Sorted by the situation each family was in when they first got in touch.
Every review below is written by a parent or student. They are grouped by where each family was starting, so pick the one that sounds like yours.
Children in an Immersion or bilingual programme, plus students in our Immersion speaking and conversation classes working from A1 through B1. Many of these parents do not speak French at home themselves.
"I wanted my daughter to attend French Immersion school, but both my husband and I don’t speak French. Inspire helped give her a strong foundation."
"My daughter has been taking classes with Ms. Eliane for over a year and has made such an improvement in her French speaking skills. She looks forward to the class every week and is always greeted with such a warmth and encouragement."
Taught by Eliane Arsenault"From my son directly : ‘they are nice, polite and help the students who have trouble. The class helps me practice on non-school days.’"
"Great class! Madame Eliane is very kind, patient and encouraging. Every week, there is another topic; each lesson is a unit. Recommended for young “language-explorers”!"
Taught by Eliane Arsenault"A great way for my son to practice and help him review class work. Good teacher."
"Teacher was engaging and patient, but for my daughter who is 8 years old, the content was better suited to older kids or teenagers (i.e., it assumes students can tell time, know country capitals and continents, etc.)."
"We’re looking forward to the new class. I like you so much."
"Mme. Hema is the best! We look forward to her French lessons every week."
Taught by Hema Appalsawmy"My kid loves this class a lot! She never wants to miss a single class. Highly recommended!"
"The teacher is great . My daughter enjoyed the lesson"
"My son truly loves this course & looks forward to it each week! It is fabulously challenging & helping him embrace the language as a dynamic & useful entity rather than strictly an academic interest."
"Mme. Kiana is really nice and engaging. My daughter is loving the class and has learned so much in only 3 classes. We are looking forward to many more lessons this year. Keep up the awesome work, Mme. Kiana."
Taught by Kiana Landry"My daughter has been subscribed to this class for a few months and I can’t recommend it highly enough! The instructor always makes time to connect with the students at the beginning of the class, which helps them feel comfortable and at ease. The lessons follow a consistent structure – review of the previous session and a new interactive topic. Worksheets are available after each class. I can see the difference the class is making to my child’s confidence and comprehension. The only change I would suggest, is to encourage the children to speak more informally in French with one another – but I know that is difficult online!"
"My daughter absolutely loves this class. Eliane made learning the language both fun and exciting! The interactive activities really helped my daughter gain confidence. I am very happy that this will stay our on-going class!"
Taught by Eliane Arsenault"It is an absolute delight. The lessons were well prepared and thoughtfully structured. The worksheet was sent one day before the class starts. The instructor’s clear pronunciation made it easy to follow along. What truly set this class apart was how fun it was, each session was filled with interesting activities and lively discussions that kept my son enthusiastic and eager to learn more."
"Ms Eliane is very kind, patient and encouraging. She is very attentive to each child in the group, gives each kid a plenty of time and has a unique communication with each child. The structure and material od the class are also great. Children, learning French, have a chance to get acquainted with art and culture, to discuss hobbies and books. My daughter is studying not a first year in Ms Elian’s class and she loves her teacher so much!"
Taught by Eliane Arsenault"Great teacher and fun class. Our daughter has been in the class for over six months now and Kiana has been an amazing teacher. We plan to continue to with the class for foreseeable future and let our daughter build and practice her French."
Taught by Kiana Landry"Excellent Teacher. Class progresses from basic French to intermediate level, I guess. I enrolled my daughter in this class to help her review her French grammar. I am very pleased with the Teacher’s preparation and presentation of her material."
"Excellent teacher. A true native french speaker My daughter learned a lot and gained more confidence. Recommend++"
Children learning French from the very beginning, with no French spoken at home. Usually the most nervous families, and usually the ones most surprised by how quickly it moves.
"Both my son really enjoy their classes with Mme. Soovina. When they first started, they had no knowledge of French. Now their vocabulary has expanded with the help of Mme. Soovina. She always sends out materials prior to the class so they can prepare beforehand and review afterwards. One of the best classes I have signed up my kids for."
Taught by Soovina Rampersad"This class was a game changer for my kiddo. The teacher brought humor, care and knowledge into the lessons and knows how to make kids feel seen through the virtual medium. My normally reluctant 11 year old NEVER complained about this class!!!"
"The class was great, It helped build my daughter’s confidence!"
"My son had the pleasure of learning with Mme. Geneviève. She is a wonderful teacher, very kind and patient and he looked forward to going to class with her. She was always on time for the class and had assignments and worksheets ready for him. My sons French has improved dramatically, and we look forward to continuing with Mme. Geneviève next year."
Taught by Geneviève Baldassarre"We absolutely LOVE Jorgelina! She tailors each lesson to what’s going on with my daughter’s interests and/or schedule, upcoming trips or assignments in school and makes French relatable to her everyday life. Gem of a teacher!!!"
Taught by Jorgelina Falcon"We love having French & Spanish lessons. The Teacher Miss Genevieve has been really sweet and understanding. She is kind and patience as well. My daughter loves her and learned a lot from her it has been a GREAT experience. She has also started a second luangue with Mrs Genevieve because she loves her teaching style and has learned so much from her aready Merci, Au revoir. Gracias y Adios"
Taught by Geneviève Baldassarre"Genevieve is amazing. She’s also very good with children. My kids have learned so much after only three classes."
Taught by Geneviève Baldassarre"This was my daughter’s third time being in class Mme. Kiana and we just love her teaching skills. She is very talented and I will always look for her when I enroll her in future classes."
Taught by Kiana Landry"This is a great class, the teacher is very friendly and inclusive. She makes French super accessible for new learners and learners that may be hesitant about learning a second language for the first time. We were looking for a class that was more immersive and a bit more advanced and may very well go with another class this teacher offers!"
"A really great class, my 10 year old daughter is really enjoying it and is learning so much. She is very fussy about her teachers and needs someone with a calm energy who can keep the class moving – and this teacher is perfect. She has been asking to do lots more classes with Elodie ( she currently does two a week) but with our time zone differences it has been tricky to make it work. Would highly recommend Elodie!"
"My daughter always looks forward to attending this class! She is learning so much thanks to Mme. Elodie’s attentiveness, patience, one-on-one intimacy, and engaging material. She manages to keep her on track while being pleasant and cheerful. She takes her time to ensure my daughter understands the lesson, and I appreciate how knowledgeable and eager she is to teach. We’re happy to have found her and are excited to continue this French learning journey :D"
"Ms. Patrisha is an incredible teacher. She is patient and makes every child feel comfortable and welcome. She ensures that each child has time to practice orally in class."
Taught by Patrisha Ugalino"Our daughter greatly enjoyed Ms. Landry’s class and looked forward to her weekly lessons."
"The class is wonderful, just the right level for my 10 year old with no prior French experience. Kiana is fantastic at making him feel comfortable in trying out new words and pronunciations with gentle encouragement."
Taught by Kiana Landry"Our child loved Teacher Ashley! Even though she has mastered enough to move to the A1 level, she is not happy about missing her teacher every Thursday – not one bit. This is the sense of community Teacher Ashley created in their class and we are so grateful. Merci Beaucoup Prof.!"
"My daughter had no prior French knowledge and is learning quickly. The teacher is great with beginners."
"This was a great head start for beginner French learners. My child was very happy with Ms.Kiana Landry. She was very patient and sweet and gave everybody a chance. My child is now moving on to Level A1 and looking forward to learning from Ms.Kiana again."
Taught by Kiana Landry"Lovely teacher who knows how to make learning French enjoyable. There’s lots of conversation and practice. Highly recommended."
Full immersion Spanish taught by certified teachers, for children already surrounded by the language at home or at school and who need to build on it properly.
Our Spanish Immersion families have not left written reviews yet. Rather than show you somebody else’s words here, we would rather point you at the programme itself and let you judge it directly.
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Children and teenagers learning Spanish from the beginning, taught one on one or in small groups by certified Spanish teachers.
"My Daughter Loves this class and Mrs Genevieve so Much that she asked her what other lauangues she spoke and taught so that she could take a learn more for her. She looks forward to this enguaging and fun class that she doesn’t see as class but her time with a very special and fun person. She now has French and Spanish that she learns and is looking forward to every Class. Gracias y Adios"
Taught by Geneviève Baldassarre"Teacher is very nice and patient. Suitable for beginner."
Short live lessons built around play, songs and repetition, for children far too young to sit through a grammar drill and who learn best when they barely notice they are working.
"My 7-year-old daughter loves learning with Mme. Jorgelina; she is a wonderful teacher. She keeps the class on track, challenges them, and makes it fun. She gives helpful feedback, provides homework and good advice. As a parent I have been thrilled with the quality of this class."
Taught by Jorgelina Falcon"She is a wonderful teacher, very interactive and kind. Does a great job of making the subject exciting and fun to learn."
"Olivia has been great with our son. He was very nervous to start to learn a foreign language. She has been very patient with him. She has also helped him become more comfortable listening to a remote teacher and interacting with other kids."
Taught by Olivia Charles"This is my daughters first class online. The teacher is very soft spoken, calming for my daughter, and has a lovely, warm and inviting classroom where the students are comfortable to share and speak a new language in a supportive environment. The teacher gives the children opportunities to speak out loud without criticism and offers support or praise in turn. She also always welcomes the students to class which makes my daughter always feel welcomed. My daughter is excited every time they have class and she is looking forward to continuing her French studies."
"The class was lovely and engaging. My daughter was unwilling to start each time but once she did, she loved it."
"My son is autistic and he loves this class. The teacher is very sweet and knowledgeable and my son is always looking forward to his French class. I am very happy with this class. The teacher creates a safe and child friendly environment."
"This class is amazing! Messages are sent each week with review homework sheets, giving parents the opportunity to engage with their learner in the entire process! Highly, highly recommended."
"Classes are small and the teacher calls on each student so everyone participates and has a chance to practice French. The prof is enthusiastic and has a great rapport with the students."
"Mahta is very patient with my 5 year old. She does a really good job drawing the answers out of Lana, and she makes the class fun and interesting with songs and games. Having the one-on-one learning is great because it is really tailored to Lana’s needs."
"My 6 year old daughter really likes the class with Mme. Lily (Eliane) Arsenault. She is always excited these days, always participates actively and shows her emotions. Mme. Lily (Eliane) Arsenault is devoted teacher, she is always ask kids about their skills and abilities. She waits patiently for kids answers, but also asks are they ok with the task. The class is most suitable for little beginners who maybe know some words in french. Very often reading skills are aquired."
Taught by Eliane Arsenault"My daughter really enjoys this French class. She is learning so much. I love that additional worksheets and materials are provided for her to study between classes."
"Fun introduction to the French language! I love that the teacher provides class notes and homework. My kid can be a little hard to get to interact in live classes, but he was fully focused almost the entire class and by the end was repeating and even recalling some of the words he learned in this lesson. The teacher is patient and encouraging."
"My son loved this class and is moving on with the same instructor! He really engages with her and she is clear and effective online so he feels successful!"
Middle and high school French, where the outcome has to appear in marks, coursework, or a course placement, not only in confidence.
"Taylor has been providing weekly language tutoring to our middle school aged daughter for one semester. She enjoys her tutoring sessions and appreciates the support Taylor provides. We started sessions with Taylor as our daughter started French at school and, thanks in no small part to working with Taylor, she has maintained a high A in her coursework. Taylor has been easy to schedule with, highly reliable, and proactive in making sure the tutoring content is supporting what our daughter is learning in her French class. We highly recommend him."
"My son has been working with Genevieve Baldassarre, and she has been truly exceptional. Meeting with him a couple of times a week, she was instrumental in helping him progress from French 2 to French 4 Honors. Genevieve went above and beyond at every step, always making time to provide extra support for tests, exams, and projects. Her patience, dedication, and ability to explain material clearly ensured that my son truly understood the language. What began as hesitation and lack of confidence turned into confidence and success because of her guidance. He was able to succeed in French because of her unwavering support and commitment. Thank you, Ms. Baldassarre, for making such a meaningful impact on my son’s high school journey."
Taught by Geneviève Baldassarre"Excellent"
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Thirty minutes one on one with a certified teacher. $12 USD or $18 CAD, because it is a real lesson and not a sales call.
Within 48 hours. Their real level, what is getting in the way, and what we would do about it.
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Speaking from the first session, built around their level and interests.
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