Interview "Teacher of the week" by Fluent French Audio
Q: So an adult comes to you who knows nothing: how much chance does he or she have of learning French?
A: Adults can and do learn - when you don't treat them like children! They need to understand so they can memorize. They are self-motivated, so you don't need to fight to get their attention, but they also are very self-conscious. I believe the first thing to do is to build up their confidence, to set them up for success.
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"Total beginner to an intermediate level in 3 months"
"Camille is one of the best teachers I have ever had."
Camille has a unique approach to teaching French: a killer combination of everyday conversation (the arts, travel, current affairs, etc) with emphasis on a strong grammatical foundation. She was able to accommodate my busy schedule and tailor the course to my needs. Camille is one of the best teachers I have ever had. All in all, I have had a lot of fun in learning French and have progressed from a total beginner to an intermediate level in 3 months. I highly recommend her, if you are looking to learn French, she is a very dedicated and extremely savvy teacher."
"A naturally gifted teacher"
"I have been taking lessons with Camille for several years. In addition to being a naturally gifted teacher, she provides a comfortable, safe teaching environment. The lessons are a great way to study the language via discussions of daily life events."
Henri Talberth
"Outstanding instruction for the advanced student"
"I travel over one hour each way to my weekly lesson without a second thought..."
"This is private instruction at its absolute best. Camille has a flair for finding a multitude of language activities to motivate, clarify, and improve all areas for the advanced student. I travel over one hour each way to my weekly lesson without a second thought because this kind of personalized instruction is very difficult to find, particularly at this level."
Allen Kalik
"I have taken lots of classes over the years, tried studying on my own, but it wasn't until I discovered Camille that I really noticed a huge improvement."
"I have taken lots of classes over the years, tried studying on my own, but it wasn't until I discovered Camille that I really noticed a huge improvement in both my French comprehension and speaking ability. Camille is an efficent, capable teacher who has an uncanny ability to recognize individual learning style. She's flexible, patient, and creative. I always look forward to my meetings with her."
Natasha Yakovlev
"...something I would not get in a classroom environment."
"I especially appreciate the one-on-one aspect of the lessons because I have never studied a foreign language before. Camille's thorough and individualized approach means that we do not move on to a new topic until I am ready - something I would not get in a classroom environment."
Kate Syms
"She 'demystifies' the French language"
"I started taking lessons with Camille in preparation to my moving to France in order to attend INSEAD MBA program. Camille is very personable, and my lessons with her have been enjoyable and highly informative. As a native French speaker, Camille is able to provide her students with lots of useful and interesting insights into the French language and culture, and I found her explanations to be down-to-earth and practical. I went from total beginner to conversational in the present tense in 2 months, with 3 hours of weekly lessons, and serious homework. I highly recommend Camille if you need a French tutor. She "demystifies" the French language, facilitates her students' progress in any way she can, and pays excellent attention to one's conversational skills, grammar and pronunciation."
Tanya Cherneva
"I always look forward to my weekly lessons - I wish I had the time for more!"
"Camille is a great teacher! I have been a student for about 10 months -- both as part of a group, and for individual lessons. Camille is ideal for the motivated learner, and she is always flexible about lesson content. I might be doing grammar one day, but if I need a break, I read novels, and discuss them (in French, of course!). My vocabulary has improved dramatically, and I am more confident in expressing myself in spoken French. I always look forward to my weekly lessons -- I wish I had the time for more!"
Lisa McShine
"I am astonished at the progress that I have made"
"…Camille's extraordinary teaching skills and enthusiasm."
"I recommend Camille to anyone who is serious about learning French. Camille's superb teaching technique skillfully combines conversational and reading exercises with a thorough review of French grammar. I have been taking private lessons with Camille for the past eight months, and have been participating in a weekly group lesson as well. I am astonished at the progress that I have made over this period. I definitely owe this to Camille's extraordinary teaching skills and enthusiasm."
Reza Mollaaghababa
"I have found that you can learn as quickly or as slowly as you like, and have a wonderful time in the process!"
"I have been studying French with Camille for 2 years, first in private class and now in a group lesson, and have found both to be equally rewarding. Camille's approach is very personal and supportive, friendly and casual. She adapts her teaching style to your comfort level and learning comprehension. She encourages you to talk about your interests, prepares you well for the intricacies of travel in France, and rewards you with tales of life in Paris! I have found that you can learn as quickly or as slowly as you like, and have a wonderful time in the process!"
Melissa Bennett
