Testimonials

  • Travailler avec Cecile a été un véritable soutien dans mon apprentissage de l'anglais. Dès nos premiers échanges, j'ai senti que j'étais entre de bonnes mains. Sa capacité à écouter, à comprendre mes besoins spécifiques, et à m'accompagner avec bienveillance m'a aidé a me sentir en confiance. Cecile crée un environnement où on ose parler, pratiquer, se tromper, mais surtout progresser avec sérénité. Elle adapte chaque session à mes besoins, qu'il s'agisse de vocabulaire lié à mon activité professionnelle ou pour le quotidien. Grâce à son accompagnement, je ne me contente pas de "parler" anglais... j'ai gagné en confiance et en aisance. Je recommande Cecile sans hésitation, une coach d'anglais qui allie expertise et empathie. Avec elle, parler anglais devient non seulement possible, mais aussi agréable et motivant. Thank you so much Cecile!

    Sarah, fondatrice de Daily Life Organizing

  • I have studied French in multiple programs and with many instructors. Cecile is the one who has helped me the most. I had acquired a lot of knowledge but I lacked the confidence to speak French conversationally. Cecile has helped me to overcome my fear and to start speaking French in our sessions together. She tailors the lessons to your needs and makes it enjoyable. I highly recommend her.

    Christine, dentist, current student

  • Cecile’s bilingual workshop was an incredibly enriching experience for our group of women entrepreneurs. From the planning to the delivery, everything was smooth, thoughtful, and exceeded expectations. What stood out most was the depth and relevance of the content — it was perfectly tailored to our francophone community here in British Columbia, Canada and truly resonated with our participants. Cecile is not only a knowledgeable and skilled professional, she’s also a warm and generous facilitator. It was a real pleasure to collaborate with her, and I wholeheartedly recommend her!

    Caro Castillo, La Société de développement économique de la Colombie-Britannique

  • J'ai suivi un coaching de 12 séances individuelles en anglais avec Cécile pour me sentir plus à l'aise en anglais à mon arrivée ici. Mon problème était vraiment d'oser me lancer. Nous avons fait du sur-mesure avec Cécile, elle m'a aidée à exprimer mon positionnement business en anglais et à préparer ma prospection. J'ai aussi fait 2 séances pour préparer le CELPIP. Cécile est très adaptable et très réactive, c'est du vrai sur mesure, je recommande à 200%

    Florence Kowalski, entrepreneure française à Vancouver

  • Cecile is a wonderful and caring French instructor. She is patient, kind and teaches her students to their strengths and interests. I enjoy the conversation parts of my class as much as the grammar and reading parts. I  look forward to each meeting even when I have homework to correct!! :) No matter what your level in French, Cecile will guide you through this beautiful language and you will enjoy the journey! Cecile est une enseignante merveilleuse qui est bien informé, tres gentille, et patiente.

    Margaret H, adult learner of French

  • Ça fait plus de 10 ans que je vis dans un milieu anglophone, et j’ai toujours eu l’impression que mon niveau d’anglais n’était pas à la hauteur. J’ai contacté Cecile dans le but d’améliorer mes compétences à l’écrit particulièrement. Finalement, et grâce à Cecile, plus on avançait dans les sessions, plus je me rendais compte que mon niveau était bien plus élevé que je ne le pensais. Il y a (et il y aura) toujours des choses à apprendre et affiner, mais elle m’a beaucoup aidée à gagner en confiance. Cecile sait exactement où elle va, tout en restant à l’écoute et en adaptant les sessions aux besoins du moment. C’est vraiment une heure pour soi, pour continuer d’apprivoiser l’anglais à son rythme. J’ai beaucoup apprécié la flexibilité des sessions et le suivi personnalisé après chaque rencontre. Je recommande vivement de prendre le pack de 12 sessions pour faire un vrai travail de fond impactant. Merci Cecile ! :)

    Marion Ziller, entrepreneure

  • Merci beaucoup pour ta belle présentation bilingue. Elle était claire et attrayante. Merci d'avoir partagé ton parcours avec nous et de nous avoir inspiré à apprendre!

    Barbara D, Government of Canada

  • I’ve had the chance meet with Cecile for coaching in English and it has been a great experience! She is very professional and patient. She takes notes during the session which helps focusing on the session rather than on taking our own notes. She provided me with great insights and tips/ressources to go further. I recommend choosing Cecile to improve your English, prepare for a job interview or a presentation.

    Aurélie, French expat in Vancouver

  • Working with Cecile was an absolute delight, and so much fun! I had an amazing trip and in no small part to Cecile's lessons. I appreciated how she took the time to understand exactly what I wanted to learn. Her encouragement and flexible approach to lesson plans truly set me up for success. The personalized vocabulary sheet she created for me was fantastic, boosting my confidence and really enhancing my human connection during travels - I made so many friends! I thought we were going to meet a lot of rude French people, but they were all so nice because they saw we were trying to speak their language.  Cecile est ma professeur prefere!

    Karly, traveller to Provence, Lyon, & the French Alps

  • J'ai eu le plaisir d'assister à un atelier de Cecile H. Afable. Cet atelier m'a confirmé ce dont je me doutais bien. Cecile est une communicatrice de grand talent, en anglais et en français. Elle est talentueuse, a un esprit entreprenariale développé, aime travailler avec les clients afin de les amener à des niveaux linguistiques supérieur. Elle arrive a bien saisir les besoins de ses clients, donc elle crée un programme adapté pour chaque individu. I look forward working with Cecile again.

    Suzanne Jacob, La Société de développement économique de la Colombie-Britannique

  • Excellent event, lots of interesting people.

    Chris, French Conversation Soirée attendee

  • Cecile was our first teacher outside the classroom. She has been amazing! The initial anxiety didn't last as she was very kind and approachable. She addressed our child's learning needs based on their learning style, what they wanted to work on, and what they needed help with. As a parent, I have appreciated the detailed summaries after each session. I would highly recommend Cecile. We look forward to resuming sessions.

    Rosanne, parent of Aydin, grade 9 French Immersion student

  • Cecile is a great French tutor who reignited my passion for the language after a decade-long hiatus. Having studied French for ten years in the past, I was afraid about my rusty skills, but Cecile's understanding and tailored approach made all the difference. She recognized my perfectionist tendencies and smartly structured our sessions to include half an hour of pure conversation without corrections, followed by focused grammar practice on tenses I wanted help with. This balance allowed me to expand my vocabulary and, most importantly, feel safe to make mistakes, which significantly boosted my confidence. Cecile's guidance has been instrumental in my journey back to fluency.

    Michelle M, senior compliance analyst

  • Our son was struggling in French immersion and Cecile was able to turn things around! His teacher has noticed that he is speaking up more in class and his grades have improved. Cecile is very thoughtful and we would recommend her to any parents/families.

    Marie, parent of Adam, grade 5 French Immersion student

  • C'était amusant. Merci !

    Catherine, French Conversation Soirée attendee

  • Cecile is great at what she does. She is a good teacher who takes her work seriously but is also patient and kind.

    Alex, grade 11 French Immersion student

  • I highly recommend Cecile for everyone who is trying to learn and/or perfect their French language skills. Cecile provides a warm and inviting learning experience. From her personalized approach to her well-thought out lesson plans, Cecile will help you improve your French level while speaking and writing about the things you are most passionate about. With these personalized lessons, I was able to think and communicate in French comfortably and confidently. Cecile’s teaching style moves beyond the status quo to provide a learning environment that promises to be fun and educational. Bon chance !

    Kirsten H, student preparing to move to Genève (French-speaking Switzerland)