Vera

My name is Vera. I was born in Lebanon where I learned Arabic and French.

I have always had a passion for languages and I am fascinated by the beauty of different cultures when explored through our ability to communicate using the languages of the places we visit and the people we meet. When teaching Arabic, although I teach classic to give my students the ability to read and write and keep progressing at their own pace, I insist on teaching the Lebanese dialect which is understood by all Arabic speakers. Through this, I can immerse my student not only in the language but also in the culture in all its beautiful aspects.

I equally love French and enjoy teaching it. I believe that it should be the starting point for any language lover or any child willing to learn a second language as it provides great grammatical foundations to learn other languages. Also, it is not impossible to master and a learner can hope that with hard work and dedication they will soon be able to appreciate the beautiful French literature and enjoy the amazing French songs from the 70s!

In terms of education, I hold a PhD in Law from University of Birmingham. I also completed a Bachelor's degree in Law and Master’s degree in Public International Law and I have completed a Master’s degree in International Law and Human Rights at Birkbeck university.

Tutoring Experience

. Teaching French and Arabic to different levels and age groups including professionals, postgraduate and undergraduate university students, A-Level, GCSE, Baccalauréat, primary
• Teaching Legal French and Legal Arabic to professionals at various organisations including JP Morgan, Crédit Agricole, Société Générale, the Guardian, Amnesty International, the Bank of England, and Marsh Ltd.

Tutoring Approach

My different teaching experiences have taught me to manage my time both in following set curriculums and in meeting the needs of the different students that I teach. I can also adapt my teaching style to different age groups and am able to develop students’ knowledge of Arabic and French dialects, idioms and culture.

I can safely say that each and every one of my students has a different learning style in a way or another which makes what I do exciting and enjoyable. I strongly believe that everyone is able to learn anything if it is taught in a method that matches their learning style. I aim to offer sessions that cover reading, writing, listening and speaking all whilst engaging the learners and encouraging their contribution and building their confidence.