After about 88 lessons with Alen, I’ve really come to appreciate how thoughtful and effective his teaching style is. He explains grammar clearly, reinforces concepts through conversation, and gives feedback in a way that genuinely helps me grow. I’ve become so much more confident speaking because of his approach. What I also value is how he incorporates Haitian culture into our lessons. It makes learning feel alive and meaningful, and it’s helped me feel a deeper connection to the language and its roots. That’s something really special and not something every teacher offers. I’m truly grateful for the experience.

Alain is a great professor, thanks to him i just passed the DELF B2 test !! I really recommend him!

Alain is helping me focus on my grammar and conjugation. I appreciate that he noticed there is a lot I try to express and he is trying to focus on the best way for me to do this. He is very patient and encouraging. Thank you Alain!

Mwen te vin sou italki avèk yon sèl objektif: aprann kreyòl. Aprann ak Alain se yon eksperyans ki pi bèl pase mwen te janm imajine. Gras a li, mwen devlope lanmou pou aprantisaj lang e mwen rekonèt enpòtans pou pale plizyè lang. Se poutèt sa mwen te kòmanse aprann fransè avèk li tou. Li se yon moun ki gen anpil konesans ak sajès. Alain itilize pwòp materyèl didaktik li, e li gen kapasite pou l anseye tout nivo. Li gen yon bèl apwòch nan konvèsasyon ki fè m santi m alèz. Leson yo vrèman enteresan, epi li montre yon pasyon otantik pou ansèyman. Li suiv pwogrè elèv li yo byen e yo pwogrese rapidman. Alain posede tout kalite yon pwofesè eksepsyonèl dwe genyen. Li se yon gwo enspirasyon pou mwen. Pa gen yon pwofesè ka konpare ak li. Mwen rekòmande li ak tout konfyans. Mèsi anpil, Alain!

For me, the hardest part of learning a new language is freezing up when I get anxious about making a mistake. Alain’s style of teaching put me at ease and helped me work through those anxious moments. He is incredibly attuned to where I’m lagging and progressing in lessons, and helps me be more strategic with my efforts. The resources he provides are always tailored to what I’m working on at any given moment (e.g., listening comprehension, speaking, reading/writing). Every week I feel more confident and I’m now able to speak more fluently with my friends.

I really appreciate the approaching he took, looking forward to the next lesson!