French classes for expats or people wanting to improve in French language

From 32 £ /h

I can help you improve with your French skills :
- grammar
- written or spoken
- school homework

I speak French, English and Italian, I am then able to give classes or support in all 3 languages.

Extra information

Bring study support if you have one

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Around Geneva, Switzerland

Age

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

Children (7-12 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

Italian

Skills

French

French for adults

School

Fsl

Grammar

Learning & study skills

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Anne

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Practice leads to perfection

Unless you learned to speak French when you were a child, it is difficult when you don't speak it fluently to pass for a French speaker. However, this does not prevent you from learning to speak it correctly, because it is well known that a language spoken with a foreign accent is an asset of seduction! Although it may seem complicated, learning a new language is always fun and beneficial, so it is important to practice as much as possible and above all not to give up. Take every opportunity you are given to speak the language and listen to French as soon as possible. And remember: practice leads to perfection!

Laurie

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The technology to improve your French. Classes with a certified native teacher.

Hello Bonjour!
I am a native French teacher and a graduate in French Philology since 2012. I have 10 years of experience in Belgium and abroad. I offer online classes using a method that I have developed over the years, specifically for online classes.

*My method:*
-During class we focus on speaking. Outside of class, I will send you exercises that I will correct every week (grammar, conjugation, writing...).
-I use a particular technique based on questions/answers to apply the grammar when speaking.
-I use the verbotonal method to correct pronunciation.
-You will also receive access to an application for your Smartphone (to learn the vocabulary).
-Use an interactive whiteboard.
-We will use a shared online notebook to correct your exercises and ask me your questions at any time of the day.

I offer preparation for official exams (DELF, DALF, TCF, EOI, FIDE in Switzerland...). Classes for beginners, intermediate or advanced levels. Preparation of conferences or talks for business people. Job interviews.

The class is a bit different when I work with children or teenagers. I use interactive websites and letters.

If you want a young, organized, dynamic and passionate teacher, call me or write me!

See you soon,
Laurie*

Maty

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AIM ?

Refresher and reinforcement of language level in 5P / Middle cycle of primary school

GOALS?

Deepening of theoretical concepts, training exercises, homework help, help with preparing oral and written exercises (presentation of a book, written assessment), organization/planning of the work required, development of autonomy and a sense of responsibility

CONTENT ?

Reading & written comprehension, written production, oral production, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, conjugation, sentence, text, writing & graphics

TEACHER'S MATERIALS?

posters, application, slate, tutoring book (if necessary), end-of-session questionnaire, weekly attendance sheet, monthly report

TERMS & CONDITIONS? 🖥 / 🏠

in person - at home; online - by videoconference (Zoom, Skype, other)

CLASSROOM AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT? 🪑

At the municipal library or at home: living room, kitchen or bedroom - in a quiet place, with a table, two chairs, a whiteboard, a slate and the student's materials

APPOINTMENT? 🗓

A first meeting is necessary to present the program, get to know each other, gather the material, create a course file and assess the student's gaps, strengths and weaknesses.

INTERVIEW WITH THE PARENT? 🗣 / 📊

1 / The parent will have read the teacher's report which will define the student's needs. The parent will have the opportunity to share their suggestions and other additional information.

2/ At the end of the month, the parent will receive a report to learn about the student's progress and areas for improvement. The parent will be able to share additional information and suggestions to better define the objectives for the following month.

DURATION AND FREQUENCY OF APPOINTMENTS? ⏳

To be agreed upon during the first meeting in person and online via a social network

REMARKS

Contact the teacher for tutoring requests or any other questions. She will be happy to answer you.

Nicolas

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My name is Nicolas, I am a French teacher and native speaker with 8 years of teaching experience.

My lessons are tailored to each student in order to achieve their personal goals and are adapted to their specific needs.

Practice is prioritised throughout the learning process in order to gain autonomy as quickly as possible. Grammar will also be covered, according to the student's level.

This course is aimed at:
- Beginners (basics, conversation, travel);
- Intermediate/advanced learners (improvement, exam preparation: DELF, DALF, TCF);
- Professionals (business French, interview preparation).

As I am currently in Brazil, I am teaching my classes online. I will be back in Geneva in mid-December for face-to-face classes.

Please do not hesitate to contact me for more information.

I look forward to hearing from you :)

Francesca

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👋🏼 Hello! I'm Francesca. Do you want to learn or improve your Italian?
No problem, more than 300 students have studied with me and learned while having fun. I started teaching at 19 thanks to the director of my high school and I have more than 15 years of experience, in Italy and abroad, all over the world thanks to the internet.
I offer online Italian courses for all levels, from absolute beginners to advanced learners, i.e., C2. I always have quality reference books to recommend to students.
My classes are highly personalized and tailored to the specific needs of each student. I guarantee quality because I put a lot of passion and care into everything I do, trying not to overlook the details.

🚀 During the lessons, I will help you learn the basics of general Italian, paying attention to pronunciation and intonation while reading. I am always attentive to the needs of the students and ready to tailor my lessons. My lessons are an investment for the present and the future because they are prepared with passion, a lot of experience, and dedication 🧡.

🌟 If you are a beginner, don't worry because I take great care to make you feel comfortable.

➡️ I work on different levels: conversation on different topics, grammar, reading, writing, dictation and games (role-playing games in which the student can test himself by communicating in a natural and practical way with the teacher, as in real life).
In addition, preparation for official language certificates (CELI, CILS, PLIDA), the Swiss maturity exam, apprenticeship as a commercial employee CFC and tailor-made courses in a certain professional field.
➡️ All levels: A1-C2

Amélie

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I am a Belgian (Flemish) and French student with a Masters in International Public Law (Amsterdam) and a Masters in Global development (University of Copenhagen). World traveler, I have lived in Thailand, Denmark, Greece, the Netherlands, US, Switzerland and many more countries, where I both dtudies and worked as a legal advisor.

I have been tutoring since 2017, both in person, in schools and online, since 2017, I have been working with around 250 students, located everywhere in the world! Here is an overview of my previous tutoring experience:

2022-Now:
Online tutoring on Apprentus, (approx 12h/week).

2023:
Tutor of Dutch at Varady Language school in Geneva

2021-2022:
I worked at "bijlesthuis," a Dutch tutoring institution, where I primarily taught French, Dutch, and English to adult learners seeking to improve their language skills. During the same period, I also provided classes to other students through Apprentus.

2021:
Through Apprentus and other websites, I assisted several younger students (ages 5-15) in Bern and Geneva, helping them improve their skills in subjects such as Maths and French.

2017-2020:
I worked for three years at a tutoring institution in Geneva called ARA, where I primarily taught French, Mathematics, and English.

During this time, I also spent two years working at a private school called Florimont, where I supported students aged 11-16 across various subjects by assisting them with their homework.

I can teach French, Dutch, and English, Spanish and in German, and I thoroughly enjoy teaching and assisting students in their progress and acquisition of new skills.

As a person, I am flexible, calm, and positive.

I am excited to meet you and look forward to working with you!

Amélie

Rémi

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(59)

🎓 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.

Dr.

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(59)

✅ Hindi belongs to the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European family of languages. Along with English, Hindi is one of the official languages of India.
✅ Hindi is one of the world's most important languages. If you want to visit India, become a successful businessperson in India, or travel across the country, knowing Hindi is essential.
✅ I specialize in providing Hindi lessons to students and individuals learning the language.
✅ My primary goal is to teach Hindi, as I can guide learners from basic to advanced levels and solve any problems effectively.
✅ Students and learners can grasp Hindi well because I am a native speaker.
✅ You will begin by learning Hindi vowels and consonants, progressing to reading, writing, listening, and speaking Hindi.
✅ Finally, I encourage you to book a lesson with me and start learning Hindi today. I am available 24/7 to assist you.
Namaste to all!

Valentine

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(59)

I help students overcome their difficulties in French, particularly in spelling, grammar, general or literary dissertations, analysis of works, literature, grammar, etc. I completed 3 years of a Bachelor's degree in modern French at the University of Letters of Geneva.

Finally, I help with writing business letters, having studied business French during my CFC and my post-CFC professional maternity.

Levels:
- Primary school children
- Students in the orientation cycle
- CFC students
- Students in the Post CFC commercial maturity program
- Middle school students (1st-4th year)
- Students in the Bachelor of Modern French program

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I offer classes at my home, at the student's home, and via Zoom. I have a vehicle for easy transportation.
* I also offer back-to-school preparation courses, refresher courses and courses for beginners during the summer of 2025 during the following weeks:

- The week of June 23 to 29
- The week of June 30 to July 6
- The week of July 7 to 13
- The week of July 21 to 27
- The week of August 4 to 10
- The week of August 11 to 17
- The week of August 18 to 24
- The week of August 25 to 31

Eleftheria

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I am a professional teacher and native Greek speaker. Would you like to communicate in Greek? Or take it a step further and really get to know the language with all its charm? I am here to work with you or your child and make it happen. The lessons will be adapted individually as we progress. Flexible working hours.

Huu

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(59)

At this time, almost the end of the year, we are slowly approaching the CFC exam period.

This is why I would like to share my help in preparing you for these exams that you will have at the end of the year.

So I help with oral exams in French, German and English.

Having myself graduated in 2022, I am perfectly able to support you on this final stretch.

Valentine

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(59)

As a French-German and trilingual student (French and German as native languages – English CEC C1), I offer tutoring and homework help for students from primary to secondary I and II (approximately 10 to 20 years old).
I provide support in all subjects, although French and languages are my specialty.

Having already completed several years of tutoring, I have a great capacity for adaptation, and above all, we will build the pace of the tutoring together according to your needs. Furthermore, my experience as an older sister has taught me how to create a reassuring and motivating environment for learning and education.

Each session is fully personalized:
• Review and explanation of concepts not understood,
• adapted exercises,
• Preparation for tests, assessments and exams
• homework help,
• Methodological support (work organization, memorization, writing, autonomy).

I place particular importance on a caring approach to help each student progress, strengthen their skills and gain confidence!

Dan

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(59)

I offer personalized Mandarin Chinese lessons designed around your level, goals, and interests. Whether you are a complete beginner or an advanced learner, we can work on speaking, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and Chinese characters through practical and engaging lessons.

With a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language from NTNU in Taiwan, I adapt each class to the way you learn best. My goal is to help you understand how Mandarin really works and become confident using it in real-life situations.

Coline

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I support primary and secondary school students in all main subjects: French, mathematics, history-geography, science and English.

My method is structured in three stages: precise identification of gaps in knowledge, creation of personalized summary sheets, and then validation through targeted exercises and mock exams. The goal is for the student to leave with a study method they can use independently, not just answers for the next assignment.

I adapt to each student's pace and personality. Some need to review the basics, others need to gain confidence. I always start from where the student is.

In-person classes in Geneva or via video conference.

Kevin

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I offer you a new learning experience.

Academic success, even at the university level, is determined by the ability to understand and write different types of texts. I offer courses that will allow you to overcome the difficulties you encounter in reading or writing by giving you the text-writing toolkit that school, unfortunately, doesn't provide. I myself had to build this toolkit over the years at university, and I will gladly share it with you so that you can succeed.

Here are the different points that my offer covers:

READING
Guided reading
Effective reading strategies
Text theory (structure, function, typology...)
General knowledge
Communication Theory

PRODUCTION
Reformulation
Summary
Reading log
Accurate
Text analysis
Characterization
Interpretation
Text explanation
Text commentary
Dissertation Essay
Comment
Argumentation

You can take a full course with regular sessions or one-off courses to do specific work such as writing a reading summary.

Lessons can be taken individually or in groups. The methods are flexible to adapt to each individual case.

What matters to me in particular:

motivate my student and give him a learning pace;
encourage their creativity;
to awaken his curiosity;
to forge a friendship with the texts

During this first lesson, you can get a solid idea of my teaching style. I look forward to meeting you.