Gift of the Gab is led by its founder and lead instructor, Gabriel, a second-generation French champion translator and teacher with specialized expertise in achieving results efficiently. The organization provides all necessary materials and self-study support while maintaining a proven track record on key components and steady progress toward oral proficiency.
After working at various language schools in the region, Gabriel developed a unique approach tailored specifically for public servants—one that leverages adult learning principles and focuses on the exact PSC requirements. This method consistently produces meaningful progress and clear career outcomes.
Andragogy vs Pedagogy: Traditional language training often relies on pedagogy (child-focused teaching with step-by-step basics). We use andragogy—adult learning principles—to leverage existing knowledge, professional motivation, and real-world experience. This means focusing directly on PSC goals from the beginning.
Confidence and Motivation: Adults learn best when they feel capable and see relevance to their careers. Our method builds confidence by working on real government communication tasks, leading to higher motivation and stronger retention.
Part-Time vs Full-Time Training: Many of our clients succeed with part-time training, which supports better long-term retention, fits busy federal schedules, and keeps costs manageable. We are happy to provide a quote for full-time training when preferred.
Concret vs. Abstrait in Oral Proficiency: The PSC oral C level requires handling both concrete (practical, factual workplace scenarios) and abstract (hypothetical, conceptual, policy-level discussions) topics. We integrate both from the beginning—because adults already manage both in English—so progress feels natural and exam-ready sooner.
