Spanish Language/Expert Profile

Bonita

U.S.
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returns 12/14/2012
Expertise

I am very knowledgeable and can answer questions on all levels of Spanish grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, reading and listening comprehension, writing, culture, poetry and literature.

Experience in the area

I have taught and tutored Spanish on all levels for over 30 years. My tutoring experience has been both individual, in groups, in person and online. I have studied and lived in Spain. I am bilingual and fluent in Spanish and English.

Education/Credentials

B.A., M.A. Spanish/Education State Certified Spanish Teacher--grades K-12

Awards and Honors

Awarded Medal of Excellence--"American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese"

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Fluency is defined as how well you can understand a native speaker of a language other than your own.

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  • Response Time(hr) 28.7
  • Response Time(hr, last 90 days) 1.6
  • Number of Questions Today 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked in a Day 3
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 34
  • Volunteer Since 2010-08-14
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Recent Answers from Bonita

2011-01-10 Que quiere decir "cuartiadura":

Hi Ian!    I know that 'cuarteadura' (spelled with an 'e' instead of an 'i', as you have it)  means 'crack', so you may have been on the right track re: it referring to a dent or other cosmetic problem

2010-10-10 Spanish:

Hi Christopher,    Your answers are in CAPS:         Querido Ramón:      ¿Cómo estás? ¡Bogotá es increíble! La verdad es que aquí (here) (yo)  (salir) SALGO mucho con mis compañeros de clase por la ciudad

2010-10-08 Spanish:

Hi Christopher,    Your answers are in CAPS.      GILBERTO: Hola Lola, ¿Cómo estás? ¿Qué tal el viaje (How was the trip)?  LOLA: Ay, muy bien, gracias. Bueno, ustedes, ¿qué VAN a hacer aquí hoy?  GILBERTO:

2010-10-08 Spanish:

Hi Christopher,    Your answers are in CAPS:     Vamos a conocer Bogotá!   A group of students arrive in Bogotá for the first time. Imagine that you are the professor and that you are explaining to Claire

2010-10-08 Spanish:

Hi Christopher,    Your answers are in CAPS:   -  Complete this conversation between two friends, Ana Margarita and Fernando. They are planning to go to a party with a group of students from the United

 

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