English & French with a Native Speaker – Fun, Personalised Lessons for Children and Adults

From 67 C$ /h

Want to feel more confident speaking English or French? Looking for encouraging, engaging language support for your child? Let’s make learning something to look forward to!

I’m Alizée, a Belgian and South African native speaker of both English and French. With a master’s degree from SOAS, University of London, and a bachelor’s degree from Leiden University, I bring an international outlook and a love of languages to our lessons.

Together, we can work on:
• Conversation, pronunciation and confidence;
• Grammar and vocabulary that you can actually use;
• Reading, writing and listening skills;
• Schoolwork, homework and revision;
• Everyday French for life in a French-speaking environment;
• Practical English for travel, study and work.

For children, I use games, stories, pictures and small challenges to make learning engaging, alongside focused support with schoolwork.

For adults, lessons centre on your interests and real situations: chatting while travelling, understanding your favourite series, preparing a presentation or simply finding your words more easily.

Each lesson is tailored to your level, pace and goals, with a balance of conversation, clear explanations and focused practice. There’s always room for questions, mistakes and a little laughter along the way!

One-off and regular lessons are available online or in person, depending on location and availability.

Send me a message with your preferred language, current level and goals, and we can plan your first lesson together!

Extra information

Before our first lesson, please tell me which language you would like to learn, your current level and what you hope to achieve. For children, please also share their age and any school topics they need help with.

Bring something to take notes with, plus any textbooks, homework or documents you would like us to use. No specialist materials are needed—just curiosity and a willingness to have a go!

For online lessons, you will need a stable internet connection, a microphone and a camera.

Location

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At student's location :

Around Geneva, Switzerland

Online from Switzerland

About Me

Bonjour et bienvenue ! Je m’appelle Alizée, je suis Belge et Sud-Africaine, et le français comme l’anglais sont mes langues maternelles. Ayant grandi en France et étudié aux Pays-Bas et à Londres, j’aime les langues pour ce qu’elles permettent : rencontrer des personnes, découvrir d’autres cultures et se sentir chez soi un peu partout !

J’ai envie de transmettre ce plaisir aux enfants comme aux adultes. Vous cherchez un coup de pouce pour votre enfant, souhaitez voyager plus sereinement ou rêvez de suivre une conversation en anglais sans préparer chaque phrase dans votre tête ? Nous partirons de vos besoins et de vos envies.

Avec les enfants, je privilégie une approche ludique : jeux de vocabulaire, petites histoires, images et défis adaptés à leur âge. Pour le soutien scolaire, nous reprenons aussi les notions et les devoirs afin de construire des bases solides et de gagner en autonomie.

Avec les adultes, place aux échanges et aux situations concrètes : préparer un voyage, discuter d’un sujet qui vous passionne ou vous entraîner pour une présentation. Films, culture, sport, actualité... vos centres d’intérêt peuvent devenir nos supports de cours !

Mon approche est bienveillante, interactive et structurée : vous laisser le temps d’essayer, expliquer clairement et corriger sans vous couper dans votre élan. Timides, bavards, débutants ou déjà à l’aise : chacun est le bienvenu. Pas besoin d’avoir les mots parfaits pour commencer à parler !

Education

Master en études africaines — SOAS, University of London
2023–2024 · Mention Merit
Formation suivie en anglais, avec un mémoire consacré à la transmission des langues et à l’identité dans les diasporas afro-européennes.

Bachelor en études internationales, spécialisation Afrique — Université de Leiden
2019–2022 · Formation suivie en anglais.

Experience / Qualifications

• Français et anglais : langues maternelles, pratiquées dans la vie quotidienne, les études et le travail.
• Parcours universitaire en anglais à l’Université de Leiden et à SOAS, University of London : recherche, rédaction et présentations orales.
• Expérience dans des environnements internationaux au Comité International Olympique à Lausanne et à l’Organisation internationale du Travail à Genève.
• Travail de recherche universitaire sur la transmission des langues, nourrissant mon intérêt pour leur place dans la vie familiale et culturelle.

Je m’appuie sur ce parcours pour proposer des séances personnalisées, associant pratique orale, explications claires et exercices ciblés, selon l’âge et les objectifs de chaque élève.

Age

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

French

Skills

French

School

French for adults

Fsl

English

English for adults

English as a second language (esl)

School

Availability of a typical week

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New York

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20-24

French and English with a native speaker – personalized lessons and academic support

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Belgian and South African, with native French and English speakers, I hold a Master's degree from SOAS, University of London, and a Bachelor's degree from Leiden University. My international background allows me to guide you in learning these two languages and their cultural nuances.

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• Conversation, pronunciation and confidence in speaking;
• Grammar, vocabulary and written expression;
• Comprehension of texts and audio content;
• Academic support and homework help;
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• English for travel, study or work.

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