Truly bilingual (French native language, Cambridge C2 certified English) French tutor | For all levels and profiles | Flexible methods and g

From 33 £ /h

The French language is a bit of a scary beast isn’t it ? I’ll help you domesticate it so that it becomes your trusty companion!

Do you want to :
- better interact with coworkers
- chit-chat comfortably with strangers at the gym or at the shop
- be more confident writing professional e-mails
- learn how to deal with the Swiss administration
- understand French pop culture references
- or just flex on other expats with niche (hey, that’s a French word!) vocabulary and crispy clear pronunciation?

About the course :
- flexible methods to suit your needs, rhythm and learning preferences
- grammar to understand the language and/or natural free flow conversation to improve your vocabulary, listening skills and pronunciation

For :
- true beginners starting from scratch
- people who think they’re beginners but are actually just lacking in confidence
- intermediate
- advanced

I'm a 41 year old truly bilingual (Cambridge C2 certified) Geneva native who's been learning English since he was 6, and a few other languages since then (Italiano, Deutsch, 日本語 and ภาษาไทย). I've studied literature, education sciences and information sciences.

I am trained in modern teaching methodologies, I design tailored lessons built around real-life communication rather than repetitive textbook drills.

I love teaching, I have first-hand experience of how challenging and intimidating it can be to learn a new language, and a desire to build bridges with what you already know in YOUR language(s).

I'd love to share all of that with you in a way that fits you specifically, so don't hesitate to shoot me a message if you want more info.

I'm focused on making learning fun but don't get it twisted : I'll take your progress to heart and work hard to that end.

Location

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At student's location :

Around Geneva, Switzerland

At teacher's location :

Rue Jean-Simonet, Châtelaine, Suisse

Online from Switzerland

About Me

I'm, Thomas, a 41 year old Geneva, Switzerland, native.

I'm truly bilingual (French native speaker and Cambridge C2 certified), I've been learning English since I was 6, and a few other languages since then (Italiano, Deutsch, 日本語 and ภาษาไทย). I've studied literature, education sciences and information sciences.

I love teaching and I have first-hand experience of how challenging and intimidating it can be to learn a new language.

I use flexible methods to suit your needs and learning preferences, I can teach you grammar to understand the language and/or engage in natural naturally flowing conversations to improve your vocabulary, listening skills and pronunciation. I'll build bridges with what you already know in YOUR language(s).

I'm a pop culture (cinema, video games, comics, literature), history, politics, geography and of course languages enthusiast!

Education

Baccalauréat général (France) (high school diploma).
Certified C2 in English by Cambridge University Press.
Studies in literature (UNIGE) in Japanese language and culture and in philosophy.
Studies in education science (UNIGE).
Studies in information science (HEG).
No university-level diploma acquired.

Experience / Qualifications

While relatively new to formal teaching (aside from a few substitution roles as a primary school teacher), my real strength comes from having learned several languages myself, giving me a deep understanding of the challenges involved. I also have practical experience helping friends learn French.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Duration

45 minutes

60 minutes

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