Maria Simunic
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Maria Simunic
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
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30 lessons
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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
Test prep strategies
Pronunciation Coaching
Homework help
Vocabulary Building
Cultural Context for Speaking
Conversational Practice
Learner types for spanish classes
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Adult/Professionals
Spanish for intermediate
ADHD
Spanish for kids
Home schooled
Spanish for beginners
All levels
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.
Spanish tutor also teaches
Spanish
Spanish Reading
Spanish Speaking
Spanish Writing
Spanish Grammar & Vocabulary
Conversational Spanish
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
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Spanish concepts taught by Maria
The student and tutor reviewed Spanish verb conjugations in the preterite tense, practicing with irregular verbs and filling in blanks in a letter. They also covered stem changes, meaning shifts in verbs, and the use of interrogative words, with the plan to continue with verb review.
Impersonal 'Haber' in Preterite
Use of 'Qué'
'Cuál'
and 'Cuáles'
Preterite Verb Conjugation
Meaning Changes in Preterite
The student and tutor discussed travel concerns due to geopolitical events before transitioning to a Spanish language lesson. They reviewed vocabulary for introductions, formal vs. informal address, and the crucial distinction between the Spanish verbs 'ser' and 'estar', using acronyms like 'DOCTOR' to aid memorization. The tutor also provided an overview of formal address and verb conjugations, with plans to delve deeper in future sessions.
Ser vs. Estar: The Two 'To Be' Verbs
Formal vs. Informal 'You' (Tú vs. Usted)
Expressions of Courtesy
Geographical and Personal Descriptions
The Student and Tutor reviewed Spanish grammar concepts, including article usage, the difference between 'muy' and 'mucho', and vocabulary related to places. The Student practiced forming sentences and answering questions using these concepts. The tutor assigned practice exercises on pages 22 and 23 of the textbook, focusing on completing sentences and using 'qué' and 'quién'.
Ir: 'To Go' - Introduction
D vs. Adónde: Asking 'Where'
Contractions: 'De' + 'El' = 'Del'
Muy vs. Mucho
I vs. Estar vs. Ser
The Student and Tutor reviewed the Spanish present continuous tense, focusing on its formation with 'estar' and present participles, and its usage for ongoing actions. They practiced constructing affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences and discussed its contrast with the simple present for habitual versus temporary actions. The session also covered specific time phrases and the distinction between stative and action verbs.
Negation and Questions in Present Continuous
Ser vs. Estar in Present Continuous Context
Present Continuous Tense Formation
Uses of the Present Continuous
The tutor and student focused on Spanish grammar, specifically noun gender and number agreement with articles and adjectives. They practiced applying definite and indefinite articles and discussed the use of 'estar' for location and temporary states. The tutor also provided recommendations for increasing vocabulary.
Vocabulary Building Strategies
Using 'Estar' for Location and Temporary States
Definite vs. Indefinite Articles
Gender and Number Agreement
The Tutor and Student reviewed the Spanish prepositions 'para' and 'por', differentiating their uses for cause, purpose, and recipients. They practiced using prepositional pronouns and completed exercises involving these structures. The session concluded with a review of past tense verb conjugations and the beginning of an email completion exercise.
Para vs. Por
Prepositional Pronouns
Irregularities with 'Con' and 'Entre'
Verb Conjugation Review (Past Tense)
Learning tools used in spanish classes
Game based learning tools
Dictation tools
Translation tools
Writing prompts
Subtitled media
Phonetic drills
Dynamic spanish lessons
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