University professor and Ph.D.-holder with over 15 years of experience as an Arabic language and culture consultant. Previously taught at the UK Ministry of Defense, the Saudi Ministry of Education

Learning from Dr. Judi has been the best thing for my Arabic. I started learning Arabic to communicate with my husband’s family, and I was a complete beginner when I first met Dr. Judi. Arabic is such a difficult language, but she manages to break down convoluted aspects so that I have a solid understanding of every grammar point and vocabulary term. Also, whenever I encounter a difficulty, she motivates me and boosts my confidence. Her sessions are well-structured, engaging, and fun. It has been such a joy working with her, as she listens to my aims and goals and tailors our sessions accordingly. She focuses on daily, conversational Arabic with me– the language I need for everyday communication. Thanks to Dr. Judi’s expertise, I am now able to converse with my husband’s family in Arabic, and I am also able to understand and enjoy Arabic songs and TV series. In addition to being impressively knowledgeable in her field, she is kind and friendly and has a great sense of humor. She has truly instilled a love for Arabic in me. She is simply the best.

Dr. Judi is so thoroughly well-versed in linguistics and Arabic culture and history. I first started working with her two years ago, in preparation for my relocation to the Gulf region for work. I knew that Arabic language and culture training was important for my career progression, and, when I came across Dr. Judi’s remarkably impressive resume, I knew I wanted to work with her. Learning from her has been amazing because after each lesson I garner a more nuanced understanding of the Arabic language, culture, and intricate set of customs that's so starkly different from the American upbringing I've had. I feel so fortunate to have found her, as her wealth of knowledge about Arabic language and culture has not only benefited my social and professional ties in the region, but has also helped me better acclimate to the Arab world. I'm so excited to keep learning with her and see my continued progress!

Dr. Judi is an exceptional Arabic instructor. I’m an officer in the US Army, and prior to working with Dr. Judi, I completed an intensive two-year long Arabic course at the Defense Academy, but I sought out Dr. Judi’s expertise, as my Arabic wasn’t where I wanted (or needed) it to be. With her ample experience in providing Military and Government Arabic training, I knew she could help me reach fluency in Arabic. She expertly designed a state-of-the-art Arabic Military course tailored to my specific needs which took my Arabic to the next level and provided me with the nuanced language needed to succeed in my military language exam and take up my post in Iraq. She even helped me drastically improve my accent. She has a knack for taking complicated grammar points and making them seem easy. Her explanations are refreshingly clear, detailed, and thorough. Additionally, she has a very friendly and approachable demeanor that made me feel comfortable asking questions. I genuinely look forward to each session with her. She is by far the best instructor I have ever had, and I’m so grateful that she has shared her Arabic knowledge with me. I highly recommend her!