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 session centered on Spanish language practice, where the Student read a short story and subsequently created sentences using new vocabulary introduced from the text. The class concluded with the Tutor assigning a follow-up story for the Student to read before their next scheduled session.
Spanish Reading Comprehension: "La Entrevista"
Essential Spanish Vocabulary in Context
Spanish Verb Forms: Infinitives & Imperfect Past
Adverb Formation & Practical Sentence Building
Student and Tutor focused on Spanish language learning, reviewing expressions for time and seasons. They practiced reading an A2-level story, "La Entrevista Inesperada," to apply vocabulary and grammar, specifically the adverbial suffix '-mente' and present tense interpretation. They also made arrangements for their next session to continue the story.
Expresiones de Tiempo (Time Expressions)
Lectura en Tiempo Presente (Reading in Present Tense)
Comprensión Lectora y Vocabulario en Contexto (Reading Comprehension & Contextual Vocabulary)
Adverbios en -mente (Adverbs in -mente)
The session involved a comprehensive review of fundamental Spanish vocabulary and grammar. The Student practiced greetings, farewells, self-introductions, expressing feelings, numbers, age, and polite phrases. They also worked on Spanish spelling and learned to state their country of origin and nationality using different conjugations of 'to be.' The next class will focus on family vocabulary.
Números y Edad (Numbers & Age)
Presentaciones y Preguntas Básicas (Introductions & Basic Questions)
Deletreo y Pronunciación Clave (Spelling & Key Pronunciation)
Verbo "Ser" y Origen (Verb "To Be" & Origin)
Saludos y Despedidas (Greetings & Farewells)
The Student and Tutor practiced Spanish verb conjugations through an interactive game, focusing on irregular verbs in the past tense (preterite) and some present tense conjugations. The Student used notes to assist with conjugations and worked on correcting grammatical errors in sentences.
Present Tense: Regular & Stem-Changing Verbs
Gamified Verb Conjugation Practice
Spanish 'J' Pronunciation Essentials
Giving Advice: Infinitives & 'Uno Debe'
Mastering Irregular Preterite Verbs
Student and Tutor practiced using past tense verbs through storytelling, focusing on distinguishing between completed and ongoing past actions. They then engaged in a reading comprehension exercise of a Spanish narrative, which helped expand vocabulary and introduce future tense verbs. The session concluded without specific homework, but continued practice of past tenses was encouraged.
Reading Comprehension & Contextual Translation
Past Tense Narration: Preterite vs. Imperfect
Essential Story Vocabulary
Introduction to Future Tense Verbs
Student and Tutor practiced Spanish reading comprehension and vocabulary using an A2-level story. They clarified present tense narration and discussed the student's proficiency level, assessing it between A2 and B1. Recommendations for future study included focusing on vocabulary and conjugations.
CEFR Language Proficiency Levels (A1-C2)
Spanish Verb Tenses for Narrative & Events
Spanish Reading Comprehension (A2 Level)
Essential Spanish Vocabulary & Phrases
Effective Strategies for Spanish Language Advancement
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Writing prompts
Subtitled media
Game based learning tools
Translation tools
Grammar practice
Language simulations
Dynamic spanish lessons
Weekend lessons
Pets are welcomed
Open Q&A
Pets are welcomed
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