Carine Balcan

Carine is such a good teacher. I have learned so much about correct pronunciation and always learn new vocabulary. She also is making some fantastic videos to teach.

We are working on vocabulary to help me prepare for my cruise in France, very helpful!

Today's session focused on grammar and how to apply it. I really enjoyed the material because it's practical and something I can actually use in everyday life, unlike textbook dialogues that often feel too formal and not always relevant. I really appreciate Carine’s teaching style and the materials she chooses to focus on.

Happy to share that I passed my exam — and surprisingly, with a high score! I truly credit this success to Carine’s incredible support. We did a lot of focused practice, especially for the production orale and écrite sections, which really boosted my confidence. More importantly, Carine prepared me for unexpected challenges during the exam. She taught me how to think on my feet and use the vocabulary I already know to my advantage. Her guidance made all the difference, and I’m very grateful!

I am learning some great grammar and also conversation skills with Carine.

Lessons with Carine are always relaxed and never stressful. The focus is truly on learning, but in a way that isn’t too strict. She takes the time to ensure I fully understand each concept—its meaning, how to apply it, and the correct pronunciation. When introducing new grammar rules, she provides examples and helps construct sentences related to everyday life, which I find much more effective. We also sometimes touch on phonetics, learning how to produce sounds correctly and the techniques to improve pronunciation. I truly enjoy our lessons. Thank you Carine. :)