Julietta Bekker Tutoring

I will accept new tutoring clients starting in September! Please reach out to me via email only: [email protected] 😊.

Are you seeking ways to stretch your brain from the comfort of your home? Consider virtual Spanish tutoring, a truly interactive form of online learning. Contact me to learn more, or visit juliettabekker.com.

Hello and happy summer to all! 🌞 Gracias, Bay Area for your community and your business!

I'll be relocating to Portland, OR at the end of June, and am currently seeking new in-person and virtual clients at all levels.

I have worked virtually with clients using Google hangouts, Skype and zoom, incorporating Google apps. 💻 Check out my website, juliettabekker.com to submit an inquiry and set up your free consultation. 👍

Nourish your brain this year with a regular serving of Spanish! Go to www.juliettabekker.com, click "Contact," and message me for a free Spanish tutoring consultation.

Need another reason to study a foreign language? Boost cognitive control! Still not convinced? Read on...

"People who have good cognitive control do well at school, typically find better jobs and are healthier. They have better social insertion.”

A neuroscientist explains why being bilingual makes your brain more robust People who speak more than one language get better grades, better jobs and lead healthier lives, says Dr Mariano Sigman

Hey, language teachers! Do you think about *how* your students talk about their learning? Here is a list of statements ready for your classroom walls that encourage a growth mindset and may reframe their thinking. There are English, Spanish and French versions:

A Change in Words Can Change a Student’s Mindset I’ve been reading a lot about student motivation and I wrote a post last summer about extrinsic and intrinsic motivation. The focus of that post was student choice in what they talk and writ…

Are you interested in hearing more U.S. Latinx perspectives on current events? If you're not *yet* a Spanish language learner, no worries! Give "Latino USA" a listen: https://latinousa.org .🙂

Latino USA NPR's Latino USA with Maria Hinojosa, produced by the Futuro Media Group, is the longest running Latino-focused program on U.S. public media.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, here are some *free* Spanish learning resources I'm thankful for:
- https://zachary-jones.com/zambombazo/
- https://www.veintemundos.com/en/
- https://podcast.duolingo.com

🦃 It's a feast! 🦃

Zambombazo Exploremos la lengua y la cultura del mundo hispanohablante

The ACTFL 2018 conference was a great learning opportunity for language educators, with a side of fried green tomatoes!

When is it a good idea to use authentic materials in your foreign language lessons? Always! From simulations to practice with descriptive writing, old tickets can be just the ticket 😉.

Share your ideas and photos in the comments!

Are you an intermediate-advanced level Spanish language learner who likes podcasts? Check out this fabulous resource from Bay Area-based novelist Daniel Alarcón, and hear stories in Spanish from all over the globe!

Radio Ambulante Muchas gracias por escucharnos. Si puedes, haz una contribución y ayúdanos a seguir haciendo periodismo en audio desde toda la región.