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Whether you are a student at area institutions like Lincoln High School or Cleveland High School that's brushing up on their skills, a beginner at the University of Portland, or you're just someone that enjoys learning new languages, Varsity Tutors can provide you with the needed Spanish learning foundation through a Portland Spanish course. Maybe you've found that a conventional classroom isn't the right place for you and that learning a language is difficult - whether you are completely new to Spanish or you are trying to further your vocabulary and grammatical skills.
It is important to remember that you need to continuously practice communication skills with other people. A Portland Spanish course will help you do this by providing you with both the necessary immersion that any language needs and giving you access to an expert level Spanish teacher. Your teacher will offer you different language learning building blocks as you continue on the road to comprehending and potentially mastering the Spanish language.
More than 430 million people use Spanish as their native tongue. This makes it the second most spoken language across the globe, preceded only by Mandarin Chinese. In the United States, 45 million people can speak Spanish, whether it is their native tongue or they've learned it after English - it is the most studied language in the US.
There are many benefits to learning Spanish. Whether you want to make new friends, are interested in different cultures that involve the Spanish language, or if you want to be part of the globalizing business world that encourages bilingualism, we can enroll you in a class that can help you reach for these goals. It doesn't matter if you are someone that has chosen to study outside of a classroom or whether you are a student struggling with your current language course; a Portland Spanish class might just be the right thing for you.
What sort of material is going to be taught in a Portland Spanish course?
If you are a native English speaker, Spanish is considered one of the easiest languages to learn. The sentence structure and grammar are different from English, but many people consider them to be simpler. Learning Spanish also will give you an advantage if you ever choose to learn another Romance language, such as French or Italian.
Spanish is a gender-based language, where each noun has its own gender, just like Russian, French, and German. These genders are usually assigned to the noun based on the last letter of the word. Usually a noun that ends in an "o" is masculine, whereas a noun that ends in an "a" are feminine. It is important to note that there will be exceptions to this rule and that you will have to memorize them. Don't worry too much; your Spanish teacher will be there to help guide and encourage you while you're still trying to make sense out of it.
When you prepare to learn about Spanish verbs, it can be a tricky process, because each verb is conjugated based on number and person. There are five different endings for every verb that you will have to learn based on the subject pronoun. The memorization of these verbs will go one step further, because you will also have to learn how the conjugations vary when the verb ends in "ar", "er", or "ir". What's more, the verb tenses (past, present, and future) will all conjugate differently.
Another thing that you will learn in your Spanish class is how and when to use the different forms of the verb "to be". This includes using the verb form "ser" which refers to a permanent trait and using the verb form "estar" which refers to a more transient state of being. The complexities of knowing when to use which version of the verb can be confusing for both Spanish beginners and those who have more experience with the language. Fortunately, your Spanish course will provide you with plenty of discussions about this subject so you can practice using it in real conversations.
How will I be taught in the Portland Spanish course?
The Portland Spanish class is an interactive classroom in an online setting. You will have an experienced Spanish instructor that will help you throughout your language learning experience as well as the benefit of having other students that you can participate with. There will be plenty of different techniques, discussions, and activities that will provide you with the needed foundation for learning Spanish. Depending on your skill level, some teachers may decide to teach their class entirely in Spanish so that the students have the added benefit of learning in a fully immersive environment.
If you are struggling with a specific concept, our Portland Spanish course will allow you to reserve this one-on-one time so you can make sense of what you are learning.
The classes start on a rolling monthly basis, so when you are ready to begin learning, it will be quick and efficient for you to find the right class. The added benefit of it being an online class is not to be forgotten - you never have to worry about a commute. You can practice right in your living room while still being able to interact with your teacher and classmates as though they are by your side. Additionally, you can choose the time of day that works best for you to learn, whether that is in the afternoon, at night, or over the weekend.
How do I begin?
Are you ready to begin learning the Spanish language? You just need to contact Varsity Tutors and tell us that you want to get started. We will offer some additional information for your benefit, such as extra details on what a Portland Spanish class will be covering. It also includes the information about what courses are available and the details you need to know for enrollment. Whether you are trying to improve upon your academic skills or learning Spanish so you can make new friends and learn about new cultures, we can provide you with a class and teacher that can help you make great strides in your command of the Spanish language.
Joy: Portland Spanish course instructor
...so frightening and intimidating that any reasoning disintegrated. So, we followed the mantra Algebra is not magic, reminding the student in times when she faltered that she can think through a math problem. As long as she felt grounded enough to access her innate understanding of the world around us, she progressed. Later on, my extensive experience in the classroom as a Jumpstart Corps Member taught me to adapt my teaching style to each childs...
Education & Certification
- University of Connecticut - Current Undergrad, Physiology and Neurobiology
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Russian
- Latin
- 12th Grade Writing
- +99 subjects
Max: Portland Spanish course instructor
...the entire world with the Yale Whiffenpoofs, America's oldest collegiate a cappella singing group. Apart from singing, I'm is passionate about education, particularly in helping high school students achieve their academic goals as they work their way towards college. I volunteer in New Haven as a math teacher and coach at a public middle school (my team of 7th graders just won the 2016 New Haven regional championship!), and I've been tutoring middle and high...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- High School Economics
- Science
- Finance
- +104 subjects
Alexander: Portland Spanish course instructor
...prep), computer science (introductory web development and object-oriented programming), and English-Language Arts (reading comprehension with students grades 1-4). I've worked in environments ranging from a charter school in the South Bronx to a prep school in Connecticut. In mathematics in particular I have strong experience working with students who have learning disabilities. I'm near-fluent in German and Spanish, have a year of Chinese under my belt, and have introductory familiarity with Turkish, Korean, French, Italian, and...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- German
- High School Level American Literature
- Geometry
- +81 subjects
David: Portland Spanish course instructor
...this area is fascinating in itself, I am very thankful for my philosophical education because it has also sowed within me a deep commitment to teaching, teaching that aims not only for understanding, but also for creating and encouraging interest in specific topics and in learning itself. While I agree that the goal of teaching is to help someone learn a certain topic, the greatest achievement in teaching I have experienced is giving someone the...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- German
- Math
- SAT Math
- +55 subjects
Emma: Portland Spanish course instructor
...attending law school in the fall. I have tutored throughout my college career and am CRLA study skills certified. I really enjoy tutoring for psychology, but I am also really interested in tutoring for other subjects. I took a variety of classes in college so I will be able to tutor a variety of subjects, primarily writing and Spanish. I am also proficient in biology. I look forward to working with you!... I think that learning should be more individualized to the student. As a tutor, I make sure to try out several teaching methods to find the one that works best for the student.
Education & Certification
- Plymouth State University - Bachelors, Psychology and Law
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Languages
- Conversational Spanish
- Homework Support
- +21 subjects
Heather: Portland Spanish course instructor
...Master's of Arts in Ethnomusicology. Recently, I became certified to teach English through the Connecticut State Department of Education. As early as college I began tutoring. I have tutored in Math, Music, English as a Second Language, Reading, and Writing. I have tutored while living on both coasts as well as while living in South America. I love working one-on-one with students, meeting the challenges of discovering what strategies work best with each student. I...
Education & Certification
- College of the Holy Cross - Bachelor in Arts, English, Music
- Tufts University - Master of Arts, Ethnomusicology
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Study Skills and Organization
- College English
- Comparative Literature
- +15 subjects
Vaughn: Portland Spanish course instructor
...absolutely love Math and hope that with our sessions, you'll feel the same way, too! Furthermore, I've been tutoring well over 7 years and helped many students, from elementary school through college students, with courses from basic arithmetic, Algebra, through Calculus. So, you can rest assured that I'm your guy! Moreover, I graduated from CUNY Baruch College with a major in Actuarial Science and minors in Statistics and Quantitative Modeling and Economics. With that being...
Education & Certification
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Current Undergrad, Actuarial Science
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Differential Equations
- SAT Subject Tests
- Algebra
- +23 subjects
Lauren: Portland Spanish course instructor
I am passionate about teaching; my mother said my brother was able to skip kindergarten because I taught him everything I was learning at school! I am a graduate of the University of Connecticut, where I earned a bachelor's degree in English; I also am a 15-year homeschooling "veteran." Most recently, I have worked in a private school teaching grammar, pre-algebra, and physical science. My hobbies include piano, hiking, and singing. ... I make sure they have a solid phonics foundation. Then, I make sure they ask themselves questions about the text, as they are reading. I do a follow-up quiz.
Education & Certification
- University of Connecticut - Bachelors, English
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- College English
- College Level American Literature
- Homeschool
- +45 subjects
Tessa: Portland Spanish course instructor
...they're drilled in, but by helping my students understand precisely why the laws of science, the rules of grammar, and the events of history are the way they are, and by lifting the curtain on the intricacies of the subject matter. I believe that learning is, and ought to be, for its own sake. Math and philosophy, and their nuanced interactions, are my great passions. I've run more 5ks and 10ks than I can count,...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- PSAT
- IB Further Mathematics
- ACT English
- +106 subjects
James: Portland Spanish course instructor
...the most fundamental aspects of a society's wellbeing, and that it is the duty of those of us who have been graced with the advantages of a good education to give back in some way; one of my motivations for tutoring is to do my part in that way. In my free time, I love playing piano, running, riding my bike, and learning languages. My strongest academic interests are languages and literature, math, and art.
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Current Undergrad, Humanities (focus on paleography); Math
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- French
- Latin
- Physics
- +27 subjects
Landon: Portland Spanish course instructor
...any effort. Meanwhile, I was spending countless hours reading, drilling flash cards, and reworking problems without receiving the same results. School just never came naturally for me, and I often felt incompetent, unmotivated and embarrassed to ask for help. Thankfully, I had wonderful teachers, mentors, and tutors along the way that helped me master the strategies and techniques that worked best for my studies and inspired me to love learning. I became increasingly confident throughout...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Public Relations and Government
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Study Skills
- STAAR Grades 3-8
- AP English Language and Composition
- +166 subjects
Geoffrey: Portland Spanish course instructor
...a full time Masters Degree program in International Relations at the Universidad Pontificia Comillas. All of my classes were given in Spanish. Having lived in Spain for a total of over five years, I achieved fluency in Spanish, and I have since tutored students of all ages in Spanish, and I have also worked as a Spanish to English translator for several large companies. I have studied Spanish since eighth grade, so I understand the...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Industrial and Labor Relations
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Spanish 4
- Languages
- Spanish 2
- +7 subjects
Ian: Portland Spanish course instructor
...for academic excellence tutoring peers in group and private settings, and found the fulfillment I got to be just like teaching my little brother bass guitar when we were kids, or working in my guitar teacher's shop in high school. I graduated from Hofstra in 2022 with B.A.'s in Criminology and Spanish, and minors in Linguistics and Creative Writing, and was nominated for group tutor of the year award for my work as a tutor...
Education & Certification
- Hofstra University - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- ESL/ELL
- Spanish 2
- Sociology
- +15 subjects
Matthew: Portland Spanish course instructor
Hello, my name is Matt Goldfarb. I am an applied mathematics and statistics student at Stony Brook University and I am studying data science with software development. I love helping students, especially those who need help with math, as I love teaching math in a way that makes students understand it better.
Education & Certification
- State University of New York at New Paltz - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Math
- Grade 11 Math
- Spanish 1
- +5 subjects
Vanessa: Portland Spanish course instructor
...time in political organizations and in research, teaching fellowships on political philosophy at Harvard Effective Altruism and serving as a Visiting Researcher in food policy at the University of Cambridge. After graduating, I spent time as a researcher in political science and history and mentored students working towards attending top schools in the US and UK, providing one-on-one help with applications and developing seminars on topics like Sociology and English. Most recently, I have started...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Social Studies Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Elementary School
- AP European History
- AP English Literature and Composition
- +13 subjects
Kim: Portland Spanish course instructor
...Master's of Arts degree from Rhode Island College and have worked as a Math Tutor and Teacher's Assistant throughout my time at RIC. Intellectually, I believe knowledge is fluid and requires practice to perfect. I enjoy showing my peers/students different ways of examining problems in order to achieve a well-rounded understanding of the material through derivation, never memorization. My main mission is to showcase my passion for Math and hopefully encourage students to see the...
Education & Certification
- Rhode Island College - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
- Rhode Island College - Master of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Greek
- Geometry
- Business
- +63 subjects
Carlos: Portland Spanish course instructor
...college algebra,pre-calc, and calculus 1. I have also tutored my younger brother and nephew, so I have dealt with all ages. I am extremely passionate about math and science. However, my strong suits are definitely in mathematics. I enjoy tutoring as I always learn something new as well. Throughout my tutoring experience, I have found that the most important thing about tutoring is planting the seed for which the student will learn how to approach...
Education & Certification
- CUNY City College - Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Microsoft Office
- Conversational Spanish for Adults
- AP Calculus BC
- +42 subjects
Ruzziliann: Portland Spanish course instructor
...in the United States. I had the chance to gain great experience traveling to different places, learning new languages, and understanding the education methods that are taught in each country. I have tutored children through the program JumpStart; a nonprofit organization that provides high-quality early learning programs for disadvantaged children across the US. Consecutively, I tutored Spanish to college students who were studying a foreign language as a requirement or students who were majoring in...
Education & Certification
- Eastern Connecticut State University - Bachelor in Arts, History Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- SAT Subject Tests
- Music
- CLEP
- +24 subjects
Julia: Portland Spanish course instructor
...am also on the Physician Assistant track. Since freshman year of high school, I have put forth many hours tutoring students of all ages, ranging in many subjects. My personal favorite subject to tutor in is Algebra, but I have tutored in math ranging from elementary school level to high school level. I have also tutored in the sciences and Spanish. Although I started learning Spanish in middle school, I spent half of high school...
Education & Certification
- University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Greek
- Chemistry
- SAT Math
- +84 subjects
Raquel: Portland Spanish course instructor
...Proficiency level in French. I am an avid reader and love traveling around the world. I am passionate about foreign languages, different cultures, travelling and good food. I have an extensive experience teaching in different contexts, levels and countries. I've taught in Spain, in France and in the USA. I am a firm believer that education is the best way to change the world and it's a thought that I try to implement in my...
Education & Certification
- University of Granada - Masters in Education, French Studies
- University of Granada - Bachelor of Education, Spanish Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- French
- Spanish 2
- French 1
- +11 subjects