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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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Pronunciation Coaching

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Spanish language skill

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Homework help

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Cultural immersion

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Conversational Practice

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Vocabulary Building

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 concept taught by Maria

Student learned 5 days ago

Theresa and Joshua reviewed the preterite tense of stem-changing verbs in Spanish, focusing on verbs ending in -ir and their conjugations. They also practiced using direct and indirect object pronouns in various scenarios. The class will continue with these sentences on Tuesday, and Joshua was encouraged to ask questions before then.

"Se" for "Le/Les" Rule

Indirect Object Pronouns

Direct Object Pronouns

Stem Changes (E>I

O>U)

Preterite Stem-Changing Verbs (IR)

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Student learned 7 days ago

Sol Simunic conducted a Spanish lesson with Holt, focusing on teaching him how to tell time. This involved covering vocabulary for hours and minutes, and practicing how to ask and answer questions about the time. They also reviewed animal names and played hangman to reinforce Spanish vocabulary. Sol committed to preparing materials to help Holt communicate effectively with his teachers when he returns to school in Cabo.

Asking Time in Spanish

Telling Hours in Spanish

Minutes Past the Hour

Minutes To the Hour

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Student learned 8 days ago

During a Spanish lesson, Sol and a learner residing in Elk Grove concentrated on advanced grammar, specifically the correct usage and placement of direct and indirect object pronouns. The learner completed exercises to reinforce understanding of when to use 'se' instead of 'le' or 'les' and how to structure sentences with double object pronouns. Sol suggested reviewing the grammar points and creating a chart to aid comprehension.

Direct Object Pronouns (DOPs)

Indirect Object Pronouns (IOPs)

Double Object Pronouns

The 'Se' Rule

Placement Flexibility

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Student learned 8 days ago

Sol tutored Stephanie on Spanish definite and indefinite articles, explaining their forms based on gender and number. Stephanie actively practiced using these articles in sentences and completed a quiz to reinforce her understanding. For continued progress in the language, Sol recommended building vocabulary through songs and series and encouraged her to speak Spanish with her husband.

Definite Articles

Indefinite Articles

Noun-Adjective Order

Verb 'Estar' for Location

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Student learned 9 days ago

Sol and Renee's Spanish lesson centered on reflexive verbs, delving into their conjugation and application in daily routines. They honed their skills by forming sentences with both reflexive and non-reflexive verbs, specifically those related to morning activities. For homework, Sol tasked Renee with continuing sentence construction practice, utilizing the vocabulary and grammar concepts covered, with the aim of completing the activity in their subsequent class. Sol will email Renee the Google document link.

Reflexive Verbs

Reflexive Pronouns

Conjugating Reflexive Verbs

Daily Routine Vocabulary

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Student learned 9 days ago

Sol and a learner, who resides in Austin, reviewed irregular verb conjugations in the simple present tense, focusing on vowel changes, verbs irregular only in the first person, and verbs ending in '-ocer' or '-ucir.' They also practiced regular verb conjugations ending in -ar. Due to the learner's fatigue, they shifted to conjugation exercises for practice.

-cer/-cir Irregularities

Regular -ar Verbs

Irregular 'Yo' Verbs

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Learner types for spanish classes

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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Spanish for kids

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All levels

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Spanish for intermediate

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Spanish for beginners

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ADHD

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Home schooled

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Adult/Professionals

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Spanish

Spanish Reading

Spanish Reading

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Spanish Speaking

Spanish Writing

Spanish Writing

Spanish Grammar & Vocabulary

Spanish Grammar & Vocabulary

Conversational Spanish

Conversational Spanish

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Interactive quizzes

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Dictation tools

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Phonetic drills

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Game based learning tools

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Language simulations

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