Julia is a great French teacher! The lessons were engaging and fun. Julia made it feel easy to learn a difficult language like French and my French comprehension and reading has improved a ton! I highly recommend Julia for private French lessons. read more

Julia is a wonderful French tutor for many reasons. She is a great teacher because she listens and is very patient. I never felt intimidated speaking around her despite my horrible pronunciation. I really like her lesson plans which are digestible for people who are looking to learn French after work. In addition, Julia is was flexible with rescheduling if needed. I really enjoyed talking with Julia about French culture which is nice if you want a break from grammar and vocabulary! read more

Julia is an engaging and helpful teacher who really connects with her students. I appreciated the hands on, small class approach that Julia has. I thought her lessons were interactive even through a virtual platform and enjoyed a consistent, yet flexible tutoring schedule with her. read more

This review is very overdue.. There's so many wonderful things I can say about Julia. First off, she was always very patient and flexible with me. I was a student while taking my classes with her and she was very understanding when there were some classes I couldn't make. There is a cancellation fee when it's very last minute, but totally understandable considering how busy she is. Second, she revived my love for the french language. She always tested me and helped me through the very confusing parts. She's very kind and will make learning the language extremely fun. Unfortunately I had to discontinue my classes with her (temporarily) but I am hoping to start taking classes with her again soon. read more

Julia is AMAZING! I've been taking lessons once a week with her for about a year and a half now. Having taken French in high school, and some semi-private group lessons before in LA, I'd have to say that my progress has been most tremendous with Julia. She is very easy going and down to earth, and is a really supportive teacher to actually get you to speak and understand conversational French. She is very organized, and I really appreciate all her efforts anytime I express my new goals to her, whether it be to write a letter to a cousin in French, practice dialogue to be able to speak confidently in a French restaurant, or that I would like to pass the DELF B2 exam. She goes out of her way to do research ahead of time to find fun and helpful exercises online or through textbooks to help me succeed. She's also become more than just my French teacher, but also a great friend. I love that I can practice speaking French with her by telling her everyday things that go on in my life, whether it be about family, relationships, work, skiing, etc. I think for most French learners, not only do you want to be able to achieve a high level of French academically, but also be able to just talk about everyday life. We have also attended a French concert together (Coeur de Pirate), had dinner lessons, etc. I love that her approach is really flexible and it keeps it fun. My weekly hour of French with Julia is truly one of my favorite times of the week and I am so glad I found her! Merci mille fois Julia! read more

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I've been taking lessons with Julia for about a year and it's been great! When I started, I knew some very basic vocabulary but wasn't able to formulate sentences and now I'm able to have a full conversation in French. Normally we meet in person, but since the covid-19 crisis started, we've been doing skype lessons every week. It's been awesome to continue my education and make progress even during these strange times. I would recommend Julia to anyone looking to learn French! read more

Julia is great! She makes French classes fun. I started taking French classes with Julia in February 2018. I'm very much a beginner but I have learned a lot in this short period of time. I speak Castellian Spanish fluently so French has not been too difficult to understand. I travel a lot and more so now that we have a place in Nice, France. Julia is a very patient person and explains things thoroughly. She also gives out homework which helps tremendously to practice throughout the week. Any language takes time to learn but the more you practice the better you get at it. The only downside is that her private classes, one on one via Skype are quite expensive. I highly recommend Julia, she's great!!! read more

I have been taking French lessons with Julia for the last year and a half... we have gone from not a single works of French to having full-blown conversations on the phone in a relatively short time. Julia makes learning fun and interesting. She is tough and challenges you to show up with completed homework... Flexible with scheduling, I could not more highly recommend her! Enjoy! read more

This really is fun French. In the last couple of months alone, we've discussed hypnotism, veganism, dating, cooking, renting apartments, and current events. The lessons have helped me gain confidence and continue speaking even after I stumble or forget words. There's always variety - sometimes we'll do a formal lesson or sometimes we just talk and get a good flow going, and I might have some relevant homework after that depending on any issues that came up during conversation. We've had lessons over drinks and dinner, Skype and in person. Even outside the lessons, the French continues - she's given great recommendations for French movies, TV shows, and Youtube clips. Totally recommend no matter your level - if you want to speak better French and just enjoy yourself without any pressure or fear - Julia is fantastic! read more

Julia gave me private weekly lesson for several weeks this year before I spent an extended stay in France this summer. She was incredibly flexible and accommodating and let me set the schedule and the pace so I could fit her lessons into my busy schedule. We had fun, relaxed conversational for an hour a week, and slowly I felt my comprehension and speed improving. She gives advice and helpful tips interspersed throughout a conversation, so it is just fun chatting with a friend, and not the drudgery of a lesson. She naturally sets the speed and level of her conversation of her listener to the level you need. I'd taken a group conversation class with her the year before, and even though there were different levels of speakers in the class, I was very impressed that she easily shifted her speed and vocabulary to accommodate and challenge each student individually. She has a real knack for assessing your level, and is a gifted teacher. I was thrilled when I got off the plane outside Paris, hailed a cab, and then chatted with the cab driver easily for the whole 45 minute drive into the city - about his family, his life in Paris, the traffic, the weather, and even a bit of politics, for the whole trip! My husband was very impressed :) My French is the best it has ever been, even better than when I was a student in Paris 20 years ago, and there is no way I could have gotten it polished up without the kind, friendly help of Julia. read more

Julia est tres magnifique! She starts with the basics, even if you have a background. And this is for good reason. If you're like me, with 5 years of French classes from an American who spent a few summers in France, it pays to start from the beginning, with Julia. She wants you to know the intricacies of the language. And she's fun! Julia's got a great sense of humor, fantastic English and she will cater your lessons to what you really want to learn. She's got a variety of curriculum that creates a diverse schedule - keeping you engaged and entertained. Lessons are in two locations. One in the Sunset and one in the Mission. I meet her at a cafe so it's cozy with snacks and quiet enough that we dont have to worry about disturbing others (or feeling self-conscious about fluency). I've take 10 lessons and just booked 10 more. read more

Julia is wonderful. I've been taking lessons with her for about a year and a half, and started off knowing no French at all. I am so happy with the progress I've made through weekly lessons and homework. I'm learning French for my job, which takes me to West Africa frequently. Julia tailors lessons to my work, which is especially useful. She does a great job of balancing grammar and verb conjugation with reading, videos, games, and topical lessons. The textbook she uses is very accessible, and the stories are funny which makes vocabulary easier to remember. I really appreciate that she knows when to push me, and when to help me. I feel confident that I can get by in a French-speaking country. A few months ago I surprised myself, when upon landing at the airport in Niger I successfully negotiated passage of a large quantity of medical supplies through customs. Completely in French! This is the exact situation I needed to be prepared for, and sure enough, thanks to Julia, I was. We regularly do lessons over Facetime or Zoom, and with the shelter in place order right now we've switched to video completely. Lessons are still great as ever! If you are looking for a French tutor, Julia is incredible! :) read more

At the beginning of 2015 I decided to double down on my commitment to speak French because I wanted to be able to communicate with my French girlfriend in her native language. I had spent about a year working through the Pimsleur program every day on my commute to work, and I had learned some basics and had decent pronunciation, but I didn't feel closer to having an actual conversation. After watching this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0yGdNEWdn0) I decided that I needed a "Language Parent." As explained in the video, it is probably best if this person is not your partner. This is when I started working with Julia. She is an awesome teacher, patient, funny, and easy to work with. She started me on a workbook, but she also works in pertinent fun exercises from the internet. As other reviewers have mentioned, learning a new language is mostly based on how much effort you put into it. Julia will help you find your way down this path. read more

I love my French lessons with Julia!! I'm a complete beginner with some knowledge of Spanish, nearing the end of my 10-lessons. I'm amazed at how much I have already learned, and will for sure be buying more lessons to continue the process. Learning a new language has truly been such a great stress relief. It is a complete departure from my daily routine at work and uses my brain in such a different way. The private tutor structure of these lessons has been the perfect way for me to pick up on the French language. It works for me because I can go at my own pace (and Julia is very good about slowing down or speeding up if you need it), and if I travel I don't miss any classes as I would if I had enrolled at a normal class with a rigid schedule. Most of all, Julia is really fun. We laugh a lot and have really enjoyable classes. She doesn't make you feel bad if you do not remember something learned in previous lessons. She is there to help and make sure you are progressing at your own pace. Highly recommend! read more

I've been meeting with Julia for more than a year now with the goal of improving my conversational French. While that goal requires a commitment and some homework outside of our weekly sessions, I would say that the word "fun" in the name "Fun French with Julia" definitely applies when it comes to her tutoring. Julia works hard to mix up the instruction so that you don't get bored. We started out with a French workbook accompanied by videos, and these were entertaining enough in their own right, but we've graduated to much more. Julia continually searches for interesting material online to match my skill level and keep me engaged. She's found some great YouTube videos that show that learning a language need not come at the expense of humor and variety. As our work has progressed, Julia and I have met occasionally at a French restaurant or two to get a change of pace and to learn from a different environment. We have even been to see the popular Belgian singer Stromae in concert here in the Bay Area. These sorts of French cultural diversions have definitely put the fun in French for me. Again, you will get out of the French instruction by Julia what you put into it. My homework assignments initially revolved around grammar and writing as a means to refresh the French instruction that I had in high school and college, but we have focused more of our attention of late on comprehension of the spoken word and my ability to express myself better in conversation. A big help to me has been to use the Quizlet tool that Julia set me up with to learn hundreds of new vocabulary words in flash-card style. It's not always easy after a hard day's work to switch gears and start speaking French, but Julia goes a long way to making this pleasurable by being affable and easy to talk to with a sense of humor and colorful commentary about life in the Bay Area. She has a casual approach, yet is serious about what she does. She will draw you in by sharing her life so that you are eager to share yours. She enunciates very clearly, of course, and has an excellent grasp of both French and English. Julia is willing to meet you at your particular level of French and help you reach your special goals. She will correct your errors but never in a disapproving way. Slowly but surely over the past year or so, I have found myself improving in my ability to converse in French, and I have found the mental activity to be stimulating and satisfying. It's been great getting to know Julia as a person and to have her as an instructor. read more

Julia is helpful, fun, and a really sweet girl. She's straightforward, explains things well, and all around just fun to be with! Her english is good, so you can ask tons of questions and you'll fully understand the answers. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for private French lessons. read more

I was so happy to find Julia! I was in a crunch situation trying to rent a house in France and had to translate a French lease contract immediately. There are business that offer translation services, but they were extremely expensive. I contacted Julia and we quickly worked out a plan. We conducted everything via phone and internet. I had a translated contract in no time at all thanks to Julia. Julia was a pleasure to work with - extremely helpful, professional, kind, and catered her services to my individual needs. She speaks very good English, so there was absolutely no issue communicating with her. If I was looking to learn French I would definitely call Julia. What could be better than learning French from cool teacher who is actually from France?! read more

I recently started taking French lessons with Julia and I have to say she is the most well-organized, efficient, and professional language teacher I've had. 1) She keeps track of lessons through Evernote so that you can see what you've covered and includes links to resources/homework. This is incredibly helpful for me since I can see everything that I am supposed to do and access all resources in one place. She will also record her reading aloud parts of the book so you know how it should sound. 2) She uses a very engaging mix of coursebook material, online flashcards, and media resources. I don't have an infinite amount of time on my hands to learn French and thanks to Julia, I can maximize the time I do have effectively. It's really thoughtful that Julia has already found good existing resources to save students time - like Quizlet flashcards on book vocabulary. 3) Her lessons are structured in very concrete sections without feeling stale. They consist of reviewing old material, listening comprehension, reading aloud, and new grammar. It's logical and builds really nicely. And the book she uses to begin with (EZ French) is probably my favorite language workbook I've ever used. And most importantly, she is really encouraging and makes me not feel like an idiot when I try to pronounce French. I am a beginner and even though I have studied other romance languages, I get self-conscious trying to pronounce French because of how incredibly hard and seemingly non-phonetic it is. But practicing with Julia makes me feel much braver and excited for my upcoming trip to France! read more

Learning french can be confusing and at times very frustrating. I found Julia on yelp and decided to give it a try. She is a very thoughtful and kind teacher. She caters to all levels of students and plans out your lessons according to what you want to get out of it. The lessons range anywhere from simple children's books to newspaper articles and all the way to classic French novels depending on your level. She will move as fast as you want to move. Whether it is for pleasure or for professional needs Julia knows how to teach you french the right way. read more

Julia is an EXCELLENT teacher. I have been studying French for many years and came to Julia with the intention of continuing to improve and specialize in my knowledge. I use French on a daily basis for work and especially appreciate that Julia tailors our lessons with this in mind. Julia keeps her lessons unintimidating and fun, but I also know that she will correct me when I make an error. Julia brings a friendly atmosphere, and those who are serious about learning will flourish after working with her. read more

I've been taking French lessons with Julia for 8 months now (and still going), and I have learned so much more with her than I ever did in any language class I've ever taken (eight years combined between Spanish and German)! We started from the beginning with French, and already I am more comfortable speaking and writing than I ever was with another language. Part of it is motivation on my part, but a large part of it is Julia's way of teaching too. I'm a full-time student who works part-time, but lessons with Julia don't feel like another class. She really does make learning French fun and is encouraging for me to keep working on it (so much so I'd rather put off all my other work in lieu of French usually)! Lessons with Julia are far better than any classroom setting for a few reasons. First, it's personal, so we've gotten to know each other and it's a really relaxed learning environment, while still remaining structured. Second, she tailors the lessons to your speed and level, so if you're having a busy week or struggling with a concept, it's OK. Third, she incorporates fun assignments on the side (some videos, stories on the culture, and my favorite - French rap), so you can start to understand how the language flows. That's especially been helpful with grammar and syntax, because honestly that gets so dry on its own, but she keeps it interesting. It hasn't just been a bunch of memorization and regurgitation; she's teaching me useful skills and helping me to build a solid foundation for French. Most importantly, though, she just got me speaking and writing, so I started thinking in French, and little by little I've gotten more comfortable and confident with the language. After the first four months of lessons, I went and stayed with a friend in Paris for a month, and I was comfortable enough getting around on my own and making myself understood for basic things - I even impressed their family with having learned some French, and improving during my stay! Mind you, I was far from perfect, but who cares when you are trying and can actually communicate with people in their language in their country? I am moving to Paris in a couple months now and I feel (excited and nervous, of course, but) confident enough to land on my feet and immerse myself in the language and culture! read more

I've been taking private lessons with Julia for close to a year now. I've been studying languages for many decades, and she may be the finest teacher I've ever had. She's certainly the most fun one! Her lessons are an inspiring mix of formal grammar/vocab/syntax and street-smart lingo. She's got a lovely Parisian accent. She is fun, funny, organized, inspiring and smart. Je recommande Julia sans réserve! read more

Julia is awesome! Julia is easy going and has laid back approach that makes you feel confident and secure. She was always patient and gave me positive feed back. If you take her class you will learn French through different types of mediums for all types of learners. Julia was willing to work with my scheduling needs. I love her and I'm sure you will too. read more

If you're looking to learn French, Julia is the best teacher in the bay area, hands down! Her style is both encouraging and honest, and she works with you to ensure that you're getting exactly what you want out of the lessons. I started learning French in group classes downtown in order to attend pastry school in Paris, but I plateaued very quickly due to a lack of actual use of the language in the classroom. Knowing that I needed to improve, and also realizing I needed to learn more specific pastry vocabulary, I searched for a private tutor and found Julia. From day one, Julia created custom lesson plans that centered on the grammar and vocabulary I'd need, and she ensured that I not only understood what I'd be learning at pastry school, but that I could also function in Paris as well. Each week, Julia diligently worked to ensure that I was learning what I actually wanted and needed to learn. And my time in Paris was a success! Even after returning to the US, I continued my French lessons because Julia is just that amazing, and who doesn't want to improve their French? It's been over a year and a half, and I cannot recommend Julia enough. Her patience, diligence, dedication, honesty, and frankness make learning this beautiful (and difficult) language a breeze. Take her lessons! read more

I highly recommend Julia. I started taking French when I was little, and lived in Paris for a while during college. But it's been ages since I spoke it and I'm definitely rusty. I thought about taking French classes through a school, but when I saw Julia's Yelp reviews, I called her. I'm so happy I did. We've been meeting once a week for several months, and the language is definitely coming back to me. My 19-month-old daughter comes to our lessons and Julia is great with her. She brings French children's books, and little trinkets that my daughter can play with. We are having so much fun, and really learning at the same time. I like that the lessons are all tailored to my level/pace. Julia is great. read more

I was SO impressed with how structured, organized, yet fun Julia's lessons were. She's very patient, is masterful at explaining the nuances of French grammar and pronunciation, and her lessons were appropriate for my skill level. The hour I spent with here always seemed to fly by. If you put in the work, you will learn a lot. Merci beaucoup, Julia! read more

Julia is formidable! I hold her very dear in my heart as she was an essential piece to my wedding. I am French and recently got married to my american husband. I asked Julia to be my official translator during the nuptial ceremony, and she did a fantastic job as I could not have hoped for better. She rightfully translated the words that the officiant selected and even made them sound better in French! My family and I were delighted by her work. I would recommend Julia to anyone who is looking for a faithful translation of French documents into English, and truthfully for an awesome translation of any kind of event you might plan. I can only imagine how fun her French lessons actually are! I love her personality and will recommend her to anyone who is looking to do anything French related, that being translation work related or learning the French language! Merci Julia! read more

I decided to attend an art school in Paris... too bad the only language I ever studied was Spanish! I'm very thankful I found Julia. We met for an hour or two a few times a week, and although my time with her was quite limited, I feel that I can now avoid starvation, ask directions, open a bank account and the like. Julia was always pleasant and eager to work with me. She was approachable and had a clear idea of how to get me to a place where I feel comfortable about my trip. Most of all, I found her very patient. Her English is great and there were no communications challenges. Bottom line, I would recommend her without reservation. If learning, improving, remembering, expanding your French is on your list of things to do, you'll find no one better than Julia. read more

If you want to learn or advance your French, Julia is IT! After travelling to a few French speaking countries in the past year, I desperately wished to advance my skills in the language. She has been very accommodating to my beginner status and has given me treatment that I could of only received from private lessons. - She is flexible with her/my schedule - She adjusts the homework and workflow to work on any difficulties I have - Has great insight into how people actually speak in her home country of France and which phrases in the language book haven't been said in the past century - Recommends french films and music to my taste. and the price is very reasonable. Highly Recommend read more

I took lessons with Julia for a few months to polish up my French before visiting France on my honeymoon. She is such a fun, patient teacher! The sessions always flew by and she was very professional and well-prepared. I felt very comfortable speaking when I got to France, thanks to Julia's efforts! I recommend Julia to anyone who is looking to improve their French or learn the language! read more

My mother and I took lessons with Julia for about 6 months. During this time, our French improved remarkably. We followed a book and would complete a chapter for each weekly meeting (if we could manage to do so) and then would review it with Julia. It may seem like one could forgo Julia and work directly from the book, but I would strongly, strongly disagree. The pronunciation of French is very difficult and without a native speaker sitting and working with you, there is no way our speaking skills would be at the level they are now. I had previously worked with Rosetta Stone and the inability of the program to accurately monitor pronunciation is its biggest drawback in my opinion. Working with Julia was invaluable in this regard. Additionally, it is far more engaging and interactive to work with someone that has a passion for teaching their language. Julia most definitely possesses this and it was evident to us from our first lesson. Not only did we learn and improve our French with Julia more than we could have hoped for, we shared countless laughs and looked forward to our meetings every week. It was a great activity that I was able to share with my mom. We would doubtlessly still be taking lessons with Julia had I not relocated. I sincerely believe that if you are in the San Francisco area and would like to learn French you should set up a lesson with Julia ASAP!!! Merci beaucoup, Julia! read more

Studying French with Julia has been the best experience I could have hoped for when I set out to take French. I was a beginner in June of last year when I started meeting with Julia and I have seen tremendous progress! Everything has improved - from my accent to listening comprehension. If I had to suddenly travel to France today, I would feel confident in my ability to communicate and understand the language around me. Julia has been very supportive of my progress and flexible when unexpected scheduling conflicts occur. We move at the pace that is best for my own learning and constantly incorporate past material in order to keep my progress steady. Attending my weekly French class has become my favorite time of the week! read more

I was scheduled to go to Mali and Senegal on a trip where I would be interviewing young farmers. Clearly my French skills needed some upgrading--fast. I contacted Julia, and In a few lessons she helped me write out my questions, conduct mock interviews, and learn the technical terms I needed. She was terrific. And we had fun, too! read more

I was a complete French beginner and Julia has been fantastic in helping me get up to speed on the basics. She recommended a really great workbook and we also do various other workbook and web-based exercises. Lessons with her are actually fun and she's a wonderful person and teacher. I highly recommend her for beginners and I know she has rave reviews from more advanced students as well. read more

Julia's such a cool person and her teaching style is absolutely "Fun French" -- no dry and boring lessons here! I reached out to her to help me revive some French language skills that I hadn't used in 20+ years. My feelings of intimidation quickly disappeared -- and even though my schedule is a bit insane (which made attending regularly scheduled language classes impossible), she has been awesome about scheduling lessons with me when I can fit them in, including by video chat/Skype when I can't meet in person. One of the things I love most about lessons with Julia is that she is really creative about finding fun and practical ways to learn aside from the workbook format -- everything from pop culture video clips, learning popular or classic French songs and taking quizzes online, to fun and easy-to-read chapter books, to sessions that involved other students so we could each practice our growing skill set. And it's working - I'm reading more easily again, and can hold a conversation! Merci Julia!!! read more

Julia was professional but friendly and fun to talk to, and prepared me for a work trip to Paris. i am so pleased with the progress i made in only a few lessons. i would highly recommend her. read more

I met with Julia for an hourly French conversation lesson once a week for several months before a planned trip to France. She was delightful and very helpful in developing my conversational skills. I recommend her highly. read more

I just came back from a trip to France, made so much better by a little study with Julia before I went. I only had five weeks to learn some French, no previous French lessons and a busy schedule. But with Julia, I learned decent pronunciation, reading and some basics: phrases, numbers, questions, etc. Julia was prompt and reliable herself, but forgiving when I was late. She was, indeed, fun. And people in France understood me and were very warm to me. I was able to learn more there and come back wanting to learn still more French. Amazing. read more

I've been taking weekly lessons with Julia for about 10 months and she has been a pleasure to work with. I'm an intermediate French speaker who mostly needs the conversational practice with a little bit of grammar and vocabulary help. Julia is great at this and our one hour conversations always seem to fly by quickly. She is friendly, helpful and wants to see her students improve each week. Whatever your level of French is, Julia will help you speak better! read more

Julia is great! I've been taking classes with her once a week for a few months now. I'm applying to teach English in France, and she was very helpful with the whole application process. She gives me lots of different things to do each lesson, such as some grammar, listening to music, and even watching a little comedy routine. She's very nice and friendly and is accommodating of my schedule. read more