Born and raised in France, I studied several languages in High School and in University. I now speak 5 languages: I have a Master’s degree in English and Spanish from the Strasbourg University in Alsace, France. I also speak German and some Portuguese. I have taught English and French for over 20 years in France, in England, and in the U.S, privately and in Language Schools. Having lived in the U.S. for 16 years, I have a strong command of the subtle nuances of the English language. -------------------------------------------------------- Student Testimonials: "I am a student of French, and my teacher’s name is Yasmina. She is a native French speaker from France. She normally conducts the lesson almost entirely in French, but if we have to switch to English to help with my understanding, her English is perfect. Yasmina is a highly skilled teacher of the French language, covering grammar and colloquial conversational speaking equally well. She makes the lessons fun and educational, and her interests range from the sciences to the arts, making for some very interesting dialogues. Whatever your interests are, you will find Yasmina to be an excellent conversationalist, and your ability to speak French will advance rapidly. She has a great sense of humor, and the lessons are always fun. She is a great motivator, and you will find yourself eager to go home and study ready for the next lesson. I strongly recommend Yasmina as an excellent French teacher.” - Andy D. “Yasmina is a gentle, encouraging, and patient teacher, while being a stickler for proper pronunciation! She offers a variety of effective and creative learning techniques, but what I appreciate most about her approach is her willingness and flexibility to accommodate my specific learning needs (repetitive oral drill in recognizing numbers in French at warp speed, for example). In short, with Yasmina’s help, my French is improving, and our sessions are always fun.” - Richard L. "If you are looking for a French tutor, I highly recommend Yasmina. She is a French native and has many years of teaching experience. I have found her to be patient, motivating, and most of all, effective. I get so much out of every lesson. Again, I highly recommend her. She is an accomplished tutor, and a wonderful person, too. I have been taking lessons from her for a few months now and am thrilled with what I have learned. The beauty of the way she teaches is that she can tailor the lesson plans to not only your level of French, but to your personal situation, e.g., you need French for travel, you need it for your job, you need it to socialize, you want to learn from the beginning, etc. For me, one-on-one time with Yasmina is far more effective and valuable versus taking a group course. " - Tracy P. “I have been taking private lessons from Yasmina since the beginning of this year. She is a native French speaker who has concentrated on studying languages and linguistics. This, together with her experience as a language teacher, makes her an outstanding teacher. With her charming personality and knowledge of the French language, she makes the lessons fun, as well as educational.” - Steve H. "I would like to recommend Yasmina for any adults or children interested in individual French tutoring. Yasmina is a native French speaker and has been teaching French for years. She is very patient and excels at working with all levels of proficiency, from absolute beginners to more advanced speakers who want to learn French in greater depth. She makes the lessons fun and interesting and creates a workable program for at-home study (especially good for parents and working adults who don't have lots of time). I can't recommend her highly enough!" - Julie A.