French and English classes based on conversation and written exercises
From 23 £ /h
Teaching Approach
My lessons are designed to be lively and interactive — the student speaks French as much as possible from day one. Rather than passive learning, I focus on active practice: real conversation, spontaneous exchanges, and natural back-and-forth dialogue in French.
Each session blends a variety of exercises to build well-rounded skills:
Listening comprehension — audio clips, dialogues, songs, short videos
Reading comprehension — articles, short texts, dialogues adapted to the student's level
Grammar — practical, contextualized grammar points, not dry memorization
Vocabulary building — themed vocabulary across a wide range of topics (daily life, travel, work, culture, current events, hobbies, etc.), so the student develops the words they'll actually use
The goal is fluency and confidence, not just theoretical knowledge — the student leaves each lesson having actually used the language, not just studied it.
My lessons are designed to be lively and interactive — the student speaks French as much as possible from day one. Rather than passive learning, I focus on active practice: real conversation, spontaneous exchanges, and natural back-and-forth dialogue in French.
Each session blends a variety of exercises to build well-rounded skills:
Listening comprehension — audio clips, dialogues, songs, short videos
Reading comprehension — articles, short texts, dialogues adapted to the student's level
Grammar — practical, contextualized grammar points, not dry memorization
Vocabulary building — themed vocabulary across a wide range of topics (daily life, travel, work, culture, current events, hobbies, etc.), so the student develops the words they'll actually use
The goal is fluency and confidence, not just theoretical knowledge — the student leaves each lesson having actually used the language, not just studied it.
Extra information
Nothing special, a good Internet connection
Location
Online from Hungary
About Me
Hi, I'm Rodolphe. I'm originally from Brittany, France, and I've been living in Budapest, Hungary for over twenty-five years. I've been teaching English and French for more than twenty years, in France, Scotland, and Hungary — working with teenagers in technical/vocational programs as well as adults in professional training or career transition.
My teaching approach is practical and supportive: I adapt to each student's level and goals, whether that means preparing for an exam, improving spoken fluency for professional purposes, or simply rebuilding confidence in a foreign language. I especially enjoy working with students who need patient, structured guidance without unnecessary pressure.
Alongside teaching, I've run a translation and interpreting business in Budapest for over two decades, which brings real-world, hands-on language experience into my lessons — business English, correspondence, oral presentations, and more.
I'd be glad to help you, whether you're a student, an adult in continuing education, or simply curious about learning a new language!
My teaching approach is practical and supportive: I adapt to each student's level and goals, whether that means preparing for an exam, improving spoken fluency for professional purposes, or simply rebuilding confidence in a foreign language. I especially enjoy working with students who need patient, structured guidance without unnecessary pressure.
Alongside teaching, I've run a translation and interpreting business in Budapest for over two decades, which brings real-world, hands-on language experience into my lessons — business English, correspondence, oral presentations, and more.
I'd be glad to help you, whether you're a student, an adult in continuing education, or simply curious about learning a new language!
Education
1995 – Bachelor's Degree (Licence) in Foreign Languages and Civilizations, specialization in American literature
1994 – General University Studies Diploma (English, Arts and Literature, Foreign Civilizations and Literature)
1993 – Certificate in Advanced English, University of Cambridge (UK)
1991 – Baccalauréat A2 (literary track), Latin option
1994 – General University Studies Diploma (English, Arts and Literature, Foreign Civilizations and Literature)
1993 – Certificate in Advanced English, University of Cambridge (UK)
1991 – Baccalauréat A2 (literary track), Latin option
Experience / Qualifications
Since 2002: Owner/Manager of a translation and interpreting business (French/English/Hungarian) in Budapest
2021 – 2026: Full-time English and French teacher, Csonka János Technical High School, Budapest (automotive industry track)
2000 – 2002: French language lecturer, Budapest College of Commerce, Catering and Tourism
1997 – 2000: English trainer, AFTEC Vitré (France) — technical/vocational programs (Industrial Maintenance, Electrotechnics, Sales, Executive Assistant)
1996 – 1997: French language assistant, Fraserburgh Academy (Scotland)
1996: Internship at the European Parliament (Luxembourg) — English/German/Italian translation
Over 25 years of combined experience in language teaching and professional translation
2021 – 2026: Full-time English and French teacher, Csonka János Technical High School, Budapest (automotive industry track)
2000 – 2002: French language lecturer, Budapest College of Commerce, Catering and Tourism
1997 – 2000: English trainer, AFTEC Vitré (France) — technical/vocational programs (Industrial Maintenance, Electrotechnics, Sales, Executive Assistant)
1996 – 1997: French language assistant, Fraserburgh Academy (Scotland)
1996: Internship at the European Parliament (Luxembourg) — English/German/Italian translation
Over 25 years of combined experience in language teaching and professional translation
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
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
French
Skills
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