I’ve only had 3 sessions with Ismail, but I already know this is going to be a journey worth taking. From the very first class, his patience and dedication made me feel confident and excited about learning French. not just the language, but the culture behind it. As someone who already speaks Spanish, English, and Portuguese, I know what a great teacher looks like. Ismail is exactly that. He makes every lesson feel intentional and encouraging, and I can already feel the progress. Ismail, if you read this thank you for your patience and for believing in your students. You should be proud of the teacher you are. I’m honored to have you guide me on this path, and I can’t wait to see where we’ll be in a few months. Merci beaucoup!

It has been almost 2 years since I started learning French with Ismail. He is energetic and hilarious, I enjoyed every lesson with him. As somebody who is a bit shy, it is hard to talk with people especially in a language you are not good at. However, with Ismail, he patiently listened to my French and made the conversation lively making the learning process a fun hour talking with a friend. Merci beaucoup!

Ismail works over my pronunciation very patiently.

I recently took a French class with Professor Ismail Lamiri Alaoui, and it was an excellent experience. He is highly professional, demonstrating a deep knowledge of the French language and teaching techniques. He provided valuable suggestions on how to improve my French, tailoring his advice to my specific needs and level. Additionally, his residence in Rio and fluency in Portuguese make him an ideal instructor for Brazilian students, facilitating smoother communication and understanding. I chose him by chance and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of his teaching. Highly recommended for anyone looking to learn or improve their French skills.

Our conversations with Ismail are getting longer as I learn French more. Nos conversations avec Ismail s'allongent à mesure que j'apprends le français.

I’ve really enjoyed my conversational lessons with Ismail. He's kind, patient, and good at adapting the lessons to my level and goals. The conversations feel natural, while still giving me plenty of opportunities to improve my vocabulary by assisting me with new words. I also appreciate that he corrects my mistakes without interrupting the flow too much. It can be challenging to believe in yourself and your abilities; however, I always leave the lessons feeling like I’ve made some progress. Highly recommended!