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Exercise to practice the Pretérito pluscuamperfecto.

Complete the sentences by conjugating the verbs in Pretérito pluscuamperfecto.

Example

Ya se había ido cuando llegué. (irse / él)

 

1. Ya nos cuando llamaron al teléfono. (salir/nosotros)

(We had already left when the telephone rang).

 

2. Nacho de limpiar cuando Paula lo volvió a ensuciar todo. (terminar/ella)

(Nacho had already finished cleaning when Paula made a mess).

 

3. A pesar de que no entrenar mucho, Laïla corrió la maratón. (poder/ella)

(Even though she hadn't been able to train much, Laïla run the marathon).

 

4. Sabía que mi amigo no  lo suficiente. (estudiar/ él)

(I knew that my friend hadn't studied enough)

 

5. Me dijo que el conserje no la . (saludar/ella)

(She told me that the concierge hadn't said hello to her)

 

6. Cuando llegué a casa, mi madre ya (salir/ella)

(When I came back home, my mum had already left)

 

7. Nunca antes tanto. (trabajar/yo)

(I had never worked that much).

 

8. La función ya cuando llegamos al teatro. (empezar/ella)

(The show had already started when we arrived to the theatre).

 

9. Aunque mucho, suspendieron el examen.  (estudiar/ellas)

(Even though they had studied a lot, they failed the test).

 

10. Cuando llegué a la fiesta, ya “Cumpleaños feliz”. (cantar/ellos)

(When I arrived to the party they had already sung "Happy birthday").

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4.95/5

Hello everyone! I am Vanessa and I am 30 years old. I graduated in Modern Literature at the University of Bologna and I have a Master's degree in Science of Religions obtained at the University of Padua intrateneo with Ca' Foscari. I started tutoring Italian a few years ago mainly to high school kids, who got very good results; this past year I have been teaching adults and children.
When I lecture with children, I like to make sure that they choose how they prefer to lecture, and I propose to them a nice talk on a topic of their choice, or to read a simple story in Italian, or to play some didactic game to better remember the Italian terms seen before.
With adults who prefer a more theoretical approach, I try to identify the topics in which they have the most difficulty and propose a lesson about it; I use small examples to allow the student to test what they have understood so far. I also provide the notes about the lesson.
If a more practical approach is preferred, I propose a conversation on a topic of choice, writing down the new words and making them available to the student.
I hope you will want to learn Italian with me!

Reviews

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Vanessa is a very organised and joyous teacher. She structures her lessons based on the student needs, level and age. The material she uses is personalised and interactive.

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

Vanessa Z. Vanessa Z. IT

Review

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Kumusta! Hello! I am Nyssa from the Philippines. I am a teacher by profession. I have been teaching for more than 13 years now both in the classroom and as an ESL teacher. If you are interested to learn Filipino also known as Tagalog feel free to book my classes now. I offer: Conversation Practice, Grammar and Literature. I can create learning materials or lesson plans that match your interest. See you in class!

Reviews

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Nyssa started teaching right after her graduation and therefore already has a lot of experience in this field. She works full time as a public school teacher and also does many side jobs in the field of teaching. You can see her passion for teaching and she loves to get to know students from all over the world and adapt to their wishes and needs. Her lessons are therefore very interactive and she pays a lot of attention to good communication and a comfortable learning atmosphere.

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

NYSSA R. NYSSA R.

Review

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Hello students my name is Keletso . I am an English tutor. I have a Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours in Psychology and a I recently completed my TEFL.
My teaching method is more engaging I choose a more student focused method, relaxed and fun way of teaching to engage the students and make them participate through use of props, reading materials, drawings etc.
I also like reading so if you are a book worm you will have fun in my class.

So if you need help with English lessons, conversation practice, functional English, pronunciation, vocabulary, reading and writing sign up for a free trial lesson

Reviews

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

4/5

Learning materials

5/5
4.8/5

Keletso is a passionate English teacher who can help you achieve your goals and speak the English language at the level you want to reach. Her lessons are very engaging and fun and she tries to involve her students as much as possible during the classes. Therefore, she also uses many different materials to create an exciting and interesting lesson. So don't wait any longer and book your first lesson with Keletso now!

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

Keletso M. Keletso M.

Review

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

4/5

Learning materials

5/5
4.8/5

Hello,
I have taught English for 30 years at all levels of TESOL in Iran and Belgium as well as helping students for proficiency tests and exams including TOEFL , IELTS, SAT. GMAT, GRE. I have also helped students in editing their graduate theses. I have studied engineering, Teaching English, in the US and Iran.

Reviews

Teaching methodology

3/5

Communication

3/5

Punctuality

3/5

Internet connection

4/5

Learning materials

3/5
3.2/5

Nersi is an experienced English teacher who has been enjoying teaching for many years already. In a free trial lesson he will listen to your wishes and needs and then adapt your English lessons accordingly. He teaches students of all levels and follows a communicative and humanistic approach. What are you waiting for? Book your first lesson with Nersi now!

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

Nersi  K. Nersi K.

Review

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Hello
I'm Eleonora, nice to meet you. Here some info about me:

✓ Italian native speaker
✓ English and German fluent, Spanish and French survival mode
✓ Lived in England, Germany and Latvia, travelled all around Europe, back to Italy (for now)
✓ 3+ years of teaching experience in Italian, English and German
✓ Master's degree in Linguistic and Communication
✓ junior linguist and e-learning content creator, former au pair

More about our classes:
- various multimedia teaching materials (audio, videos, images, powerpoints)
- Custom teaching resources
- personalized study path with defined objectives
- full cultural immersion

I want my lessons to be as comprehensive as possibile, so that you won't just learn a new language, but you will get to learn the culture, lifestyle and customs of this cultural world you are entering.

If you want any more detail, drop a message. I will be happy to solve any doubt.
Can't wait to meet you
Ele

Reviews

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Eleonora is not only proficient in her native language Italian, but can also support you in learning English and German. She integrates the students into the lessons and tries to create a diversified and interesting lesson with different learning materials. In addition, she creates some of her own work materials and will make them available to you. This way, you will have access to individual and customized work materials to make progress as quickly as possible. So don't hesitate any longer and book your first tailored lesson with Eleonora now!

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

Eleonora S. Eleonora S.

Review

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Reviews

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

I've been studying with Montse for about 6-7 weeks now. So far I have found her to be a fantastic teacher. She is very professional, fun and engaging. There is a very clear structure and method to her teaching, which I think is important! Never a dull lesson either. I would have no hesitation recommending her to anyone looking for a very competent teacher. I was previously learning Spanish with a teacher on Live Lengua and have found Monste to be a giant leap in terms of the quality.

Montse F. Montse F. MX

Review

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5
Personalized classes - More than 15 years of experience

Reviews

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Yolanda is a great Spanish teacher. Her courses are structured and based on students level and demands. Yolanda makes her own Spanish lessons with different materials as videos, images or audio. She is involved in students learning and makes exercises, lessons and gives homework sometimes.

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

Yolanda M. Yolanda M. ES

Review

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

I was born and raised in Korea, and I have 6+ years of teaching experience in several different countries. Through such teaching experience, therefore, my teaching methods have been developed, constantly enhanced, and customised for each student’s objectives and goals. Apart from four basic communicative elements such as listening, reading, writing and speaking, other additional activities will also be provided to improve your Korean with me.

Reviews

Teaching methodology

4/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
4.8/5

Suna is a prepared and experienced teacher. She is willing to take care of her students' different needs and requests, always guiding them through their learning process. Of course, she also provides her students with the learning materials they need. She provides a complete and efficient learning experience.

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

Suna L. Suna L. KR

Review

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Hello everyone, my name is Verónica Palacios, I am a Spanish teacher with a master's degree in modern languages ​​and speech studies; I have worked as a language teacher in face-to-face and online classes for 13 years. Teaching languages ​​is an activity that I love, I enjoy teaching my mother tongue, I help my students with questions in grammar, reading, writing, speaking, listening to Spanish, in my tutorials I put a lot of emphasis on culture and different learning contexts . Spanish is a very important language at present; If you have knowledge in Spanish, you will have the opportunity to do business, study or visit abroad, in addition to knowing the culture of Spanish-speaking countries. I would like to be your Spanish tutor and work together as a team. I hope you have a beautiful day. See you.

Reviews

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

4.89/5
4.98/5

Veronica is an excellent teacher and I love our classes together. She brings instructive and entertaining topics for every class. She is punctual, easy to communicate with and very flexible in terms of schedule. I enjoy our weekly lessons and strongly recommend her if you are thinking about learning Spanish, regardless of your level.

Verónica  P. Verónica P. MX

Review

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Hi, I am an Italian girl. I have a bachelor's degree in Linguistic Mediation and a master's degree in Linguistic Science, I was an English teacher before. When I was in China, I taught English to Chinese children. Here in Italy I help Italian people to learn English and to prepare English exams. I am a nice girl, I lived in London and I know English culture as well.

Reviews

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Carmelina is a very nice teacher with wide experience in teaching Chinese. She structures her classes according to her students' different levels, this is why to her it is very important to get to know you before starting to teach. She is also very well organized.

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

CARMELINA G. CARMELINA G. IT

Review

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Hi everyone! Всем привет! My name is Konstantin and I’m a teacher of English and Russian languages. I graduated from Moscow State Linguistic University with a major in Linguistics and now I study teaching of Russian as a foreign language at Omsk State Pedagogical University. I’ve been working as a teacher of Russian at the non-profit organization Together One New York for a year now and I enjoy doing that! During my work I focus on interactive, communicative and student-centered approach to improve the students’ fluency as well as accuracy. I do my best to tailor the study plan and classes to achieve the best way of language acquisition which satisfies the needs and interests of my students. In my work I try to implement modern and up-to-date learning materials. You don’t have to worry about the necessary study materials as I provide all of them. Good luck in learning and I see you in class!

Reviews

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Konstantin is an experienced teacher who's also very nice and will make you feel immediately comfortable. He provides really good and exhaustive learning materials for any type of student.

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

Konstantin S. Konstantin S. RU

Review

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

I have been an instructor of English as a second language for 8 years now. Teaching students from different countries. I conduct Conversational English classes and Business English classes to students of different skill levels and age levels - from beginner to advance, from kindergarten to professionals. I have won different awards for my exemplary performance including best teacher. I have attended numerous training sessions to enhance skill set, including accent training, grammar training, product training and personality development training. In my own teaching, I apply the conversational approach which can give students powerful potential, having more speaking confidence will allow students to converse on many different topics, which is every language teacher's dream for their students.

Reviews

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Ivy is a very communicative and nice teacher. She has 8 years of teaching experience in English language and is prepared to improve your skills with conversational and listening techniques.

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

Ivy Carmela T. Ivy Carmela T.

Review

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Hello! My name is Valeria. I'm glad you took an interest in my profile. Let me tell you a bit more about myself. I'm really passionate about languages, and I can speak and teach English, Spanish, and Turkish. I am currently learning Korean, French, and Arabic. For this reason, you can be sure that I know what it's like to go through the process of learning a language and I can find the best ways to help you reach your language goals, taking into account the perspectives of both the teacher and the learner.

In my 9 years as a teacher, I have mostly worked with adult learners (aged 18 or older), with a particular focus on:

1. General, conversational, business or academic English (although I can teach any level, I specialize in intermediate and advanced classes).

2. General and conversational Spanish classes.

3. Basic and intermediate Turkish lessons (I am a C2 and I have been studying Turkish for 7 years).

In addition to the classes, I can help you prepare for presentations, business meetings or calls, traveling abroad, entertaining visitors, among others.

I love to teach students with completely different backgrounds, cultures, professions, and needs. My classes are and have always been completely personalized to fit students' needs. You will really notice a big difference from previous classes you may have taken because we will be focusing on filling the gaps that you may have and developing your language skills as needed. No one-size-fits-all here! Take a chance and sample one class. I guarantee you will not be disappointed!

EXTRA: If you want to know more details about my classes: I work with a virtual classroom created using Google Classroom exclusively for your personal use. Here, I place all the materials we will use during our class, including a Word file where I will write your feedback for every class (New Vocabulary, Pronunciation Corrections, and New Grammar) so you can check it whenever you like.

I also create interactive Quizlet and Kahoot exercises that we will use during the class but that you can also use to practice on your own so you can reach your goals more quickly and in a fun way. In addition to this, we will use videos, songs, podcasts, articles, grammar PPTs and exercises, and whatever material you are interested in using.

Reviews

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Valeria is a great English teacher, she has good materials ! English grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation are related on her courses !

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

Valeria S. Valeria S. MX

Review

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Hello! My name is Celia and I´m a Spanish tutor from Alcala de Henares, Madrid (Spain). I work as a professional musician and as a teacher. I´m an open minded person and I´m looking forward to teaching you Spanish! I like giving a different approach to my classes so that they are enjoyable and fun. Fall in love with my native language!

Reviews

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Celia has been a great tutor! She changes and shifts lessons to my specific needs and fosters a fun learning environment!

Celia S. Celia S. ES

Thank you so much, Madeline! You’re a great student and I’m super happy you enjoy our lessons as I do too! And you’re doing such a great work!

Review

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Hello everyone! I am Vanessa and I am 30 years old. I graduated in Modern Literature at the University of Bologna and I have a Master's degree in Science of Religions obtained at the University of Padua intrateneo with Ca' Foscari. I started tutoring Italian a few years ago mainly to high school kids, who got very good results; this past year I have been teaching adults and children.
When I lecture with children, I like to make sure that they choose how they prefer to lecture, and I propose to them a nice talk on a topic of their choice, or to read a simple story in Italian, or to play some didactic game to better remember the Italian terms seen before.
With adults who prefer a more theoretical approach, I try to identify the topics in which they have the most difficulty and propose a lesson about it; I use small examples to allow the student to test what they have understood so far. I also provide the notes about the lesson.
If a more practical approach is preferred, I propose a conversation on a topic of choice, writing down the new words and making them available to the student.
I hope you will want to learn Italian with me!

Reviews

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Vanessa is a very organised and joyous teacher. She structures her lessons based on the student needs, level and age. The material she uses is personalised and interactive.

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

Vanessa Z. Vanessa Z. IT

Review

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Kumusta! Hello! I am Nyssa from the Philippines. I am a teacher by profession. I have been teaching for more than 13 years now both in the classroom and as an ESL teacher. If you are interested to learn Filipino also known as Tagalog feel free to book my classes now. I offer: Conversation Practice, Grammar and Literature. I can create learning materials or lesson plans that match your interest. See you in class!

Reviews

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Nyssa started teaching right after her graduation and therefore already has a lot of experience in this field. She works full time as a public school teacher and also does many side jobs in the field of teaching. You can see her passion for teaching and she loves to get to know students from all over the world and adapt to their wishes and needs. Her lessons are therefore very interactive and she pays a lot of attention to good communication and a comfortable learning atmosphere.

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

NYSSA R. NYSSA R.

Review

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Hello students my name is Keletso . I am an English tutor. I have a Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours in Psychology and a I recently completed my TEFL.
My teaching method is more engaging I choose a more student focused method, relaxed and fun way of teaching to engage the students and make them participate through use of props, reading materials, drawings etc.
I also like reading so if you are a book worm you will have fun in my class.

So if you need help with English lessons, conversation practice, functional English, pronunciation, vocabulary, reading and writing sign up for a free trial lesson

Reviews

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

4/5

Learning materials

5/5
4.8/5

Keletso is a passionate English teacher who can help you achieve your goals and speak the English language at the level you want to reach. Her lessons are very engaging and fun and she tries to involve her students as much as possible during the classes. Therefore, she also uses many different materials to create an exciting and interesting lesson. So don't wait any longer and book your first lesson with Keletso now!

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

Keletso M. Keletso M.

Review

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

4/5

Learning materials

5/5
4.8/5

Hello,
I have taught English for 30 years at all levels of TESOL in Iran and Belgium as well as helping students for proficiency tests and exams including TOEFL , IELTS, SAT. GMAT, GRE. I have also helped students in editing their graduate theses. I have studied engineering, Teaching English, in the US and Iran.

Reviews

Teaching methodology

3/5

Communication

3/5

Punctuality

3/5

Internet connection

4/5

Learning materials

3/5
3.2/5

Nersi is an experienced English teacher who has been enjoying teaching for many years already. In a free trial lesson he will listen to your wishes and needs and then adapt your English lessons accordingly. He teaches students of all levels and follows a communicative and humanistic approach. What are you waiting for? Book your first lesson with Nersi now!

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

Nersi  K. Nersi K.

Review

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5