Hello,

My name is Vera. I was born in Lebanon where I learned Arabic and French and completed a Bachelor's degree in Law and Master’s degree in Public International Law. I also completed a Master’s degree in International Law and Human Rights at Birkbeck university before starting my PhD research at the University of Birmingham in 2018 and completing it in 2022.

I have always had a passion for languages and I am fascinated by the beauty of different cultures when explored through our ability to communicate using the languages of the places we visit and the people we meet. When teaching Arabic, although I teach classic to give my students the ability to read and write and keep progressing through at their own pace, I insist on teaching the Lebanese dialect which is understood by all Arabic speakers. Through this, I can immerse my student not only in the language but also in the culture in all its beautiful aspects.

I equally love French and enjoy teaching it. I believe that it should be the starting point for any language lover or any child willing to learn a second language as it provides great grammatical foundations to learn other languages. Also, it is not impossible to master and a learner can hope with hard work and dedication they will soon be able to appreciate the beautiful French literature and enjoy the amazing French songs from the 70s!

As a university student, I started teaching languages to primary as well as secondary age students. Upon moving to London, I started working with professionals. I have experience teaching children as young as three and adults as old as 73! I have taught students who are preparing for exams and others who are learning for work or social reasons or simply out of interest in the language. I can safely say that each and every one of my students has a different learning style in a way or another which makes what I do exciting and enjoyable. I strongly believe that everyone is able to learn anything if it is taught in a method that matches their learning style.

I am happy to offer a trial session to discuss your goals, your expectations and your learning style and answer any questions you may have.