Toby Smith
Practice speaking and comprehension with a Lancaster University graduate focused on fluency
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Toby Smith
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
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30 lessons
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20 lessons
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10 lessons
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About your spanish tutor
As an experienced tutor with a Bachelor's degree in Spanish, I have been teaching for over 3 years, specializing in various aspects of the language. My classes cater to Spanish learners of all levels, be it kids, beginners, or professionals. I offer a tailored approach to learning, focusing on key areas like Spanish Literature, Grammar, Speaking, and more. My specialities include Career Guidance, Cultural Immersion, and Pronunciation Coaching, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience. I provide personalized classes that cover Conversational Practice, Homework Help, and Vocabulary Building. Additionally, I excel in creating Role Playing Scenarios and Test Prep Strategies to enhance your skills effectively. I am comfortable teaching students with diverse needs, adapting my methods to support individual requirements. Whether you seek to master Business Spanish, improve your Spanish writing, or simply enhance your conversational skills, I am here to guide you every step of the way. Let's embark on this exciting language journey together and unlock your full potential in Spanish!
Meet Toby
Toby graduated from Lancaster University


Spanish tutor language skill
Pronunciation Coaching
Conversational Practice
Cultural Context for Speaking
Test prep strategies
Spanish language skill
Homework help
Learner types for spanish classes
ASD
All levels
ADHD
Spanish for beginners
Adult/Professionals
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Home schooled
Spanish for intermediate
Spanish for kids
Spanish classes highlights
My teaching approach focuses on enhancing writing skills, speaking practice, and fostering interactive dialogue in Spanish classes. Through immersive conversations and cultural immersion, I create a dynamic learning environment. I specialize in teaching various subjects such as Spanish reading, grammar, vocabulary, business Spanish, and more. I utilize a range of tech tools like Leher, Zoom, and Google Meet for interactive online learning experiences. With a curriculum tailored to each student's needs, I cater to over 100 students, including kids, beginners, intermediate learners, and adult professionals. My personalized tutoring helps students at all levels succeed by providing engaging and effective Spanish language instruction.
Spanish tutor also teaches
Spanish
Spanish Listening
Spanish Reading
Spanish Speaking
Spanish Writing
Conversational Spanish
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining

10 day Refund
Free Tutor Swap

Spanish concepts taught by Toby
The tutor and student worked on advanced vocal techniques, including vocal riffs, diaphragmatic control for vocal leaps, and the concept of belting. They practiced exercises to improve vocal agility and power, and discussed the importance of proper technique to avoid vocal strain. The student was advised to continue practicing these techniques with warm-ups.
Vocal Riffs and Jumps (Pagio)
Belting: Definition and Technique
Diaphragm Kicks and Muscle Isolation
The student and tutor focused on vocal technique, specifically developing the lower register through warm-ups and exercises. They practiced songs like "Shenandoah" and "Love You To Come Over," working on breath control, vowel clarity, and managing vocal breaks, with plans to use backing tracks in future sessions.
Gentle Lower End Warm-up (Groaning Technique)
Belting vs. Shouting: Vocal Technique
Breath Control and Pausing in Singing
Vocal Phrasing and Consonant Handling in Singing
Vibrato Technique: Diaphragm vs. Riff-based
The Tutor and Student reviewed grammar concepts related to participles and possessives before moving on to independent and dependent clauses and their punctuation. They then practiced test-taking strategies, including time management and question approach, through a timed "blitz test" which will be further reviewed and practiced in future sessions.
Punctuation for Connecting Clauses
Strategies for Time Management in Tests
Conventions of Standard English: Apostrophes
Independent vs. Dependent Clauses
The class focused on vocal techniques, including breathing exercises and breath control during singing. The student practiced maintaining consistent volume across different vocal ranges and worked on specific song passages to reduce tension and improve transitions between vocal registers. The student was assigned practice focusing on challenging sections of a song and experimenting with different vocal techniques.
Overcoming High Note Hesitation with Octave Shifts
Phrase Manipulation for Breathing
Full Exhalation and Deep Inhalation
Diaphragmatic Breathing and Breath Control
Vocal Tension and Posture
Vocal Registers and Transitions
The Tutor and Student analyzed Shakespeare's Sonnet 18, focusing on archaic language and the function of apostrophes. They then engaged in practice problems from difficult SAT writing questions, covering topics like sentence structure, punctuation, and vocabulary, with plans to delve into clause types in the next session.
Apostrophe Usage in Shakespearean English
Sentence Structure and Punctuation in Older Texts
Shakespeare's Contribution to English Vocabulary
Grammar and Punctuation Challenges in Standardized Tests
The student and tutor worked extensively on vocal technique, focusing on pitch accuracy and support in both the lower and upper registers. They practiced scales and song excerpts to improve vocal control, breath management, and the transition between vocal registers. The student was also advised to focus on phrasing and vowel manipulation in their practice of specific songs.
Vocal Register Transitions
Pitch Accuracy in Lower Registers
Vowel Manipulation for Vocal Power
Breath Control and Diaphragmatic Support
Learning tools used in spanish classes
Interactive quizzes
Speech recognition
Grammar practice
Subtitled media
Translation tools
Dynamic spanish lessons
Chat for quick help
Note taking
Open Q&A
Parent feedback
Pets are welcomed
Record lessons
Mobile joining

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