Corniche French Language And Culture Consulting
About
I'm an experienced instructor and learning consultant with over ten years in secondary and higher education. I tailor my lessons to all: middle-school aged kids, high schoolers, college students, businesspeople, and retirees. Unlike other French-language tutors in the area, I am also proficient in technical French, so I can not only plan lessons for general travel, communication, and business purposes, but I can teach French for Specialized Purposes. I also offer tutoring in Latin and Greek and consulting on learning platforms in both English and French. The theme of my business is versatility in a fast-paced technological market.
I love teaching French because I love languages. For me, they're a puzzle that not only provide intellectual stimulation, but moreover a social connection with other people and businesses. Languages open doors to new worlds and new ways of thinking. Teaching French allows me to be a guide to new worlds for others.
I'm also a very goal-oriented person, so I am always excited whenever I help a client meet their personal and professional goals. My lessons are always tailored to the client and their individual learning styles and needs.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
The first lesson is the opening discussion and inventory with the student: I assess their level (if appropriate), discuss their goals, create a month-long plan to meet those goals in small ways, and then give the student a smaller lesson that resembles what I will do throughout the month. Students always have input in my lessons, so if there is a topic or skill that he/she would like or needs to learn, I do my best to address it right away. I emphasize speaking, so I try to get the student to say 3-5 words at the bare minimum after the first day. By one month, it's easily 20-50 words.
After a month, I conduct an evaluation and discuss with the student his/her plans. Some of my contracts are fixed at 10-12 lessons, so they end when the clients say so. But those who choose to continue do so at this point. I always ask for 1-3 month commitments, 1-2 times per week to see the best results.