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Sarah’s lessons are always interesting and the homework is extremely helpful. I also appreciate how specific and tailored each lesson is. During a lesson, if I don’t understand something, she finds alternatives ways to explain it. I really see my progression.
kathleen - usa / paris
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Thanks to Sarah, I have successfully passed the French TEF at level B2! As a native English speaker, I never thought it would be possible, but she prepared me, challenged me and kept our lessons fun and engaging. In addition, she helped me to develop key strategies to succeed on the exam, and they worked! It never would have been possible without her. I am a lot more confident with my language skills, so much so, that I am now going to prepare for the DELF, which is another one of her specialties. Besides being an excellent tutor, she is also well organized, punctual, reliable and able to adapt to my needs in real-time, all of which were just as important while under the pressures of preparing for an exam. I highly recommend Sarah for anyone who is serious about learning French or planning to take an official language exam. A++
CANDACE - USA
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I am taking classes to prepare for the C1 exam with Sarah and I find her great. She is very organized. We work with a document where she notes my progress. She is patient and knows how to motivate a student. I would definitely recommend her.
GUNES - Barcelona, Spain
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Excellent teacher, who corrects with care to build confidence. In my opinion, this is a critical skill when teaching languages that are relatively hard to pronounce.
peter - usa
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I love lessons with Sarah, she makes it fun and I learn a lot even though I have been speaking French for a long time!
becky - usa
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Sarah's lessons are brilliant - she adapts to my level (B2) and is always extremely well-prepared with the perfect exercises. I would recommend Sarah to anyone and everyone!
Olivia — oxford, uk
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I am a teacher myself, and I have taken many classes in my life and Sarah is by far one of the best teachers I have ever come across!
david - usa/mexico
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Sarah has managed to restore my enjoyment of the French language. My trauma from French in the past is almost overcome 😀. The class is really great, thank you Sarah!
Lukas - SWITZERLAND
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Looking for a French AP tutor? Look no further. Since my son was doing the French AP exam as a self-study, it was very important for us to have a tutor who knew the exam well and could guide him. We hit the jackpot with Sarah who is an excellent tutor for the French AP exam and successfully guided him to the highest score of 5! She knows the exam well and successfully guided my son through the exam's themes, the essay, email and presentation sections' structure, and content. She comes to class extremely well-prepared, conducts engaging lessons, gives pertinent homework, and communicates promptly. She is a dedicated teacher who teaches with enthusiasm and compassion. My son has taken French for many years, but Sarah is by far one of his favorite French tutors. Wholeheartedly recommend Sarah for any level of French teaching. She truly brings the joy in learning another language. Merci Sarah!
MANISHA - JAPAN
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She is very patient in class, it’s very good for me to have a teacher that teaches really hard! I’m glade to be with her. She’s very nice and understood everything I need. She prepared many activities to let me understand more about what we learned, and it’s really fun.
YAXIN (14 years old)- CHINA
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Sarah is a superb teacher - she is friendly, helpful, encouraging, and goes the extra mile to help her students! When learning a new language, what makes or breaks students is often, access to a good teacher - without hesitation, I fully recommend Sarah. I've had lessons with her for over 4 months, and am very content with her timeliness, effort and quality of teaching. Merci beaucoup Sarah, vous m'avez beaucoup aidé et grâce à vous, j'ai réussi le Delf B2 en juin 2022!
mehreen- SWITZERLAND
Frequently Asked Questions
What French level is required for the immersion?
The immersion stays are designed for learners from A2 to B2 level. You don’t need to speak perfect French, but you should already have some basic knowledge so you can make the most of conversations and everyday situations during the stay.
If you’re unsure of your level, or if you’d like to brush up on your French before coming, I also offer online French lessons and would be very happy to help you prepare for your stay.
Is there an age requirement?
Participants must be 18 or over.
How do I travel to the chateau?
The château is easily accessible by TGV from Paris. You can travel to either Poitiers or Futuroscope station, with a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
On arrival, I’ll personally pick you up from the station and drive you to the château. I’ll also take you back to the station on your departure day.
Do I need my own car?
Although it’s not necessary, you may also choose to rent a car for your own convenience and greater flexibility during your stay. All transportation for scheduled excursions is, of course, included and taken care of.