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President at Evergreen Investment Philadelphia, PA
Monsieur Eric Simonis is an exceptional professor of the French language. After some years as an instructor at the Hotel Management School in Philadelphia, he decided to pursue his passion – helping people to learn French. A native of France with a deep understanding of the grammatical pitfalls, Eric makes things seem simple, explaining the whys and hows, and helping his students quickly to improve their skills. If you are looking to learn the basics, to improve your diction, to enjoy conversation, or possibly intend to move to a French-speaking country, OUIFRENCHPHILA is for you!
Admistrative Specialist, UNC, Chapel Hill, NC
As an Admissions Representative at Walnut Hill College, I had the pleasure of having Mr. Eric Simonis as a colleague. His knowledge, patience, and poise while teaching our students always impressed me. No matter the situation, Mr. Simonis always handled it with the utmost professionalism. I highly recommend him as a private instructor. He really is the best!
Admistrative Specialist, UNC, Chapel Hill, NC
As an Admissions Representative at Walnut Hill College, I had the pleasure of having Mr. Eric Simonis as a colleague. His knowledge, patience, and poise while teaching our students always impressed me. No matter the situation, Mr. Simonis always handled it with the utmost professionalism. I highly recommend him as a private instructor. He really is the best!
I had the privilege of working with Eric at Walnut Hill College. I observed that he was extremely attentive and dedicated to our students. He went above and beyond to help students understand the skills they need in order to be successful. Eric is exceptionally organized and detailed oriented and he comes prepared to teach his students. Above all, Eric truly cares about them. The rapport he has built with previous students as well as former co-workers speaks for itself. By hiring Mr. Eric Simonis you are investing in an individual who is an expert at his craft, humble about his skills and well respected.
I had the privilege of working with Eric at Walnut Hill College. I observed that he was extremely attentive and dedicated to our students. He went above and beyond to help students understand the skills they need in order to be successful. Eric is exceptionally organized and detailed oriented and he comes prepared to teach his students. Above all, Eric truly cares about them. The rapport he has built with previous students as well as former co-workers speaks for itself. By hiring Mr. Eric Simonis you are investing in an individual who is an expert at his craft, humble about his skills and well respected.
Senior Director, Retail Procurement Miraval Group, Phoenix, AZ
Eric is an extremely smart, patient, passionate, knowledgeable and brilliant person. He loves to teach. He has the ability to share his knowledge in a very calm manner. I highly recommend Eric.
MONICA ZIGLAR
Soprano, Phoenixville, PA
As a professional singer, I often perform in foreign languages and found French to be incredibly difficult. Yet, after just a few diction sessions with Monsieur Simonis, I understood the poetry of the French language and its rhythm that translates to all levels of music. Eric is a patient but firm diction teacher. His one on one sessions are intense, insightful, and a delight. I Look forward to working with him on future concerts and would highly recommend his services to all singers seeking to improve their Performances of French music.
MONICA ZIGLAR
Soprano, Phoenixville, PA
As a professional singer, I often perform in foreign languages and found French to be incredibly difficult. Yet, after just a few diction sessions with Monsieur Simonis, I understood the poetry of the French language and its rhythm that translates to all levels of music. Eric is a patient but firm diction teacher. His one on one sessions are intense, insightful, and a delight. I Look forward to working with him on future concerts and would highly recommend his services to all singers seeking to improve their Performances of French music.
MADELINE COPP
Librarian, Carrington College, Nevada
I had the pleasure of working with Eric Simonis during his tenure at Walnut Hill College. Eric is an extremely talented instructor, and earned praise from students and colleagues. He is intelligent, patient, and thorough, and his students always came first. Eric was prepared and methodical regarding all aspects of his courses including lectures, handouts, and hands-on instruction. He was extremely helpful and provided individual assistance to students who were struggling, and it was obvious that he wanted each one to succeed. Eric truly is a remarkable instructor who teaches with passion, patience, and a wonderful sense of humor.
MADELINE COPP
Librarian, Carrington College, Nevada
I had the pleasure of working with Eric Simonis during his tenure at Walnut Hill College. Eric is an extremely talented instructor, and earned praise from students and colleagues. He is intelligent, patient, and thorough, and his students always came first. Eric was prepared and methodical regarding all aspects of his courses including lectures, handouts, and hands-on instruction. He was extremely helpful and provided individual assistance to students who were struggling, and it was obvious that he wanted each one to succeed. Eric truly is a remarkable instructor who teaches with passion, patience, and a wonderful sense of humor.
JOHN BURROWS
Conductor and Vocal Coach, Riverton, NJ
Eric Simonis is a gifted and patient teacher. He has taken me from basic schoolboy French to an ability to converse quite fluently. He really meets my linguistic needs and with a sense of humor that makes each step memorable.
JOHN BURROWS
Conductor and Vocal Coach, Riverton, NJ
Eric Simonis is a gifted and patient teacher. He has taken me from basic schoolboy French to an ability to converse quite fluently. He really meets my linguistic needs and with a sense of humor that makes each step memorable.
ALAN SOBKOWIAK
Piffaro Board Member, Ardmore, PA
As a board member of Piffaro, The Renaissance Band, I reached out to Eric Simonis to have several documents translated to secure work visas for the members of a vocal troupe Ensemble Peregrina. I found Eric to be an accomplished and nuanced translator, able to translate esoteric articles. His work proved integral to the procurement of the visas.
BARBARA J.
Editor, Philadelphia, PA
Eric’s flexible and individually designed approach to teaching has been invaluable to me in studying French literature. I have enjoyed substantial improvement in general and specifically in poetry and prose. With his quintessential professionalism, relaxed demeanor and knowledge of all things French, studying with Eric is as much a pleasure as a step in attaining one’s goal.
BARBARA J.
Editor, Philadelphia, PA
Eric’s flexible and individually designed approach to teaching has been invaluable to me in studying French literature. I have enjoyed substantial improvement in general and specifically in poetry and prose. With his quintessential professionalism, relaxed demeanor and knowledge of all things French, studying with Eric is as much a pleasure as a step in attaining one’s goal.
I first met Eric eight years ago. I saw right away that he was special – this kind of elegance, French sophistication and attention to detail is a rare thing in fast paced Philadelphia. Being German Swiss by background, I love stepping into the world of this Alsatian gentleman. Speaking French with such a considerate expert is so much fun, and I always come away with a better appreciation of the customs and culture of La Belle France.
I first met Eric eight years ago. I saw right away that he was special – this kind of elegance, French sophistication and attention to detail is a rare thing in fast paced Philadelphia. Being German Swiss by background, I love stepping into the world of this Alsatian gentleman. Speaking French with such a considerate expert is so much fun, and I always come away with a better appreciation of the customs and culture of La Belle France.
I started taking French with Eric because my husband and I were planning a trip to France and I wanted to brush up on my woefully-inadequate High School French. Well, the trip came and went, and I am still taking French… I love my classes with Eric! He is a gifted teacher, his exercises are interesting and useful, and he corrects without making you feel stupid. You can go at your own pace, but can begin simple conversations right away. He makes me WANT to study!
I started taking French with Eric because my husband and I were planning a trip to France and I wanted to brush up on my woefully-inadequate High School French. Well, the trip came and went, and I am still taking French… I love my classes with Eric! He is a gifted teacher, his exercises are interesting and useful, and he corrects without making you feel stupid. You can go at your own pace, but can begin simple conversations right away. He makes me WANT to study!
In this digital, fast-paced era, I am expected to reply instantly to top clients and to correspond with foreign partners. Words are our voice. In order to be heard, a message must be clear, French grammar and syntax impeccable. To leave a lasting impression, the only one that really matters, Eric Simonis is your best signature for precision as a personal editor, corrector or translator. As in the French proverb: “Les paroles s’envolent, les écrits restent”.
In this digital, fast-paced era, I am expected to reply instantly to top clients and to correspond with foreign partners. Words are our voice. In order to be heard, a message must be clear, French grammar and syntax impeccable. To leave a lasting impression, the only one that really matters, Eric Simonis is your best signature for precision as a personal editor, corrector or translator. As in the French proverb: “Les paroles s’envolent, les écrits restent”.
A few years ago, I had been taking French lessons in classroom and small group settings, however, it cannot compare with Eric’s private lessons. He custom-tailored his teaching method to cater my level and my need (Test TCF/ANF for my French citizenship). While away from Philadelphia, we continued my lessons via Skype and FaceTime. Now I am more at ease in making French conversation and communicating with French people.
A few years ago, I had been taking French lessons in classroom and small group settings, however, it cannot compare with Eric’s private lessons. He custom-tailored his teaching method to cater my level and my need (Test TCF/ANF for my French citizenship). While away from Philadelphia, we continued my lessons via Skype and FaceTime. Now I am more at ease in making French conversation and communicating with French people.
Eric Simonis is an excellent and reliable French instructor. He contributes very effectively to the Lauder Institute French mock oral proficiency interview workshops, working very effectively with international students. He was very thorough in preparing the practice interviews based on each student’s profile and in delivering them, and he gave the participating students a very detailed feedback with useful suggestions for improvement. Using Ouifrenchphila for your language learning purposes at various levels, you cannot go wrong!
Eric Simonis is an excellent and reliable French instructor. He contributes very effectively to the Lauder Institute French mock oral proficiency interview workshops, working very effectively with international students. He was very thorough in preparing the practice interviews based on each student’s profile and in delivering them, and he gave the participating students a very detailed feedback with useful suggestions for improvement. Using Ouifrenchphila for your language learning purposes at various levels, you cannot go wrong!
As a soprano singer I have studied in Paris for many years before returning to Japan. Now I take Eric’s diction lessons because I am introducing French repertoire in my ensemble concert programs. He focuses on the deeper meaning of the lyrics. Eric is so encouraging, fun and makes me feel confident. His patience and serene professionalism always put me on the path of success!
As a soprano singer I have studied in Paris for many years before returning to Japan. Now I take Eric’s diction lessons because I am introducing French repertoire in my ensemble concert programs. He focuses on the deeper meaning of the lyrics. Eric is so encouraging, fun and makes me feel confident. His patience and serene professionalism always put me on the path of success!
I have studied French with Eric for over a year. I think I am an unusual student in that I was born in France, spoke only French until I began going to American schools at which time I learned English but forgot my French. One of my personal goals has been to relearn French. My previous efforts to learn French were not especially successful. Studying with Eric changed all that. I am going to Paris this summer with my husband and I feel very well prepared to speak and write French. This is especially good because my husband doesn’t know a word of French. Eric is a kind, patient, extremely knowledgeable and effective teacher with whom I cannot wait to continue my French studies when I return from France.
I have studied French with Eric for over a year. I think I am an unusual student in that I was born in France, spoke only French until I began going to American schools at which time I learned English but forgot my French. One of my personal goals has been to relearn French. My previous efforts to learn French were not especially successful. Studying with Eric changed all that. I am going to Paris this summer with my husband and I feel very well prepared to speak and write French. This is especially good because my husband doesn’t know a word of French. Eric is a kind, patient, extremely knowledgeable and effective teacher with whom I cannot wait to continue my French studies when I return from France.
Eric Simonis is an amazing instructor of the French language. He will have you speaking, reading, writing, and really understanding the language very quickly. He is thoughtful about tailoring his course to your individual situation. The company I work for was acquired by a French firm several years ago. Eric has helped me to focus on learning French business language and customs. This has helped me to integrate with my new colleagues. They have been surprised at how much I have learned so quickly. And it’s made me more confident in my interaction with them. Eric has such a positive attitude and makes learning French so enjoyable.
Eric Simonis is an amazing instructor of the French language. He will have you speaking, reading, writing, and really understanding the language very quickly. He is thoughtful about tailoring his course to your individual situation. The company I work for was acquired by a French firm several years ago. Eric has helped me to focus on learning French business language and customs. This has helped me to integrate with my new colleagues. They have been surprised at how much I have learned so quickly. And it’s made me more confident in my interaction with them. Eric has such a positive attitude and makes learning French so enjoyable.
Student at The University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
As a student at the University of Oklahoma working on my major in French, I had to write a final paper. I decided to take some virtual tutoring classes with M. Simonis. Not only did I really enjoy these lessons, but I learned so much. He focused on the aspects that I struggle with the most including agreements, prepositional usage, and tense sequencing. M. Simonis greatly contributed to my command of the French language and each session was very fun and informative. He is a very patient and thorough teacher. I absolutely loved my sessions with him and I feel much more confident with my French now.
Student at The University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
As a student at the University of Oklahoma working on my major in French, I had to write a final paper. I decided to take some virtual tutoring classes with M. Simonis. Not only did I really enjoy these lessons, but I learned so much. He focused on the aspects that I struggle with the most including agreements, prepositional usage, and tense sequencing. M. Simonis greatly contributed to my command of the French language and each session was very fun and informative. He is a very patient and thorough teacher. I absolutely loved my sessions with him and I feel much more confident with my French now.
Dance/Movement Therapist, Philadelphia, PA
I have been studying French at a casual pace for a year and have enjoyed Eric’s language instruction. With great precision of the meaning of words, grammar and syntax, Eric takes great care to tailor lessons to suit one’s needs & interests. He structures each lesson in a methodical way which compliments my passion for everything related to French culture and history. I highly recommend Eric, as he is sincere and encourages me to speak French with confidence.
Dance/Movement Therapist, Philadelphia, PA
I have been studying French at a casual pace for a year and have enjoyed Eric’s language instruction. With great precision of the meaning of words, grammar and syntax, Eric takes great care to tailor lessons to suit one’s needs & interests. He structures each lesson in a methodical way which compliments my passion for everything related to French culture and history. I highly recommend Eric, as he is sincere and encourages me to speak French with confidence.
First grader, California
Our son Gavin is in first grade at a French immersion school, and we are a non-French-speaking family. He started private lessons with Eric 9 months ago to augment his remote school learning during the COVID pandemic. Eric’s private lessons have made a tremendous difference in our son’s ability to speak, read, and do math in French. Eric is great at finding topics and themes that our son is interested in (e.g. Tintin), and incorporates them into his daily lesson plans to create an engaging curriculum each week.
First grader, California
Our son Gavin is in first grade at a French immersion school, and we are a non-French-speaking family. He started private lessons with Eric 9 months ago to augment his remote school learning during the COVID pandemic. Eric’s private lessons have made a tremendous difference in our son’s ability to speak, read, and do math in French. Eric is great at finding topics and themes that our son is interested in (e.g. Tintin), and incorporates them into his daily lesson plans to create an engaging curriculum each week.
Retired Mathematicians, Philadelphia, PA
Eric is an exceptional teacher! After each lesson we are surprised again and again by his high level of honesty, devotion, expertise and commitment…
Retired Mathematicians, Philadelphia, PA
Eric is an exceptional teacher! After each lesson we are surprised again and again by his high level of honesty, devotion, expertise and commitment…
Professor of Computer & Information Science, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Eric is an amazing instructor, and he has me eagerly awaiting each class. He is incredibly positive and encouraging and I find myself speaking my mistake-ridden French without hesitation, which really helps improve it. Eric is clear and precise and he customizes all classes for your specific needs. When I want to study a particular grammar topic, he puts together a lesson plan and exercises for it. His corrections of written homework are full of detailed feedback. I just don’t know how Eric manages to devote so much time to each of his students! I couldn’t imagine having a better French teacher!
Professor of Computer & Information Science, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Eric is an amazing instructor, and he has me eagerly awaiting each class. He is incredibly positive and encouraging and I find myself speaking my mistake-ridden French without hesitation, which really helps improve it. Eric is clear and precise and he customizes all classes for your specific needs. When I want to study a particular grammar topic, he puts together a lesson plan and exercises for it. His corrections of written homework are full of detailed feedback. I just don’t know how Eric manages to devote so much time to each of his students! I couldn’t imagine having a better French teacher!
Retired IT Technical Support Engineer, Haddonfield, NJ
Eric is an outstanding instructor! He’s organized, patient and, most importantly, has the unique ability to tailor his curriculum and communication to the level of his students. I took a series of 10 private lessons with Eric, focused on pronunciation. I learned more about spoken French during those 3 months than I had in the previous 5 years of group classes, including several in Paris. I highly recommend his classes, as well as his regularly scheduled French history lectures (en français, bien sûr) sponsored by the Alliance Française de Philadelphie and the Athenaeum of Philadelphia.
Retired IT Technical Support Engineer, Haddonfield, NJ
Eric is an outstanding instructor! He’s organized, patient and, most importantly, has the unique ability to tailor his curriculum and communication to the level of his students. I took a series of 10 private lessons with Eric, focused on pronunciation. I learned more about spoken French during those 3 months than I had in the previous 5 years of group classes, including several in Paris. I highly recommend his classes, as well as his regularly scheduled French history lectures (en français, bien sûr) sponsored by the Alliance Française de Philadelphie and the Athenaeum of Philadelphia.
The Lauder Institute of Management & International Studies, The Wharton School, Philadelphia, PA
Mr. Simonis is an incredibly thorough, thoughtful, and encouraging instructor. After having worked with Mr. Simonis for several months, not only have I found my mastery of French vocabulary and grammar improve, but also, I have noticed a significant change in my confidence of speaking and ease of creating sentences. Mr. Simonis goes above and beyond typical tutors by personalizing class material to the student’s immediate interests and desires. The exercises focus on both basic and advanced material, and often reflect previously studied topics to ensure constant revision and practice. I cannot recommend working with Mr. Simonis enough to any student of French, be they beginner or advanced. He will certainly help you define and reach any goals you may have.
The Lauder Institute of Management & International Studies, The Wharton School, Philadelphia, PA
Mr. Simonis is an incredibly thorough, thoughtful, and encouraging instructor. After having worked with Mr. Simonis for several months, not only have I found my mastery of French vocabulary and grammar improve, but also, I have noticed a significant change in my confidence of speaking and ease of creating sentences. Mr. Simonis goes above and beyond typical tutors by personalizing class material to the student’s immediate interests and desires. The exercises focus on both basic and advanced material, and often reflect previously studied topics to ensure constant revision and practice. I cannot recommend working with Mr. Simonis enough to any student of French, be they beginner or advanced. He will certainly help you define and reach any goals you may have.
My work with Eric was on pronunciation, my bête noire. His ability to assess, support, and encourage me helped to boost my confidence level. We worked together to discover what might be the most useful to me. His vast knowledge of literature and history added much enjoyment to my lessons.
My work with Eric was on pronunciation, my bête noire. His ability to assess, support, and encourage me helped to boost my confidence level. We worked together to discover what might be the most useful to me. His vast knowledge of literature and history added much enjoyment to my lessons.
MEG KIUCHI
Retired Social Worker, Oakland, CA
My work with Eric was on pronunciation, my bête noire. His ability to assess, support, and encourage me helped to boost my confidence level. We worked together to discover what might be the most useful to me. His vast knowledge of literature and history added much enjoyment to my lessons.
I’m extremely grateful for the impact you had on me as a teacher. I’ve always appreciated your teaching and the expectations you had of your students. It really makes me think about the influence people can have in your life…
I’m extremely grateful for the impact you had on me as a teacher. I’ve always appreciated your teaching and the expectations you had of your students. It really makes me think about the influence people can have in your life…
DANIEL SINGER
Hospitality College Graduate, Yountville, CA
I’m extremely grateful for the impact you had on me as a teacher. I’ve always appreciated your teaching and the expectations you had of your students. It really makes me think about the influence people can have in your life…
Mr. Simonis’s teaching style offers just the right balance of encouragement and challenge. His lessons are always on point and he makes them interesting! I’ve greatly enhanced my skills and appreciation of the French language under his tutelage.
Mr. Simonis’s teaching style offers just the right balance of encouragement and challenge. His lessons are always on point and he makes them interesting! I’ve greatly enhanced my skills and appreciation of the French language under his tutelage.
MIKE McCAFFERTY
Compliance Manager,
Salt Lake City, UT
Mr. Simonis’s teaching style offers just the right balance of encouragement and challenge. His lessons are always on point and he makes them interesting! I’ve greatly enhanced my skills and appreciation of the French language under his tutelage.
Eric provides an uncommon attention to details and thoroughness in his teaching. He is a personable communicator and very patient with the likes of me. Not only is Eric helping me to recover the use of the French language that I once had (like 50 years ago!), but his enviable knowledge of the inner workings of English, much less French, makes me enjoy both languages, with all their words and subtle meanings, even more.
Eric provides an uncommon attention to details and thoroughness in his teaching. He is a personable communicator and very patient with the likes of me. Not only is Eric helping me to recover the use of the French language that I once had (like 50 years ago!), but his enviable knowledge of the inner workings of English, much less French, makes me enjoy both languages, with all their words and subtle meanings, even more.
MIKE FINLEY
Carpenter, Wynnwood, PA
Eric provides an uncommon attention to details and thoroughness in his teaching. He is a personable communicator and very patient with the likes of me. Not only is Eric helping me to recover the use of the French language that I once had (like 50 years ago!), but his enviable knowledge of the inner workings of English, much less French, makes me enjoy both languages, with all their words and subtle meanings, even more.
Thank You isn’t enough to express my gratitude for the amount of work you have done with my Son. In a short amount of time, he has learned more within a year than in his past four years in school. He is definitely confident and knowledgeable with his homework and in school. Thanks again for your dedication and hard work.
Thank You isn’t enough to express my gratitude for the amount of work you have done with my Son. In a short amount of time, he has learned more within a year than in his past four years in school. He is definitely confident and knowledgeable with his homework and in school. Thanks again for your dedication and hard work.
CHRISTIAN
9th Grade, Reading, PA
Thank You isn’t enough to express my gratitude for the amount of work you have done with my Son. In a short amount of time, he has learned more within a year than in his past four years in school. He is definitely confident and knowledgeable with his homework and in school. Thanks again for your dedication and hard work.
Co-founder and Director of Operations, Andes STR, Orlando, FL
Growing up in Canada, I have had many teachers and I can wholeheartedly say that Eric is the best professor I have ever had! His structured method targets my needs and allows me to master French language concepts and techniques, which seemed impossible prior to our lessons… Eric brings his French style and culture to our virtual classes and gives an almost immersive effect to each lesson. He is the French tutor for you!
Co-founder and Director of Operations, Andes STR, Orlando, FL
Growing up in Canada, I have had many teachers and I can wholeheartedly say that Eric is the best professor I have ever had! His structured method targets my needs and allows me to master French language concepts and techniques, which seemed impossible prior to our lessons… Eric brings his French style and culture to our virtual classes and gives an almost immersive effect to each lesson. He is the French tutor for you!
7th grader, Pennsylvania
Eric Simonis is quite simply first-rate. He has the extraordinary ability to meet his students exactly where they are in their language journey. I have studied French for a long time (and in many formats), but never reached the level I hoped. I met Eric at a point where I believed my French ability was doomed to remain at a plateau, despite my strong desire to become fully fluent. I am thrilled with the progress I have made! Eric’s mix of respect for students, attention to detail, and uncommon good cheer makes him an ideal instructor. His lessons manage to fuel both my enthusiasm and my confidence – and at the end of each lesson, I find myself excited and already looking forward to our next interaction. I can’t recommend him highly enough!
7th grader, Pennsylvania
Eric Simonis is quite simply first-rate. He has the extraordinary ability to meet his students exactly where they are in their language journey. I have studied French for a long time (and in many formats), but never reached the level I hoped. I met Eric at a point where I believed my French ability was doomed to remain at a plateau, despite my strong desire to become fully fluent. I am thrilled with the progress I have made! Eric’s mix of respect for students, attention to detail, and uncommon good cheer makes him an ideal instructor. His lessons manage to fuel both my enthusiasm and my confidence – and at the end of each lesson, I find myself excited and already looking forward to our next interaction. I can’t recommend him highly enough!
2nd grader, California
The care Eric puts to tutoring my son is unmatched. My son says ‘he is nice and funny.’ I find that Eric is patient, creative and observant – shaping and adjusting how he teaches to make it most effective and engaging for my son. My son’s principal has even commented on his advancements in conversing in French. I feel so lucky to have found Eric.
2nd grader, California
The care Eric puts to tutoring my son is unmatched. My son says ‘he is nice and funny.’ I find that Eric is patient, creative and observant – shaping and adjusting how he teaches to make it most effective and engaging for my son. My son’s principal has even commented on his advancements in conversing in French. I feel so lucky to have found Eric.
Faculty Director, Core and Africa-general Programs
The Lauder Institute of Management & International Studies
University of Pennsylvania
Eric Simonis is quite simply first-rate. He has the extraordinary ability to meet his students exactly where they are in their language journey. I have studied French for a long time (and in many formats), but never reached the level I hoped. I met Eric at a point where I believed my French ability was doomed to remain at a plateau, despite my strong desire to become fully fluent. I am thrilled with the progress I have made! Eric’s mix of respect for students, attention to detail, and uncommon good cheer makes him an ideal instructor. His lessons manage to fuel both my enthusiasm and my confidence – and at the end of each lesson, I find myself excited and already looking forward to our next interaction. I can’t recommend him highly enough!
Faculty Director, Core and Africa-general Programs
The Lauder Institute of Management & International Studies
University of Pennsylvania
Eric Simonis is quite simply first-rate. He has the extraordinary ability to meet his students exactly where they are in their language journey. I have studied French for a long time (and in many formats), but never reached the level I hoped. I met Eric at a point where I believed my French ability was doomed to remain at a plateau, despite my strong desire to become fully fluent. I am thrilled with the progress I have made! Eric’s mix of respect for students, attention to detail, and uncommon good cheer makes him an ideal instructor. His lessons manage to fuel both my enthusiasm and my confidence – and at the end of each lesson, I find myself excited and already looking forward to our next interaction. I can’t recommend him highly enough!
Consultant at Boston Consultant Group, Chicago, Illinois
Every hour with Eric is a gift. His patience, clarity, knowledge, and perspective helps me not only to learn French, but to learn more about history, culture, and languages in general. After having worked with various tutors, I’ve never felt more comfortable or more confident that I was on the best path to reaching my French goals. Finally, he is extremely flexible and makes every effort to work around my busy schedule. I look forward to working with Eric for many years to come.
Consultant at Boston Consultant Group, Chicago, Illinois
Every hour with Eric is a gift. His patience, clarity, knowledge, and perspective helps me not only to learn French, but to learn more about history, culture, and languages in general. After having worked with various tutors, I’ve never felt more comfortable or more confident that I was on the best path to reaching my French goals. Finally, he is extremely flexible and makes every effort to work around my busy schedule. I look forward to working with Eric for many years to come.
JACKY Y.
Managing Partner, Russell Hill Capital, New York, NY
Ever since my first trip to Paris at the age of 9, I have been fascinated by the French language and culture. Growing up in Canada I had a systemic education in French as a second language but none of the programs I have done was as effective as Eric’s. Eric is passionate about his work. Through him, not only did my French improve drastically, but I have also gained great knowledge about the culture and history of France. I am very lucky to have Eric as my tutor!
JACKY Y.
Managing Partner, Russell Hill Capital, New York, NY
Ever since my first trip to Paris at the age of 9, I have been fascinated by the French language and culture. Growing up in Canada I had a systemic education in French as a second language but none of the programs I have done was as effective as Eric’s. Eric is passionate about his work. Through him, not only did my French improve drastically, but I have also gained great knowledge about the culture and history of France. I am very lucky to have Eric as my tutor!
MARC A. PAPÉ, PH.D.
Lead Faculty, The Francophone Africa Program
The Lauder Institute/The Wharton School of Business
The University of Pennsylvania
In my transition to the Lauder Institute, Eric was highly recommended to me by the Lauder Administration and by my predecessor. For over five years now, Eric has provided high quality and reliable tutorial services to our students. They unanimously describe him as patient, structured, punctual, respectful, and caring. His deep and broad knowledge of the French language and culture has helped them improve their proficiency on the ACTFL language proficiency standards. I consider him as a vital link in the Lauder Institute’s mission. Based on Eric’s record and his rich contribution to our students’ success, I highly recommend his tutorial services to any learner of the French language and culture.
MARC A. PAPÉ, PH.D.
Lead Faculty, The Francophone Africa Program
The Lauder Institute/The Wharton School of Business
The University of Pennsylvania
In my transition to the Lauder Institute, Eric was highly recommended to me by the Lauder Administration and by my predecessor. For over five years now, Eric has provided high quality and reliable tutorial services to our students. They unanimously describe him as patient, structured, punctual, respectful, and caring. His deep and broad knowledge of the French language and culture has helped them improve their proficiency on the ACTFL language proficiency standards. I consider him as a vital link in the Lauder Institute’s mission. Based on Eric’s record and his rich contribution to our students’ success, I highly recommend his tutorial services to any learner of the French language and culture.
MOHAMED SALL
Investment Analyst, Haske Ventures, New York
Eric has been an exceptional French tutor who has significantly improved my language skills. Through his guidance, I have become a more dynamic speaker, comfortable in formal, business, and casual settings alike. Our weekly sessions were instrumental in helping me achieve a Superior rating on my ACTFL OPI in French. Eric’s thoughtful approach, thorough feedback, and ability to push me to excel have been invaluable. Beyond his teaching skills, Eric’s personable nature made our discussions on various topics both engaging and enjoyable.
MOHAMED SALL
Investment Analyst, Haske Ventures, New York
Eric has been an exceptional French tutor who has significantly improved my language skills. Through his guidance, I have become a more dynamic speaker, comfortable in formal, business, and casual settings alike. Our weekly sessions were instrumental in helping me achieve a Superior rating on my ACTFL OPI in French. Eric’s thoughtful approach, thorough feedback, and ability to push me to excel have been invaluable. Beyond his teaching skills, Eric’s personable nature made our discussions on various topics both engaging and enjoyable.
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