Marion
I help students enjoy learning another language
I love learning foreign languages and I want to transmit that love to you! Oral language is unique to human beings. I think it's fascinating how languages have developed over time and the differences between them from the alphabets they use to the grammar they've developed and their vocabulary and expressions. I believe in using as much of the target language as possible when teaching. There's no sense me talking to you in English if I can say it/explain it in the language you want to learn...
grammar
French
Spanish
I have a Master's degree in Linguistics and a Bachelor's degree in French. I learn languages easily. I actually started learning Spanish before French. Although I don't have a degree in Spanish, I have participated in intensive Spanish language programs in Mexico, Spain, Guatemala, and Peru and have traveled extensively in Latin America including Argentina, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Costa Rica, and Uruguay improving my Spanish in each location. I am particularly good in helping beginning to intermediate students.
writing
proofreading
ESL/ESOL
Ryan M. from Imperial Beach, CA
I was falling behind and struggling with the material in my French 101 class so I went to Marion to see if she could help catch me up to speed. She knows the French language very well and helps break the material down in a way I am able to understand easily. I have noticed a big improvement in my French speaking capabilities and now I am doing much better in my class. If you are looking for a good language tutor I would definitely recommend Marion.
Jerry C. from La Jolla, CA
Marion is marvelous! She's tailored out lessons to my specific needs, and is a fabulous teacher. Very kind and sincerely wants me to become a French speaking dynamo. I can't imagine a finer instructor and would without question recommend her for any level student!!!!
Kristen C. from San Diego, CA
Marion does a great job explaining concepts in a clear manner. She makes very efficient use of time and tailored a curriculum to meet my son’s needs. She answered questions completely and explained the French language in a way that helped him to understand new concepts easily. She is always positive and friendly. It has been a pleasure working with Marion this summer. I highly recommend her.
Marina R. from San Diego, CA
Marion is a very good teacher. She is teaching my son to raise his French skill level at school. She helps in pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary and spelling. Right after the first lesson I've seen improvement.