Nader

“I have worked with Nader for almost a year. I had no knowledge of French when I started but now I can quite comfortably read news pieces in French, thanks to my lessons with Nader. He always has innovative and fun exercises to work on every topic. I particularly enjoy grammar lessons with Nader because he doesn’t simply explain the rules of grammar but facilitates an understanding of why the rules are the way they are. He always provides a very logical explanation of how the language evolved to have such rules which makes it a breeze to remember them. Thanks to Nader’s help, I walked into my DELF exam knowing exactly what to expect and passed with flying colors”

~ Kaustubh

Nader is the best tutor I have ever had! He’s not only an incredible teacher but also genuinely funny, which made every lesson something I looked forward to. He has a way of explaining things clearly while keeping the mood light and encouraging. I always left our sessions feeling more confident and motivated. He made learning French feel natural and so fun!

Molly

Veronique

“I absolutely love taking French classes with Veronique and Melissa! Learning French has always been a goal of mine, and class has made it such an enjoyable experience. The teachers are fantastic – so friendly, patient, and incredibly helpful. They create a supportive and encouraging learning environment that makes even the trickiest grammar concepts feel manageable. I highly recommend these classes to anyone looking to learn or improve their French!”

~Margaret, beginner French student.

“My experience with French in DC has been remarkable. I began with Véronique after trying to learn French with a program in DC that was not intensive enough and I wasn’t able to get one-on-one from my instructor. Doctor Melissa met with me personally to discuss my learning style and goals for learning French. I felt she understood my needs very well and assigned me to Véronique, who has been the most amazing instructor. Each class allows me to use new vocabulary and to practice my listening and pronunciation skills. Additionally, we discuss relevant cultural and political topics. Véronique is the most patient instructor and has helped me build my confidence in the language. Our lessons cover grammar, listening, writing and reading.  French in DC is a perfect program for those who want an intensive private course.”

~ Khadijah

Boshra

“I came to Melissa after almost a decade without French practice. After a personal assessment she placed me with Boshra, who was amazing! Within a few weeks my French had improved more than it had since college. Boshra tailored our classes to my needs and focused on the areas where I was weakest, and I looked forward to seeing her every week. It was worth every second. Thank you!!!”

~ Kyle

Naella

“Naëlla has a open welcoming manner. She comes form a multilingual home. Is articulate and easy to understand in her primary languages, French (standard) and English in addition to Québécois and creole. Flexible and adaptive, she is more than willing to tailor lessons to your individual level and goals. I am learning everyday spoken French. In addition I get insights to Québécois culture.”

~ Rick

Veronique and Nader

My son has been tutored in French by Véronique and Nader for nearly two years, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. They each bring unique strengths to their teaching and work beautifully together, creating engaging lessons that truly meet my son where he is. They listen carefully, tailor their approach to his needs, and have been especially supportive in helping him prepare for tests. They are patient and encouraging—wonderful qualities for working with a teenager—and their consistent weekly sessions have helped him make remarkable progress, particularly in grammar and pronunciation. His accent and confidence in speaking French have grown tremendously under their guidance.

~ Amy Cannon (Eli’s mom)

Tahiana

Our family truly looks forward to this wonderful Zoom meeting every week — we’re so grateful for Tahiana who shares such fascinating animals with us! My kids love asking questions and chatting with everyone, and it’s so special to see how much joy and learning this brings to all who join. Thank you for making this such a fun community!

~ Vanessa

Exam Prep

I am a foreign service officer and came to Melissa/Dr. Kerley for help with the FSI exam. I am incredibly grateful for the support and guidance provided by Melissa/Dr. Kerley and her team throughout my language learning journey. With their expert tutoring, I was able to not only improve my language skills but also pass my language exam with the required score.

Melissa’s/Dr. Kerley’s language specialists are not only highly knowledgeable but also skilled in tailoring their teaching methods to suit individual learning styles. They helped me gain confidence in speaking the language. Thanks to their dedication and support, I was able to excel in my language exam and am now more proficient and confident in using the language in real-life situations.

I highly recommend Melissa/Dr. Kerley and her team to anyone looking to improve their language skills or prepare for language exams. Their professionalism, expertise, and personalized approach truly make a difference in achieving language proficiency.

Barbara

Everywhere There’s French is an amazing and highly professional organization that helped me throughout my preparation for the AP French exam. During my time working with Everywhere There’s French I got the honor to be taught by Nader. Nader is one of the most organized and focused tutors that I have met. Every lesson, he has already prepared what we will work on, how we can improve on the AP, and how to make it fun and enjoyable. Thanks to Nader, I was able to score a 4 in AP French with only 2 months of preparation. I had an amazing time during this journey and I know for my next language exam I will be coming back.

Lisa