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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Role Playing Scenarios
Vocabulary Building
Spanish language skill
Cultural Context for Speaking
Pronunciation Coaching
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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 reviewed Spanish noun gender rules and the use of definite and indefinite articles. The session then introduced the Preterite (simple past) tense, with the Student practicing conjugations for regular and key irregular verbs. The Tutor also briefly explained the Imperfect tense for future study. The Student was encouraged to review assigned vocabulary and the grammar concepts covered in class.
Introduction to Imperfecto: A Different Past Perspective
El Pretérito (Simple Past) - Key Irregular Verbs
El Pretérito (Simple Past) - Regular Verbs
Gender of Nouns & Articles in Spanish
The Student and Tutor practiced various Spanish greetings, farewells, self-introduction phrases, and expressions of feeling. They reviewed gender agreement for adjectives, counted numbers from one to twenty, and received an introduction to the Spanish alphabet and its vowel sounds. Homework included teaching basic phrases and practicing counting to twenty.
Frases Esenciales de Cortesía y Conversación
Expresando Bienestar y Sentimientos
Saludos y Despedidas Fundamentales
Números del 1 al 20 y Expresar la Edad
Introducción a la Pronunciación: Vocales y Consonantes Clave
The Tutor and Student reviewed the fundamental Spanish verbs 'Ser' and 'Estar,' distinguishing their uses with the DOCTOR and PLACE acronyms. They then practiced reading and translating a Spanish story, clarifying vocabulary and grammatical structures. The Student was assigned homework to review the introduced vocabulary and re-read the story.
Conditional Tense: 'Would' (Habría Sido)
Ser vs. Estar: Fundamental Distinctions
Verb Ser: DOCTOR Acronym
Verb Estar: PLACE Acronym
Conjunctions: Sino vs. Pero
Distinguishing Characteristics (Ser) and Conditions (Estar)
The Student and Tutor engaged in an introductory Spanish session, focusing on fundamental conversational skills. They practiced greetings, numbers, self-introduction, and asking/stating one's age, with significant attention to pronunciation and basic grammar like verb conjugations. The Student requested homework, and the Tutor outlined a future lesson plan covering basic conversation, grammar, vocabulary (job-specific), pronunciation, writing, reading, and listening skills.
Basic Spanish Greetings (Saludos)
Numbers (Números) 0-30+
Introducing Yourself: ¿Cómo te llamas?
Stating & Asking Age: Tengo... años
Introduction to Verb Conjugation
Asking 'How Are You?' (¿Cómo estás?)
The Student and Tutor engaged in a comprehensive Spanish language session, focusing on fundamental vocabulary and conversational phrases. They practiced greetings, numbers, polite expressions, self-introductions, and describing feelings and age. The session involved various interactive games and exercises to reinforce learning.
Palabras Mágicas y Expresiones Comunes
Expresando Emociones y Género
Presentaciones Personales (Name & Age)
Números en Español (0-20+)
Saludos y Despedidas
Student and Tutor had a detailed lesson on differentiating between the Spanish verbs "ser" and "estar," utilizing the "DOCTOR" and "PLACE" acronyms to understand their specific applications. They practiced conjugating the verbs in various sentences to reinforce the rules. The session concluded with a plan to continue a story tomorrow.
Introduction to Ser vs. Estar
Using Ser: The DOCTOR Acronym
Using Estar: The PLACE Acronym
Distinguishing Characteristic (Ser) from Condition (Estar)
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