French, German, Italian and Spanish Department of World Languages and Cultures

Fantastic experience: Professor Yermian is absolutely amazing. She's knowledgeable, passionate, and deeply invested in their students’ success. She made French approachable and engaging, and her teaching truly shaped my learning experience in the best way. If you're thinking about studying French, this is the place to be!

Fantastic experience: Is you looking for a French classes this is the place! Jaklin Yermia has been the best French teacher ever!!! She is so nice, patient fun and very knowledgeable. She has the best technique ever and you will learn French very soon. Very grateful to have her as a teacher.

Fantastic experience: Professor Yermian is a wonderful human being, as well as a sensitive and highly intellectually educated Professor. I entered her French 001 class at LAVC with schedule conflicts, angry professors, and an unfortunate experience in another French class, and Professor Yermian made me feel calm and welcome enough to step outside of my anxiety so I could participate and learn at my own pace, even though scheduling conflicts interrupted my study and learning flow. Professor Yermian keeps reminding me I am a valuable person, and when I feel down about my retention ability, she takes time to encourage me. I will miss Professor Yermian's class so much. Meeting with her is one of the only positive weekly experiences I have to look forward to.

Fantastic experience: The French classes we have taken at LAVC have been wonderful! Professor Yermian is a delight. She is such a great teacher and very patient. We met at ESA Paris trip and have been delighted to be in her zoom classes for French 1 and French 2. Thanks!

Fantastic experience: I took French 1 in the evening with professor Yermian and loved the experience. I was looking for a new challenge like learning a new language and I got so much more from this class. Everyone was super friendly. Professor Yermian was very interactive with everyone and challenging each person to succeed. Movie days are offered as well as a day at the museum to practice the adjectives and verbs learned. The class was tough material but there wasn't heavy homework which helped when I had to work late. Your grade is all dependent on your desire to learn and practice. Attending class and participating in class was the best practice. I'm excited for next year to continue this journey with French 2 and then travel to Paris with others in the French program. The opportunity to travel to Paris and live there for a month as a student I didn't think was possible for me since I've already completed my bachelor's but with LAVC I've been given the opportunity post grad. =D