Ali Houssein
Ali was born in Djibouti, a small French-speaking country located in the Horn of Africa. He attended Paul Valery University in Montpellier, France, and graduated in both Modern Humanities and Teaching French as a Second language.
Ali returned to Djibouti to teach French literature and grammar in middle and high schools. He was involved in several educational think-tanks on integrating the common values of "La Francophonie" in school curricula.
Ali moved to Seattle in 2008, and shares his passion for teaching French at Seattle Central College.
Teaching Style & Approach
Ali's teaching method is based on a participative approach, which prepares the student to become a social player. He encourages students to ask questions and interact with each other, as well as the instructor, to use the skills they are learning in class.
Ali explains, "I want students to be more actors in their learning process, not spectators."
Classes focus on building the key language skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Ali wants to empower students in their learning experience and help build their confidence.
Ali's Resources
Student Reviews
"Ali was a wonderful instructor. Made you feel very comfortable and not foolish when you answered something wrong."
"Ali does a great job creating a fun and supportive learning environment."
"The instructor (Ali) was excellent!!!"
"I enjoyed this class tremendously. In addition to the opportunity for conversation, the instructor always brought very interesting multi-visual materials to class, which added to my knowledge."
"The teacher was funny and very knowledgeable about French. We played a few games which I enjoyed because it helped me practice and learn."
"Enjoyed hearing the instructor speak and thinking about the language learning process."
"Ali was friendly and professional throughout the class, and he provided a low-pressure environment that made me feel safe as I pushed the limits of my linguistic comfort zone."
"He is a good professor, has good material, excellent environment for learning!!"