...I grew up learning and speaking French and English; my parents met each other as actors on radio, and they made certain that my sister, brother, and I would learn accurate and correct language, including proper pronunciation and grammar, as well as le mot juste, the just-right word for any occasi... (read more)
...I have lived in France and Germany where I studied various levels of formal and informal speech, writing and other disciplines. I have used both languages professionally, interpreting and translating and have bachelor's degrees in both to support my skills. In addition, I taught English for 3 years in Japan as an ESL teacher and enjoyed finding creative ways to reach all types of students. (read more)
...During this time, I soaked up the language and culture, and grew to appreciate French cuisine and wine. During my graduate studies, I returned to Paris for a semester, and explored the many things Paris has to offer, including plays, cinema, and museums. Later on, I continued my studies with a ... (read more)
...I assisted in teaching English to students in French schools when I lived in France. During my time there, I also gave private English lessons to children in elementary, middle, and high school. I am a native English speaker with a B.A. from UCLA, graduating summa cum laude. (read more)
...My Master’s thesis, entitled Questions et Réponses dans Tintin, is based on pragmatic theory.I am a foreign language teacher with a M.A. in French language and a B.A. in Education. Through my studies and travels, notably in Paris (Institut Catholique de Paris), Rhône, Côte D’Azur, and Geneva, I ... (read more)