As an older learner with a not-so-good memory, I found Nadine very patient. The pace of the lessons was just right as was the amount of “devoirs”(homework). She gave me the option of choosing which topics I wanted to concentrate on and was very good at structuring lessons around those topics. For me, I found the conversational lessons very helpful because an academic treatment of the language is not always best for everyday communication. Knowing how to use the subjunctive does not always help with specifying what one wants in a shop! Over and above that, Nadine is “très gentille”, and has a great sense of humour – both traits which make lessons with her pleasant and rewarding.