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French with Macs S.

Annandale, Virginia

5.0
(6)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 12+
Speaks French
Teaching since 2012
PhD in French

    About Macs S.

    5.0
    (6)
    I am a professor in French with a PhD from Princeton University and a bachelors from the College of William and Mary. I've taught all levels of French at Princeton over the past six years. As a researcher I'm an expert on Paris, street art, and parkour. I can tell you anything you want to know about French architecture. While I don't actually do graffiti or parkour, I do participate in a lot of theater and have acted in and directed plays in French and English. I've traveled all over the world to study French theater, even to Tokyo, and I have come to the conclusion that everyone would benefit from watching theater in languages they don't understand.

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    Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    12 PM-4 PM
    Tuesday
    12 PM-4 PM
    Wednesday
    12 PM-4 PM
    Thursday
    12 PM-4 PM
    Friday
    12 PM-4 PM
    Saturday
    6 AM-4 PM
    Sunday
    6 AM-4 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $30
    60 minutes
    $50
    90 minutes
    $65
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    5.0
    6 Reviews
    Evan
    Teacher's studio
    Macs is a marvelously effective teacher. I took French language classes under him in Paris and Avignon as a part of a larger program in France, and at the time, I had absolutely no experience with the language. Macs accomplished the impossible task of making proficient French speakers of me and a few other beginners as quickly as possible, so that we could buy food, understand daily French theater performances, and keep up with class discussions and lectures (the main parts of the program). Lessons with Macs were efficient, productive, and enjoyable. I still to this day have a better grasp on the language than friends who have spent much longer in French classes, all thanks to Macs.
    Posted Jun 18, 2018
    Sam
    Teacher's studio
    Macs was the best language teacher I've ever had. Not only does he epitomize professionalism, but he finds a way to connect with each of his students on a personal level and get the best out of them. I've watched Macs teach students of all levels, and all of us found him engaging, energetic, and deeply knowledgable. Macs' vast repertoire of pedagogic techniques, games, and other ways to invigorate his lesson plans made sure that every lesson was new, fun, and interesting, while managing to actually articulate important information as well. I could go on and on... In a group or one-on-one setting, I can't recommend Macs enough.
    Posted May 15, 2018
    George
    Online
    I cannot recommend Macs highly enough! I was lacking so much confidence before I started lessons with him, and he has helped me grow so much. I now feel confident in all areas of French, especially speaking, and he has managed to give me a strong grasp of grammar along the way! I never felt like I had to work hard, everything was so natural and he put me so much at ease that it felt like just a normal conversation with a friend, but I learnt so much grammar along the way! His explanations are always super clear and he really knows his stuff, but it never feels boring. He has loads of exciting and different ways of teaching, from theatre exercises to watching YouTube clips, but also manages to make sure you reach your goals and learn everything on your syllabus. Really really friendly and helpful teacher and such a kind guy, I would absolutely recommend Macs!!
    Posted May 13, 2018
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    Experience

    Assistant in Instruction

    Sep, 2012 - May, 2018

    Princeton University

    I taught French grammar, culture, and literature from the 101 to the advanced level.

    Education

    BA in French and English

    Aug, 2007 - May, 2011

    College of William and Mary

    PhD in French

    Sep, 2011 - May, 2018

    Princeton University

    Awards

    St. Onge Prize in French

    May, 2011

    Department of Modern Languages, College of William and Mary

    Alfred Foulet Teaching Award for Outstanding Teaching

    May, 2016

    Department of French and Italian, Princeton University

    Charlotte Elizabeth Procter Honorific Fellowship for Distinguished Graduate Work

    May, 2015

    Princeton University

    Borish Prize in English

    May, 2011

    Department of English, College of William and Mary

    Affiliations

    Modern Language Association, The

    Jan, 2018

    Founded in 1883, the Modern Language Association of America provides opportunities for its members to share their scholarly findings and teaching experiences with colleagues and to discuss trends in the academy. MLA members host an annual convention and other meetings, work with related organizations, and sustain one of the finest publishing programs in the humanities. For more than a century, members have worked to strengthen the study and teaching of language and literature.

    Languages

    French

    Native Proficiency

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