Samina was quick to respond when scheduling our initial consultation and once we met to assess my level she shared excellent resources to help me on my French language journey. I would highly recommend Samina - she's responsive, professional and equipped to help any student at any level achieve their goals.
Get French - French Teacher
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- Based in Washington, DC
- 11 years in business
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About Get French - French Teacher
Bonjour à toutes et à tous ! My name is Samina, and I’m an experienced, dedicated, and supportive French language instructor based in Washington, D.C. I currently offer remote classes via Google Meet — a reliable and accessible platform that works seamlessly for students anywhere in the world. I’m also a certified bilingual translator/interpreter (French/English/English/French). I hold degrees from L’I.S.I.T (Institut Supérieur d’Interprétariat et de Traduction) and La Sorbonne (Paris IV). I love living in the nation’s capital, home to a vibrant Francophone community and many international organizations, nonprofits, and embassies where French is spoken every day. Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of teaching individuals, couples, and professionals from all over the United States (including Hawaii and Alaska!), as well as Canada, France, Georgia (Tbilisi), Panama, Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and India. Whether you’re a complete beginner, intermediate, or advanced learner, my approach focuses on building real fluency and confidence through: My 5-Point Teaching Method Precision in pronunciation — I focus on clear, accurate pronunciation and will gently correct you until it sticks. Practical conversation — We’ll start speaking from day one, with engaging conversations and reading level-appropriate novels together. Grammar & structure — You’ll learn grammar in context, practice with exercises, memorize key expressions, and master verb conjugations. Structured learning — I use an excellent textbook and provide weekly homework to reinforce what you learn in class. Immersive learning — I encourage full immersion through podcasts, French TV/Netflix series, music, news, reading, and writing. What sets me apart is my personalized, flexible, student-focused approach. While I follow my 5-point method, I tailor every class to your unique learning style, pace, and goals. My aim is to build your confidence and give you the tools you need to speak French with ease and joy — even if you’re just starting out. I’m deeply committed to my students’ progress. I’m friendly, encouraging, generous with my time, and flexible with scheduling when possible. I will support you and motivate you because I truly believe in your potential. Alors pratiquons ensemble ! Parlez, parlez, parlez ! If you’re ready to get started, I’d be delighted to guide you. À très bientôt ! Samina
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Samina was excellent! She was extremely professional and focused on the details that I felt were important for a beginner. I would highly recommend!
Pro was quickly responsive, enthusiastic, adapting immediately to my entry level of French. She provided clear direction and started me with a great project to start our work together.
She was so nice and was able to help me learn pronunciation really quick
LOVED working with Samina. You’re not just a student to her, you actually make a friend while learning French. MERCI BEAUCOUP, Samina!!
I have been fortunate to work with Samina for about 18 months. Not only is she professional and extremely knowledgeable, she is pleasant and fun to work with. Her ability to explain grammar and pronunciation is excellent. Samina takes time to get to know her students and will tailor lessons to accommodate her students' needs. She uses a variety of materials to help her students learn. We hold conversations, read books, and use an excellent textbook. I started out knowing absolutely NO French and am amazed at what she's taught me. I cannot recommend Samina highly enough.
Our French sessions are very productive -- I get practice listening to someone speak French; I get to practice speaking French for an hour at a time. I work on pronunciation, grammar. I learn new idioms and words. It's fun and the time passes quickly.
Samina has been an excellent French tutor. Our hour long sessions are a great balance of practicing conversational French and reviewing grammar lessons in the recommended textbook. I appreciate the homework assignments which keep me practicing between session. I have enjoyed our conversations about day to day activities, music and travel. I can certainly say my French has improved during our time together, and making a new friend has been an added bonus. I highly reccomend!
Samina is a fabulous teacher with patience, kindness and insight into helping students become more comfortable in French and more fluent!
Samina was responsive and she provided me with a clear learning path!
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