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Spanish equals Quichua equals English: I'll help you learn them all!
Julie T.

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Would you like to learn Spanish or Quichua? I mean, really like to learn?

Sure, learning Spanish or Quichua is quite an undertaking. I could give you five reasons not to learn either language right off the bat:

1. You're too busy.
2. You're too old.
3. You don't have a 'gift' for languages.
4. You get bored in class.
5. You don't have the time to take a college course.

And, right off the bat, I can tell you that you can learn these languages because:

1. No one is so busy that they can't...

Would you like to learn Spanish or Quichua? I mean, really like to learn?

Sure, learning Spanish or Quichua is quite an undertaking. I could give you five reasons not to learn either language right off the bat:

1. You're too busy.
2. You're too old.
3. You don't have a 'gift' for languages.
4. You get bored in class.
5. You don't have the time to take a college course.

And, right off the bat, I can tell you that you can learn these languages because:

1. No one is so busy that they can't scrape together 15 minutes of practice a day. If you can't do all 15 minutes at one time, divide it into 5 minutes in the morning, five right before lunch, and five at night. I'll give you suggestions on how to do it.

2. No one is ever too old or too young to learn. I've had students ranging from eight years old to seventy-two years old!

3. You don't need a gift for languages to learn and use the basics. Did you need a 'gift' for languages to learn your native one? Nope! So, you won't need a 'gift' to learn a new language either!

4. Boredom is a relative term; sometimes it's the way a teacher teaches, sometimes it's the way a student perceives things. But, I'll do my best to make sure that you aren't bored. And, if you do find yourself bored, just let me know, and together, we'll do something about it.

5. Unless you want to become a language service professional, you probably don't need to take a college course in Spanish or Quichua in order to speak it. My focus as a teacher is on you speaking the language, and understanding the basics of its grammar.

I've been a Spanish/Quichua language teacher for almost 27 years, both as a volunteer in South America and as a professional. Classes can be conducted either with individuals or with groups of up to 10 students. If you're in the greater New York metropolitan area, let me know and we can talk about in-person classes. My curriculum and methods are based on what my students needs, so if you have certain requirements for specific subjects, let me know.

And, I never yell.

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English

English

So, why would a person need tutoring in English? Here are some quotes to explain why: “English is a funny language; that explains why we park our car on the driveway and drive our car on the parkway.” Author Unknown “Why do we have noses that run and feet that smell?” Author Unknown "It's a strange world of language in which skating on thin ice can get you into hot water." ~Franklin P. Jones So, together let's learn more about this mysterious language we call "English".
Grammar

Grammar

Take this short quiz: 1) What's the difference between YOUR and YOU'RE? 2) Does the heat AFFECT you or does it EFFECT you? 3) Write out an example of a dangling participle. 4) Will the upcoming celebration of the jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II be a HISTORIC or a HISTORICAL event? 5) Should I have written A HISTORIC or AN HISTORIC? You'll know if you need my services by the end of the quiz!
Proofreading

Proofreading

Have you ever been startled by a printing error in a supermarket circular, or on a website? Why did it happen? Because the writer, the printer or the one in charge of the text didn't use a proofreader. Please contact me if you would like your text proofread, and save yourself some embarrassment!
Reading

Reading

My mom taught me to read when I was four years old. Ever since then, I've loved books, and I loved to not only help people to read books, but also to help them build an appreciation for them. Let me know what your needs are, and I'll do my best to work with you to better your reading comprehension.
Spanish

Spanish

If you need tutoring in Spanish, I'm ready to help you. For the last 31 years I've taught Spanish and Quichua to students of all ages, to individuals and to groups of up to 10 students. I tailor my curriculum to the student, so that he/she can measure the progress made, and the goals ahead. And, I never yell. :-)
Spelling

Spelling

I'll never forget the first time that I placed within the top five spellers of my class; I cried with astonishment that I had placed so high! Spelling is, unfortunately, a neglected part of learning. But, if we work at it together, I'm sure that you'll start to see a difference, not only in your actual spelling, but also in your own attitude towards it.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

The writer Evelyn Waugh said, "One forgets words as one forgets names. One's vocabulary needs constant fertilizing or it will die." So, let's do some 'gardening'!
Writing

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Creativity and passion

I appreciated the most Julie's creativity and attention to the fundamentals. She taught me how to remember from 1 to 10 within 4 minutes by using movement, hearing, sound, and tempo. She also helped me correct my pronunciation as a native speaker throughout our lessons. Every lesson I found new challenges and new ways to improve. I enjoyed studying with her and appreciated her heart for continuous perfection.

Edison, 15 lessons with Julie

Spelling

I love Ms. Julie way of teaching! She makes learning fun and exciting for Kyle. She gives random spelling quiz from the homework and been learning different ways of spelling

Rush, 12 lessons with Julie

Knowledgeable, patient, friendly tutor

Julie has been able to introduce Spanish and foster an interest in the language with two young rambunctious students. She has found ways to connect to them and spark curiosity. They are building a Spanish vocabulary and applying it to different scenarios. The children have benefited greatly from her tutoring.

Steve, 181 lessons with Julie

Excellent lesson.

Very thorough application of Spanish. Julie is very patient and organized. She has an uncanny ability to make me love and understand Spanish. Very highly recommended.

Adriana, 21 lessons with Julie

Wonderful & Patient Teacher

Writing this review because after the first lesson, I already feel at ease in learning Spanish. She is helping me understand the cultural nuances in translation and is very encouraging. I am beyond excited to be working with Julie - thank you!!

Alessandra, 7 lessons with Julie

Effective and Patient Teacher

Julie is wonderful! She is invested in my interests as a student as well as my learning style, and is excellent at analyzing my strengths and weaknesses and adjusting our lessons accordingly. She is patient -- I always feel I can ask questions -- but always corrects my grammar and pronunciation and keeps me on my toes. I've taken Spanish lessons online before, and this was the first time I felt I made genuine progress, quickly, because it was so personalized and Julie communicated so well. Would definitely recommend her!

Rianna, 7 lessons with Julie

Patient tutor

Julie is an amazing tutor that I would recommend you guys to take lessons with. She will provide you with books presentations so you could interact easily with your teachers.

Arkan, 7 lessons with Julie
Tutor responded:

Thank you very much, Arkan! I look forward to our future lessons!

Creative and very flexible.

Julie quickly creates new ways to adapt to your learning style and to your needs. This makes for equally productive and challenging lessons! The homework that is assigned really makes me excited about what we'll do next time.

Alana, 9 lessons with Julie

Patient tutor! Very knowledgeable!

I just started tutoring lessons with Julie and I can already tell how committed she is in helping me reach my short term and long term goals! We just started with the basics and fortunately Julie stresses the importance of correct pronunciation.

Patricia, 40 lessons with Julie
Tutor responded:

You're a great student, too, Pat! And, those Rs and RRs are starting to flower, especially when YOU least expect it!

Phenomenal Teacher

I am pleased to recommend Julie to those who need help in Spanish. She is always on time and show great and effective teaching techniques to my daughter.

Olivia, 7 lessons with Julie
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