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Maria Simunic

Explore grammar in depth with culture-based Spanish lessons guided by an experienced tutor

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Private classes - Maria Simunic

Bachelors degree

$36

$34

/ hour

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 classes overview

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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85% of students receive homework assistance on time.

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Trusted by 90% of parents for results

Parents see their children mastering language skills faster.

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Tailored lessons for every skill level

90% of students feel lessons are personalized to their needs.

Spanish tutor specialities

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Pronunciation Coaching

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Homework help

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Cultural immersion

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Spanish language skill

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Role Playing Scenarios

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Test prep strategies

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Spanish concept taught by Maria

Theresa learned 2 days ago

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Sol Simunic tutored Theresa on basic Spanish concepts, including days of the week, months, expressing dates, and telling time. Theresa practiced pronunciation and constructing sentences with the correct grammar. No specific homework was assigned, but Theresa is expected to review the material covered.

Expressions for time of day

Telling time in Spanish

Expressing dates in Spanish

Using 'el' and 'los' with days of the week

Days of the week in Spanish

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Annabel learned 3 days ago

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In this Wiingy class, Sol guided Annabel through Spanish numbers and basic personal information exchange. Annabel practiced saying numbers, spelling her name, and providing a phone number and email address in Spanish. They concluded by reviewing question structures for obtaining personal details, with plans to continue practicing numbers.

Asking for Phone Numbers

Email Vocabulary

Qual vs Que

Spelling in Spanish

Spanish Numbers

Spanish Numbers

Spelling in Spanish

Using 'Cuál' vs 'Qué'

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Theresa learned 3 days ago

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Sol Simunic tutored Theresa Oh in Spanish, concentrating on the present continuous tense, including its formation, irregular verbs, and various uses. Theresa practiced conjugating verbs and translating sentences. Sol offered to send Theresa the PowerPoint from the lesson and suggested she create a handwritten list of irregular verbs.

Negating Present Continuous

Uses of Present Continuous

Irregular Gerunds

Present Continuous Formation

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Ruairi learned 6 days ago

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Sol Simunic tutored Dark Link Rua in Spanish, concentrating on the verb "ir" and its versatile use in expressing different tenses. They practiced conjugations and reviewed vocabulary related to time and frequency. The session also included a discussion on gendered language in Spanish and concluded with Sol encouraging Rory to continue practicing on Duolingo and planning to increase the pace of lessons.

Simple Present Tense of 'Ir' (to go)

Gendered Nouns

Prepositions 'a' + 'el' = 'al'

Frequency Adverbs & Phrases

Gender-Specific Language & Transitioning

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Sarah learned 7 days ago

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In this Spanish lesson, Sol guided Sarah (and Dan) through the nuances of the verbs "ser" and "estar," explaining their conjugations and appropriate contexts. Sarah practiced using these verbs in sentences and reviewed related vocabulary. They scheduled the next lesson and agreed to communicate via email, with Sol offering to provide Spanish media recommendations.

Negation in Spanish

Subject Pronouns in Spanish

Ser vs Estar

Adjectives with Ser vs Estar

Object Pronouns

Idioms

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Theresa learned 8 days ago

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Sol Simunic led Theresa Oh in a Spanish lesson centered on describing daily routines using the simple present tense and reflexive verbs. They practiced vocabulary through conversation and a memory game. They also scheduled upcoming classes, including adjustments for holidays and other commitments.

Simple Present for Routines

Reflexive Verbs

Word Order (Adjectives)

Despertarse vs. Levantarse

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Spanish tutor also teaches

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Spanish

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Spanish Reading

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Spanish Writing

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Spanish Grammar & Vocabulary

Conversational Spanish

Conversational Spanish

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Teaching tools used in spanish classes

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Writing prompts

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Language simulations

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Translation tools

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Dictation tools

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Game based learning tools

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Grammar practice

Student types for spanish classes

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Spanish for kids

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Spanish for beginners

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Spanish for intermediate

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Adult/Professionals

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All levels

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ADHD

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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Home schooled

Interactive spanish lessons

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Record lessons

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Note taking

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Pets are welcomed

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Parent feedback

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Mobile joining

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Open Q&A

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Chat for quick help

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Weekend lessons

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