Learn French easily with a native and passionate teacher - Nairobi - Private lessons

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Learn French easily with a native and passionate teacher

From 40 € /h

Hello !
My name is Shekinah and I am a student here in Kenya. French is my native language and I am Congolese. I offer private French lessons for all levels, whether you are a complete beginner or want to improve your skills.
I would be honored to accompany you on this language journey, as French is a beautiful language that I love to teach. Thanks to my fluency in French, English, and Swahili, I can easily communicate with my students and make learning accessible and enjoyable.
My goal is to make each lesson clear, interactive, and tailored to your needs. I look forward to sharing my passion for French with you and seeing you progress step by step.

Extra information

A notebook and pen will perhaps suffice, and a dictionary too.

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Herosagain Network, Thika Road, Nairobi, Kenya

About Me

Hello !
My name is Shekinah, I am Congolese and live in Kenya.
French is my mother tongue.
I offer private French lessons for all levels, whether you are a complete beginner or wish to improve your skills.
I would be honored to accompany you on this language journey, as French is a beautiful language that I love to teach. Thanks to my fluency in French, English, and Swahili, I can easily communicate with my students and make learning accessible and enjoyable.
My goal is to make each lesson clear, interactive, and tailored to your needs. I look forward to sharing my passion for French with you and seeing you progress step by step.

Education

I completed all my studies in French in the DRC. I also underwent six years of training in English and I am naturally fluent in Swahili, my local language.

Experience / Qualifications

6-month internship in English with young children, pupils and students, where I learned to teach in a clear and fun way.
Interpreter for foreigners and traders, facilitating communication between different people in professional and everyday contexts.

Age

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

90 minutes

The class is taught in

French

English

Swahili

Skills

School

French for adults

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

At teacher's location

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

This course is for those who are passionate about the French language. Indeed the objective of this course is to manage to express oneself in French in a short time and to master the language. We will base ourselves on the nine parts of the speech, the conjugation, and certain peculiarities of the language.

French Lessons - From Basics to Advanced is the right course for you if you are a complete beginner or want to make a fresh start. It is an immersive course which will help you to understand, read, and speak most of the French you will need on holiday or a business trip.

The first ten units introduce you to the basic structures and grammatical points you 'll need in everyday situations. Units 1-10 should be taken in order, as each builds on the previous one.

Units 11-19 deal with everyday situations such as shopping, eating, booking a room, traveling, and give you the opportunity to put into practice the language you've acquired in the first part.

I am a Kenyan french tutor with more than 10 years experience in french training. I offer private french classes for all levels: beginners, intermediate and advanced. Affordable prices and flexible schedules. Learn french at the comfort your home or office!

-I'll help you to attain competency in the French language as per your grade level
-I will organize french teaching sessions so that the students become well acquainted with the French language
-I will assign you some educational tasks and projects and will assist the students to get a hang of the language. I will also attend the oral presentations given by the students and provide appropriate feedback on the same.
-I will make sure that you complete your assignments and projects within the time frame given by me

I wish to teach about languages as knowing more than one language is very helpful
As myself i have work in cruisw ship with different people from different countries for me there was no language barriers as i know their laguage.
Basically myself i know more than 6 language and it has help me a lot even overseas.

French Course Descriptions
FREN 111 Beginning French I
Credit Hours:
3
Introduces students to the culture and language of the French-speaking world. Students develop an ability to communicate in real-life situations by acquiring reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. This course is intended for students with no prior knowledge of French, or those who have had two years or less of high school French.

FREN 112 Beginning French II
Credit Hours:
4
Builds on the skills acquired in FREN 111. Students continue to develop an ability to communicate in real-life situations by acquiring additional reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills as well as cultural competency in the French-speaking world. Students meet once a week with a language assistant from France. Prerequisite: FREN 111 or 2-3 years of high school French.

FREN 123 Explorations of Francophone Literature in English Translation
Credit Hours:
3
Is taught entirely in English. The course introduces basic literary concepts and explores themes and movements of French literature from the seventeenth to the twentieth centuries.

FREN 211 Intermediate French I
Credit Hours:
4
Continue the development of interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational skills through a variety of texts (journalistic, short story, poetry, advertising, film, etc.) that reflect the cultural, social, and linguistic diversity of the French-speaking world. Students explore the diversity of practices, products, and perspectives found within contemporary French-speaking societies. Topics may include gender, multiculturalism, ethnicity, family, religion, literature, art, music, gastronomy, education, economics, and politics. Students meet once a week with a language assistant from France. Prerequisite: FREN 112 or its equivalent.

FREN 212 Intermediate French II
Credit Hours:
4
Continue the development of interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational skills through a variety of texts (journalistic, short story, poetry, advertising, film, etc.) that reflect the cultural, social, and linguistic diversity of the French-speaking world. Students explore the diversity or practices, products, and perspectives found within contemporary French-speaking societies. Topics may include gender, multiculturalism, ethnicity, family, religion, literature, art, music, gastronomy, education, economics, and politics. Students meet once a week with a language assistant from French. Prerequisite: FREN 211 or its equivalent.

FREN 240 Business French
Credit Hours:
3
Introduces basic concepts of business communication in the French-speaking world. Topics include finance, economics, marketing, and intercultural awareness. Prerequisite: FREN 212, its equivalent, or permission of instructor.

FREN 251 French Table
Credit Hours:
1
Offers the opportunity to practice conversational French in an informal setting. Activities are designed to encourage students to express themselves creatively in French. The course may be taken up to three times for credit, but applied to the major only twice. Prerequisite: FREN 111 or its equivalent.

FREN 291 Advanced French Table
Credit Hours:
1
A weekly meeting designed to expand vocabulary and increase the speaking proficiency of students at or above the advanced-intermediate level. Maximum number of French Table classes (251, 291, or a combination) that may be taken for credit: three. Maximum number of French Table classes that can be applied to the 33 hours required for the major: two (can consist of two 251s; two 291s, or one of each). Prerequisite: FREN 212, its equivalent, or permission of instructor.

FREN 301 Advanced French: Conversation and Pronunciation
Credit Hours:
3
Emphasizes listening and speaking skills. Students improve their comprehension and speech through laboratory exercises, class discussions, and other activities. Prerequisite: FREN 212 or its equivalent.

FREN 302 Advanced French: Grammar and Composition
Credit Hours:
3
A writing course that focuses on writing for a number of purposes, including essays, correspondence, narratives, and literary analysis. An overview of French grammar is included. The course may be taken twice for credit. Prerequisite: FREN 212 or its equivalent.

FREN 303 Survey of French Literature
Credit Hours:
3
Introduces major literary movements, principal writers, and outstanding works of French literature in their historical contexts beginning with the sixteenth century. Prerequisite: FREN 302 or permission of instructor.

FREN 304 Survey of French and Francophone Literatures
Credit Hours:
3
Surveys contemporary French-language literatures and their cultural contexts in French-speaking Africa, North America, and the Caribbean as well as in France. Prerequisite: FREN 302 or permission of instructor.

FREN 310 Study Abroad Seminar
Credit Hours:
1
Satisfies the study abroad requirement for the major. Students attend preparatory meetings and participate in assignments designed to maximize the value of the required study abroad experience. Before departure, students engage in readings and discussions. After study abroad, students submit a reflection paper and/or assigned written work related to their formal and informal learning gained during the stay.

FREN 325 Topics in French Civilization
Credit Hours:
3
Explores aspects of French civilization and culture, including history, religion, the arts, politics, and gender. The course may be repeated for credit as the subject matter changes. Prerequisite: FREN 212, its equivalent, or permission of instructor.

FREN 350 Survey of French Cinema in English
Credit Hours:
3
Provides an overview of French and Francophone cinemas starting with the origins of cinematic art. The course examines landmark film classics as well as a selection of contemporary French-language films. The basic vocabulary and concepts of cinematography are taught in order to give students tools for an in-depth analysis of the films.

FREN 360 Topics in French Language and Culture
Credit Hours:
1-3
Provides an opportunity to study a linguistic, literary, or cultural topic related to the French-speaking world. Courses in topical areas not offered in the regular curriculum may be offered on a rotating basis. The course may be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and permission of instructor.

FREN 431 French Culture Seminar
Credit Hours:
3
Provides the advanced student the opportunity for in-depth study of an aspect of French or Francophone culture, which may include: literature, art, cinema, business culture, or another approved topic. The course serves as a capstone for the French major. Prerequisite: Two French courses numbered above 302, at least one of which is taught in French, or permission of instructor.

In love with the language of Moliere, let's learn together to read, write, speak ...
The language of love, the most romantic of all; if we arm ourselves with an iron will, one day after another, we will be proud of ourselves. The most beautiful language to express your emotions ...

I warmly recommend HERVE. He is an excellent teacher who has the essential ingredients to improve quickly: Always attentive, he adapts to our needs and requests. Always in a good mood, he makes lessons so enjoyable that you forget the time. Patient and educator, he also takes the time to explain to us what is needed. The fact that he is perfectly bilingual (French / English) also allows him to clarify and specify certain points (grammar rules, agreements, conjugation, pronunciation, etc.) in the other language if necessary. In short, it's always a pleasure to have a lesson with him. Thank you, Hervé

Let's learn the new language. French is a really fun language to learn. French is the second international language after English. It's therefore of. Great advantage to learn French as your second language. This will broaden your social network, and help you in job search.

French is an interesting language, simple and a little complicated if I am honest, but I can guide you and teach you to read, write, speak, listen and conjugate verbs well at all times. We will have dictations, conversations and listening lessons.

French is one of the most spoken international languages in the world. It is spoken in both anglophone and francophone countries. You will be able to learn how to read fluently and with the right intonation ,how write with proper spellings and listen to French audios and also, how to engage in conversations in French.

Learn to be fluent and confident in Swahili from a native speaker with an excellent grasp of the French language, English and intermediate Spanish. You will be exposed to various aspects of the language including cultural aspects necessary for excellent social interaction.

LEARNING AND KNOWING FRENCH AS A STUDENT OR FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES OPENS UP DOORS TO EXPLORE AND LEARN NEW THINGS SUCH AS NEW WAY OF LIFE , NEW CULTURE AND FOR TRAVELLING PURPOSES .
YOU WILL FIND FRENCH TO BE VERY INTERESTING LANGUAGE TO BE LEARNED.
Vive le francais.

French at all levels, from beginner to advanced. Organized French lessons based on each student's learning objectives, and I'd be happy to be your French teacher to help you achieve all your French language goals! I integrate various audiovisual materials, including films and songs, into my teaching to make the lessons enjoyable and interactive.Let's talk!

This course is for those who are passionate about the French language. Indeed the objective of this course is to manage to express oneself in French in a short time and to master the language. We will base ourselves on the nine parts of the speech, the conjugation, and certain peculiarities of the language.

French Lessons - From Basics to Advanced is the right course for you if you are a complete beginner or want to make a fresh start. It is an immersive course which will help you to understand, read, and speak most of the French you will need on holiday or a business trip.

The first ten units introduce you to the basic structures and grammatical points you 'll need in everyday situations. Units 1-10 should be taken in order, as each builds on the previous one.

Units 11-19 deal with everyday situations such as shopping, eating, booking a room, traveling, and give you the opportunity to put into practice the language you've acquired in the first part.

I am a Kenyan french tutor with more than 10 years experience in french training. I offer private french classes for all levels: beginners, intermediate and advanced. Affordable prices and flexible schedules. Learn french at the comfort your home or office!

-I'll help you to attain competency in the French language as per your grade level
-I will organize french teaching sessions so that the students become well acquainted with the French language
-I will assign you some educational tasks and projects and will assist the students to get a hang of the language. I will also attend the oral presentations given by the students and provide appropriate feedback on the same.
-I will make sure that you complete your assignments and projects within the time frame given by me

I wish to teach about languages as knowing more than one language is very helpful
As myself i have work in cruisw ship with different people from different countries for me there was no language barriers as i know their laguage.
Basically myself i know more than 6 language and it has help me a lot even overseas.

French Course Descriptions
FREN 111 Beginning French I
Credit Hours:
3
Introduces students to the culture and language of the French-speaking world. Students develop an ability to communicate in real-life situations by acquiring reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. This course is intended for students with no prior knowledge of French, or those who have had two years or less of high school French.

FREN 112 Beginning French II
Credit Hours:
4
Builds on the skills acquired in FREN 111. Students continue to develop an ability to communicate in real-life situations by acquiring additional reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills as well as cultural competency in the French-speaking world. Students meet once a week with a language assistant from France. Prerequisite: FREN 111 or 2-3 years of high school French.

FREN 123 Explorations of Francophone Literature in English Translation
Credit Hours:
3
Is taught entirely in English. The course introduces basic literary concepts and explores themes and movements of French literature from the seventeenth to the twentieth centuries.

FREN 211 Intermediate French I
Credit Hours:
4
Continue the development of interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational skills through a variety of texts (journalistic, short story, poetry, advertising, film, etc.) that reflect the cultural, social, and linguistic diversity of the French-speaking world. Students explore the diversity of practices, products, and perspectives found within contemporary French-speaking societies. Topics may include gender, multiculturalism, ethnicity, family, religion, literature, art, music, gastronomy, education, economics, and politics. Students meet once a week with a language assistant from France. Prerequisite: FREN 112 or its equivalent.

FREN 212 Intermediate French II
Credit Hours:
4
Continue the development of interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational skills through a variety of texts (journalistic, short story, poetry, advertising, film, etc.) that reflect the cultural, social, and linguistic diversity of the French-speaking world. Students explore the diversity or practices, products, and perspectives found within contemporary French-speaking societies. Topics may include gender, multiculturalism, ethnicity, family, religion, literature, art, music, gastronomy, education, economics, and politics. Students meet once a week with a language assistant from French. Prerequisite: FREN 211 or its equivalent.

FREN 240 Business French
Credit Hours:
3
Introduces basic concepts of business communication in the French-speaking world. Topics include finance, economics, marketing, and intercultural awareness. Prerequisite: FREN 212, its equivalent, or permission of instructor.

FREN 251 French Table
Credit Hours:
1
Offers the opportunity to practice conversational French in an informal setting. Activities are designed to encourage students to express themselves creatively in French. The course may be taken up to three times for credit, but applied to the major only twice. Prerequisite: FREN 111 or its equivalent.

FREN 291 Advanced French Table
Credit Hours:
1
A weekly meeting designed to expand vocabulary and increase the speaking proficiency of students at or above the advanced-intermediate level. Maximum number of French Table classes (251, 291, or a combination) that may be taken for credit: three. Maximum number of French Table classes that can be applied to the 33 hours required for the major: two (can consist of two 251s; two 291s, or one of each). Prerequisite: FREN 212, its equivalent, or permission of instructor.

FREN 301 Advanced French: Conversation and Pronunciation
Credit Hours:
3
Emphasizes listening and speaking skills. Students improve their comprehension and speech through laboratory exercises, class discussions, and other activities. Prerequisite: FREN 212 or its equivalent.

FREN 302 Advanced French: Grammar and Composition
Credit Hours:
3
A writing course that focuses on writing for a number of purposes, including essays, correspondence, narratives, and literary analysis. An overview of French grammar is included. The course may be taken twice for credit. Prerequisite: FREN 212 or its equivalent.

FREN 303 Survey of French Literature
Credit Hours:
3
Introduces major literary movements, principal writers, and outstanding works of French literature in their historical contexts beginning with the sixteenth century. Prerequisite: FREN 302 or permission of instructor.

FREN 304 Survey of French and Francophone Literatures
Credit Hours:
3
Surveys contemporary French-language literatures and their cultural contexts in French-speaking Africa, North America, and the Caribbean as well as in France. Prerequisite: FREN 302 or permission of instructor.

FREN 310 Study Abroad Seminar
Credit Hours:
1
Satisfies the study abroad requirement for the major. Students attend preparatory meetings and participate in assignments designed to maximize the value of the required study abroad experience. Before departure, students engage in readings and discussions. After study abroad, students submit a reflection paper and/or assigned written work related to their formal and informal learning gained during the stay.

FREN 325 Topics in French Civilization
Credit Hours:
3
Explores aspects of French civilization and culture, including history, religion, the arts, politics, and gender. The course may be repeated for credit as the subject matter changes. Prerequisite: FREN 212, its equivalent, or permission of instructor.

FREN 350 Survey of French Cinema in English
Credit Hours:
3
Provides an overview of French and Francophone cinemas starting with the origins of cinematic art. The course examines landmark film classics as well as a selection of contemporary French-language films. The basic vocabulary and concepts of cinematography are taught in order to give students tools for an in-depth analysis of the films.

FREN 360 Topics in French Language and Culture
Credit Hours:
1-3
Provides an opportunity to study a linguistic, literary, or cultural topic related to the French-speaking world. Courses in topical areas not offered in the regular curriculum may be offered on a rotating basis. The course may be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and permission of instructor.

FREN 431 French Culture Seminar
Credit Hours:
3
Provides the advanced student the opportunity for in-depth study of an aspect of French or Francophone culture, which may include: literature, art, cinema, business culture, or another approved topic. The course serves as a capstone for the French major. Prerequisite: Two French courses numbered above 302, at least one of which is taught in French, or permission of instructor.

In love with the language of Moliere, let's learn together to read, write, speak ...
The language of love, the most romantic of all; if we arm ourselves with an iron will, one day after another, we will be proud of ourselves. The most beautiful language to express your emotions ...

I warmly recommend HERVE. He is an excellent teacher who has the essential ingredients to improve quickly: Always attentive, he adapts to our needs and requests. Always in a good mood, he makes lessons so enjoyable that you forget the time. Patient and educator, he also takes the time to explain to us what is needed. The fact that he is perfectly bilingual (French / English) also allows him to clarify and specify certain points (grammar rules, agreements, conjugation, pronunciation, etc.) in the other language if necessary. In short, it's always a pleasure to have a lesson with him. Thank you, Hervé

Let's learn the new language. French is a really fun language to learn. French is the second international language after English. It's therefore of. Great advantage to learn French as your second language. This will broaden your social network, and help you in job search.

French is an interesting language, simple and a little complicated if I am honest, but I can guide you and teach you to read, write, speak, listen and conjugate verbs well at all times. We will have dictations, conversations and listening lessons.

French is one of the most spoken international languages in the world. It is spoken in both anglophone and francophone countries. You will be able to learn how to read fluently and with the right intonation ,how write with proper spellings and listen to French audios and also, how to engage in conversations in French.

Learn to be fluent and confident in Swahili from a native speaker with an excellent grasp of the French language, English and intermediate Spanish. You will be exposed to various aspects of the language including cultural aspects necessary for excellent social interaction.

LEARNING AND KNOWING FRENCH AS A STUDENT OR FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES OPENS UP DOORS TO EXPLORE AND LEARN NEW THINGS SUCH AS NEW WAY OF LIFE , NEW CULTURE AND FOR TRAVELLING PURPOSES .
YOU WILL FIND FRENCH TO BE VERY INTERESTING LANGUAGE TO BE LEARNED.
Vive le francais.

French at all levels, from beginner to advanced. Organized French lessons based on each student's learning objectives, and I'd be happy to be your French teacher to help you achieve all your French language goals! I integrate various audiovisual materials, including films and songs, into my teaching to make the lessons enjoyable and interactive.Let's talk!

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