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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Vocabulary Building

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Cultural immersion

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Conversational Practice

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Cultural Context for Speaking

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Pronunciation Coaching

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Test prep strategies

Learner types for spanish classes

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ADHD

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Spanish for kids

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Spanish for beginners

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All levels

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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Home schooled

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Spanish for intermediate

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Adult/Professionals

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

Spanish Reading

Spanish Reading

Spanish Speaking

Spanish Speaking

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Spanish Writing

Spanish Grammar & Vocabulary

Spanish Grammar & Vocabulary

Conversational Spanish

Conversational Spanish

Flexible Scheduling

Allows 1h early scheduling

Allows 1h early rescheduling

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Student learned about 15 hours ago

The tutor and student reviewed the Spanish verbs 'ser' and 'estar,' focusing on the uses of 'ser' with the DOCTOR acronym (Date, Occupation, Characteristic, Time, Origin, Relation). They practiced verb conjugations and sentence formation related to personal information, age, and origin, with the tutor providing examples and guidance.

Expressing Age in Spanish

Ser vs. Estar: The "DOCTOR" Acronym

Verb Conjugation: Jamo and Jamos

Using Articles with Dates

Spanish 'To Be': Ser vs. Estar

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Student learned about 16 hours ago

The tutor and student reviewed the Spanish preterite tense and its characteristics, differentiating it from present tenses. They also practiced using specific verbs and discussed meal-related vocabulary, with plans to cover irregular verbs in the next session.

Spanish Verbs: 'Casar' vs. 'Casarse'

Spanish Verb Tenses: Predeterite (Indefinido)

Spanish Verb Tenses: Present Continuous

Spanish Pronunciation: Accents and Regional Variations

Spanish Verbs: 'Andar' - Usage and Meanings

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Student learned 7 days ago

The student and tutor worked on Spanish grammar, focusing on conjugating verbs in the past tense and constructing full sentences. They practiced exercises that involved transforming phrases into past tense sentences, and the session was scheduled to continue the following Tuesday.

Using Modal Verbs in the Past

Adjective Agreement (Gender and Number)

Sentence Structure and Connectors

Past Tense Verb Conjugation

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Student learned 13 days ago

The student and tutor reviewed Spanish numbers, grammar concerning adjective and adverb placement, and vocabulary for everyday situations like shopping and visiting a pharmacy. They also touched upon regionalisms and slang in Spanish, and began a review of the verbs 'ser' and 'estar'. Homework and notes were promised to be sent via email.

Adjective Placement in Spanish

Argentine Spanish Vocabulary

Understanding Spanish 'Ser' and 'Estar'

Navigating Argentinian Commerce

Spanish Number System Nuances

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Student learned 17 days ago

The Student practiced exchanging personal information, including spelling in Spanish, and worked on number pronunciation and usage up to the thousands. The Student also learned days of the week and months, practicing how to state dates in Spanish and identify holiday months. The next session is scheduled for Wednesday.

Exchanging Personal Information in Spanish

Spanish Alphabet Pronunciation

Days of the Week in Spanish

Expressing Dates in Spanish

Numbers in Spanish

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Student learned 18 days ago

The session was an introductory Spanish lesson focused on basic conversation skills. The Student practiced numbers, greetings, asking about age and origin, and common expressions of courtesy. The Student and Tutor discussed future lesson plans, focusing on grammar, vocabulary, and conversational practice.

Courtesy Expressions

Numbers 11-20

Articles in Spanish

Verb Conjugation and 'You' Forms

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Learning tools used in spanish classes

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Writing prompts

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Interactive quizzes

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Dictation tools

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Phonetic drills

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Language simulations

Dynamic spanish lessons

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Parent feedback

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Open Q&A

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Pets are welcomed

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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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Note taking

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Note taking

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Pets are welcomed

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