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Beginner Conversational French (Speaking, reading, listening, and writing)

Welcome to beginner French!

My name is Nicole and I am a certified French teacher from Canada. I am currently living in Groningen, Netherlands.
I learned French as a student in Canada and pursued a job teaching French as a second language in the public school system where I worked as a teacher for thirteen years.

The course will be carefully structured to meet your individual needs and goals. I will assess your current level of French proficiency, identify areas of improvement, and tailor the curriculum accordingly. Whether you aspire to master conversational skills, improve your grammar, or become familiar with French culture, I will create a customized learning plan just for you.

By the end of the beginner French course, you can expect to have a solid foundation in French pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and basic conversational skills. You will feel confident navigating everyday situations in French-speaking environments and possess a strong basis for further language development.

The base language of instruction will be English. I can understand spoken Dutch if this is the language in which you prefer to speak.

Extra information

Please bring a notepad and pencil or pen, or if you prefer a laptop. Keep in mind that French writing involves accented letters which are important to the meaning of the words. If you are unfamiliar with accented letters on a computer keypad, we can learn them. This does, however, take time away from learning other things.

Location

Online via webcam
At teacher's location: Groninger Forum, Groningen, Netherlands

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General info

suitcase iconSkills:
French for adults, Fsl
Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Duration:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English, French, Dutch

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