Name: The Verb ÊTRE
Uploaded: 2022-07-08T20:44:55.000Z
Duration: 1 min 47 s
Description: In this video, Nicola teaches the verb ÊTRE. You will learn how to conjugate the verb ÊTRE in the present tense. You will also learn how to pronounce it.

In this video, Nicola teaches the verb ÊTRE. You will learn how to conjugate the verb ÊTRE in the present tense. You will also learn how to pronounce it.

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Hello, everyone! Bonjour, tout le monde!

 I'm Nicola, and I've been teaching and tutoring professionally since 2011. I teach two subjects professionally: French, and screenwriting. That's right — I really am both a professional French teacher and a professional filmmaker! I currently have private students in both subjects every day of the week. 

I have my bachelor's degree from Columbia University and my master's degree from the Sorbonne-Nouvelle University in France. I lived in France for years and am fully bilingual in English and French. I am always happy to provide references from students who have loved working with me!

I believe having fun and feeling relaxed are key to learning. The more relaxed and open you are, the better you're going to do, whether you're learning to pronounce French R's and U's, or learning to write complex characters and exciting plots!

I have made a webseries, four acclaimed short films, and an indie feature which is currently on the festival circuit! Happy to chat about this more - would love to be in touch with you!

The Verb ÊTRE

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I will lead you through all levels of French (grammar, vocabulary, conversation, culture and more - you tell me what you want to work on!). 

I will use such learning tools as French comics, TV, commercials, books and more - everyday entertainment you would see around France! 

I place the highest priority on what YOU want to learn, so please be very specific in telling me what you're after and we'll work together to create your curriculum.

She is so wonderful and goes out of her way to help her student.

I was writing a screenplay for a animated short film. I was previously taking the course with another teacher on takelessons but, it didn't work out because I found him confusing. Nicola not only helped me with structure but also, we got it done with one lesson! (I did have a story written down before the course) but, she helped me with understanding basic scripting in 1 hour. I recommend her for screenwriting 100%! Thank you so much!

Nicola has an amazing energy that attracted me to her as I wanted to practice speaking French again. She has a gift of hearing what YOU want VS setting an agenda on what SHE wants to do. Her professionalism and ability to be an excellent French teacher is absolutely complimented by her flexibility to teach outside the box. For me…that was critical as I had a specific intent for learning more French and speaking better. She makes you feel very at ease and that opens up the Channels for receptivity and ultimately learning more. We are not cookie cutter people and our individuality needs to take center stage here for opening ourselves up for learning. Nicola surely allows all that to happen while at the same time having fun! I am thrilled to be one of her students even at 65 years old…it’s never to late to learn more! Thanks Nicola

"I have studied French intermittently over decades. Nicola is remarkable, by far the best teacher I have had. She has mastered all aspects of French – grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, colloquial phrases - at least as well as any native Parisian. Nicola’s warmth, creative teaching and encouragement puts her students at ease and makes learning efficient and fun."

I have been working with Nicola for the past 4 months and I would highly recommend her for anyone that is completely new to the French language.  She is very flexible and willing to design the lesson to meet your goals.  Nicola has a way of making learning a new language interesting, fun and non-intimidating.  I have done both in-person and online lessons with Nicola and I find that both are equally as effective.  I would highly recommend her for anyone looking for a French tutor.

Nicola has been tutoring my daughter in 7th grade French.  She’s wonderful, speaks like a native, and is very reliable. My daughter’s French grade has improved dramatically! We are very happy with her, and highly recommend her to all.

We've only had one lesson but Nicola is smart and great at explaining as she goes. I'm an adult and love her teaching style, and I could also see her being great with kids!

Things are off to a great start with Nicola.  My daughter is looking forward to her second session.

Nicola is a great teacher.  Very knowledgeable, friendly, patient, and dedicated.  I highly recommend!

Nicola is such a kind and patient teacher. She really makes sure that you understand the lesson. I'm really glad I took her class.

Nicola is a terrific teacher. She takes the time to find out what your specific goals and needs are and then structures the instruction around that. She's upbeat and creative--fun to learn from.

I had a great first session!  I am confident that, with her help, I will be able to accomplish my goal;  to finish the book written in French.

I reached out to Nicola because my daughter felt that she needed help building a foundation for her French. Nicola has been working with my daughter on grammar, reading comprehension, conversation, and much more. My daughter finds Nicola’s lesson engaging and effective. It was initially our summer project but we will continue during school year. I highly recommend Nicola!

Nicola is a great teacher. She's very encouraging and passionate when she teaches. Her teaching method is unique and effective which makes it interesing for me to learn French with her. During our lessons, Nicola always makes sure that I understand the topic by allowing me to ask questions at anytime. I really love taking her class.

It was an excellent first lesson, with a good, adjusted to the student's level pace.

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