish Grammar & Vocabulary

Conversational Spanish

Conversational Spanish

Learning tools used in spanish classes

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Translation tools

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Grammar practice

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Writing prompts

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Interactive quizzes

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Language simulations

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Dictation tools

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