Maria Simunic
Explore grammar in depth with culture-based Spanish lessons guided by an experienced tutor
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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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Vocabulary Building
Cultural immersion
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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
The Student and Tutor worked on Spanish language skills, including reading comprehension, listening exercises, and verb conjugations in the preterite tense. They prepared for an oral assignment by constructing sentences about childhood memories using specific Spanish vocabulary, focusing on correct grammar and vocabulary integration. The session concluded with a review of the completed sentences for the assignment.
Mastering Past Tenses: Preterite & Imperfect
Vocabulary for Childhood Memories
Crafting & Presenting Spanish Sentences
Key Grammatical Nuances for Accuracy
The Student and Tutor worked on Spanish grammar, specifically differentiating between the verbs 'ser' and 'ir' in the preterite tense through contextual practice. They also reviewed a cultural quiz on Puerto Rico, which the Student successfully completed. Future sessions were confirmed to focus on an upcoming exam.
Essential Vocabulary for Preterite Contexts
Contextual Clues for Differentiating Ser and Ir
Ser vs. Ir in Preterite Tense: Same Form
Different Meaning
Student and Tutor focused on the Spanish imperative mood, reviewing how to give affirmative and negative commands. They practiced conjugating regular and several irregular verbs for different subject pronouns, discussing the connection between the imperative and subjunctive grammatical moods.
El Imperativo: Giving Commands
Irregular Imperative Forms: Special Cases
Regular Imperative Forms: Affirmative and Negative
Subjunctive Connection: Why Imperatives Change
Student and Tutor reviewed the appropriate use of 'Ser' and 'Estar' in Spanish, covering their application to permanent characteristics, temporary conditions, locations, and actions. They practiced identifying the correct verb in various sentences, including an introduction to the present continuous tense. The session concluded with the Tutor providing exercises for the Student to practice differentiating between 'Ser' and 'Estar' in different contexts.
Forming the Present Continuous Tense
Ser vs. Estar - Two Verbs for 'To Be'
Mastering Ser with the DOCTOR Acronym
Navigating Formal and Informal Greetings
Understanding Estar with the PLACE Acronym
The Student and Tutor reviewed key Spanish grammar concepts, focusing on the correct usage of 'Por' versus 'Para' and the conjugation of regular verbs in the preterite tense. They practiced these concepts through multiple examples and quizzes, with a view to preparing the Student for an upcoming final exam.
Mastering *Por* vs. *Para* (Prepositions)
Regular Preterite Tense Conjugation
Spanish Formal Commands (Mandatos Formales)
Student and Tutor covered foundational Spanish, including numbers from 11-20, self-introductions using the verb "llamar," and expressing age with "tener." They also practiced basic verb conjugations and expressing likes and dislikes. A future lesson plan was discussed, focusing on vocabulary, grammar, conversation, and potentially medical Spanish.
Numbers 1-20 and the Spanish Counting System
Basic Introductions: ¿Cómo te llamas? and Me llamo...
Expressing Age with the Verb 'Tener' (to have)
Understanding Verb Conjugations and Subject Pronoun Omission
Gendered Nouns and Pronouns in Spanish
Expressing Likes and Dislikes with 'Gustar'
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Dynamic spanish lessons
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Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Mobile joining
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