Maria Simunic
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Maria Simunic
Bachelors degree
/ 55 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
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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 and Tutor thoroughly reviewed various categories of Spanish irregular verbs, including stem-changing verbs, 'yo-go' verbs, and other first-person irregular conjugations. The Student practiced conjugating these verbs and began drafting a daily routine in Spanish to apply the concepts learned. Homework was assigned to continue writing sentences for the daily routine, utilizing specific verbs discussed in class.
Irregular 'Yo' Forms (Verbs Ending in -zco)
Stem-Changing Verbs (Boot Verbs)
Irregular 'Yo' Forms (Verbs Ending in -go)
Other Highly Irregular 'Yo' Forms
Ser
Estar
and Ir (The Big Three Irregulars)
The Student and Tutor practiced applying the Spanish simple present tense by correcting student-composed sentences. They focused on distinguishing the simple present from the past tense and ensuring correct sentence coherence and verb conjugation. For the next session, the Student is to prepare simple present conjugations for verbal drills.
Singular Treatment of Collective Nouns
Differentiating Present (Comen) and Past (Comí) Verbs
Simple Present Tense: Frequency & General Actions
Natural Word Order: Adverbs
Strategic Tense Mastery
Coherent Time Complements
The Student and Tutor focused on Spanish language skills, starting with a check-in on the Student's progress with reflexive verbs. They then practiced listening comprehension by filling in blanks in a text about a daily routine, with the Tutor providing cultural context and vocabulary reinforcement. The Tutor will assign additional homework.
Estrategias de Comprensión Auditiva (Listening Comprehension Strategies)
Expresiones de Tiempo (Time Expressions)
Mi Rutina Diaria (My Daily Routine)
Verbos Reflexivos (Reflexive Verbs)
The Student and Tutor discussed effective strategies for learning Spanish verbs, opting for a focused approach on one tense at a time, specifically the Simple Present. They reviewed and practiced the conjugation of regular verbs ending in -AR, -ER, and -IR, along with the verb 'gustar'. Regional Spanish accent variations were also discussed, and the Student was advised to practice one verb from each ending group before the next session.
Regional Spanish Accents and Comprehension
Understanding Prefixes like "Des-"
The Verb "Gustar" (To Like / To Be Pleasing)
Spanish Present Simple (El Presente del Indicativo) Conjugation
Effective Adult Language Learning Strategies
The Student and Tutor worked through a Spanish A2-level review test, covering masculine/feminine forms, singular/plural agreement, and the correct usage of the verbs `ser`, `estar`, and `hay`. They also began practicing personal pronouns, with the Tutor providing a link for further exercises on this topic. The Tutor commended the Student's effort and wished them luck with an upcoming exam.
Género Gramatical: Masculino y Feminino
Número Gramatical: Singular y Plural
Verbos Ser
Estar y Hay
Pronombres Personales de Objeto (Directo e Indirecto)
Student and Tutor focused on Spanish grammar, specifically simple present tense conjugation and the structure and usage of reflexive verbs. They brainstormed and practiced vocabulary related to daily routines, applying these concepts in fill-in-the-blank exercises and beginning to draft the Student's own daily schedule in Spanish. The Student was assigned to complete the daily routine writing for the next session.
Conjugation of Regular Verbs in Simple Present
Building a Daily Routine Narrative
Time Expressions and Event Sequencing
Essential Verbs: Ser and Estar (Contextual Use)
Reflexive Verbs (-se Verbs) for Daily Routines
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