How to improve your French with a native speaker ?

From 60 C$ /h

Hi ! I am a french native speaker who loves French language and literature.
Translator, subtitler and teacher (with a Master in communication and a Phd in Art History & Literature), as well as years of international experience, I am available on line :
- Special insights for students (grammar tips, language expertise, preparation to apply in a French-speaking university, writing CVs and formal letters, preparation for a job interview...).
- Specific preparation in order to work in France or in a French-speaking country (conversation, prononciation, colloquial expressions, courtesy formulas, technical lexicon ...)
- Individual or group courses for companies (commercial lexicon..)
- Coaching for creative writing

Extra information

After 17 years teaching around the world (Nepal, India, Tibet, Italy, Spain, Morocco...), and speaking myself several languages, I am convinced that each person has different learning ability and expectations. I do believe it is important to take this into account and adapt the methodology accordingly.

In any case, the understanding of the phonemes and the melody of the phrasing are the basis on which you may build your knowledge of French language. For instance, we will refresh together the main prononciation's principles. Then focus on your personal needs (without neglecting grammar) and finally go throug the familiar expressions of the spoken language unless you need to focus on technical language.

To practice with more fun, I use videos, mp3, cultural quizz, as well as extracts from classic or contemporary literary works, newspaper articles, film clips , broadcasts and Flash news... depending on your level and your needs.

Location

Online from Italy

About Me

After 17 years teaching around the world (Nepal, India, Tibet, Italy, Spain, Morocco...), and speaking myself several languages, I am convinced that each person has different learning ability and expectations. I do believe it is important to take this into account and adapt the methodology accordingly.

In any case, the understanding of the phonemes and the melody of the phrasing are the basis on which you may build your knowledge of French language. For instance, we will refresh together the main prononciation's principles. Then the grammar and finally the familiar expressions of the spoken language and / or the technical language.

To practice with more fun, I use videos, mp3, cultural quizz, as well as extracts from classic or contemporary literary works, newspaper articles, film clips , broadcasts and Flash news... depending on your level and your needs.

Education

Diplômes :
PHD | Lettres - Histoire de l’Art
MASTER | Lettres - Communication
LICENCE | Lettres - Traduction - Félicitations du jury
BACCALAURÉAT | Littéraire – Mention très bien

Experience / Qualifications

Expériences :
COURS PARTICULIERS| 2021 / 2012 – Accompagnement pédagogique - Cours d'orthographe, grammaire - Étude de la langue française
SOUS-TITRAGE | 2019 / 2014 – traduction & supervision de sous-titrage de documentaires & Art vidéos
CORRECTION| 2012 -2004 - Relecture et Correction de films & documentaires
COURS INSTITUTIONNELS | 2002 / 1997 – Cours de grammaire - cours de culture & civilisation française
RADIO | 1999 / 1994 – Émissions radiophoniques Culture & Civilisations du Monde

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

French

Spanish

Italian

Skills

French

French for adults

Fsl

Grammar

Speech

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Cécile

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(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, theater, and other arts. Speaking English, Spanish, and Portuguese also allows me to better understand students' difficulties.

My courses are based on listening to the needs of the learners, didactic approaches, dynamism and immersion in the French language! Of course, a certain amount of personal work is required from the learners.
Take the step and learn or improve your French enthusiastically with me!

Kevin

4.96

(25)

I offer you a new learning experience.

The focus is on practical application and theory is only introduced where intuition reaches its limits.

Whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, my tailor-made lessons will accelerate your language acquisition in a positive learning environment.

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 young people and adults who want to learn German or improve their knowledge without wasting time on nonsensical school methods.

I offer individual or group lessons for German. The methods are based on cognitive science and, in particular, comparative linguistics. My flexible programme can be tailored to your individual needs. The programme focuses on your independence in spontaneous conversations in real life.

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.

Awni

4.96

(25)

Speak French with Confidence! “Practice French Online – Improve Your Speaking Skills Fast!” improve your pronunciation, grammar, reading, writing, and preparation for international exams, I help beginners speak confidently, I'm willing to help you become fluent in daily life conversations simply and creatively with no complications and a sense of humor sometimes.
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.

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)

🎓 IS YOUR CHILD PREPARING FOR FRENCH FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)?
I am a native French teacher, based in France, and for over 10 years I have been supporting students from international education systems, including those in the IB Diploma Programme.

📚 COVERED LEVELS
Comprehensive preparation for all three modalities of the IB program:
✅ French ab initio (beginners)
✅ Language B Standard Level (SL - Intermediate Level)
✅ Language B Higher Level (HL - Higher Level)

🎯 IB EXAM COMPONENT WORK
🔹 READING COMPREHENSION (Paper 1)
✅ Speed reading and analysis techniques
✅ Work on a variety of authentic French-language texts
✅ Specific preparation for the IB question format

🔹 WRITTEN PRODUCTION (Paper 2)
✅ Structure of different types of texts (article, essay, letter, blog, speech)
✅ Academic vocabulary and logical connectors
✅ Detailed correction with annotations on IB assessment criteria

🔹 INDIVIDUAL ORAL
✅ Intensive work on visual stimuli and image analysis
✅ Prepare a structured 3-4 minute presentation
✅ Simulations of the conversation section with the examiner
✅ Pronunciation correction (my specialty) to maximize the score

🔹 CORE PROGRAMME THEMES
Specific resources and tailored support for the 5 official IB themes:
✅ Identities
✅ Experiences
✅ Human ingenuity
✅ Social organization
✅ How do we share the planet

🎓 MY METHOD
✅ 100% online course via Microsoft Teams or Google Meet
✅ Lessons in French from the first session
✅ Combination of theory, intensive practice and exam simulations
✅ Personalized support tailored to the level and the exam being targeted
✅ Progress tracking throughout the school year
✅ Regular check-ins with parents upon request

⭐ WHY CHOOSE ME
✅ Native French teacher, based in France (immersion guaranteed)
✅ Trilingual French / Spanish / English → I understand the specific difficulties students face depending on their native language
✅ Specialist in French pronunciation (major advantage for individual oral exams)
✅ 32 five-star reviews on Apprentus, Trusted Teacher badge
✅ Over 10 years of teaching experience, including several IB students guided to graduation

📅 AVAILABLE TIME SLOTS
🔸 Monday to Friday: from 7pm
🔸 Saturday: from 8:30 am
🔸 Sunday: from 9pm
🔸 Other time slots available upon request, including mornings and weekends

📩 FIRST CONTACT
Contact me and specify:
🔸 The student's level (ab initio, SL or HL)
🔸 The approximate date of the exam (May / November)
🔸 The main difficulties identified

I respond within 24 hours, to both students and parents. A comprehensive discussion will be held during our initial contact to define the best preparation plan together.

Nesrine

4.96

(25)

The objective is that: the learner masters the English language (🎧listening-comprehension,🎤 conversation, 📚 reading, grammar-pronunciation, writing...). It helps him to have language skills like native speakers. 🥇

At the same time, the learner will be 🚴‍♀️dynamic and well supervised by professional tutors who listen.
The atmosphere is distinguished: 🔥learning, interaction, no routine, no stress.

The learning tools used; videos, audios, texts, articles, images, games, stories...

We are happy to help both adults and pupils/students. If you want to learn the English language (reading, grammar, oral conversation, written production,...) or you have homework to do, or competitions/tests to take, 🏆 contact us :)

Giorgia

4.96

(25)

Hello everyone!
I'm Giorgia and I come from Torino, Italy.
I offer my native knowledge of Italian to any of you, who wants to discover this beautiful language.

I teach for all levels, from very beginners to advanced speakers, passing through amateurs or simply curious of any age. I can also help with university exams and school works/assignments.
Being a pianist and a piano teacher, I already have lots of experience with teaching and pedagogical approach with the whole range of ages.

The lesson is intended to meet the student needs: the focus can be on the grammar, conversation or literature. In case of a middle-level speaker, the lesson will cover all four language's abilities: listening, speaking, writing and reading. My suggestion of a well planned lesson is, for any level, to divide it into two parts: grammar first and then conversation (covering all the abilities mentioned above).

Thank you for your attention and looking forward to meeting you !!

Justin

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(25)

I am a native American English speaking instructor, editor, journalist, and legal/policy expert from Florida specializing in instruction, interview and exam prep, consulting and text correction for a wide range of professionals & students across Belgium including in the legal, academic, policy, and other fields. I am available to meet in both Brussels.

My past & present clients have included: professionals and politicians from all four major EU institutions, the Belgian government, the UNHCR, and various NGOs, alongside diplomats, doctors, journalists, and engineers, as well as a variety of other professions in addition to traditional students..I have had over 35+ repeat students on Apprentus (which recently changed their algorithm to only display the last six months).

Approaching from a true native's perspective, I instruct and assist with both educational and business English in a multi-faceted nature covering a wide range of areas including comprehension, conversation, grammar, and situational skills, in addition to working on general language skills and accent training. As well, I can provide extensive help and training with the EPSO, IELTS, and TOEFL exams.

I have also written, edited or proofread a variety of academic papers, theses, applications, CVs, and other documents for numerous satisfied academic and professional clients.

I have spent my entire childhood and adult life in the United States before completing a master's degree in Political Science and European Politics at KU Leuven. Additionally, I also possess Bachelor's degrees in Political Science and History. I have an extensive knowledge and experience of English grammar and literature, as well as current and past working experience in journalism (Anti-Competition Law and European Policy at the Policy and Regulatory Report) and both European and American politics.

I have no problem meeting anywhere in Brussels or further afield within the region. I also handle correction of text, editing, proofreading and ghostwriting, with weekly and monthly rates possible. My transportation costs are included.

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.

Mariem

4.96

(25)

I am an experienced teacher, particularly in academic support and homework monitoring, whether online or in person.
I provide private lessons for primary school four sessions per week (Math, Reading and comprehension, French, Written expression).
I am experienced in teaching the Arabic language to non-Arabic speakers using booklets known as the volume of Medina series...

Phillip

4.96

(25)

It is obvious that school life can be demanding. It's sometimes difficult to juggle daily responsibilities while ensuring your children succeed in French, English, history and geography.

My name is Phillip, and I'm here to lighten the load for you. With over 20 years of experience as a tutor/tutor, my goal is to help you find balance and offer you a valuable helping hand. As an early childhood educator, I am able to understand the unique needs of each child.

In addition to my expertise, I am bilingual in English and French, with American and French-speaking Swiss origins. Currently based in Ireland, I combine an international perspective with a passion for education. You can count on me to provide your children with high-quality lessons in a caring learning environment.

Allow me to take over, answer their questions, and create an environment conducive to their growth. You no longer have to worry about problematic materials.

Contact me today, and together we can pave the way to a positive educational future for your children. You deserve to relax and leave your children's learning in good hands. Let me accompany you on this path to academic success and well-being.

Lilia

4.96

(25)

I am a FLE (French as a foreign language) teacher in training centers, associations, and remotely for foreigners who wish to learn French.
Preparation for TCF Canada, DEFL and DAFL for all levels.

I have a master's degree in business engineering and international trade, a certification in French as a Foreign Language and a master's degree in teaching.
I use fun and interactive methods with lots of language practice.
I can help you write your CV and cover letter, and practice for job interviews.

I offer sessions adapted to the needs and pace of each learner.

Methodology :
- Initial assessment: For each support I will carry out a diagnostic assessment to identify the student's strengths and weaknesses in the subject concerned (mathematics, French, science, etc.).
- Personalized approach: 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 and measure their progress.
- Learning techniques: I use interactive methods (online exercises, educational games) and revision sheets to help memorize and understand key concepts (flashcards, etc.)

Typical 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 introduce 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!

Giorgia

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(25)

The Italian course includes an initial introductory meeting to assess the student's level, which will determine the most appropriate learning approach.
It will be possible to choose what to work on based on the objectives agreed upon during the first meeting, considering the possibility of developing written, oral and written production skills, but above all listening skills.
To ensure solid and structured progress, the reinforcement of practical skills is alternated with the study of grammar. The volume and intensity of the grammar modules are adjusted according to the learner's needs, thus ensuring an optimal balance between linguistic theory and practical application.

Claire

4.96

(25)

Learn or improve your French with a qualified native teacher experienced in the Spanish education system!
My classes are 100% tailored to your goals and learning pace, offering a dynamic, rigorous, and communicative approach:
- Preparation for official exams (DELF B1/B2 and Bachibac): Realistic simulations, strategies for oral and written tests, and specific work with official assessment grids
- Learning through playful pedagogy (games, songs, interactive activities) so that they learn French naturally and enjoyably
- Conversation and fluency: Cultural promotion, phonetic correction and expansion of practical vocabulary for travel, work or studies
- School support and reinforcement: Adapted to the secondary and high school curriculum.

Adriana

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(25)

Given that we live in a globalized world with ever-increasing cultural exchange, it is essential to refine foreign language learning so that it becomes an effective tool for use in various fields (medicine, commerce, office work, etc.). The aim is for the language to be not only an object of knowledge but also a means of communication within a given context. To this end, this course is based on four levels and aims to foster an understanding of British culture by focusing on the four basic skills a person should be able to master: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.