Master French or Arabic with a University-Educated, Certified Language Expert
Bonjour & مَرْحَبا ! My name is Maisa and I am a Master's level linguist, teacher and certified court and medical interpreter with over two decades of professional practice. I am thrilled to offer aspiring French or Arabic speakers 1-on-1 coaching and group classes designed for adult professionals, travelers and certification candidates.
1-on-1 Online Tutoring
Adult Conversational French or Arabic
$45 per hour
Build natural speaking confidence for everyday conversation and travel.
- Natural dialogue, listening nuance, and cultural etiquette
Professional & Business French or Arabic
$60 per hour
Master formal correspondence and executive-level presentations for cross-border business.
- Executive correspondence, deck review, and boardroom debate
Medical & Legal Exam Prep - French or Arabic
$75 per hour
Intensive prep in medical and legal terminology for certification exams.
- Clinical/courtroom nomenclature and DELF/DALF exam drills
Small Group Online Courses
How each course works
- 8 week long courses, starting on the first Monday of every month
- 4-8 students per course, in a relaxed but formal setting
- 3 one hour group classes each week
- 3 hours of guided independent study each week
Beginner: Language Foundations
$450 per course
For new learners starting from zero or with very limited knowledge
- Build foundations in pronunciation
- Develop essential vocabulary
- Conduct everyday conversation
Intermediate: Developing Fluency
$600 per course
For experienced students who can hold basic conversations
- Progress fluency
- Sharpen grammar
- Gain confidence for complex social settings
Advanced: Professional Mastery
$750 per course
For confident speakers refining nuance for professional practice
- Learn professional vocabulary
- Establish near-native expression
- Prepare for certification exams
My Story
Born and raised in Damascus, I grew up speaking and studying Arabic as my native tongue. As a teenager, I first learned French through immersion, spending summers in Paris with my father and briefly attending the Sorbonne University. I then moved to America where I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and began a career with language at the center. Decades later, between teaching middle Schoolers as well as college students, obtaining my Master's in French and interpreting in medical and court settings, I understand what it takes to learn a language in a way that is fun and applicable to professional life.
Credentials.
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Rigorous graduate study in French language, linguistics, and classical literature, establishing an advanced academic foundation for high-level pedagogy.
Certified through the Commission on Health Care Interpreters.
Worked with a range of patients and clients for numerous appointments and consultations in the health care and court settings.
Madison Area Technical College
Created a detailed lesson plan and taught basic Arabic language for an adult continuing education class. Additionally provided private one-on-one lessons.
Madison Metropolitan School District
Teaching middle school beginners level one and two French language and culture, presenting lessons in a comprehensive manner and using visual/audio means to facilitate learning.