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French lessons for all levels by a qualified teacher, former lawyer and experienced coach – online or in London

French lessons for all levels with a qualified former lawyer and experienced coach – online or in London

As a certified French tutor (DAFLE), former business lawyer, and executive coach, I offer structured and personalised lessons tailored to your goals. Whether you're aiming to improve your fluency, build confidence in conversations, or prepare for professional situations, I provide a supportive approach that makes learning French enjoyable and effective.

Location

Online via webcam

General info

suitcase iconSkills:
Age:
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

About Me

I’m a native French speaker from Paris, and I’ve been living in London for many years. I hold the TAF certification and have experience teaching French to both adults and teenagers — in private lessons as well as small group settings.

Before becoming a French teacher and executive coach, I worked as a corporate lawyer for many years. This background helps me understand the needs of professionals learning French for business or work-related purposes.

My teaching style is flexible and adapted to your goals: general French, conversation, grammar, exam preparation, academic support, or professional use. Whether you’re learning French for personal reasons, studies, work, or relocation, I tailor each session to your needs and pace.

Lessons are available online (via Zoom or similar), and I can also travel to central London for in-person sessions at no extra cost.

If you're a student, a professional, or simply passionate about learning French, I’d be happy to support your progress in a structured, supportive, and enjoyable way.

Education

DAEFLE – French as a Foreign Language teaching certification

Executive Coach Certification (HEC Paris)

Paris Bar Exam (1995)

DEA in Private Law (Master’s degree – postgraduate level) with honors

Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)

Experience / Qualifications

Professional experience:
I have worked as a private French tutor for children, teenagers, and adults, both in France and the UK. I also taught French in a public institution in Paris. My lessons are tailored to individual needs and cover general French, academic support, and professional French, including specialised courses for legal professionals, drawing on my background as a former corporate lawyer.

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