Get French - French Teacher
Get French - French Teacher

Get French - French Teacher

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Bonjour à toutes et à tous! I am a French language Instructor and a Bilingual translator/Interpreter ( French/English/English/french) based in Washington DC . I currently teach only remotely by Skype and Google Meet primarily. The latter works very well, is totally reliable ( most people have a gmail account ) and free! I have been teaching French since I graduated from L’I.S.I.T ( l'Institut Supérieur d’interprétariat et de Traduction) at l'Institut Catholique de Paris, Paris IV, and from the Sorbonne , Paris IV, in the 90's . I worked in Paris as bilingual Translator Interpreter ( French/English, English/French) for several years after graduating. I'm now based in DC , I'm married and I enjoy living in the Nation's capitol. There's is also a very big Francophone community here in DC, from various French speaking countries, as well as a lot of Americans who speak French due to the many Non -profits and International Organisation in Washington DC. Regarding my work, my main teaching portfolio comprises mostly of a large number of individual students and of couples, of all levels , from across the United Sates including Hawaii and Alaska !! ( only one student from Alaska!). In addition, I have had and currently have students from Canada, France, Tiblisi ( Georgia) , Panama, Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rice, ( group classes there) and Mumbai ( India) My instruction method for Beginners and Intermediate level students consists of the following five points: 1) I insist on an excellent pronunciation ( I will correct my students over and over again if necessary) 2) Conversation practice in each class, even with Beginners , including reading an appropriate level novel in French from the get go! 3) I emphasize grammar, applying the learnt grammar rules in class by doing exercices, some memorization for vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and learning and conjugating verbs 4) I use an excellent Textbook for structure and I send weekly homework to reinforce structures learnt in class 5) I encourage immersion, immersion, immersion through listening to Podcasts, watching good French series and movies weekly on Netflix and other platforms, listening to news in French, listening to French music, reading and writing In addition to my private students , I'm currently the French Language Instructor for Beginner and Intermediate online classes at CNFA (Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture) and at Creative Inc, a Non Profit, These Organizations operate remotely partly now and students prefer to have online classes as they are not in their offices everyday. I would say that my strong point lies in working with each student individually and finding out what is the best way to go about teaching them. Every student is not the same . I do base my one hour class on my 5 point method but I'll listen to my student first. My aim is to instill confidence in my students and give them the tools they need , which works best for them , so that they can start speaking French with confidence! Even for Beginners! Pratiquer, pratiquer, pratiquer!! Parler, parler, parler! Lastly, my students are very important to me ! When I see their continued progress and results, it makes me very happy! I do my best to accommodate my students scheduling issues and I'm very flexible when I can be. I'm easy going , friendly, generous with my time , committed but I'll push my students , if need be, to work hard! Voilà ! Alors joignez moi! Ce sera mon plaisir! Bien à vous, Samina
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Michelle B.
Oct 6, 2023
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Samina has been an excellent French tutor. Our hour long sessions are a great balance of practicing conversational French and reviewing grammar lessons in the recommended textbook. I appreciate the homework assignments which keep me practicing between session. I have enjoyed our conversations about day to day activities, music and travel. I can certainly say my French has improved during our time together, and making a new friend has been an added bonus. I highly reccomend!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • Intermediate • Full fluency • Intermediate • Beginner • Full literacy • 45 minutes • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting) • I travel to the french tutor

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Becky D.
May 29, 2024
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LOVED working with Samina. You’re not just a student to her, you actually make a friend while learning French. MERCI BEAUCOUP, Samina!!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • Beginner • Conversational proficiency • Beginner • Beginner • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

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Bonnie B.
Jan 3, 2024
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Our French sessions are very productive -- I get practice listening to someone speak French; I get to practice speaking French for an hour at a time. I work on pronunciation, grammar. I learn new idioms and words. It's fun and the time passes quickly.

Details: 65 years or older • Beginner • Conversational proficiency • Beginner • Beginner • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

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Janice C.
Apr 18, 2024
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I have been fortunate to work with Samina for about 18 months. Not only is she professional and extremely knowledgeable, she is pleasant and fun to work with. Her ability to explain grammar and pronunciation is excellent. Samina takes time to get to know her students and will tailor lessons to accommodate her students' needs. She uses a variety of materials to help her students learn. We hold conversations, read books, and use an excellent textbook. I started out knowing absolutely NO French and am amazed at what she's taught me. I cannot recommend Samina highly enough.

Details: 45 - 64 years old • No experience • Conversational proficiency • No experience • No experience • Basic reading/writing skills • 45 minutes • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

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Hayley W.
Oct 19, 2021
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Samina is a great French teacher and has helped me so much this far. I look forward to continuing my lessons and learning more!

Details: 18 - 25 years old • Beginner • Full fluency • Beginner • Beginner • Full literacy • 45 minutes • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

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