Ratiba Ayache

I’ve been studying French since 2017 but only have used books and apps. When I started doing weekly classes with Ratiba over a year ago, I was looking for an experienced instructor who could identify my weaknesses and help me take the next steps toward my language goals. From the very first lesson, Ratiba has been wonderful. Her classes are organized and high-yield. She expertly answers my questions with pertinent examples and overarching concepts that help me remember what I am learning. She makes language learning engaging and enjoyable. I initially had a lot of doubts with my pronunciation and with some grammar topics. She has helped me immensely with issues, and I find myself more and more confident. I appreciate her so much and look forward to ongoing classes!

Ratiba is very engaging, and the conversation flows easily. She is very helpful in identifying my errors in grammar or pronunciation as we speak. Her approach to making corrections is positive and encouraging.

During the lesson my teacher kept on losing me and I her. We suspect that there is a glitch with the new system as this has never happened before and both our internet connections were working. It would be greatly appreciated if this could be rectified asap. Many thanks!

Wonderful session. I'm learning a lot each time we get together.

C'était super de te revoir après un été chargé. Merci de m'avoir aidé avec certaines choses qui me posaient problème (au dessus/en dessous), ça m'a vraiment aidé. Je reprends mes cours à plein temps la semaine prochaine, mais j'ai hâte de te revoir dès que possible. À la prochaine !

Ratiba is a very enthusiastic and cheerful teacher who creates a positive and supportive learning environment. Since I started taking classes with her, I have made great progress in my speaking skills and have become much more confident. Attending class no longer feels difficult—in fact, I now truly enjoy learning and feel more motivated to speak French. I’m very grateful for her guidance and encouragement.