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Since September 2020
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French and English lessons with an Oxford University qualified teacher
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From 45 C$ /h
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Hello!

I'm Sylvain, a Native French and English second language speaker. I lived in France 21 years, 10 years in the UK and 3 years in Asia.
I passed my Post-Graduate Certificate in Education this year studying in the University of Oxford. I also hold a UK Masters with Commendation in Music, Film and Media and a French undergraduate degree in Audiovisual.
I have been teaching for 3 years in Ghana, Scotland, Hong Kong and the UK to students aged 2 to 45 years old, in schools, learning centres and as a personal tutor.
I have also worked in the corporate world in London for 8 years and know the reality of job market, job applications and private sector culture.

Respect, honesty, kindness and efficiency are very important to me and I want each of my student to become better in languages but also in other areas so I will share my personal insights about methodology and thinking.


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  • Blagnac, Toulouse, France
  • Castanet-Tolosan, France
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About Me
Passionate and enthusiastic teacher of languages and of anything I can share about life!

Easy going or strict depending on your needs. My teaching will be tailored to your needs, finding the right balance for you to feel comfortable to reach your goals.

I also studied mindfulness and mental health in university so your wellbeing is also my concern.

** Let's Learn! **
Education
University of Oxford, Post-Graduate Certificate in Education, Modern Foreign Languages, UK, 2020
University of Hertfordshire, MSc Music Composition for Film and Media, Commendation, UK, 2011
Brevet de Technicien Supérieur Audiovisuel (Undergraduate degree), Lycée Arènes, France, 2006
Experience / Qualifications
UK state Secondary School 11-18 years old, French and German, 2019-2020
Hong Kong, Kindergarten, 3-5 years old, English 2017-2018
Hong Kong, Learning centres 2-8 years old, English 2017-2018
Hong Kong, private tutor, 15-45 years old, French and English 2017-2018
Ghana, 11-15 years old, English, 2016
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)
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The class is taught in
English
French
Skills
French for adults
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English as a second language (esl)
English for adults
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Every learner is unique, and it is with this conviction that I approach teaching French. My courses are tailor-made to each student's needs and goals, whether it's to consolidate grammatical foundations, enrich vocabulary, refine pronunciation, or prepare for an official exam like the DELF.

A session always begins with a moment of exchange, an informal dialogue that allows the language to be reawakened and previously covered concepts to be reactivated. This moment is essential: it builds confidence, creates a bond, and promotes natural immersion. Then comes the time for structured learning. Depending on the day's theme, I introduce the concept through a variety of mediums: an article excerpt, a video, an audio recording, or even a thought-provoking image.

Far from rigid teaching, my classes are structured around dynamic practical exercises. Role-playing, simulations of real conversations, interactive exercises, and even analysis of authentic documents allow students to appropriate the language with spontaneity and enjoyment. Production, whether written or oral, occupies a central place in my approach: it is by daring to speak and write that we truly progress.

Between each session, I make sure to provide personalized follow-up. A course recap, sheets reviewing key points, and tailored exercises are sent to reinforce what has been learned. The goal isn't to pile up rules, but to anchor them in a vibrant and meaningful practice.

My goal is simple: to make French a language that we learn with curiosity and confidence, in a caring and motivating environment.
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