Background check
Teaches online
Teaches Beginner
Age: 10+
Speaks Hebrew, Swedish, French, English
Teaching since 1992
B,A, Education and History
Discover French language with a patient teacher who makes learning fun.
I am a seasoned language teacher, of both adults and children. Making languages come alive through interesting anecdotes, songs, and stories, is my specialty. My schooling, from age four to 14, was 100% in French. Boy, did those nuns drill us in grammar! I understand that learning French can feel intimidating, especially for English speakers. That's why I am very patient, and very willing to explain and teach things in many different ways.
Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
12 AM-11:15 AM
11 PM-12 AM
Tuesday
12 AM-11:15 AM
11 PM-12 AM
Wednesday
12 AM-11:15 AM
11 PM-12 AM
Thursday
12 AM-11:15 AM
Saturday
11 PM-12 AM
Sunday
12 AM-5:30 AM
6 AM-11:15 AM
11 PM-12 AM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$55
45 minutes
$73
60 minutes
$100
About Bettina S.
4.9
(89)
I grew up in Sweden, speaking Swedish at home, but going to French school. At age four, I was immersed in a French environment, and had to sink or swim. I swam! In my late teens, my family moved to Israel, so I became fluent in Hebrew as well. I understand a lot about the language acquisition process.
While languages fascinate me, and come easily to me, I understand that that is not the case for everyone. I am very patient, and willing to try different methods in order to succeed. I realize that some people learn best by seeing the materials, while others need to hear them, or even sing them! Others need to move their bodies and engage in kinesthetic learning. I facilitate all these methods.
I have taught all ages, from preschoolers to the elderly. I have taught in preschools, elementary schools, universities, and informal educational settings (like summer camps) as well as one-on-one privately.
While teaching languages, I often include song clips or video clips of stories in the target language.
I’m very flexible with timing, and available as often as you’d like, Sunday to Friday.
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89 Reviews
Jennifer
Online
Bettina is excellent at her Swedish teaching, I am trying to focus on pronunciation and conversation, after 3 lessons, I am confident I will improve!
Posted Mar 7, 2024
Aline
Online
Bettina was a great teacher for my 11 year old who was really interested in learning Hebrew but also a little nervous. In just a few lessons, Bettina built trust and helped my daughter gain some confidence as she starts her B'Mitzvah prep. I've even heard her talking to her friends on the phone sharing what she's learned with great enthusiasm, thanks to Bettina. Getting a tween's endorsement is quite an accomplishment :-) Thank you, Bettina!
Posted Mar 6, 2024
Daniel
Online
Very flexible in topics important to me and my goals. Gives me confidence by frequent encouragement. Understands Swedish culture and history of the language. Friendly.
Posted Nov 24, 2023
Experience
Teacher
Sep, 2013 - Jun, 2014MetroWest Jewish Day School
Taught modern, conversational Hebrew in Jewish day school, grades 1,2,5,6,7.
Education Diirector
Oct, 2015 - Jun, 2016Atid After School Learning Program
Directed a synagogue based after school learning program, teaching Hebrew, Bible and Judaics.
Education
B,A, Education and History
Oct, 1982 - Jul, 1986Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
Awards
Kolot BiK'dushah
Mar, 2002Women's League for Conservative Judaism
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
Hebrew
Native Proficiency
Swedish
Native Proficiency
French
Native Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
12 AM-11:15 AM
11 PM-12 AM
Tuesday
12 AM-11:15 AM
11 PM-12 AM
Wednesday
12 AM-11:15 AM
11 PM-12 AM
Thursday
12 AM-11:15 AM
Saturday
11 PM-12 AM
Sunday
12 AM-5:30 AM
6 AM-11:15 AM
11 PM-12 AM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$55
45 minutes
$73
60 minutes
$100
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