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
Spanish tutor language skill
Conversational Practice
Vocabulary Building
Cultural immersion
Cultural Context for Speaking
Homework help
Pronunciation Coaching
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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.
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Spanish concepts taught by Maria
The Student and Tutor practiced Spanish verb conjugations, primarily focusing on distinguishing between present and preterite tenses based on sentence context. They worked through various example sentences, reviewing vocabulary and discussing cultural topics. The Student also mentioned a Spanish writing assignment and plans to continue practicing with Spanish-language media.
Everyday Spanish Vocabulary & Cultural Insights
Navigating Irregular Verbs in Presente & Pretérito
Introduction to Reflexive Verbs
Presente vs. Pretérito Indefinido (Past Simple)
The Student and Tutor engaged in a conversational Spanish practice session, discussing hobbies, movie preferences, personal language learning journeys including German and Mandarin, and educational experiences. They also briefly touched upon the effectiveness of language learning apps like Duolingo and confirmed the schedule for their next session.
Navigating Educational Systems and Degrees
Balancing Active Social Life with Leisure
Film Preferences and Cultural Context
Language Learning Approaches
The Student and Tutor conducted an initial Spanish session to assess the Student's beginner level and define learning goals. They practiced basic conversational phrases, self-descriptions, and adjective usage, while also clarifying a few grammar points like 'soy' vs. 'es' and the use of 'ni'. The plan for future sessions involves focusing on conversation and vocabulary building, avoiding complex grammar, and conducting 30-minute lessons.
Personalized Learning Approach
Describing Locations and Weather
Basic Introductions and Telling Time
Describing People: Using 'Ser' and Adjectives
Conversational Spanish Foundations
The student and tutor engaged in a foundational Spanish lesson, covering greetings, numbers, and basic verb conjugations for 'llamarse' and 'tener'. They practiced asking and answering personal questions related to names and age, and began exploring vocabulary for activities and expressing likes. The tutor assessed the student's current level to tailor future lessons.
Spanish Greetings & Pronunciation
Spanish Numbers
Verbs: Ser
Tener
Estar
Asking About Feelings & Descriptions
Liking & Disliking
Asking 'Why?' and 'Because'
The student and tutor reviewed Spanish grammar, focusing on the preterite versus imperfect tenses and the usage of "ser" and "estar." They also discussed the student's high school courses and extracurricular activities, and the tutor provided homework focusing on verb conjugations and tense usage.
High School Navigation: Scheduling and Class Structures
Spanish Vocabulary: Meal Times and Related Activities
Ser vs. Estar: Permanent Characteristics vs. Temporary States
Preterite vs. Imperfect in Spanish
The student and tutor reviewed Spanish verb conjugations for present and past tenses, including irregular verbs and time-related adverbs. They discussed language learning strategies and practical applications of bilingualism. The session concluded with plans for continued practice on conjugations and irregular verbs.
Frequency Adverbs in Simple Present
Past Time Expressions
Verb Conjugation: Present and Past Tenses
The Importance of Planning and Checkpoints
Language Acquisition and Accents
Learning tools used in spanish classes
Grammar practice
Dictation tools
Game based learning tools
Subtitled media
Translation tools
Language simulations
Dynamic spanish lessons
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Pets are welcomed
Open Q&A
Pets are welcomed
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Open Q&A
Mobile joining
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Weekend lessons
Spanish classes in cities
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