Customized Tutoring

Each lesson is customized to each student’s skill level. In some cases, I give a test to new students during our first session.. This way, I know just what each student requires for learning French and can tailor the learning program appropriately. I recommend two to three classes per week, one to one and a half hours each time. Each week’s lesson begins with a review of the last week’s class before moving on to new material.

I work with students to determine their needs for learning French and gear tutoring, accordingly. Together we discuss tutoring goals and I set the program based on these ambitions.  

Children

Many parents want their children to learn French. Knowing a second language helps development and promotes memory and discipline.   Parents who want to see results enroll their children with me knowing that the language education is based on a professional approach.

My customized French tutoring helps in several ways:

• Private lessons increase confidence;
• Working with your child 1-to-1 gives him or her a sense of accomplishment and control;
• Children compete only with themselves, lessening stress;
• By offering customized lessons, your child focuses on improving specific areas, which allows for a more effective grasp of key essentials to any language - grammar, phonetics, speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension

For the child already enrolled in French classes at school, private, one-on-one tutoring augments French learning outside the classroom. With my personalized attention, your child will always be a step ahead of the class, making learning in school a rewarding experience.

Visiting France soon?

Private, professional, customized tutoring helps vacationers stay on track with their particular needs. As a tourist, you want to get around with easy everyday banter and enough conversational French to take you anywhere. Whether you need directions to the Louvre, or want to decipher the mysteries on a menu in the local bistro, I help you grasp simple French phrases. Quick and precise lessons with conversational French are our main goal. I can customize a plan structured to your specific traveling needs. Together we navigate basics and focus instructions on speaking and vocabulary, particularly with everyday phrases such as:

• How do we get to the Eiffel Tower?
• Where can I find a local cafй?
• When does the train leave?
• How much does the painting cost?
• Is this area safe for traveling?
• Do you speak English?

As well as pleasantries such as:

• It is a pleasure to meet you!
• I love France!

And the always welcome:

• Yes, it is delicious!

Students Abroad

For students studying abroad in France, we stress a combination of academic and social language skills. Each student develops grammatical structure, pronunciation, conversation, understanding, reading, and writing skills. Emphasis on formal writing is given as needed. Attention to everyday language and French cultural skills are addressed, as well.

Corporate Tutoring

Tutoring for corporate and executive needs requires exacting vocabulary and phrases. I utilize books and CDs geared toward the corporate world. In my personalized sessions, we learn phrases and vocabulary common to your particular industry. With my help, students gain confidence with business French and learn to understand French colleagues and present ideas before groups.

Whatever your reasons for studying French - your lessons are always tailored to fit your French language requirements.

Semi-private Classes

Semi-private classes can also be requested. In addition to learning with books, CDs, and discs, the student’s benefit from interaction with other students of the same skill level. I prefer working with groups no larger than four students, unless the lessons are for an entire family.

Whatever your reasons for studying French - your 1-to-1 lessons are customized to fulfill your French language requirements.