Maelle Z   

New to Strømmen 3 yrs teaching experience

Speak French with Confidence | DALF C1 Tutor | Beginner-Friendly

What is your favorite word in your language and why?

"Courage". We say "bon courage" all the time in French and in Cameroon, to encourage someone before a hard task. It's a warm word, and learning a language takes courage too!

What is your favorite dish from your hometown? If you no longer live there is there a good local restaurant that serves it?

Ndolé with plantains or miondo. It's a rich dish made with bitter leaves, peanuts and fish or meat, and it's one of the most famous dishes in Cameroon. In Yaoundé, you can find it in many local restaurants.

Besides the languages you teach, do you speak or study any other languages?

I speak English at an advanced level (IELTS 6.5), and I use it every day to guide my students. French is my main teaching language. I do speak my dialect called Yemba

What are your interests outside of teaching at Strommen?

I love cooking and making my own homemade products, like yogurt and granola. I also enjoy creating digital content, learning about nutrition and skincare, and watching films.

What do you consider your hometown? Why do you love it?

Yaoundé, Cameroon. I love its energy, its warm people and its mix of cultures. It's a city where French and English meet every day, which is why I love languages so much.