Learning French with a Swiss (beginner and intermediate levels)

From 51 C$ /h

Many agree that French is one of the most beautiful languages in the world, but also one of the most complicated to learn among European languages. If you don't fear difficulties and like to meet challenges, this class is for you.
The specific subject of the course will partly depend on your level, your wishes and your needs.

As a bonus, since I am from the French speaking part of Switzerland, you will learn what are some of the few differences between French from France and French from Switzerland.

Extra information

You will simply need a computer, since the lessons are via webcam.

Location

Online from Switzerland

About Me

Born and raised in the French speaking part of Switzerland, I studied philosophy at the University of Fribourg (particularly analytic philosophy of the Anglosphere). I am currently doing my doctoral thesis in metaphysics at the same place. As such, I am very well qualified in both the French and English languages. Furthermore, I have a second nationality from Argentina, and Spanish is my second language after French.
My interests also include music and natural sciences. I play the piano since many years and took music as my main option in college. Mozart's music is one of my great passions in life. Regarding natural sciences, I wanted to be a paleontologist as a kid, and I still study dinosaurs (and evolutionary biology in general) with great interest as a hobby.
As someone working in an academic environment, I am convinced of the importance of promoting the accessibility and the democratization of knowledge. It would therefore be an honour for me to put my skills to good use as a teacher.

Education

After obtaining my Matura, I enrolled at the University of Fribourg, where I got my bachelor's degree, and then my master's degree in philosophy (with theology as a minor). I am currently doing a doctoral thesis.

Experience / Qualifications

I have a Master of Arts in philosophy, with a minor in Catholic theology. I am able to teach French, Spanish, English, music, theology, some notions of biology, and of course philosophy.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

French

Spanish

Skills

French

French for adults

Fsl

School

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

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04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Cécile

4.96

(25)

French teacher for foreigners and native French speaker, with a Master's degree in French as a Foreign Language and 21 years of experience teaching in private schools (Montpellier, Lyon, Minneapolis, Salvador da Bahia, Lisbon, Berlin, Barcelona, Brussels). I offer private lessons in: grammar, syntax, vocabulary, speaking and writing, phonetics, conversation, current events, DELF and DALF exam preparation, etc. I can also provide knowledge of Francophone literature, the humanities, theater, and other arts. Speaking English, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese also allows me to better understand students' difficulties.

My courses are based on listening to learners' needs, using effective teaching methods, and employing a dynamic approach and immersion in the French language! Of course, learners are expected to do some independent work, without using AI or any other application, in order to learn more effectively, practice, and exercise their own brainpower! And there's no age limit to learning!
Take the step and learn or improve your French enthusiastically with me!

Elise

4.96

(25)

Holder of a Master's degree in Letters and endowed with a solid experience in private lessons, I provide French lessons for students wishing to:
- consolidate their bases in grammar, spelling
- improve their language skills (allophone students)
- improve their speaking skills (conversation classes)
-profect the written expression
- prepare for ECR exams
- prepare for the written examinations at the end of the studies (maturity, certificate of completion)
- help with the writing of works of maturity (or other works of end of studies), of dissertation
- work on argumentative texts
- acquire a method to analyze literary texts
- learn how to perform bibliographic research

The course material is a Google Docs document that I create in which my explanations, possible links, exercises appear. By reading it regularly, progress will be faster. It can also be used in addition to other documents (files printed by school teachers and/or books) and has many advantages: automatic updating, downloadable on tablets and smartphones, simultaneous monitoring of what is writing.

For help with writing:

The objective is above all to acquire effective tools. The student will thus be able to learn to structure his ideas, argue coherently (and convincingly) and enrich his vocabulary. It is essential for me to have written work from the student between each lesson.

For analyzes of oral literary texts:

In order to optimize the time available (and to put ourselves in conditions closest to oral exams), we choose together an extract from a work that the student will have previously prepared before the lesson. This would take around 20 minutes at most, and ideally just a little before the meeting time. If necessary, I have the habit of taking a paragraph at random which would serve as a basis for analyzing a passage.

For the corrections of end of studies work:

so that the meeting with the student is at the most profitable, I ask him to send me his writings before the meeting.

Apart from my presence with the student, any course involves a preparation time before and after the lesson, including the work that I correct. My goal is to design an individualized course, so I take the time to write detailed comments on corrected work or tips to ensure maximum success for everyone.

For example, an editorial correction can easily be the subject of a detailed commentary of 4 typewritten pages.

For adults (FLE):

In order to optimally prepare the first ones, I take the initiative to inform myself in advance of their objectives / expectations. Whether to practice speaking in everyday life, the professional world or to practice oral presentations, I prepare either PPT or technical sheets in advance that I send by mail ( after booking on the website).

The other alternative is to make a PV of the course that I send (or that I print). Giving importance to keeping a written record on the one hand to better memorize the topics covered, on the other hand to better assimilate the spelling.

Of a general nature, a concrete situation that responds to the learner's needs is the starting point. From this situation, I address the essential grammatical points.

Khalil

4.96

(25)

Learn French the way it’s truly spoken — with clarity, emotion, and purpose.
In my classes, you’ll go beyond textbooks to develop real conversational skills and a deeper connection with French culture.

You’ll learn to:
• 💬 Speak naturally in everyday and professional situations
• 🗣️ Improve pronunciation and listening comprehension
• 📚 Strengthen your grammar through real examples and dialogue
• 🎨 Discover French culture, idioms, and expressions that bring the language to life

As a native French speaker who has studied and lived in France, I’ll guide you through French in a way that’s structured, practical, and encouraging.
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your fluency, I’ll help you gain the confidence to think and express yourself like a true Francophone.

Let’s make French not just a language you learn — but a culture you live.

Rémi

4.96

(25)

🎯 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.

Tiziana

4.96

(25)

Primary school teacher with 15 years of experience in active pedagogy and author of textbooks, I support children from 6 to 12 years old in their school career:

- remediation,
- learning delay,
- Learning to read,
- working method,
- preparation for the CEB.

I have good knowledge of learning disorders (dyslexia, dyscalculia, disorthography, dyspraxia) and adapt easily to your expectations.

Fawzi

4.96

(25)

I am a trained French teacher with a degree in linguistics. I have been teaching since 2012 and I support candidates in improving their French and preparing for official exams.

The preparation is fully tailored to your level, the date of your exam and the skills you need to strengthen.

We are working on the different challenges:
- listening comprehension;
- understanding of written texts;
- written production;
- oral production.

The goal is not only to improve your French, but also to understand what examiners expect and to learn how to respond effectively to exam instructions.

Depending on your needs, we can work on methodology, organization of ideas, argumentation, grammar, vocabulary, time management and correction of written or oral productions.

Exercises and practice topics may be offered between lessons to track your progress and identify areas that require more work.

As the exam approaches, we can also carry out simulations under conditions close to the real test, particularly for oral production.

Before we begin, simply tell me the diploma and level you are preparing for, the scheduled date of the exam, and the difficulties you wish to work on as a priority.

Nouhaila

4.96

(25)

🇫🇷 Speak French with Confidence — Travel | Business | Exams | Conversation 🇫🇷
✨ Do you want to learn French in a way that's fun, practical and focused on real communication? This is your place!
✨ I'm a qualified and experienced French teacher who will guide you step by step to speak confidently — whether you're preparing for a trip, an exam or just want to express yourself more fluently.

👋🏼 My name is Nouhaila, and I've helped many students unlock their potential in French with a communicative, positive and personalized approach.
💬 My lessons are all about real-life speaking — from day one, you'll be using the language naturally.

🧭 Choose your focus:
✈️ French for Travel
→ Learn to survive and thrive in any French-speaking country.
→ Practical phrases, cultural insights and listening skills.
→ Travel without fear — speak with ease!

💼 French for Business
→ Improve your professional communication in French.
→ Specialized vocabulary for meetings, presentations and emails.
→ Present yourself clearly and professionally.

🎓 Exam Preparation (DELF, DALF, IB...)
→ Targeted lessons to increase your score.
→ Practice tests, strategies and personalized feedback.
→ Reduce exam stress and feel prepared.

💬 Conversation Boost
→ Speak more confidently through engaging conversation topics.
→ Culture, daily life, news, travel, opinions — you choose!
→ Get live corrections and tips to sound more natural.

📚 Also available: General French (A1–C2)
Structured grammar and vocabulary combined with real communication in each lesson.

🎁 BONUS
The moment you book your first session, you'll get instant access to a private classroom filled with learning resources:
interactive tools, vocabulary lists, grammar tips, exercises, and fun extras to help you progress at your own pace.

✨ Let's make your French journey exciting, smooth and truly effective!

🇫🇷 Speak French with confidence! — Travel | Business | Exams | Conversation 🇫🇷
✨ Would you like to learn French in a practical, fun way that focuses on real communication? You've come to the right place!
✨ I'm an experienced and trained French teacher, here to help you express yourself fluently, whether you're traveling, working, or taking an exam.

👋🏼 My name is Nouhaila, and I have helped many students improve their French level thanks to a communicative, positive, and personalized approach.
💬 My classes start with speaking from day one — you'll learn to use the language naturally and effectively.

🧭 Choose your goal:
✈️ French for traveling
→ Learn useful phrases, everyday expressions, and cultural tips.
→ Get ready to enjoy your travels without language barriers.
→ Speak fluently and confidently anywhere in the French-speaking world!

💼 Business French
→ Improve your professional communication in French.
→ Specific vocabulary for meetings, presentations and emails.
→ Gain confidence and professional projection in international environments.

🎓 Exam preparation (DELF, DALF, IB...)
→ Classes focused on the exam content.
→ Strategies, drills, corrections and individual support.
→ Reduce stress and approach the exam with confidence.

💬 Conversation classes
→ Sessions focused on speaking fluently and naturally.
→ Topics like culture, current events, travel, opinions, society... you choose!
→ Live corrections and tips to sound more authentic.

📚 Also available: General French (levels A1–C2)
Structured lessons with grammar, vocabulary, and lots of communication practice.

🎁 SPECIAL BONUS
As soon as you book your first class, you'll have immediate access to a private classroom with all the resources you need:
Interactive tools, vocabulary lists, grammar explanations, exercises, and fun extras to help you progress at your own pace.

✨ Make your French experience enjoyable, practical, and truly useful!

Awni

4.96

(25)

French DELF & TCF Exam Preparation | Get Certified with Confidence

Are you preparing for the DELF or TCF French exam for studies, work, or immigration?
I offer professional, results-focused preparation to help you reach your target score with confidence.

🎯 What you will get:
✔ Preparation for DELF A1–C1 and TCF (all formats)
✔ Full training in the 4 official skills:

Listening

Reading

Writing

Speaking
✔ Mock exams with detailed feedback based on official criteria
✔ Exam strategies, time management & common pitfalls
✔ Vocabulary and grammar targeted to your exam level

👨‍🏫 About me:

Experienced French language instructor

Specialized in DELF & TCF exam preparation

Proven methods adapted to your level and goals

Clear explanations and confidence-building speaking practice

💻 Lesson format:
📍 Online
⏱ Flexible schedule
🌍 International students welcome

📩 Book your first lesson on Apprentus today and take the next step toward French certification!

Nesrine

4.96

(25)

I am happy to help you learn the French language: 📚written or 🎤🎧oral or both. It depends on your needs.

I follow the institut Français programmes to design my course.
Through videos, audios, images, texts, songs, stories... learners will learn how to listen, speak, read, and write in French.

You will be comfortable and motivated. There will be no stress or routine. I am patient and a good listener.

If you want to improve your French skills, or you have an exam or homework, contact me💐 🏵️

Kevin

4.96

(25)

I offer you a new learning experience.

To the uninitiated, a grammar book seems to be written in another language because the meaning of the words is incomprehensible. In a down-to-earth way, I'll translate the grammar into familiar words. With my tailor-made teaching you will accelerate your learning while having a positive mindset.

You can book a complete course with regular sessions or individual lessons to overcome a specific problem, such as pronunciation or a particular point in grammar.

Learning a foreign language is not a linear process that consists of memorising a list of words, and speaking a foreign language is not an oral translation exercise.

There are two types of approaches to acquiring knowledge:

When asked what year follows 1999, you can immediately answer 2000 without having to think for a long time and, above all, without having memorised each number individually, starting with 1, 2, 3 ... You know that numbers are formed according to a certain pattern. With only ten digits, you can form an infinite number of numbers and always know which number comes next.

When it comes to the alphabet, words and sentences, it's more or less the same, but school pedagogy, school textbooks and regular lessons still follow the rote learning approach. In the lessons I propose, you will learn to use patterns because this is more efficient and faster.

Learning is easy, but unlearning bad habits is extremely difficult. This makes it all the more important to learn the right reflexes as early as possible.

My offer is aimed at both teenagers and adults who want to acquire a solid foundation of the Latin language without the time-consuming diversions of absurd school methods.

I offer individual or group lessons for Latin. The methods are based on cognitive science and, in particular, comparative linguistics. My flexible programme can be tailored to your individual needs.

What is particularly important to me:

motivating my students and help them establish a learning rhythm;
encouraging their creativity;
helping them become more familiar with the language;
teaching them the letters and their sounds;
strengthening their memory by training their phonological loop;
teaching sentence building plans instead of memorising sentences;
explaining how language works so that my students can become independent as quickly as possible.

I look forward to meeting you.

Lilia

4.96

(25)

Primary school teacher, I give tutoring lessons for all levels
I am a CE2 class teacher and a FLE (French as a foreign language) teacher in training centers.
I have a certification in FLE and 2 masters and a master in teaching in progress
I use fun and interactive methods
I currently provide personalized tutoring for primary and secondary school students in all subjects.

I offer sessions adapted to the needs and pace of each student

Methodology:
- Initial assessment: For each support I will do a diagnostic assessment to identify the student's strengths and weaknesses in the subject concerned (mathematics, French, science, etc.).
- Personalized approach: The courses are adapted to the student's level, with individualized monitoring. This includes practical exercises, targeted revisions and explanations adapted to each learning pace.
- Progressive objectives: we set short and long term objectives together to motivate the student.
- Learning techniques: I use interactive methods (online exercises, educational games) and revision sheets to help memorize and understand key concepts (flashcards, etc.)

Type of sessions:
- Course of the sessions:
- Review of previous concepts: 10-15 minutes to review the points covered during the last lesson.
- Lesson of the day: 30-45 minutes to present and explain a new concept.
- Practical exercises: 20-30 minutes to apply what has been learned, offering exercises adapted to the student's level.
- Questions and corrections: 10-15 minutes at the end to answer the student's questions and correct mistakes together.
- Regular monitoring: I plan regular assessments to adjust the learning method and adapt the pace of the lessons.

So what are you waiting for? Join me for an unforgettable adventure!

Emma

4.96

(25)

Hi! I'm Emma, I was born in Luxembourg and have been living in Amsterdam for 3 years now and still going.
Growing up in Luxembourg has given me the privilege to learn 6 languages, it has brought me so much fun and motivation to learn new languages. I am currently learning dutch (self-taught).
In high school I specialised in languages and literature (French, German, Spanish and English), and in University I got to delve into a very academic English.

I have had experience in tutoring before, and I want to continue doing it because I believe with patience, kindness and adding a little fun in the tutoring sessions, learning a language is far from traumatising than what most people think haha!
During my first session I would like to get to know the person and see if we can set a goal together on how we will proceed with the tutoring.

When it comes to children, I basically babysitted most of my life (as a teen and during my studies in the university), children from ages 4 to 12, so I to get along with children well and I have also found several techniques to help with homework and teach a language. Specially with children whom I spoke to in their mother tongue that is not English or Dutch but French for example, as requested by the parents.

My classes are available in Portuguese, German, French, Spanish and English. As I said I am learning dutch, so I could try my best to also communicate in dutch which would help me a lot as well :)

Samlord

4.96

(25)

Are you looking to learn Portuguese or Haitian Creole while truly understanding the cultures behind them? I offer dynamic, personalized lessons in both languages. Whether you are a complete beginner wanting to learn how to hold a basic conversation, or you want to improve your fluency and pronunciation, my classes are tailored to your goals

Beyond just vocabulary and grammar, I incorporate the rich cultures of Brazil, Portugal, and Haiti into the lessons. You will learn about the traditions, music, food, and history that make these languages so vibrant. We will focus on practical communication and building your confidence to speak in real-life situations.

Margaux

4.96

(25)

Pacchetti di lezioni availabilis.

Good morning! My name is Margaux, it's my English language in 2019.

Offered online in Bologna, you are more comfortable.

The recipe is completely personalized based on what it serves:

1. Recovery from school and competition: Superiamo insieme insufficienze et debiti. No, I limit my competition to what I do: I have to reconstruct the basis, repeat the grammar, verb and spelling rules that make it more difficult. Facciamo anche tanto vocabolario e correggiamo la struttura delle frasi, così confronti l'anno senza l'ansia delle interrogazioni e dei compiti in class.

2. Preparation for this (DELF, DALF, ESABAC, university): For this purpose, you should know the language not at all, but you will know how to operate it.
Lavoriamo sui test veri e propri: il type of order, i tempi da rispettarre, cosa cerca chi corregge. Ripassiamo also the grammatical point and the structure che contano di più per what type of esame, così arrivi preparato su tutti i fronti.

3. English for the job: You should prepare a conference, a meeting or a transfer, to practice your concrete situation. I do not use this manual, but my concrete simulation of the actual situation may result in an accidental incident.

4. English for passion or travel: Are you unable to understand or understand the language per travel or culture? Facciamo tanta conversazione libera e attiva. This concentrates on the pronunciation, on the fluidity, on the language that interests you.

And, as a bilingual Italian-French speaker, when you block your words in Italian it's not a problem: it's okay to intend and you can do it straight away!

If you do not use standard programs: you do not have any instructions that may be lost, but you may be affected by them.

First of all, you should start a call on your phone or in a video call. It's totally free and completely free, serve only your taste buds as it impostates your favorite food.

Scrivimi to crack a first incontro!

At presto,

Margaux 🇫🇷

Bruno

4.96

(25)

Is your child struggling with French at school? Are the words difficult to remember, is the grammar confusing, or does the pronunciation cause uncertainty? In my tutoring, your child receives targeted help at a relaxed pace and with plenty of explanations in Dutch.

As a former primary school teacher, I know how children learn. I explain material step by step, check if it is truly understood, and ensure your child builds self-confidence. I live in France and speak French at C1 level, so your child learns the language as it is actually spoken.

What I help with:

- Homework and subject matter from the school textbook;
- Preparation for tests and quizzes;
- Learning vocabulary in a way that sticks;
- Grammar, such as conjugating verbs and articles;
- Pronunciation and daring to speak;
- Reading and listening.

This is how I work:
In the first lesson, we look together at what your child finds difficult and what the school requires. After that, I align the lessons with the school curriculum and upcoming tests. I use proven learning techniques: quizzing yourself instead of rereading, and reviewing at intervals. This way, your child not only learns for the next test but also retains the material in the long term. After each lesson, your child receives short exercises to take home.

For whom: primary school children and secondary school students
Duration: 60 minutes
Lesson format: online via webcam
Language of explanation: Dutch, with as much French as your child can handle

Are you unsure if tutoring is right for your child? Feel free to send me a message, and I'll help you think it through.

See you soon!