testimonials
Nothing means more to us than hearing from our students. These are real words from real learners who took the first step and never looked back.
Deborah
Early this year I started working with Laurence to speak French. After studying for over two years using Duolingo, my speaking skills were practically non existent although I could read quite a bit. I embarrassed myself often attempting to communicate last summer in France. In just a few short months Laurence has helped me tremendously. Her customized lessons have given me more confidence to speak about daily life, travel and to be able to function on my own without Google Translate when I return to France. She gives clear instructions, not too much homework, and is patient answering all my questions. Laurence helped me to finally understand conjugation of verbs; prior to that I simply guessed (often incorrectly). She is an excellent teacher. I am amazed at how my understanding and pronunciation has increased exponentially in such a short time. I recommend her to anyone who wants to know and respect the French language and culture for business or leisure.
Neen
Learning French from Laurence is delightful. Her unique approach to instant practical implementation is refreshing. From the moment you begin working with her, she ensures you can apply the lessons. Her patient approach, caring nature, constant encouragement, and gentle corrections empower you to use your lessons in every situation. I hired Laurence to prepare for the audio recording of my book, Exceptional Experiences, and her coaching enabled me to confidently pronounce brand names, locations, and stories with ease. While traveling in France, her techniques allowed me to quickly recall what she shared and apply it in conversations, shopping, and dining out, making my trip even more special - highly recommended.
Catherine
I had the pleasure of meeting Laurence awhile ago and witness the progress my French husband did in learning English. Her teaching skills are very effective and she will have different lesson plans depending on your priority needs. She is very kind, patient and professional. I also recommended her to my friends who wanted to learn French and they are very pleased with her. Her prices are very reasonable especially for her qualifications and experience. I would recommend Laurence to anyone who would like to learn or improve their French, English or Spanish.
Adam
I am so grateful to have Laurence as a mentor and french tutor. She is simply exceptional. What sets Laurence apart is the genuine care and intentionality she brings to every lesson. Rather than following a generic curriculum, she took the time to truly get to know me: my interests, my hobbies, my career goals, my experiences and built our lessons around my actual life. The result is that I am not just learning French in the abstract; I am learning the language I will genuinely use, in contexts that are meaningful and relevant to me personally. Her ability to explain difficult concepts is remarkable. Anyone who has studied French knows that the exceptions can sometimes outnumber the rules, and some of them simply defy intuition. Laurence has a gift for finding exactly the right framing to make even the most confusing grammar click. She is patient, encouraging, and constructively honest in her feedback, the kind of teacher who builds your confidence at the same time she is building your competence.