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when explaining, he explains in english so the students can understand...

This prof is a genuine sweetheart. He is very funny in class... I give him an A+

One of the best french teachers I've had. Understanding and helpful!

Good prof.Not very good looking, but His accent is what makes him sexy.

good guy. Made it easy to understand.

Very accomidating, Good for comprehensive examples

He's the best ever! really sweet and helpful; sexy accent and great stories! A+!

A nice guy, helps if you want it and knows his stuff

very sweet and helpful. LOVE that accent

Excellent prof! He's sweet and knowledgeable! A+!!!!

good teacher, kinda hard for an intro course, i love when he speaks english!! i sounds so cute!

If you are serious about learning to SPEAK french, then this is the insturctor for you.

Easy course, great prof, he actually speaks french to you, but SO much grammar revision

excellent prof, Very Helpfull and understanding. Tells good stories

He created a comfortable atmosphere and told great stories. He is nice. However, he is a hard marker and not always clear with instructions or directions. He corrects work with many productive suggestions. I liked his class and learned a lot.

A great prof! He makes you feel comfortable speaking french. I found him very understanding. He would also prepare you for exams by giving you full test outlines including examples from each section that is on the test!

I didn't find him too bad. He actually speaks french, unlike a lot of frnech teachers I've had, and although it is a little hard to understand him, you find yourself paying closer attention. VEry nice man, but tends to be a bit boring, and repeats stuf

Great Prof!! He is very helpful, and good at teaching the material covered in class. I would definatly recomend him to everyone! Very pleasent and actually speaks french. It helps a lot when a prof understands both languages very well! Get in his class if you can!

It is great that he speaks french because it really helps to hear the accent. Knows a lot about french culture and tells great stories. He is a prof who doesn't mind laughing in class. Marks hard but it's useful when exam time comes.

Great prof! Helpful if you need it. Can get a little off topic sometimes but it's interesting.

This prof is the nicest I've ever come across at MUN. He gives clear instructions in class too. I was totally lost in French 1501 with another prof, and he touched in something we did in French 1501 today and it finally became clear. If you can get this prof, do so! You won't be dissappoined! Amazin

A very sweet and genuine man. He has a little trouble teaching in english and does not understand the english language very well, but other than that he is a very good prof. He does extensive reviews for exams and assingments, which is great. He's also very helpful. He's a great teacher, but can be a hard marker as well. two thumbs up.

I think Castagne is a wonderful prof. He is a hard marker, but does extensive review before tests and exams. He is approachable, understanding and very helpful. If you show up to class and participate his classes can be fairly entertaining (maybe a little off topic but he always comes back to the point!).

I really look forward to this class .. Castagné is entertaining and makes class interesting. He's enthusiastic however he is a tough marker and if you want to do well is his course you're going to have to work!!

He's very good. His classes are interesting and FUN. He's understanding, helpful, and very clear. You may have to try; so if you're not interested in learing, he's probably not for you.

Gerard is the best French prof at MUN in my opinion. You have to go to class though he takes attendance every class but his classes are fun and he is easy to understand ! I wish he taught every French course !!!!!!

For tests he usually does examples of the test a class or two before it so you understand how much you need study and what you will actually have to do. He's a cute little French man who's pretty funny. He says that learning a language is supposed to be fun not stressful.

Castagne is a great prof! He's very clear about what to expect on tests/exams. He is a hard marker but he provides good feedback. If you show up for class (he takes attendance) and participate, you'll do well. I loved him!

I loved Castagne! He's actually from France. He really knows what he's talking about. Always cheerful and friendly, taught me a lot. I'd recommend him to both those who are perfecting their french and those who are just learning. He's a great professor!

Excellent prof! He is always willing to answer questions, and obviously loves teaching. Castagne is friendly and funny and gives lots of practice for the final dictation exam. Very occasionally, his notes on grammar can get a bit muddled, but Bonne Route is flawless in its explanations.

As long as you're willing to put in the work, you will have no problem with this prof. I loved Castagne, definitely one of my favorite profs at MUN. Very approachable and helpful. He is the cutest little French man! Highly recommend this prof.

I loved Castagne! I felt comfortable in his class as he was really friendly and encouraging. Very clear about what he expects and if you do the work and practice you'll be fine. Don't skip class, though. It's difficult to catch up when you miss time in a language class.

I was terrified about this course at first. But Castagne is pretty good at explaining the material and providing examples. He goes over all the material that is expected of you for exams which helps a lot. His office hours are also very good for extra review and questions. Would definatley recommend doing as much practice online as possible!

Very clear in what he wanted and what he was testing on. Corrections were all useful and you almost always had a chance to improve your mark. Gets assignments and tests back quickly. Great prof for french!

Castagne's class was interesting and he was always very clear about what we should expect to see on the tests and exam. He gave students a chance to improve their grades by identifying errors in their essays and letting them resubmit a corrected version of their essay. I highly recommend him!

He is the best French prof I've gotten yet. Third course I've taken with him and he just gets better! He's approachable, wants his students to do well, and is willing to do anything to help. He tells you exactly what will be on the test, grades fairly, and if you go to class and participate he will boost your mark! Just a stand up guy.

Definitely one of my favorite profs for my first year at MUN! For those who did not take FI in highschool or those who are just starting out with french I wouldn't really recommend him since he is pure french. Did slightly better with him than I did in all of highschool. Fair grader, one assignment a week and I thought be was very approachable!

I thought i was going to do terrible on the first test because of his reviews but, i got an A and got an A on every other tests. I didn't even study as much as i could have. He's nice and loves when you participate so don't be afraid to, you'll get extra marks. He prepared for the tests very well, so as long as you go to class you'll be fine

Currently spending 3 months with him in Saint Pierre, doing french 2100, 2101, 2300 with him. Hes a sweet older man and he's very helpful, stays after class everyday helping us. He loves you if you participate so don't be afraid to. He also comes to the bar with us sometimes and dances. Will definitely take a course with him again.

Great prof for a first year french course! Participation was important to him and he made the lectures a lot more enjoyable! His english was sometimes hard to understand but listening to his french made it easier to know how to pronounce words.

I had Gérard for 2100 and 2101 and he was one of the best profs I've had for french. He is a bit of a tough grader but it really helps you in the long run. I was failing at the beginning of his classes but getting A's at the end. He cares about his students. I am definitely taking more classes with him in the future and would highly recommend him.

Super nice guy. Very intelligent as well.

Gérard is hands down the best prof I've ever had. He taught me 2100, 2101, 2300, and 3100. Makes me sad I won't have him any more for the rest of my degree as he doesn't teach past 3100. He does make you work hard for your grades, but in the end you come out with a much higher knowledge of french than you did going in. Recommend him 100%.

One of my favourite profs I've ever had. Very down to earth guy and very understanding. Very passionate about his language and helping others learn and understand it. He will call on you to participate in class, but in language classes it helps you get better. Would 100% take him for every class if I could.

Phonomenal teacher with a lot of patience. In St. Pierre he would open up the francoforum for studying and give us one on one help if desired. Also went out of his way to provide us activities on weekends. I did not recieve an excellent mark in the course but he did everything could to ensure that i passed!

I really enjoyed class with Dr. Castagne. The material was difficult for me at times but not because of the way he taught it. I think hes hilarious, and he really seems to care about his students. Once he knows your name, hell probably call on you in class, but hell help you through it if you are unsure of the answer. Enjoyed his class a lot.

Gerard is an amazing prof. He really does his absolute best to make sure we succeed in his courses. He is a tough grader but it makes you work harder to understand the topics. I am currently with him in Saint Pierre for the Frecker Program and he has made the trip so much more enjoyable. He's easy to talk to and loves a good joke. My favorite prof.

Gerard is probably one of the best French profs I've had. He is a really hard grader, so don't expect more than a 75 without REALLY putting in A LOT of work. But his feedback really helps! Wants to see you succeed and respects students who try their best to become fluent. Very approchable and friendly, will banter with students.

Gérard is a great prof, I did the Frecker Program with him, as well as 3100. You will learn a lot in his classes. He is a very tough grader, so weigh your options, he may be the prof you learn the most from but get the worst mark from. I think its worth it though, my French wouldn't be at the level it is today without him.

Dr. Castagne is a solid choice for a French prof and I thought he was hilarious. He told us exactly what would be on our midterms so we knew what to study and gives enthusiastic lectures. He does call on students so be weary if you don't like that and I found his notes to be too vague so attending class was necessary to know what was going on.