Staff Spotlight: Karima Lokmane

Title:
School Director

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Karima, tell us about yourself.

I speak four languages - Arabic, French, English, and Russian - and am currently learning German and Spanish. Born and raised in Belarus, and having studied in Morocco, my passion for languages and different cultures led me to start Pouchkine Language Center.

PLC is a continuation of my interest in facilitating language and cultural exchange.

What is your favorite travel memory?

My favorite memory is our magical weekend excursion to the desert. The adventure started in the heart of the Sahara, with a camel ride to see the sun rise in the morning. We discovered the beauty of Moroccan nature, learned about nomads, and shared a cup of tea with them. Additionally, we visited a Berber town and a popular filming location known as "Moroccan Holywood".

The Sahara is a beautiful place that pushes us out of our comfort zones and allows us to develop a deeper relationship with ourselves, nature, and one another - seeing endless sand and snow capped mountains is one of my favorite sights.

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

I previously worked as a sales and marketing manager for Sprachcaffe Morocco. Now I think I have a greater responsibility to my team and our students and enjoy working with many people from around the world to develop partnerships and welcome students.

If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

I would choose one of our intensive Arabic or French courses to learn and practice the language in a short period of time while having the freedom to explore and discover Moroccan culture, history, and sights while staying with a Moroccan family.

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

We have multicultural staff that bring uniqueness to our team, and love what they do. We strive to give our students diverse programs that combine both learning and leisure.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

The biggest factor in PLC's success is the genuine enthusiasm and care that our staff holds for each of our students. From their first phone call to our center to their arrival at the school, our students know they are cared for and supported by our PLC team 24/7.

Through our authentic cultural activities and adventurous excursions, we always strive to provide the most immersive and memorable experiences while keeping our programs as special as possible for our students.