Testimonials – French Language Classes

Here are just a few testimonials from recent French classes at the CALA Summer Language Institute:

“Learning this new language just as I learned my first language really helped me learn it quickly and I know I will retain it much more easily,”  —Kelsey T., High School Student

“I loved how such simplicity allowed me to understand and participate in such a complex language so easily!  I was told that as I got older it would be more difficult to pick up and retain a new language, but this method proves that statement wrong by making us all young again!”  —Caleb S., College Student

“I found this [class] to not only be effective but incredibly enjoyable and encouraging!  [I also liked the] creativity and humor.”   —Taffy O., Author and Graduate Student

“Now that I have gone through [another CALA course] I discovered how much joy and confidence it brings to students!”  
—Megan T., High School Teacher

“The best thing was that it was really fun.  It was exciting and interesting, not boring and tedious.  I loved writing and was blown away by how much I could write after two weeks.”  —Ethan L., Graduate Student

“I enjoy classes most when the instructor is someone I can trust to lead the class with steady structure, which totally applies in this class.”  –Kelsey W, Student

“Dr. Thomas is amazing! She’s upbeat and kind, well informed and inspiring.”
–Lisa B., Teacher

“Excellent! Her practices are the most applicable professional development techniques I’ve ever observed.”  –Johnathan S., Foreign Language Department Head

“Outstanding, patient, explains clearly.”  –Anthony M., Physician

“Shelley was wonderful, energetic, focused, patient.”  –Kory W., Poet

“Amazing! Loved her, can’t wait to take more classes!”  –Cynthia L., Student

“The instructor was amazing – engaging, knowledgeable, patient, and really interested in the success of the students.”  –-Jennifer C., Student