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French for learners of all ages: fine-tune your français today!

If you are just starting your love affair with the French language, or wanting to refresh your vocab and conversational skills, I am happy to offer support, guidance, tips and tricks in getting you ready to sit that final exam or confident enough to <<faire vos bagages>> and use your French to travel again.

I have an Honours' degree in French Language and Literature and have spent the last 25 years travelling, visiting and living in French-speaking countries the world over.

I am happy to tailor class content and duration to suit you - ensuring you get the exact outcome you are looking for.

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At teacher's location: Belmont Road, London SE25 4QG, UK
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suitcase iconSkills:
French for adults, Fsl, School
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:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English, French

About Me

I am a long-time Francophile who studied French Language and Literature for a total of five years at University. In that time, I received two scholarships for further study in Tahiti and New Caledonia, and subsequently went on to study post-grad Communications and Public Relations. After 20 years of working in the corporate world, I have decided to circle back to my first love - la langue française. Although not my native tongue, I have a colloquial French accent, and understand perfectly the challenges of shifting your thinking from English into French. I teach with humour, empathy and understanding which make the journey to fluency more enjoyable - and quicker, as a result.

Education

Massey University, New Zealand - Bachelor of Arts (French Language & Literature): First Class Honours (1996)

Massey University, New Zealand - Certificate in Public Relations & Communications (1997)

Experience / Qualifications

- Eight years working in PR agencies (corporate communications and issues management, including for the French team participating in the 2003 America's Cup in NZ)
- Seven years as trans-Tasman Group Brand & Communications Manager for a government-owned technology company
- Seven years running my own communications consultancy.
- 12 months teaching English as a second language (Nouvelle-Caledonie)

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