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Nadege C.

I have been tutoring students in French since attending Santa Monica College in 2009 and continued when at UC Berkeley. I grew up speaking the language informally at home, only to realize I wanted a more academic understanding of the language. When I turned 16 I decided to learn the grammar and spelling rules in the classroom, giving me a profound insight into this language from the point of views of both French natives and French teachers.

As a result I understand French from the point of view of a fluent speaker and a learning student, allowing me to really step in and take a student's understanding of the language to the next level. For native English speakers learning this language can seem very complex. French grammar is the inverse of English, and the spoken language may sometimes sound like a string of vowels as opposed to a sentence. Since I have experience on both sides of the spectrum (as a student myself, then a tutor) I have learned all the right tools to make sense of these complexities, transforming this language into a fun and rewarding experiencing.

I am French American, and grew up speaking the language. I decided to begin studying French when I was sixteen to learn how to read and write, as well as speak. I continued studying at UC Berkeley where I took literature courses in the French language. While studying the language I began tutoring my peers and then working at the learning center to help other students get a more profound understanding of the language.

Along with studying and speaking the langauge I have also lived in Paris. Trust me, nothing teaches you this language like being surrounded by wine, cheese, and a bunch of Parisians!