"Sandrine Calabria is "professeur extraordinaire."It's not just that she has the patience of a saint, is full of good humor, and knows the language inside-and-out, but also that she has a gift for spotting "cognitive bugs" and figuring out how to address them. I have improved dramatically in all aspects of French since I began studying with her, from my pronunciation to my grammar. I recommend her with the greatest enthusiasm"
Professor S. M. Kosslyn" Harvard University

"I have been taking lessons with Sandrine Calabria (off and on) for almost 7 years.  She is the rarest and most wonderful kind of teacher---enthusiastic, understanding, energetic, fun, informative, and highly professional.   She knows how to meet every student's individual needs, and how to inspire.  I have never once felt condescended to or judged.  The current class I am taking with her (reading and discussing contemporary and classical novels) is the highlight of my week"

Stephen McCauley, author

"I lived in France for a year but was too inhibited to master the language. Now, working with Sandrine Calabria and French in the City has opened up a new opportunity. From the beginning, Sandrine put me at ease and quickly demonstrated her considerable skills as a teacher. She is demanding, yet supportive; attentive to the smallest details of grammar and pronunciation, yet unfailingly encouraging. Her approach is a perfect match for me." 
Margaret Drain, Vice President National Programming WGBH

"My first lesson with Sandrine (conversational French) was scheduled to last an hour. We ended up extending it to a five-and-a-half hour session. Simply amazing! She provides the most intelligent and sensitive coaching in French language and culture. With her spectacular social events in the Ritz, the Four Seasons, and in excellent French restaurants, Sandrine also provides a critical link to French culture in Boston.

Thanks to my sessions with Sandrine over the past three years, now each time I travel to France, my ease with the French language has been magnified by ten. Having studied three foreign languages, I can say that Sandrine is one of the most outstanding language teachers I’ve ever met.    She allows her students to work at their own pace – to enjoy the experience"

Harrison G. Slater, author, musicologist, pianist

"The French in the City learning experience as provided by Sandrine, its founder, has been among the highest quality of language instruction I've enjoyed in any of the various institutions in which I've studied. It is not just the formal exercises and lessons, naturally tailored to the student's needs and goals, or the practical application of my studies during class or at one of the social events, all of which I enjoy, but also the genuine joy and love the instructor has for her native tongue and desire to share it that adds richness to the process and makes it a more engaging experience"
Robert D., Marketing and Technology Manager

"I am continuing to learn and progress in my French language skills under Xavier's excellent tutorage.  I have the convenience of learning at home and the benefit of having my classes tailored to my individual needs"

Diane Bourque

"I've been studying with Sandrine for over two years now. Not only are my lessons helpful in building my French vocabulary, grammar knowledge, speaking and listening skills- every class is a joy. Sandrine really invests time getting to know her students so she can personalize the instruction to their level and interests. In addition to getting insider perspectives on French culture, history and current events, I've learned many colloquial phrases that make all the difference in perfecting a language."

Annaliza Nieve, Senior Writer/Producer WCVB-TV

"Sandrine knows what you need, what you prefer, and that middle ground in what you can tolerate!  She is utterly charming and always perfectly prepared.  This combination makes every lesson both educational and fun.  I intend to continue taking lessons from Sandrine for as long as she plans to keep giving them"
-- BA, an associate dean at Harvard University

"I am very fortunate to have Sandrine as my French instructor.  Not only do I consider her a good friend, but a great instructor who gently corrects my strong Boston accented French.  Our lessons seem to fly, learning a new language has never been more fun. And I'm actually speaking French! She's the best"

Sharon Bazarian, Photographer

"I have studied with Sandrine for over three years and have vastly improved my French.  You can listen and read on your own, but you need a tutor to practice speaking.  Sandrine makes you feel comfortable and supports all your efforts- we all need that!"

John Bonasera, DMD