Exercise to practice the Pretérito perfecto simple
Example:
¿Cerraste la ventana? (cerrar- tú)
(Did you close the window?)
1. paella. (pedir- ella)
(She asked for paella)
2. un dolor en el brazo. (él- sentir)
(He felt a pain in his arm)
3. Se por las escaleras. (él-caer)
(He fell off the stairs)
4. Ellas cumpleaños feliz. (ellas-cantar)
(She sang happy birthday)
5. a patinar, por eso me las zapatillas y me los patines. (yo - ir - quitar - poner)
(I went skating, that’s why I took my shoes off and put on my roller-skates).
6. ¿ con ella? (tú- hablar)
(Did you speak to her?)
7. El show casi 3 horas. (él- durar)
(The show lasted almost 3 hours)
8. Ya se lo yo a tu padre. (comentar-yo)
(I had already told your dad)
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¡Hola! My name is Rodrigo. I'm 24, Mexican, and I'm currently studying in Vienna. Do you want to learn how to communicate with the near 580... Spanish-speakers worldwide? Then you've arrived in the right place! I have two years of experience teaching Spanish to students from different backgrounds and nationalities, and I adapt the content of my lessons to your goals; be it going over difficult topics, improve your pronunciation, prepare for an exam, or simply practice your conversation skills... you name it, I'm here to help you! The content of my lessons is completely original and is adapted to both your language level and your interests. Moreover, it seeks to enrich your experience with fun, easy-to-follow exercises that relate to real-life situations. Although my method is mainly focused on Mexican Spanish, it will allow you to communicate easily with the vast Spanish-speaking world. Are you ready to bring your Spanish to the next level? Schedule a lesson with me and let's start this journey together! Read more
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¡Hola! I'm Arturo, I'm 38 years old, and I'm from the city of Puebla (Mexico) currently living in Munich, Germany. For more than 10 years I... have worked teaching ELE (Spanish as a Foreign Language), online and in person, being my main focus the following points: - Teaching individual and group classes to students from levels A1 to C1. - Preparation for DELE certification - Conversation seminars and high-level business Spanish in professional environments. - Overall improvement of the four language competences (Speaking, Listening, Reading & Writing). I especially work on structuring learning itineraries focused on the reinforcement of my students' abilities and skills. Read more
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In recent years I have worked as an Academic Director at a Language School in northern Spain. My job duties there included designing intensive... Spanish & English courses for beginners’, intermediate and advanced levels, as well as teaching both on-site and via Skype. This constant interest has allowed me to become familiar with techniques and tools that are essential in today´s second language learning, such as the materials used by the Cervantes Institute and the most renowned publications and blogs in the field of language teaching. Most particularly, I have made extensive use of audiovisuals and creative writing activities in order to develop consistent, effective courses. As an on-line teacher, I have steadily used different technology applications in language learning. My tasks as a teacher included setting homework and giving feedback to my students, according to their needs, on a regular basis, as well as keeping accurate register of their attendance and progress. Graduated in Hispanic Philology and Masters in Applied French, I have always kept up with my teaching training and have recently completed a Cambridge CELTA course for English teachers This further training has provided me with the familiarity to different teaching methodologies, which have proven to be extremely useful in my classes. My hobbies: art cinema, hiking, reading and watching and playing basketball. Read more
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Hey guys!
As a famous proverb says: "You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream."
Many people say it’s easier to learn a language when you are young but there are advantages to learning a language when you are older.
That's why I'm here, your teacher Mila, to help you improve your vocabulary, grammar, erase your fear for speaking and teach you some great things about the world's culture.
I'm a Master Professor of English Language and Literature, with more than 8 years of teaching experience in several countries.
I'm focused on teaching vocabulary and grammar through speaking and natural acquisition with communication.
There's no any boring book in my class, but a lot of interesting materials, worksheets and videos created for each and every student individually to meet everyone's requirements.
I'd be happy to meet you soon and start creating some magic with learning.
C. B.
Milica has a great experience in teaching. She has taught for any level or age. Students can learn by speaking with her and practice their English with several learning materials : videos, audios, pictures or debates ! She is passioned by her work and a smiling person, students will learn quickly and easily with her.
This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.
Milica S.
Thank you, Clemence. It was a pleasure talking with you.
My name is Zoe and I’m a native English speaker from the UK!
I speak four other languages though so I understand how nerve-racking it can be to study a new language and I understand what the typical errors are so I will support you when you make mistakes and I will actually encourage you to make mistakes because ultimately that's how we learn!
I believe I’m an incredibly communicative, open teacher, having taught in 4 countries. Establishing trust and a channel of communication in the classroom adds more life and substance to our lessons where all student needs are met. I like to think of myself as sympathetic, and because I’d been in classes where I was far from challenged and excited, I take having fun in the classroom very seriously (paradoxical pun intended). I have extensive experience teaching both adults and children at different levels and age groups, so I come with a lot of resources, ideas, and activities that are fun, practice different sets of skills and sub-skills, and student- centered.
I can help you with job applications, cover letters, exam preparation, pronunciation and general English.
Since I value learner autonomy and consistently promote it, I encourage my students to be open about their needs so our lessons would be as informative and efficient as possible.
I’m curious, inquisitive, and constantly eager to
experience more, learn more, and of course, teach more! Ireland
was a tad too small for me, so I’ve always had the urge to travel the
world. So far, I’ve taught in Mexico, Italy, Egypt, and Spain – where I
currently reside. I have many creative hobbies such as reading,
drawing, and photography, and a very special fascination with
crime documentaries (perhaps I was a lawyer in my past life).
I embarked on my EFL journey 4 years ago, and I decided it was the
job for me. It all started in the South of Italy where I got the chance
to teach both adults and children and knew I’d found my dream
job. After a while, I knew I had to take my wanderlust and love for
education elsewhere, so I hopped on a plane to Mexico and took my
teaching a step further. In 2018, I landed a job with the British
Council in Egypt, where I took my classroom experience and
married it with pedagogy by doing vocational courses such as the
TYLEC and DELTA M1. Aside from these courses, I did IELTS
Teacher training, and Teaching English in the Early Years
Classroom training. By the time I got to Spain, my thirst for
knowledge was yet to be quenched, so I applied for DELTA M3 to
keep myself intellectually stimulated during quarantine.
C. O.
Zoe is a well-prepared teacher with a lot of experience in teaching, also in groups. She is experienced in using Skype and Zoom and has her own learning materials.
This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.
Zoe S.
Are you tired of trying to improve your English or Spanish without any results?
I am an English teacher graduated in English Studies with more than 7 years experience.
My method is based on conversation and interactive activities with the purpose of having fun while you get the level that you need.
All level classes.
Also Official Exams training.
L. J.
Georgina is a great professional and she makes you feel really comfortable during the lessons. She´s kind and nice. I totally recommend her. Thanks, Georgina!
Georgina A.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE.
I got certified with the University of Cambridge TKT test, developed empathy to students, polished my method, and the last 5 years I have been teaching english in an online environment.
After years teaching online, I can say that the computer screen is not a limitation. I love to see my students thrive in a new language, I develop my own exercises too, My classes are fun, dynamic and interesting to say the least, I believe I have the patience to create exercises and drills for my students and approach learning from a different perspective and overcome boredom, tiredness and lack of discipline.
I work with realia mostly, and I can tell you that nothing is more powerful than things and situations that are personal to a person.
S. .
Manuel is the teacher I was willing to meet. He was able on our very first class to understand my needs and expectations. He's very professional and his knowledge and teaching methods make me feel very confident about my ability to improve my skills in Spanish language.
Manuel Q.
My name is Laia, and I am an infant and primary school teacher, specialized in additional languages. This year I have finished my second degree in Early Childhood Education. Previously, I had completed my degree in Primary Education in English. This last year I have combined my studies with a job in the reception classroom of a school. My main aim was to teach newly arrived pupils the official languages of my country and helping them to adapt to their new environment.
In addition, I have been an English teacher and monitor with students of different ages. I can adapt to my students, looking for the best way to individualize their learning.
Furthermore, I did the 120 hours course with TEFL this summer as I decided to delve more deeply into teaching English as a foreign language to help my students in a better way.
I would describe my classes as dynamic and entertaining. The aim is that during the first class we get to know each other so we can find out what your needs and goals are.
For my classes, I will use different materials that I used in my previous jobs, for example, games, role plays, flashcards, grammar summaries, or sample exams.
Finally, I would like to talk about my hobbies so that you can get to know me a little better. I am passionate about art and sea sports. I love watching films and series of any kind of genre. I also enjoy reading, especially when it is a mystery or action.
H. K.
Laia is a young and motivated language teacher. She can help you in Spanish, English and also Catalan to improve your knowledge and to reach your goals no matter if you are a beginner or already advanced. She is open to the wishes and needs of her students and wants to create an interactive and flexible class with lots of games and role plays. So don't wait any longer and book your first lesson with Laia now!
This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.
Laia F.
C. O.
Olivier has a lot of experience as a teacher. He is able to teach all levels (A1-C2) with his wide range of learning materials. We can recommend Olivier as your new teacher!
This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.
Olivier J.
Hello, I have a BA, MA and CELTA, with 15 years' experience in teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. I have taught groups and 1-1, children and adults, in class and online, General and Business English, all levels from Beginners to Proficiency, and have successfully prepared students for exams in IELTS and FCE. I employ the '3 Ps' method - Presentation., Practice, Production - to help you acquire skills in grammar and vocabulary, reading and writing, listening and speaking. I employ a variety of teaching materials, including textbooks, audiovisual aids and realia. If you need help with any of these skills, get in touch!
C. B.
Nicholas teaches English since 15 years to any level and age. He adaptes his lessons according student needs and demands. He uses the 3 P teaching method (Presentation, Production, Practice) which enables the student to work his/her English grammar and vocabulary and then use them to improve his/her pronunciation and speak fluently English . He uses different tools as book, exercises, videos or games. I recommend him !
This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.
Nicholas T.
Hello =)
My name is Karolin and since the beginning of 2017, while I was still living in Chile, I've been giving online classes. I really enjoy my work and it gives me the privilage to get to know people from all around the world, which is amazing.
Both in English and in German, I teach classes for beginners and advanced students. I speak Spanish fluently, but as I lived in Chile for around 5 years, both my pronounciation and my choice of words are influenced by that. I learned and teach the european Spanish but only for beginners (A1/A2). But if you don't mind the chilenean influence, I do teach to a higher level as well.
If you'd like to get to know me and my teaching methods, just contact me and we will do a free trial lesson (please do NOT by a lesson before the trial lesson, not every teacher is good for every student).
See you soon!
C. D.
As a beginner in German I enjoy my Lesson with Karolin who is patient and very well organised. She provides structured lessons and you can feel that she prepares everything in advance which is really enjoyable. Always on time and Professional, I definitely recommend her.
Karolin G.
Hey!
My name is Jayma and I am working as an English Language Assistant in France.
I have a teaching experience of more that 5 years. My approach is activity based to make learning interesting.
I can speak French Spanish Hindi. I can also follow school curriculum if required.
See you and have a great day!
C. B.
Jayma is a nice and organized teacher ! She creates a lesson based on your demands and makes it with fun !
This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.
Jayma J.
Hi! My name is Mireia and I am a passionate of the English language. When I was 15 I moved to New York to know the language further and decided to study English Studies at university. My aim is to get all the students to love the language, to find ways in which English can be added into their daily life through entertainment, creating a nearly-inmersive environment.
H. K.
Mireia is a young and dynamic teacher who loves to teach her students the English language. She can teach from beginners to advanced and with her well-structured lessons you will reach your goals in no time. Her lessons are not only very practical, but she also tries to make them as creative and varied as possible, so you will never get bored! What are you waiting for? Book your first English lesson with Mireia now!
This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.
Mireia R.
Hello! My name is Jacko a TESOL certified teacher and I've been teaching English online to both young learners and adult learners of different levels since 2015. For me, teaching is a mission, I will be with you every step of the way and make sure to guide and help you until you reach your goas. I’m patient, friendly, engaging and I always make sure my students can learn in a very simple way while having fun at the same time. I do believe that "Nothing is impossible" so "Just do it"! I hope to meet and see you in one of my class!
H. K.
Jade is an outgoing and dedicated English teacher. You can tell how much he loves to share his knowledge with new students. Since he can teach all levels, from beginner to advanced, he is definitely the right teacher for you and will adapt the English lessons exactly to your needs and your level. Since he uses different sorts of materials in his classes, you will never get bored, and you will be able to improve your English skills in a fun and easy way. So don't hesitate any longer and book your first lesson with Jade today!
This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.
Jade D.
S. G.
Valeria is a very nice teacher with a Languages degree and already quite some experience in teaching and tutoring. I found her method really smart and effective: she makes her students relax and feel comfortable with the language and she finds the best way to keep things interesting and engaging.
This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.
Valeria G.
Hi! My name is Lloyd, I am a TEFL certified online English teacher with 2 years worth of experience and over 350 lessons taught. My teaching style is fun and engaging backed by constructive and productive feedback to ensure that the student is reaching their goal. I use the conversation method of teaching assisted by PowerPoint slides, videos, articles and worksheet. I am a passionate teacher who loves travelling and interacting with students as I learn and experience new cultures.
D. E.
Lloyd is an excellent teacher. He has great learning materials as ppt, articles and worksheets for all levels and ages. He will personalize his lessons to help you achieve your goals and needs. We can recommend him 100%
This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.
Lloyd H.
Hello! My name is Carmine. I was born and raised in The USA since 1962. My native tongue and accent is from Brooklyn, New York. I recently moved to Italy.
I teach here full-time and having so much fun meeting interesting and warm-hearted human beings. My interests are in bowling, Bible studies, aquariums, horses, house pets and playing word games such as Scrabble. I am TESOL/ TEFL Certified. With me you will learn what you want to learn related to the English language. I have been teaching many since ,1980. In my experience, I've observed that people want to learn for many reasons. I've come across various ones such as: just for fun, to watch movies, videos, read books, vacations or conversing with new family members and neighbors; for work related purposes and many other personal reasons. So, according to your goals, requests and needs you will benefit from my 40 years of experience. My goal is that you are excited, enthusiastic and confident that you chose me as your teacher as you are enjoying yourself as you learning to speak and understand the English language. The more you share about yourself the better our time together will be relaxing, fruitful and pleasurable.
During your initial contact we will talk. You may ask me questions and share whatever you want about yourself, it will all be awesome and so much fun. I've traveled for many years in the Navy and always enjoyed meeting and engaging with the native folks. With dedicated fun, repetition, pronouncing words accurately, speaking phrases and understanding basic English grammar, you will be speaking English quickly and pleased with yourself too.
Together we definitely will develop our lessons tailored made for you. I am committed to you. I will ask you some questions which will guide me in producing the perfect lessons. We have many tools to choose from as we chat such as, articles with the subject of your choice, textbooks, my chalkboard and so much more, Plus Preply also has many great lesson suited for beginners to advanced levels at our disposal!
Watch my video, book a contact with me let me know all about your reasons for wanting to learn English. You will achieve your goals with me. Looking forward towards hearing from you, until then, warm regards. Carmine
H. N.
Carmine is a very enthusiastic and very experienced teacher. He offers a great variety of teaching material and understands to perfectly tailor his lessons according to his student needs. I can surely recommend him as a teacher.
This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.
Carmine C.
Henrik it is wonderful that you were very attentive, cordial and affable throughout the entire interview. I thank you for this kind and encouraging feedback. It was all a terrific experience. I also appreciate your positive recommendation. Be safe and I wish you success in all your endeavors. Warm regards, Carmine
Hey guys!
As a famous proverb says: "You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream."
Many people say it’s easier to learn a language when you are young but there are advantages to learning a language when you are older.
That's why I'm here, your teacher Mila, to help you improve your vocabulary, grammar, erase your fear for speaking and teach you some great things about the world's culture.
I'm a Master Professor of English Language and Literature, with more than 8 years of teaching experience in several countries.
I'm focused on teaching vocabulary and grammar through speaking and natural acquisition with communication.
There's no any boring book in my class, but a lot of interesting materials, worksheets and videos created for each and every student individually to meet everyone's requirements.
I'd be happy to meet you soon and start creating some magic with learning.
C. B.
Milica has a great experience in teaching. She has taught for any level or age. Students can learn by speaking with her and practice their English with several learning materials : videos, audios, pictures or debates ! She is passioned by her work and a smiling person, students will learn quickly and easily with her.
This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.
Thank you, Clemence. It was a pleasure talking with you.
My name is Zoe and I’m a native English speaker from the UK!
I speak four other languages though so I understand how nerve-racking it can be to study a new language and I understand what the typical errors are so I will support you when you make mistakes and I will actually encourage you to make mistakes because ultimately that's how we learn!
I believe I’m an incredibly communicative, open teacher, having taught in 4 countries. Establishing trust and a channel of communication in the classroom adds more life and substance to our lessons where all student needs are met. I like to think of myself as sympathetic, and because I’d been in classes where I was far from challenged and excited, I take having fun in the classroom very seriously (paradoxical pun intended). I have extensive experience teaching both adults and children at different levels and age groups, so I come with a lot of resources, ideas, and activities that are fun, practice different sets of skills and sub-skills, and student- centered.
I can help you with job applications, cover letters, exam preparation, pronunciation and general English.
Since I value learner autonomy and consistently promote it, I encourage my students to be open about their needs so our lessons would be as informative and efficient as possible.
I’m curious, inquisitive, and constantly eager to
experience more, learn more, and of course, teach more! Ireland
was a tad too small for me, so I’ve always had the urge to travel the
world. So far, I’ve taught in Mexico, Italy, Egypt, and Spain – where I
currently reside. I have many creative hobbies such as reading,
drawing, and photography, and a very special fascination with
crime documentaries (perhaps I was a lawyer in my past life).
I embarked on my EFL journey 4 years ago, and I decided it was the
job for me. It all started in the South of Italy where I got the chance
to teach both adults and children and knew I’d found my dream
job. After a while, I knew I had to take my wanderlust and love for
education elsewhere, so I hopped on a plane to Mexico and took my
teaching a step further. In 2018, I landed a job with the British
Council in Egypt, where I took my classroom experience and
married it with pedagogy by doing vocational courses such as the
TYLEC and DELTA M1. Aside from these courses, I did IELTS
Teacher training, and Teaching English in the Early Years
Classroom training. By the time I got to Spain, my thirst for
knowledge was yet to be quenched, so I applied for DELTA M3 to
keep myself intellectually stimulated during quarantine.
C. O.
Zoe is a well-prepared teacher with a lot of experience in teaching, also in groups. She is experienced in using Skype and Zoom and has her own learning materials.
This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.
Zoe S.
Are you tired of trying to improve your English or Spanish without any results?
I am an English teacher graduated in English Studies with more than 7 years experience.
My method is based on conversation and interactive activities with the purpose of having fun while you get the level that you need.
All level classes.
Also Official Exams training.
L. J.
Georgina is a great professional and she makes you feel really comfortable during the lessons. She´s kind and nice. I totally recommend her. Thanks, Georgina!
Georgina A.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE.
I got certified with the University of Cambridge TKT test, developed empathy to students, polished my method, and the last 5 years I have been teaching english in an online environment.
After years teaching online, I can say that the computer screen is not a limitation. I love to see my students thrive in a new language, I develop my own exercises too, My classes are fun, dynamic and interesting to say the least, I believe I have the patience to create exercises and drills for my students and approach learning from a different perspective and overcome boredom, tiredness and lack of discipline.
I work with realia mostly, and I can tell you that nothing is more powerful than things and situations that are personal to a person.
S. .
Manuel is the teacher I was willing to meet. He was able on our very first class to understand my needs and expectations. He's very professional and his knowledge and teaching methods make me feel very confident about my ability to improve my skills in Spanish language.
Manuel Q.