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French lessons and homework help in French
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Hello everyone !
Do you want to learn French, improve your level, or help your child succeed in their school year? I'm here to help!
I offer private French lessons and academic support adapted to all ages and levels (primary, secondary, adults).

My Services
Academic Support (Homework Help): Methodological support, review of concepts seen in class, preparation for exams and dictations.
French as a Foreign Language (FLE): For non-French speakers who wish to learn the basics or improve their oral and written expression.
Refresher course: Grammar, conjugation, spelling and vocabulary enrichment to gain confidence.
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  • Around Lausanne, Switzerland
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About Me
Hello! My name is María. As a passionate teacher, I offer customized French, English, and Spanish lessons. For the past five years, I've been teaching a wide range of students: toddlers (ages 2 to 5) for a fun introduction to the language, children and teenagers for academic support, and adults. Patient, energetic, and attentive, I create personalized learning paths so that each student progresses at their own pace, with confidence and a smile!
Education
My story with languages began in childhood! I studied at the French Lycée and, from a very young age, I dedicated myself to learning languages abroad through total immersion. Academically, I pursued journalism and audiovisual communication, which taught me to perfectly master the nuances of language and to communicate effectively. It is this international, media, and cultural background that I now bring to my students!
Experience / Qualifications
Spanish is my native language, which allows me to convey all its nuances quite naturally. Regarding my other languages of instruction, I have a C2 level in French (bilingual/fluent) and a B2 level in English, for which I am currently preparing for the C1 certification in order to further refine my skills.
Age
Infants (0-3 years old)
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)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in
French
English
Spanish
Skills
School
French for adults
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Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
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Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
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04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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