🇫🇷 Unlock Your French Potential: Expert Guidance with Valentine! 🇫🇷

From 15.72 £ /h

Bonjour,
I'm Valentine, a passionate French teacher with 4 years of experience. Holding a Master's degree in French Literature and FLE, I've taught in various countries including France, China, Switzerland, and now Japan. I currently reside in Nagoya, Japan, and offer both in-person and online classes.

Eager to master French? With my lessons, you'll discover that every word can become an ally in your language learning journey.

📚 Exam preparation: DELF, DALF, DAPF (Futsuken)...

🤔 Want to become an expert in the French language? With a clear and structured methodology, you'll be able to express your ideas with ease and conviction.

📆 Flexible scheduling - I adapt to your timetable for effective sessions.

Ready to achieve your French language goals? Feel free to reach out to discuss your needs and plan our collaboration! 📜✨

À bientôt,

Valentine

Extra information

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Location

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At teacher's location :

Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

Online from Japan

About Me

Meet Valentine, your dedicated French tutor, fueled by a boundless passion for teaching and language. With a background enriched by travels across continents, I bring a global perspective to our lessons.
Beyond grammar and vocabulary, I thrive on sharing the joy of French culture, from discussions on art and Parisian museums to indulging in the delights of French cuisine—I'm even known to whip up some delicious dishes myself !
Let's embark on this journey together, where learning French becomes an immersive experience woven with cultural exploration and exchanges.

Education

Master degree in French Literature at the University Paul Valery Montpellier III, Montpellier, France.

Master degree in French for foreigners at the university Rouen Normandie, Rouen, France.

Experience / Qualifications

EDUCATION

2020 - 2021 University of Rouen-Normandy, France
Master's in French as a Foreign Language, with honors (mention Très Bien)

2019 - 2020 Paul Valéry University, Montpellier III, France
Master's in French and Comparative Literature, with honors (mention Bien)
Thesis supervised by Suzanne Lafont: "Study of an 'imaginary film': Nickel Stuff by Bernard-Marie Koltès"

2017 - 2018 Paul Valéry University, Montpellier III, France
Bachelor's in French and Comparative Literature, with honors (mention Bien)
Thesis supervised by Rachel Darmon: "The mythographic writing of the CRM Enfers in the works of Vincenzo Cartari and Natale Conti: aesthetics, translation, and authorship"

2016 - 2017 Paul Valéry University, Montpellier III, France
Bachelor's in Modern Literature, with honors (mention Bien)

2014 - 2016 Joffre High School, Montpellier, France
Preparatory Classes for Grandes Écoles (CPGE) Hypokhâgne and Khâgne, specializing in Greek and Latin

2013 - 2014 André Chamson High School, Le Vigan, France
Bachelor of Science, specializing in Life Sciences, with optional Greek, with honors (mention Assez Bien)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

October 2023
Language school, Montpellier, France
French FLE Teacher

July and August 2023
Private Boarding School, Switzerland
French FLE Teacher, Theater, and Cooking Instructor

August 2021 - August 2023
Private Boarding School, Switzerland
Teacher of French Literature, International Baccalaureate (IBDP), and French as a Foreign Language (FLE)

March 2021
College/High School, Montferrier, France
French Literature Teacher (substitute)

February 2021
College/High School, Nîmes, France
French Literature Teacher (substitute)

August 2018 - July 2019
University, Nanjing, China
Teacher and Tutorial Leader in French as a Foreign Language and French Literature for Chinese university students

2017 - 2018
University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, France
Conference: "Function of the fables of the Enfers in Book I of Mythologie"

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

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

French

Skills

French

French for adults

School

Special education

Communication skills

Availability of a typical week

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Khalil

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Learn French the way it’s truly spoken — with clarity, emotion, and purpose.
In my classes, you’ll go beyond textbooks to develop real conversational skills and a deeper connection with French culture.

You’ll learn to:
• 💬 Speak naturally in everyday and professional situations
• 🗣️ Improve pronunciation and listening comprehension
• 📚 Strengthen your grammar through real examples and dialogue
• 🎨 Discover French culture, idioms, and expressions that bring the language to life

As a native French speaker who has studied and lived in France, I’ll guide you through French in a way that’s structured, practical, and encouraging.
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your fluency, I’ll help you gain the confidence to think and express yourself like a true Francophone.

Let’s make French not just a language you learn — but a culture you live.

Aicam

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he who learns a new language has learned the culture of a new people.
Studying another language involves not only learning other words for the same things, but also learning a different way of thinking about those things.

Lázaro

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Hello, my name is Lazaro. I'm from Fortaleza, in the Northeast of Brazil. I have been teaching Portuguese for more than 10 years.

I had the opportunity to teach Portuguese for foreigners (especially Japanese people) when I lived in São Paulo, between 2015 and 2017. Then, in 2019, I taught students at the Casa de Cultura Portuguesa at the Federal University of Ceará, where I had the pleasure of teaching through Brazilian culture.

if you need or want to learn Portuguese, feel free to contact me! =)

Cornélia

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My name is Cornélia, and I’m very happy to be your French tutor. Originally from France, I now live in Nagoya, where I have been teaching French since my arrival. I started my studies with a degree in Applied Foreign Languages, which allows me to adopt an effective pedagogy in language learning.

Passionate about languages, I’m here to help you discover and master French at your own pace. My goal is to make each lesson interesting and tailored to your specific needs, whether you’re a beginner or looking to improve your language skills.

As a tutor, I focus on a personalized approach, emphasizing speaking practice and comprehension while incorporating elements of French culture to make learning more lively and engaging. I believe that everyone can learn a language with the right support and methods, and I’m here to guide you throughout this journey.

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