Amanda Kellenbarger
Personalized, interactive lessons to progress on the path to Spanish proficiency
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Amanda Kellenbarger
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 Amanda, a trilingual teacher/tutor with 15 years' experience in the classroom and 3 years of experience teaching or tutoring Spanish specifically. My students have ranged in age from 2 to 77-years-old, and I can adjust my classes for a wide variety of ages, skill levels and learning goals. I am happy to support you on your Spanish learning journey, whether you are a beginner needing basic vocabulary, an intermediate learner looking to improve your grammar, an advanced student wanting in-depth conversations to build your comprehension or somewhere in between. Every learner is unique and deserves to be treated as such. Wherever you are starting and wherever you are going, I can help you get there in an engaging way that suits your personal learning objectives and preferences. ¡Espero conocerte pronto! I hope to meet you soon!
Amanda graduated from Drake University
Spanish tutor language skill
Role Playing Scenarios
Homework help
Vocabulary Building
Conversational Practice
Spanish language skill
Learner types for spanish classes
Spanish for kids
ASD
Learning Disabilities
Spanish for adults
Home schooled
ADHD
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Spanish for intermediate
Spanish for beginners
Spanish for advanced
Spanish classes highlights
My teaching approach focuses on personalized tutoring to meet your unique learning goals. We can focus on vocabulary development, verb conjugation, listening comprehension, speaking practice, homework help or any combination of the above. I offer classes in Spanish listening, reading, writing, speaking, grammar, vocabulary and conversation. The tools we use will depend on your learning needs and preferences, but in general I like to offer many speaking opportunities, visual supports, games, role plays and interactive lessons. Generally, lessons will build upon one another and routinely cycle back to previous knowledge to reinforce the learning. My methodology strengths lie in adapting to individual learning styles, fostering confidence in communication skills and providing a supportive environment for language acquisition and practice to progress on the road to proficiency.
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
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Spanish concepts taught by Amanda
The Tutor and Student engaged in an introductory session focused on assessing the Student's current Spanish proficiency and learning objectives. They reviewed basic vocabulary, pronunciation, and engaged in a short conversational exercise. The session also covered the platform's enrollment process, and the Student committed to a weekly lesson schedule.
The Spanish Alphabet
Basic Spanish Vocabulary: Colors and Numbers
Conversational Spanish: Greetings and Small Talk
Grammar Awareness: Gender and Adjective Agreement
Greetings and Farewells
The Student and Tutor reviewed Spanish future tense conjugations and practiced using them in sentence construction, particularly for making predictions about the future. They also worked on conversational scenarios, focusing on ordering items and using idiomatic expressions, with plans to tackle more complex conversations in the future.
Future Tense in Spanish (Future Simple)
Conditional Tense in Spanish (Conditional Simple)
Phrasal Verbs in Spanish
Practical Language Use: Ordering in a Bakery/Deli
The session covered Spanish vocabulary and grammar related to a dental practice. The student practiced forming commands, using direct and indirect object pronouns, and applying the subjunctive mood. They also worked on expanding vocabulary for patient interactions and discussed future tense usage for expressing assumptions.
Direct vs. Indirect Object Pronouns (Lo/Le)
Reflexive Verbs for Body Movement
Formal vs. Informal Commands
Verb Conjugation Patterns with Prefixes
Future Tense for Assumptions
Passive Voice with 'Se'
Ser/Estar Nuances for Patient Condition
The Student and Tutor practiced Spanish vocabulary and sentence structure, focusing on asking and answering questions about likes, shopping, and introductions. They worked through dialogues to improve comprehension and pronunciation, and the Tutor provided guidance on language learning strategies.
Pronunciation of 'll' and 'y' in Spanish
Gender and Number Agreement in Spanish
Spanish Question Formation: '¿Qué te gusta?'
Verb Conjugation: 'Ser' vs. 'Estar'
The Tutor and Student worked extensively on Spanish verb conjugations, focusing on the correct usage of 'ser' versus 'estar' for permanent and temporary states respectively. They also practiced differentiating between the preterite and imperfect past tenses, applying these concepts to various exercises and vocabulary related to a "busy picture" scenario.
Regular Verb Conjugation with Vowel Changes
Ser vs. Estar: Permanent vs. Temporary States
Past Tense: Preterite vs. Imperfect
Vimelbilder: Immersive Visual Learning
The student and tutor engaged in a Spanish language practice session, focusing on family vocabulary and conversational fluency. They discussed the nature of language learning and practiced constructing sentences about family members and relationships. The next session will continue exploring family vocabulary and immigration stories.
Non-Linear Language Acquisition
Cultural Nuances in Vocabulary
The Importance of Practice and Meaningful Connections
Spanish Family Vocabulary
Learning tools used in spanish classes
Speech recognition
Writing prompts
Language simulations
Grammar practice
Phonetic drills
Dynamic spanish lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Open Q&A
Weekend lessons
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