From LebanonLiving in Prague, Czech Republic (11:23 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 29, 2020
InterestsEnvironment & NatureFoodArtFilms & TV SeriesTravel
I grew up in Lebanon in an amalgam of cultures, languages, and traditions. Since I was a child, I have been exposed to both Lebanese and French culture, as Lebanon is a place where oriental and occidental cultures meet. In 2019, I moved to Prague for my studies, and I am now based between Beirut and Prague. I studied arts and have a master’s in directing of alternative theater. I am interested in all types of arts and sports (I also am an experienced horseback rider), and I have a deep love for traveling and discovering new cultures. So one thing I find great about Italki is to be able to meet people from around the world even while being at home ;)
I really believe that practicing as much as possible and making mistakes is the best way to learn a language! 😄
I have been teaching on Italki since November 2020, and I have met a lot of people from around the world, kids and adults; beginners and advanced speakers. I am patient and know how important it is to repeat things for them to be clearly understood and remembered. I also know that each person has their own way of learning, so I adapt to whatever is best for you.
I have been learning Spanish, German, and Czech, so I have experience when it comes to discovering new words and pronunciation. I will guide you through French sounds and spellings step by step, at your own rhythm.
Each lesson is adapted to your personal needs and preferred learning methods.
Conversation practice focuses on vocabulary, pronunciation and liste...
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Teaching experience
2020 - 2024
French Community TutorItalki
Education
2019 - 2022
Master's - Directing of devised and object theaterAcademy of Performing Arts in PragueDirecting of alternative theater
2015 - 2018
Bachelor’s - AnimationAcadémie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts
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89
Students
1,661
Lessons
100%
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100%
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5.0
Rating
89
Students
1661
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
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French Lessons
Trial Lesson
16 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
French Conversation
B1 - C2Conversation1,012 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 5% off
French Basics - Beginners
A1 - A2Language Essentials444 lessons completed
USD 23.00+
Package with 5% off
French Conversation - For students who started with me in 2022 or before
A1 - C2Conversation91 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 5% off
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62 Reviews
Renato Claudio
64 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
Mara est une enseignante unique, elle crée une atmosphère accueillante, fait les corrections nécessaires avec politesse et naturel. Les cours sont agréables et on ne voit pas le temps passer.
Feb 10, 2025
Fiona
30 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
Another enjoyable conversation with Mara! She is so easy to talk to and asks such thoughtful questions. My confidence in speaking French grows with each class and I always finish the class feeling inspired and invigorated.
May 31, 2024
Jennifer
11 French lessons
Mara is a wonderful teacher! She is easy and fun to talk to and a pleasure to learn from.
Feb 25, 2026
pstricker
107 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
Mara est toujours très patiente avec moi. Nous pouvons parler de n'importe quel sujet et elle m'aide toujours à m'exprimer. Elle a une manière très sympathique. J'apprécie beaucoup les leçons.
Jul 17, 2024
tracy
4 French lessons
Mara is kind patient and very interesting. would definitely recommend her to anyone
May 16, 2026
Nina Connelly
22 French lessons
Chatting with Mara is always so relaxed and helpful. She's very easy-going, and at the same time, she takes me and my learning seriously and goes above and beyond to be helpful. I really appreciate that she is very thoughtful and generous. She does a fantastic job without coming on too strong, so it's always a productive, but easy and low-stakes, way to get some conversation practice.