From Sorbonne to Amsterdam! French Immersion & Conversation Course: Culture, News, Politics

From 80 C$ /h

Bonjour,

I'm of mixed French and Polish origins and I've been living in Paris for many years. I hold a PhD degree in French Literature from Sorbonne University and I've been teaching French and English since 2013. During my class, you will learn how to communicate effectively - and in order to speak, you'll need to practice! I have a passion for French culture, literature, music, film and theatre, and I believe that it's through culture and experiencing the language directly in everyday life that you really immerse yourself in a language. I train also for exams and DELF/DALF. Apart from this, I work as a tour guide specialised in French medieval architecture and a week-end trip to Paris (sightseeing included!) can be planned during the course to immerse in French language, cinema, food and beautiful Parisian museums.

Practicing French in French boulangeries, restaurants and bookshops in Amsterdam can be planned as well. If you're interested in more than practicing speaking and pronunciation skills, we can alternate the grammar/writing classes (held at home) and conversation classes (held anywhere!). We'll use news, social media, Netflix and much more. À bientôt !

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Around Amsterdam, Netherlands

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The Location / Vergaderlocatie in Amsterdam, Kerkstraat, Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Culture

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From Sorbonne to Amsterdam! English Immersion & Conversation Course: Culture, News, Politics

80 C$ /h

Bonjour,

I'm of mixed French and Polish origins and I've been living in Paris for many years. I hold a PhD degree in French Literature from Sorbonne University and I've been teaching French and English since 2013. During my class, you will learn how to communicate effectively - and in order to speak, you'll need to practice! I have a passion for French culture, literature, music, film and theatre, and I believe that it's through culture and experiencing the language directly in everyday life that you really immerse yourself in a language. I train also for exams and DELF/DALF. Apart from this, I work as a tour guide specialised in French medieval architecture and a week-end trip to Paris (sightseeing included!) can be planned during the course to immerse in French language, cinema, food and beautiful Parisian museums. Practicing French in French boulangeries, restaurants and bookshops in Amsterdam can be planned as well. If you're interested in more than practicing speaking and pronunciation skills, we can alternate the grammar/writing classes (held at home) and conversation classes (held anywhere!). We'll use news, social media, Netflix and much more. À bientôt !

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I have a background in diplomacy and international relations but a deep love for communications and languages.
My classes are tailored to your needs.
We do an assessment during the first chat and then we choose together the right method: classes with a mix of audio, and video lessons and or just a lot of conversation covering phrases, vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar. And guess what? It's not just learning; if you come to my house it's a blast through Italian food too! :)

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🎉 Ci vediamo presto!

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My approach encompasses various aspects such as conversation, vocabulary, grammar, Italian culture, or test preparation.

Book our class now!

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I base my courses on the four essential competencies: speaking, listening, writing and reading, always focusing on your personal goals and motivation. I progressively integrate phonetics, grammar, conjugation, vocabulary in the courses which always include practical exercises. You will also learn a lot about the culture as it is deeply linked to the language.

The pedagogic materials I choose are mostly created for native speakers : texts from literature, newspapers, radio podcasts, videos, songs.... Indeed, I am convinced that the learning process has to tackle « real subjects », as languages are alive and constantly changing. My main challenge is to help the learners to be able to « think » in the second language. The debate is the heart of my classroom, but always in a playful way, through many role games — for me learning a language is first and foremost a great joy !

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Are you preparing for the TCF or DELF A1, A2, B1, or B2 exam?
Get the score you deserve with personalized online French lessons designed to help you understand, speak, and write French confidently.
With my preparation program, you will:
Practice real exam questions and mock tests
Improve your grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation
Learn effective strategies for listening, reading, writing, and speaking
Receive individual feedback and detailed corrections after each session

“Book your first lesson today!”
My method will take you step by step to meet your goal! I am dynamic, easy-going and full of energy!
All materials will be provided to you by email.
Lessons are well organized
I can suggest a weekly task
My students improved their grades by 40% you can watch reviews on my profile
In addition, I can support with translation and proofreading.

I also carry out individual monitoring of your working style, in particular with regard to understanding instructions and the work schedule. If you need a helping hand, I'm here to listen.

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Hello all,
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🎯 A STRUCTURED MONTH-BY-MONTH PROGRAM

A step-by-step plan to know exactly what you are learning and why.
📅 MONTH 1 - Fundamentals (A0 to A1)
✅ Basic alphabet and pronunciation
✅ Introduce yourself, greet people, count
✅ Verbs "to be" and "to have" in the present tense
✅ Simple first conversations

📅 MONTH 2 - Basic Structures (A1)
✅ Conjugation of regular verbs
✅ Articles, adjectives, plurals
✅ Vocabulary of everyday life (family, home, work)
✅ Produce structured sentences independently

📅 MONTH 3 - Everyday Communication (A1 complete)
✅ Past tense
✅ Near future and simple future
✅ Vocabulary related to shopping, transportation, and restaurants
✅ Hold a 5-10 minute conversation on familiar topics

📅 MONTH 4 - Consolidation (A2)
✅ Imperfect tense and its difference from the passé composé
✅ Object pronouns (le, la, lui, y, en)
✅ Expressing opinions and feelings
✅ Understand authentic dialogues at normal speed

📅 MONTH 5 - Autonomy (Full A2)
✅ Present subjunctive (frequently used)
✅ Logical connectors and discourse structure
✅ Discussing everyday topics
✅ Understand longer texts and audio files

📅 MONTH 6 - Level B1 achieved
✅ Argue and defend an opinion
✅ Understand the essentials of clear speeches
✅ Sharing experiences, dreams, projects
✅ DELF B1 simulation at the end of the program (optional)

🎓 MY METHOD
Each course combines:
✅ Clear explanation of a new grammar or vocabulary concept
✅ Guided practice exercises
✅ Structured conversation on the topic of the day
✅ Listen with audio adapted to your level
✅ Self-sufficiency exercises for the week (30 min/day recommended)

🚀 CONDITIONS FOR REACHING B1 IN 6 MONTHS
To meet the 6-month deadline, it is recommended:
🔸 2 classes per week (intensive pace) OR 1 class per week with more personal work
🔸 30 minutes of personal work per day (exercises, listening, reading)
🔸 Use of additional resources that I will provide (audios, texts, videos)

A more relaxed pace is possible with 1 lesson per week: A0 to A2 in 6 months, B1 in 10-12 months.

⭐ WHY ME?
✅ Native-speaking teacher based in France (immersion guaranteed)
✅ Trilingual French / Spanish / English (I can explain things in your language when necessary at the beginning)
✅ 32 five-star reviews on Apprentus, Trusted Teacher badge
✅ Over 10 years of experience teaching French as a foreign language
✅ More than 150 students supported

💻 Online classes via Microsoft Teams or Google Meet

📅 AVAILABLE TIME SLOTS
🔸 Monday to Friday: from 7pm
🔸 Saturday: from 8:30 am
🔸 Sunday: from 9pm
🔸 Other time slots available upon request (morning, weekend)

📩 FIRST CONTACT
Contact me, indicating your weekly availability, your objective (level + deadline), and whether you prefer an intensive or relaxed pace. I will reply within 24 hours.

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こんにちは! はじめまして!
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Don't worry too much about the grammar and let’s get started with me ;)

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Salute!!

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Why learn French with me?

- Experience: I have several years of experience teaching French to students from different backgrounds.
- Personal lessons: Each lesson is adapted to your specific needs, whether it is conversation, grammar or exam preparation.
- Interactive method: I use modern and interactive methods to make learning fun and effective.
- Flexibility: Classes can be taught online or in person depending on your preference, with flexible hours to suit your schedule.

Who are my lessons intended for?

- Students
- Professionals
- Travellers
- Lovers of the French language and culture

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My classes combine grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening and conversation, with a strong focus on practical communication and real-life situations. I believe that learning a language should be useful, engaging and enjoyable, so we will work with topics and activities that are relevant and interesting to you.

Every lesson is adapted to your level, learning style and objectives. We can focus more on conversation, grammar, exam preparation, pronunciation or everyday Spanish depending on what you need.

✨ All levels: A1 to C1
🗣️ Conversation and practical communication
📚 Grammar and vocabulary
🎯 Personalised lessons based on your goals
✈️ Spanish for travel and everyday life
💼 Spanish for work and professional situations
😊 Friendly, relaxed and supportive lessons

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My courses are created focusing on the goals, the interests and the learning abilities of my students.
I use the web to simplify the communication with e-learning, schemes, and test/games also online, adapted to the language that you want to learn.
The platforms that I use are a way to keep a continued connection with the lessons that you followed at any moment, just checking on your phone.