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

Maria graduated from Universidad Nacional de cuyo
Maria graduated from Universidad Nacional de cuyo

Spanish tutor language skill

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Role Playing Scenarios

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Conversational Practice

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Cultural Context for Speaking

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Pronunciation Coaching

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Cultural immersion

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Homework help

Learner types for spanish classes

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Adult/Professionals

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Spanish for kids

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Home schooled

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Spanish for intermediate

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ADHD

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Spanish for beginners

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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All levels

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.

Spanish tutor also teaches

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Spanish

Spanish Reading

Spanish Reading

Spanish Speaking

Spanish Speaking

Spanish Writing

Spanish Writing

Conversational Spanish

Conversational Spanish

Spanish for Beginners

Spanish for Beginners

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Spanish concepts taught by Maria

Student learned 2 days ago

The tutor and student worked on Spanish verb conjugation, focusing on irregular verbs and the proper use of subject pronouns. They practiced sentence construction with new vocabulary and reviewed specific verb meanings, with the student planning to practice sentence formation and keyboard settings.

Irregular Verb Conjugation in Spanish

Subject Pronoun Usage in Spanish

Formality and Verb Conjugations (Tú vs. Usted)

Distinguishing 'Llevar' and 'Sacar'

Keyboard Settings for Accents and Special Characters

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Student learned 5 days ago

The student and tutor reviewed and practiced Spanish grammar, focusing on prepositions, reflexive verbs, and verb conjugation after prepositions. They also worked on expanding vocabulary, pronunciation (specifically the rolling 'r'), and discussed cultural language nuances. The student was provided with exercises and resources for pronunciation practice.

Irregular Verbs in Spanish

Spanish Accentuation Rules & Practice

Prepositions and Verb Conjugation

Reflexive Verbs and Pronoun Placement

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Student learned 6 days ago

The tutor and student reviewed Spanish greetings, numbers, and vocabulary for emotions. They practiced using the verb "gustar" to express likes and dislikes, focusing on both activities and nouns, and were introduced to Spanish articles.

Verb Conjugation: 'Ser' vs. 'Estar'

Spanish Greetings and Farewells

Expressing Likes and Dislikes (Me gusta)

Spanish Nouns: Gender and Articles

Spanish Pronunciation: Key Sounds

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Student learned 7 days ago

The Tutor and Student engaged in a Spanish language lesson, covering greetings, numbers, asking and answering personal questions like name and age, expressing feelings, and discussing likes and dislikes. They practiced pronunciation, conjugation basics, and conversational phrases with the goal of improving spoken Spanish communication.

Spanish Greetings and Farewells

Spanish Numbers and Basic Counting

Spanish Verbs: 'Ser' vs. 'Estar' and 'Tener'

Expressing Likes and Dislikes

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Student learned 13 days ago

The tutor and student reviewed the Spanish verbs 'ser' and 'estar', focusing on the correct usage of 'estar' for location and position. They practiced various prepositions of place and position, constructing sentences to reinforce understanding. The session concluded with a review of the day's material and confirmation of future classes.

Ser vs. Estar Acronyms

Spanish Prepositions of Place

Spanish Pronounciation Rules: 'Qu'

Position vs. Location with Estar

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The tutor and student reviewed the Spanish present simple tense, covering its uses for habits and routines. They practiced conjugating regular verbs ending in -ar, -er, and -ir, and applied this knowledge by forming sentences. The student will complete conjugation exercises for homework.

Present Simple vs. Present Continuous

Spanish Verb Conjugation: Regular Verbs

Vocabulary: Daily Routines and Activities

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Learning tools used in spanish classes

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Game based learning tools

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Language simulations

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Translation tools

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Phonetic drills

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Grammar practice

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Interactive quizzes

Dynamic spanish lessons

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Note taking

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Pets are welcomed

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Chat for quick help

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Parent feedback

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Parent feedback

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