Juana Alejandra Cousins
5.0
United Statesā¢
12:22 AM (GMT-07:00)
Spanish
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Spanish
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English
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About Me
š§³ Spanish for Travelers & Art-Wine Lovers šØ ā Feel Fluent, Not Perfect
Hola, Iām Alejandra ā Spanish teacher, cultural connector, and creator of the Sip & Speak Methodā¢.
For 17+ years, Iāve helped learners move beyond grammar drills into real, emotional fluency. My method blends Spanish language with wine, music, art, and travel culture ā so you feel like you belong at the table, not just like a tourist.
š What youāll get with me:
ā¢Confidence in conversation (not just textbook phrases).
ā¢Emotional fluency (tone, body language, presence).
ā¢Cultural connection (authentic expressions, rituals, etiquette).
ā¢Travel immersion (Spanish you can actually use in Spain, Mexico, Argentina & beyond).
If youāve ever wanted to order wine in Madrid, join an asado in Mendoza, or have a real conversation about cafĆ© in Colombia ā Iāll help you feel fluent, connected, and alive in Spanish.
You donāt need perfection. You need presence. Letās sip, speak, and connect.
Spanish for travelers, Spanish for art and culture, Cultural Spanish, Conversational Spanish.
Read MoreHola, Iām Alejandra ā Spanish teacher, cultural connector, and creator of the Sip & Speak Methodā¢.
For 17+ years, Iāve helped learners move beyond grammar drills into real, emotional fluency. My method blends Spanish language with wine, music, art, and travel culture ā so you feel like you belong at the table, not just like a tourist.
š What youāll get with me:
ā¢Confidence in conversation (not just textbook phrases).
ā¢Emotional fluency (tone, body language, presence).
ā¢Cultural connection (authentic expressions, rituals, etiquette).
ā¢Travel immersion (Spanish you can actually use in Spain, Mexico, Argentina & beyond).
If youāve ever wanted to order wine in Madrid, join an asado in Mendoza, or have a real conversation about cafĆ© in Colombia ā Iāll help you feel fluent, connected, and alive in Spanish.
You donāt need perfection. You need presence. Letās sip, speak, and connect.
Spanish for travelers, Spanish for art and culture, Cultural Spanish, Conversational Spanish.
My trial lessons
Thanks for booking a trial with me!
In this session, weāll get to know each other, talk about your goals, and Iāll personalize the best plan for your Spanish language journey Ā”Nos vemos pronto!
Read MoreIn this session, weāll get to know each other, talk about your goals, and Iāll personalize the best plan for your Spanish language journey Ā”Nos vemos pronto!
Trial Lesson
One time, 30 minutesPrivate Lessons
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21.5 lesson average
5.0 Schedule
Teaching Expertise
Beginner
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
Latin American Spanish
RƩsumƩ
Education
2016 - 2018
Didactics in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language (MA)
Antonio de Nebrija University - Madrid, Spain
Program for provides professionals with a comprehensive overview of the fields of teaching methodology and the teaching Spanish specifically.
2010 - 2011
Teaching skills in online learning contexts (CEU)
EAN University - BogotĆ”, Colombia
Course to enhance teaching skills for planning and delivery of an online course.
2005 - 2006
Hispanic Literature (MA)
Instituto Caro y Cuervo - BogotĆ”, Colombia
Program for provides professionals with a comprehensive overview of the fields of Hispanic language and Hispanic literatures.
2000 - 2004
Language and Literature Education (BA)
Francisco JosƩ de Caldas University - BogotƔ, Colombia
Program for preparation of elementary and secondary Spanish teachers
2010 - 0
Didactic for Spanish Teaching as a Foreign Language (CEU)
Universidad Nacional de Colombia - BogotĆ”, Colombia
Course oriented to foster foundational skills to design suitable didactics materials for Spanish teaching as a foreign language.
Work Experience
2024
Creator of the Sip & Speak Methodā¢. This method has been designed from my real experience -as a Spanish teacher, languages learner, and emotional insight. This method isnāt just about language. Itās about connection with the language in motion. It rests on this core truth: āYou donāt need perfection speaking Spanish to belong. You need presence, preparation, and emotional fluency.ā
2017 - 2019
Professional Teacher of Spanish as a Foreign Language
Learn More than Spanish - BogotĆ”, Colombia
Highly-motivated teacher. Very creative, organized, and receptive professional. Planning and developing specific approaches, strategies and materials for teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language according to particular needs and interests of each student.
2013 - 2016
Teacher of Spanish and Linguistics
Javeriana University - BogotĆ”, Colombia
Teacher of Spanish Phonetics, Spanish Grammar, Reading and Writing skills.
2007 - 2013
Teacher of Spanish and Translation
EAN University - BogotĆ”, Colombia
Teacher of Spanish Grammar, Reading and Writing skills, Business Translation
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