"Miruna Serise is the best French as a second language teacher I have had over the years. She is very engaged and obviously takes care to refine her teaching so that it is personalized and efficient. She recently supported me in obtaining my level C, including by sharing tools and resources targeted to my needs. It was a real pleasure working with Miruna and I highly recommend her." - Sarah K, ECCC

"I recently recertified my level C in oral French after repeated attempts. The instruction that I received from Miruna and Valeria at La Cerise was highly professional and compassionate. As a busy executive they were very flexible in working to find time that fit my schedule and adapted to my learning needs, including being firm, but encouraging. Miruna pushes you to simplify your responses to focus on language competence. She is adept at suggesting key vocabulary and structures that clarify responses and lead the learner to a more sophisticated level of language ability.  Never once did I feel that my instruction was a waste of time or not on the right track. Miruna provides essential warm up time before each exam which was immensely helpful. I am forever grateful for the professionalism and encouragement I experienced with La Cerise. " Shannon G.,  PS

"Based on the recommendation of a former colleague, I reached out to Miruna for two weeks of French training in advance of my exam to renew my level C in oral. Training with Miruna and her colleague Valeria was excellent. They were friendly, insightful, patient and very accommodating to feedback. At the end of my training, I had developed new French expressions in my vocabulary and they had corrected many of my common mistakes. In addition, I was feeling confident and at ease with speaking French, prior to going into the exam. Thanks to the support and training at La Cerise, I obtained my level C in oral. I would definitely recommend them to colleagues for training. In fact, I already have!" Chris H.,  HC

"I’ve been working towards achieving the required language level for a career move in the federal government for the past two years, but it wasn’t until I found this French language school that I was able to make the progress I needed. In less than a month, I achieved the C in the PSC oral exam thanks to the dedication and expertise of my two amazing teachers, Miruna and Valeria. They were both focused on addressing my specific weaknesses and tailoring lessons to help me succeed in the exam. Their encouragement and support kept me motivated throughout the process, and their approach was perfectly aligned with my tight timeline. I couldn’t have asked for better preparation. I highly recommend this school to anyone who needs to pass the federal government PSC oral exam in a short amount of time!" Lily L., TBS

"I highly recommend Ecole LaCerise.  Miruna came highly recommended by a former teacher.  I am so glad I reached out.  Miruna and her colleagues tailor the training to each learner’s need in a very collaborative approach.  She works with each and every learner and adapts to their learning style and needs.  She is very knowledgeable in the Public Service Commission accommodated oral exam.  She helped me work through significant test anxiety to finally get my C on my second try.  Miruna’s strategies and tips and tricks were absolutely invaluable.  I continue to listen to the suggested podcasts and read news articles to keep my French alive. I cannot recommend Miruna and La Cerise enough.  Thank you La Cerise!" Sharonne K., NRCan

"I had an amazing experience working with Miruna and Valeria at La Cerise. In just five months, I went from a fairly mediocre level of French to getting my CCC levels. Miruna is an incredible teacher – patient, dedicated, and fun. She made every lesson feel personal, focusing on exactly what I needed and breaking down the tricky parts in a way that worked for me. Her approach was encouraging and supportive and kept me motivated. I truly can’t recommend La Cerise enough — learning a language can be difficult, but this was genuinely a great learning experience. Merci Miruna et Valeria!" Rachele L.,  NRCAN

"Miruna is an incredible teacher. She is the first teacher I have ever had that has made the Government of Canada French oral test make sense to me. She did this by giving me a list of French podcasts that were very relevant to workplace issues and she made me realize that that kind of podcast was what the French test was aspiring to in a sense. She found a a pedagogy that worked for my way of learning, first by asking me a question, then listing to a podcast on that topic, and writing out ideas and grammatical structures. Miruna is kind and patient and just the right combination of push and encouragement. I am super happy that I got my C but actually sad that I won’t see Miruna twice a week anymore. I recommend her 200%!" Mausumi B., HRSDC

"My language journey was a long road as I had previously taken the oral exam on numerous occasions. I worked with Miruna for three hours per week for eight weeks and I finally scored the elusive C in oral. Miruna has a different approach that focuses on improving your comfort level in the language. She then forces you out of that comfort zone, and that’s a good thing. She evaluates your performance and tailors her approach to get you over the (mental) hump. For me, it was exercises to improve my vocabulary and changing sentence structures to demonstrate language proficiency. This fluidity allowed me to be more natural and confident in the French language. It’s a two-way street, as you must do the assigned work, but I can’t say enough positive things about Miruna and her student-focused approach. Put in the effort and you’ll be rewarded. " Shannon S.,  DND

"Miruna was recommended to me by a friend and colleague and I am so glad I called her. My French was very rusty but I needed to get my C-level in order accept a job offer and time was short. Miruna was wonderful! She quickly figured out my strengths and weaknesses and structured our sessions around building vocabulary and finessing grammar. She provided excellent additional resources including a list of novels, suggested podcasts and even some great TV shows.  Not only did I get the level I needed, but I’ve come away with a greater appreciation of the French language and culture and have developed a love of reading in French. Merci Miruna!" Lisa F., HC-SC

"I wholeheartedly recommend École La Cerise for any second language training and maintenance programs you might be entertaining.  Miruna is a joy to work with. Her style and approach is very precise, professional and intuitive, and you can count on her in every respect to help you achieve your language training goals.  In addition to her wonderful demeanour, her exceptional ability to advise on grammar and vocabulary rules in both English and French sets her apart. Her guidance and expertise was absolutely an essential part of my success. She is truly in a league of her own, and should you be lucky enough to have the chance to study with Miruna, you shouldn’t think twice about saying yes!" Shannon A., DND

"I really enjoyed working with Ecole La Cerise. Miruna is an exceptional teacher and I felt comfortable and relaxed from day one. In just a short amount of time, I improved my French skills and gained confidence. Miruna was recommended to me by a colleague and I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to work with her. I have taken French training in the past and often found it to be frustrating and discouraging. This was not the case with La Cerise. I felt like I made progress every week and the teachers were not only knowledgeable and helpful, but also kind and encouraging. With Miruna’s guidance and instruction, I was able to obtain my C level in the oral test on the first try. I am so happy with the results and whole-heartedly recommend La Cerise. Merci encore, Miruna!" Heather L., HC

"Miruna is an enthusiastic teacher, who is committed to her students' success. During our first meeting, Miruna quickly and adeptly identified my strengths and provided insightful feedback on areas where I could improve. She created a structured and varied learning plan to help me obtain my C level,  focusing on relevant subject matters and a nuanced vocabulary that I continue to use at work on a daily basis. Additionally, Miruna helped me develop strategies to manage the stress that can accompany language training and testing. Her caring and enthusiasm have been instrumental to my learning success. Elle est la meilleure!" M-J M.,  DND

"LaCerise was recommended to me by several work colleagues and I was very fortunate to be able to learn from Miruna. She has a passion for teaching and was always positive, encouraging and able to tailor the lessons to my needs. Thanks to Miruna I successfully achieved my reading, writing and oral proficiency goals for work and, on a personal note, it is such a pleasure to be able to use French in life outside work as well. I can’t believe that I can finally tell people “Oui, je parle francais”!" Heather B., DND

"After successfully attaining a C in my Government of Canada French oral proficiency exam, I am very happy to recommend the services of Ecole LaCerise. The instructors (Miruna and Valeria) that supported me in my training were excellent. Both were very friendly and supportive, while their approach was very rigorous and methodical. I felt myself improve dramatically following my hourly lessons. I would highly recommend Ecole LaCerise to anyone looking to pass their oral proficiency exam, as well as to anyone seeking simply to improve their French language abilities." Kerry A., HRSDC

“I am incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with La Cerise.  From the beginning, I felt that Miruna created a positive and productive learning environment, tailoring lessons to my needs and learning style.  She included a variety of activities in my curriculum to maintain my interest and motivation.  I cannot express the level of gratitude that I have for both teachers.  They were professional, encouraging and patient. I went from a level B in my oral capabilities to a level C. I feel that I gained so much more than advancing a level.  I gained confidence and a strong sense of achievement. Although I took French immersion throughout my schooling, for the first time, I feel that I have finally learned the language.  I look forward to continuing to use these skills in my personal and professional life.”  Jenny E., ESDC

“Miruna is an exceptional teacher. She took me from a basic level of French to being able to achieve my goals, including a “C” on my oral exam which I never thought I’d be able to do! She is supportive and patient, qualities which are so important in building students’ confidence in order to learn or improve in a second language, and her advice and lessons were exactly the preparation I needed to succeed. I highly recommend Ecole LaCerise.” Heather B., AAFC

"I contacted Miruna to ask for intensive training to pass the COVID version of the government level C French test. Miruna was wonderful to work with! She was good at identifying and targeting where I needed support and correction and provided additional tools to practice. Because it was the level C, the refinements I needed focused on finessing my responses and amending and improving certain vocabulary and nuances in grammar. She was very quick to adapt to my specific needs and was also very kind and thoughtful with her comments. I would recommend her to all of my co-workers without hesitation. It was an excellent learning experience. Thank you Miruna!" Julie B.,  ESDC

"I recently completed my full-time training with La Cerise. I really cannot say enough good things about the experience! I was coming from barely any French training and would have considered myself a beginner at the time with a requirement of obtaining at least B/B/B in just 3 months. Miruna assured me that it may not be easy but if I simply stuck to her plan, I could achieve my goal. I never thought I'd say this but I sincerely enjoyed the experience and I’m already working on part time hours with La Cerise to maintain my French going forward! Oh, and the best part: After needing a BBB in only 3 months, I ended up passing with an E in comprehension, a C in grammar, and my B in oral. ECB! I cannot thank La Cerise enough. If you’re looking around for French learning options, just stop here – La Cerise is the best!!" Curtis M., CFIA

"Miruna is an amazing teacher. She came recommended by a colleague who had also used LaCerise for second language training. Miruna is patient and encouraged me to be confident in speaking French. She tailored her teaching to what worked for me. It was very much a collaborative approach to my learning, and I looked forward to our classes. After 3 months (2 hours a week) I was successful in achieving by level B (oral) on my first try. I cannot recommend LaCerise and Miruna enough." Taranum S.,  HC