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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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 reviewed the differences between Spanish simple present and simple past tenses, focusing on adverbs of frequency for the present and time-specific adverbs for the past. They practiced verb conjugations in both tenses and the student was assigned homework on irregular verbs and choosing the correct tense for sentences.
Simple Present Tense
Simple Past Tense (Pretérito Indefinido)
Spanish Verb Conjugation (Present & Past)
Distinguishing Present vs. Past in Spanish
The student and tutor reviewed essential Spanish One material, including numbers, greetings, verb conjugations, and expressing likes. The tutor assessed the student's current Spanish proficiency and outlined a plan to cover Spanish One curriculum comprehensively, potentially preparing for Spanish Two. The student expressed satisfaction and opted to continue lessons with this tutor.
Spanish Numbers (0-20)
Expressing Likes and Dislikes
Gender Agreement in Adjectives
Verb Conjugation (Ser vs. Estar)
The student and tutor reviewed and practiced Spanish grammar, focusing on preterite tense conjugations for regular and irregular verbs. They worked on constructing sentences to solidify understanding and prepared for upcoming academic needs. The tutor plans to assign homework via the student's mother.
Spanish Present Tense vs. Preterite
Spanish Verb Conjugation Practice
Spanish Preterite Tense
Introduction to Spanish 'Tener' (to have) in Past Tense
The Student and Tutor practiced fundamental Spanish conversational skills, covering introductions, expressing age, feelings, and discussing likes and dislikes for both activities and objects. Key grammatical concepts such as verb conjugation, adjective agreement, and the singular/plural distinction for `gustar` were reinforced. The session also touched upon formality levels in Spanish and concluded with a review of colors, with the Tutor providing the PowerPoint presentation for follow-up.
Personal Introductions and Age
Expressing Feelings and Well-being
Liking Activities (`Me gusta` + Infinitive)
Liking Nouns (`Me gusta` vs. `Me gustan`)
Formal and Informal "You" (Tú vs. Usted)
Stating Your Origin (`De dónde eres? Soy de...`)
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.
Crafting & Presenting Spanish Sentences
Vocabulary for Childhood Memories
Mastering Past Tenses: Preterite & Imperfect
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
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