Learning as an Adult

Many prospective new students wonder: How difficult is it, really? When will I be fluent? Is there homework? I don't have much time to study: Will it work?

My honest answer: “It depends”. It depends on your personality, and how easily you retain material. It depends on how much time you are willing to invest in learning the French language. Most importantly, it depends on your motivation.

There is no miracle solution to learning French. Yes, it will take time, and work. Yes, we will study French grammar (some) so that you understand basic sentence structure. Yes, you will be expected to memorize some vocabulary.

Yet, we will have fun.

As an adult learner, it is normal to feel intimidated or self-conscious when exploring a new skill. I work hard at providing a friendly and stimulating environment. Every week, you will look forward to your next lesson.

After an initial evaluation session, I will recommend a customized program based on your experience, your goals, and your learning style. We will not focus so much on levels (beginner, intermediate, or advanced). Rather, we will focus in two areas: on communicating—verbally, and in writing—on understanding, and being understood. We will use a variety of activities and materials to avoid routine, and will cover topics you are interested in. I travel to France every year and come back with exciting new teaching materials. So, are you ready to be challenged?

Now is a good time to learn about Choosing a Class Format.

Rive Gauche, Paris

Did you Know?

Plus qu'une simple situation géographique, le terme « Rive gauche » à Paris désigne également un mode de vie, une manière de s'habiller ou une apparence. Les 5e et le 6e arrondissements, anciens quartiers bohèmes, artistiques et intellectuels parisiens de la première moitié du XXe siècle, caractérisent le mieux ce style que l'on qualifie aussi aujourd'hui de bobo pour bourgeois-bohème, en opposition aux quartiers bourgeois plus classiques ou conservateurs des 16e et 17e arrondissements sur la rive droite. (wikipedia)