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 Reading
Spanish Speaking
Spanish Writing
Conversational Spanish
Spanish for Beginners

Spanish concepts taught by Maria
The student and tutor reviewed and practiced Spanish vocabulary and grammar related to telling time and stating dates. They also began exploring grammatical concepts of gender and number agreement in Spanish nouns. The tutor provided exercises and examples to reinforce these topics.
Expressing Age and Sensations
Days of the Week and Months
Gender and Number Agreement
Telling Time in Spanish
Forming Dates in Spanish
The tutor and student engaged in an introductory Spanish lesson, assessing the student's current proficiency and identifying areas for improvement in grammar, particularly verb tenses. The session also included discussions on learning strategies, such as incorporating media for practice, and established the framework for upcoming lessons to prepare the student for their summer course and future academic progression.
Spanish Verb Conjugation Basics
Understanding Verb Tenses: Present vs. Predate
The Role of Subject Pronouns
Spanish Date and Time Format
The Student and Tutor engaged in a Spanish lesson that covered conversational practice, an in-depth review of Spanish alphabet pronunciation, and new vocabulary for exchanging personal information. They practiced asking and providing phone numbers and email addresses, before learning the days of the week and their grammatical usage. The next session will continue from page 50.
Understanding Educational Systems: Community College vs. University
Guiding Basic Spanish Conversations
Spanish Alphabet: Pronunciation Rules & Unique Sounds
Exchanging Personal Contact Information
Days of the Week in Spanish (Los Días de la Semana)
Student and Tutor practiced Spanish speaking skills through a self-introduction exercise, followed by exchanging personal information including names, emails, and phone numbers. They then extensively covered the days of the week, months of the year, and how to express dates in Spanish. The session concluded with plans to continue practicing date formulation next week.
Stating Dates (Decir Fechas)
Months of the Year (Meses del Año)
Days of the Week (Días de la Semana)
Exchanging Personal Information
The Student and Tutor focused on foundational Spanish grammar and vocabulary. They practiced conjugating and applying the verbs "Ser" and "Estar" using acronyms for their distinct uses, reviewed numbers, and learned how to ask for and give personal information. The session concluded with an introduction to the days of the week, with a plan to continue in this direction to cover all points from the Student's initial learning document.
Verbs Ser & Estar: Core Differences
Conjugating Ser & Estar
Using Ser: The DOCTOR Acronym
Using Estar: The PLACE Acronym
Personal Information & Asking Questions
Spanish Days of the Week
The Student and Tutor focused on Spanish grammar, specifically the usage of the verbs "Ser" and "Estar" with their respective acronyms, DOCTOR and PLACE. They also covered basic conversational phrases, the verb "Hay" (there is/there are), and indefinite articles. For homework, the Student was assigned to create sentences describing items in a room using "Hay" and appropriate articles.
Basic Spanish Introductions & Questions
Asking for Location: ¿Dónde está...?
Ser vs. Estar: The DOCTOR Acronym (Permanent 'To Be')
Ser vs. Estar: The PLACE Acronym (Temporary 'To Be')
Describing Existence: 'Hay' (There is/are) & Articles
Learning tools used in spanish classes
Language simulations
Translation tools
Phonetic drills
Dictation tools
Game based learning tools
Interactive quizzes
Dynamic spanish lessons
Parent feedback
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Note taking
Mobile joining
Pets are welcomed
Open Q&A
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Weekend lessons
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