NaperFrench

Im in my fifties and decided to learn French with the goal of eventually reading the language. In school I found foreign language classes boring, and online tools gave me some vocabulary but no real ability to converse or write. I knew I needed a teacher, and yet traditional classroom learning wouldnt work with my schedule or provide the one-on-one attention I knew I would need. How fortunate to find Anne! She takes things at my pace, but she also pushes me every week to keep expanding vocabulary and conversational ability. I also enjoy the lessons themselves very much because Anne provides an opportunity every week to use the language and cement what has been taught. This motivates me to study and put forth the required effort, which is part of what a good teacher does. Ive been working with Anne almost a year and am both extremely surprised by and pleased with my progress. I can already write and speak to the point that friends who know the language are impressed with my progress. If you are willing to put in the time and effort to study, Annes expertise and guidance will give you a platform in which to learn French in an enjoyable manner. I highly recommend her!
Sep 8th, 2023

Anne is a very accommodating and personable tutor who is always understanding and patient. My granddaughter, who has been enrolled for 2 years now, has surpassed the regular level of French for her grade and will be going into Honors and she is now very good at the language. Anne has a great, fun personality and fantastic teaching methods and always shared her experiences and allows for others to do so too while also learning and speaking French. It allows for the student to learn more of the vocabulary and grammar on their own by trying to formulate sentences, not just by the book. Shes the best tutor you can find for learning the language!
Jul 9th, 2023

Ms. Cottez is not only very proficient in teaching, but has great understanding of what is expected of students at various academic levels. She is patient, engaging and develops a great rapport with her students which goes a long way in increasing their confidence and engagement in the language. Would recommend her whole heartedly!
Apr 7th, 2023

She is super great
May 23rd, 2022

Where to begin?! Anne is a phenomenal French tutor, from whom I have benefitted immensely. After trying a few group French classes elsewhere in the Chicagoland area, Anne's location, schedule (for me as a working professional), and one-on-one tutoring was exactly what I was looking for. Anne uses a mix of communication, writing, and reading to improve your French. Nothing about Anne's teaching style felt didactic or route. She is extremely flexible and fun and is conscious and attuned to your own needs and assigns "homework" accordingly. Our hour-long sessions never felt like an obligation, but rather like an hour spent catching up with a dear friend. By the end of every class I would always have a list of new vocabulary I learned, grammar rules I needed to try to apply in my job, and a smile on my face. I have taken Anne for two years and cannot speak highly enough of her. Her enthusiasm and passion for her work is evident (and quite frankly rare). I hope to continue taking classes from Anne in the future as they are incredibly enriching. Merci infiniment, Anne !
Mar 20th, 2022