What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Homework can be assigned upon request.Class Experience
In this Spanish language series, classes will focus on understanding and mastering key grammatical concepts of the Spanish language. The topics offered include the most commonly studied grammar in high school Spanish programs. These topics often cause anxiety and confusion for students who may struggle with foreign language acquisition. Whether your learner is looking to learn these topics for the first time or is in need of extra support and practice to supplement their Spanish studies, these classes will help learners improve their communication and comprehension skills in Spanish. Each class will incorporate listening, speaking, reading and writing activities. Topics studied in this course include: THE PRETERITE -VS- IMPERFECT TENSES When to use the preterite tense in Spanish When to use the imperfect tense in Spanish Situations which require the use of both the preterite and imperfect tenses when retelling past events _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Courses offered in the High School Spanish Grammar series include: Reflexive Verbs in Spanish The Preterite Tense in Spanish The Imperfect Tense in Spanish Preterite -vs- Imperfect in Spanish The Future and Conditional Tenses in Spanish The Present Subjunctive in Spanish The Imperfect Subjunctive in Spanish The Imperative in Spanish Object Pronouns in Spanish Comparatives and Superlatives in Spanish Demonstrative Adjectives in Spanish Comparatives and Superlatives in Spanish
Learning Goals
Learners will improve their understanding of key grammatical concepts of the Spanish language and learn to more effectively communicate like a native speaker.
Other Details
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Sources
My lessons often include a combination of interactive activities for students to complete in the form of Nearpod and Pear Deck lessons. I utilize EdPuzzle. Kahoot and FlipGrid whenever possible to further students' comprehension and communication skills. To participate in these interactive activities, students click on session links I post in the Zoom chat during our live meetings. No personal information will ever be required of students in order to participate in these activities.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
New York Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
New York Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Dowling College
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Arizona State University
I have been a public school teacher for over 16 years in the state of New York teaching middle school and high school Spanish classes. I prepare my students to perform well on state examinations and teach IB Spanish classes in the International Baccalaureate program. I also teach English as a Second Language to both children and adults. I am New York state certified to teach Spanish, Italian and English as a Second Language with a TESOL certification. Languages are my life and my passion. I live in a bilingual household and love bringing the joy of communicating in multiple languages to my students.
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Live Group Class
$50
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-18 learners per class