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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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
Student and Tutor had an introductory Spanish lesson covering basic greetings, numbers, and self-introduction phrases. They practiced stating names, ages, family members, and colors, with a focus on pronunciation. The Tutor plans to continue building on familiar concepts and incorporate games in future sessions.
Saludos y Despedidas (Greetings and Farewells)
Conectores Conversacionales: 'E tú?' (Conversational Connectors: 'And you?')
Vocabulario Básico: Familia y Colores (Basic Vocabulary: Family & Colors)
Números Esenciales (Essential Numbers)
Expresar Posesión con 'Tener' (Expressing Possession with 'To Have')
Presentarse: Nombre y Edad (Introducing Yourself: Name and Age)
The Student and Tutor worked on Spanish reading comprehension, translating a story paragraph by paragraph, and expanding vocabulary. They also reviewed specific grammar points like different past tense forms and pronunciation rules for the letters 'J' and 'G'. For follow-up, the Tutor will provide writing homework focusing on present tense, and potentially past simple exercises.
Spanish Pronunciation Essentials: J
LL
and G
Introduction to Spanish Past Tenses
Effective Reading Strategies for Vocabulary Acquisition
Contextual Vocabulary Building from Narratives
The Student and Tutor practiced Spanish greetings, introductions, and expressing likes and dislikes. They also covered vocabulary for places and directions, learned about grammatical gender, and reviewed vowel pronunciation. The Tutor assigned reviewing a document with new vocabulary for the next session.
Asking for Locations & Giving Directions
Introduction to Ser vs. Estar ('To Be' Verbs)
Consistent Spanish Vowel Pronunciation
Grammatical Gender of Nouns (El/La)
Stating Age & Origin
Expressing Likes & Dislikes
Basic Greetings & Introductions
Student and Tutor reviewed Spanish greetings, numbers, and how to express likes and dislikes for both actions (verbs) and objects (nouns). They also practiced identifying colors and briefly discussed the concept of formal vs. informal address in Spanish. The student is to review the provided materials for the next session.
Expresando Gustos y Disgustos con "Me gusta" y "Me gustan"
Saludos
Presentaciones y Números Básicos
Diferenciando Verbos y Sustantivos
Formal e Informal "Tú" vs. "Usted"
Preguntando y Respondiendo sobre Origen
The Student and Tutor reviewed Spanish vocabulary through descriptive exercises and discussed concepts related to art and everyday objects. The Student practiced describing images and clarified terms related to culture and personal experiences. Homework was assigned focusing on the differentiation between 'ser' and 'estar' and reading a short story to build vocabulary.
Cardinal Numbers 80-99
Ser vs. Estar: Differentiating Usage
Describing Art & Vocabulary in Context
Practical Vocabulary for Transportation
Weather & Geographical Terminology
Effective Vocabulary Acquisition Strategies
Student and Tutor engaged in a Spanish language session, reviewing the student's current class topics such as healthy habits vocabulary and early past tense concepts. They practiced conjugating Spanish verbs in sentences, focusing on present and past tense forms of irregular verbs. The Tutor also provided context on complex past tense expressions and discussed the student's methods for learning conjugations.
Introduction to Spanish Past Tenses (`Pretérito` and `Imperfecto`)
Mastering Irregular Verbs: 'Ir' (to go) and 'Tener' (to have)
Understanding Spanish Verb Conjugation
Distinguishing Present vs. Past Tense
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