Mme Sauer
About
Bonjour ! Hola ! Ciao! Salve!
I am an experienced, fun and engaging teacher and I've been teaching language ( French, Italian, Spanish, Latin) since 1998. I have a MA in Italian Lit( University of New Rochelle, NY), a MA in French and a MA in Spanish ( Universidad Deusto , Spain).Please let me know if you need more info
I'd love to have you in my class!
I prefer to teach online.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Direct Immersion / Interpersonal (Conversational)
Lesson is entirely in the target language or at least 80 percent; upon request, there are some parts translated in the student 's language
Beginning of lesson has a " hook"
Scan for grammar points( use my own PPt) occured throughout the lesson
Wrap-up: spontaneous conversation on the topic taught.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
MA in French, Italian & Spanish
Taught languages for 26 years
Traveled & studied in Europe, only traveled in Africa, Asia and America where these languages are spoken
Taught languages for 26 years in New York and Chicago
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Beginner level, one on one: $55
2 or more students per group $35 per student
How did you get started teaching?
I always knew I wanted to be a language teacher, since 5 the grade when I learned my first language, French.
What types of students have you worked with?
All ages and all levels, AP levels( in U.S.),
different backgrounds
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Emily , who has never uttered a word in French, had a 2 minutes spontaneous conversation in French at the end of class. Her spark from her eyes, her joy to speak, her grateful smile were priceless!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Language is a tool to lead you to your passions, your individuality, your beautiful You, is not an aim in itself. Hopefully, I'll give you a few tools to reach your true self , your free version of you.
Freedom translates in the number of languages you speak: you meet and become all the people, places and cultures whose language you are speaking.
Don't get discouraged if you make mistakes. A teacher has risked to be the product of millions of mistakes. That will make you a teacher in the end!
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What do I want to get from the lesson?
What topics I'm interested to study in the TL?
What level I should be in?
What resources in the Target Language you recommend me to study on my own if I have this passion/ hobby and I'd like to pursue it ( ...in the language country?)