French Conversation and Exam Preparation (DELF/ DALF) – Personalized Lessons
From 22.51 £ /h
Bonjour ! My name is Estelle, and I'm a native French speaker with a passion for helping learners gain confidence and fluency in real-life French.
My approach is practical and student-centered. Whether you want to improve your conversation skills for travel, work, or personal enjoyment, or you need structured preparation for the DELF or DALF exams, I adapt each session to your goals and learning pace.
🎯 For conversation learners:
- We focus on speaking from day one (using real-life situations, role-plays, and topics that interest you)
- Pronunciation, vocabulary, and natural expression are at the heart of each session
- Grammar is introduced naturally, through examples and conversation, so you learn to speak correctly without getting lost in theory
📚 For DELF/DALF candidates:
- I help you prepare for all four skills tested: oral comprehension, written comprehension, oral production, and written production
- We work with sample exam formats, practice exercises, and targeted feedback to build your confidence
- Whether you're aiming for B1, B2, C1, or higher, I provide personalized guidance based on your strengths and areas for improvement
✨ What to expect:
Sessions adapted to your level (from beginner to advanced)
A supportive, encouraging environment where mistakes are part of learning
Flexible scheduling (online sessions via video call)
Materials provided (but we can also use whatever textbook you have)
My background in linguistics and translation, and my own experience learning foreign languages (English, Portuguese) give me a deep understanding of what works when learning a new language.
Ready to take your French to the next level? Send me a message, I'd love to connect!
My approach is practical and student-centered. Whether you want to improve your conversation skills for travel, work, or personal enjoyment, or you need structured preparation for the DELF or DALF exams, I adapt each session to your goals and learning pace.
🎯 For conversation learners:
- We focus on speaking from day one (using real-life situations, role-plays, and topics that interest you)
- Pronunciation, vocabulary, and natural expression are at the heart of each session
- Grammar is introduced naturally, through examples and conversation, so you learn to speak correctly without getting lost in theory
📚 For DELF/DALF candidates:
- I help you prepare for all four skills tested: oral comprehension, written comprehension, oral production, and written production
- We work with sample exam formats, practice exercises, and targeted feedback to build your confidence
- Whether you're aiming for B1, B2, C1, or higher, I provide personalized guidance based on your strengths and areas for improvement
✨ What to expect:
Sessions adapted to your level (from beginner to advanced)
A supportive, encouraging environment where mistakes are part of learning
Flexible scheduling (online sessions via video call)
Materials provided (but we can also use whatever textbook you have)
My background in linguistics and translation, and my own experience learning foreign languages (English, Portuguese) give me a deep understanding of what works when learning a new language.
Ready to take your French to the next level? Send me a message, I'd love to connect!
Location
Online from France
About Me
My name is Estelle, and I’m a native French speaker with a true passion for languages and teaching. I hold a Master’s degree in Translation and Language Services, and I’ve been working as a freelance linguist for over seven years. I also spent a year as a French assistant teacher in a secondary school in Ireland, where I taught students aged 12 to 18 and helped some of them prepare for their Leaving Certificate exam. This experience gave me valuable insight into how young learners progress, and how to make language learning engaging and effective, whether in a classroom or one‐on‐one.
What I love most about teaching is helping learners gain confidence, not just in grammar, but in real-life communication. I know what it’s like to learn a foreign language myself (I speak English, Portuguese, and some Spanish), so I understand the challenges, the hesitation, and the excitement when things finally click.
I’ve worked with learners from all over the world, and I truly believe that language learning should be both effective and enjoyable. If you're looking for a supportive teacher who will encourage you every step of the way, let’s connect !
What I love most about teaching is helping learners gain confidence, not just in grammar, but in real-life communication. I know what it’s like to learn a foreign language myself (I speak English, Portuguese, and some Spanish), so I understand the challenges, the hesitation, and the excitement when things finally click.
I’ve worked with learners from all over the world, and I truly believe that language learning should be both effective and enjoyable. If you're looking for a supportive teacher who will encourage you every step of the way, let’s connect !
Education
Bachelor's degree in Information and Communication, specialized in Library Studies from the University Paris Descartes, France.
Master's degree in Translation and Linguistic Services from the University of Porto, Portugal.
Master's degree in Translation and Linguistic Services from the University of Porto, Portugal.
Experience / Qualifications
• 7+ years of experience as a freelance translator and language specialist (EN/PT > FR)
• Master’s degree in Translation and Language Services – University of Porto, Portugal
• French assistant teacher for one year at a secondary school in Ireland, including exam preparation for the Leaving Certificate
• Experience working with learners of all ages and levels, both in person and online
• Native French speaker with fluent English and advanced Portuguese
• Master’s degree in Translation and Language Services – University of Porto, Portugal
• French assistant teacher for one year at a secondary school in Ireland, including exam preparation for the Leaving Certificate
• Experience working with learners of all ages and levels, both in person and online
• Native French speaker with fluent English and advanced Portuguese
Age
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
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in
English
French
Portuguese
Skills
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