...I have tutored English Composition (basic and intermediate) as well as ESL. As an immigrant, I have learned the value of properly speaking and writing in English. I often use the Socratic Method when tutoring. (read more)
...Experience does matter, as well as knowledge and reflection on your own language. I am constantly making research on my language, whether it is in phonetics, accent reduction techniques, etymology, grammar mysteries, linguistics, fun facts, its intertwined history with English, etc. French can be challenging at times. (read more)
...Je m'appelle Elena Tikhonova. I earned my BA from the University of Foreign Languages (European Department) and MA in French and French Literature in NY. I also completed the French courses in the French Alliance Center in NY, which allowed me to broaden my language skills. (read more)
...My publications concern mostly the ways in which animals communicate and people learn to speak, write, and understand the language(s) that make us unique among the animals of our world. I have taught ESL to children and adults, privately and in colleges and universities, as well as in schools of... (read more)
I am a fluent French speaker and I have loved teaching French since 1979 to people of all ages and levels. Teaching French is my life's work and I gain satisfaction from watching my students achieve their language goals. I create a stress-free and fun environment in which students learn French language easily, and I believe this is the best way to acquire a new language. (read more)