French lessons · Online, 1-to-1 and small groups
I teach adults to speak, write and test in French, from a first bonjour to DELF, DALF and TCF exam day. Lessons are live, online and built around your goal.
About me
I hold a Master's in Literature, Philology and Linguistics from Université Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV), and a diploma in teaching French as a foreign language (FLE) from the CUEF of Université Stendhal Grenoble III. That training means I can explain why French works the way it does, not just the rules.
For more than a decade at PROPARCO, part of AFD Group, French was my working language: emails to headquarters in Paris, reports, meetings and negotiations with partners. I know what it takes to use French when the stakes are real.
Since 2017 I have also advised clients on Canadian immigration, where French test scores can change the outcome of an application. I know what TCF examiners reward, and how busy adults with a deadline learn best.
Courses
Every course starts with a free level check, so you begin in the right place.
A0 → A2
For people starting from zero or restarting after school French. You speak from lesson one.
12 weeks · 2 lessons a week · 1-to-1 or small group
A1 → B2 · DELF
Targeted training for the DELF diploma at your chosen level, with mock papers under real timing.
8–10 week intensive · full mock exam included
C1 → C2 · DALF
For advanced learners aiming at university study or senior roles in French-speaking settings.
10–12 weeks · weekly marked essays
TCF Canada · TCF tout public
Built for immigration and study applications, where every NCLC level counts toward your score.
6–8 week bootcamp · progress test every 2 weeks
B1+ · Professional
Emails, meetings, presentations and calls for people who work with French-speaking colleagues, clients or head offices. Lessons use your real documents.
10- or 20-hour packages · company invoicing available
Exams
| Exam | Levels | Format | Valid for | Usually needed for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELF | A1, A2, B1, B2 | Diploma per level. Four papers; pass mark 50/100 with a minimum in each skill. | For life | Jobs, French nationality, university entry (B2) |
| DALF | C1, C2 | Diploma per level. Long listening, reading, writing and oral tasks. | For life | University study, senior and academic roles |
| TCF Canada | A1 to C2 (scored) | Listening, reading, writing and speaking; results map to Canadian NCLC levels. | 2 years | Canadian immigration, including Express Entry |
| TCF tout public | A1 to C2 (scored) | Compulsory multiple-choice tests plus optional writing and speaking. | 2 years | General proof of level for study or work |
Exam rules change. Always confirm the current format with the official test centre before booking.
Step 1
A 20-minute call to check your level and goal.
Step 2
A written plan with weekly topics and a target date.
Step 3
Online lessons with homework, notes and recordings.
Step 4
A timed mock exam or real-life task, then a final review.
Yes. The Beginners course assumes no knowledge at all, and lessons are explained in English until you're ready for more French.
It depends on your starting point and study time. Most adult beginners need several hundred guided hours. Your level check will give you a realistic estimate.
Online, on Zoom or Google Meet. You need a laptop or tablet, headphones and a stable connection.
Yes. Coaching is built around the NCLC level you need, and I understand how French scores fit into an immigration application.
Yes. Professional French packages can be invoiced directly to your company.
Tell me your goal and when you'd like to start. Choose “French lessons” on the contact form and I'll reply within one working day.