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Fun and Effective French lessons for all ages and interests

I have been teaching English and French (for business or for casual/everyday use) to students of all ages for many years now.

My teaching methods are immersion-based. In the English classes, we speak in English. Dans les leçons de français, nous parlons en français.

Lessons are customized to your needs, interests and desired outcomes. I try as much as possible to include fun in my lessons, via games, songs, or ice-breaking activities.

I have lots of experience working with children and teens as well as adults of all ages and professionals. I work with complete beginners (A0-A1) all the way to mastery (C1-C2).

I also offer tutoring and school support classes.

I look forward to working with you.

Extra information

Teaching materials are to be purchased by the students (if needed).

Location

Online via webcam

General info

suitcase iconSkills:
French for adults, Fsl, School
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
120 minutes
The class is taught in:English, French

About Me

I have been teaching the English and French languages for the last 20 years. Being born and raised near Toulon, in the Southeastern part of France, French is my native language. In middle school, I was introduced to my first foreign language (English) and it was very hard for me as the methods used by my teachers (memorization and repetition) did not work for me. When I was 17 years old and about to enter my last year of high school, my English teacher recommended that I study abroad in an English-speaking country for a few months. My parents agreed and I was sent to the USA as an exchange student for one year.

Being completely immersed from day-one in English was very difficult but it worked very well. I started improving steadily and rapidly, and I returned to France completely bilingual. After graduating from France with a baccalauréat degree majoring in French and English, I returned to the United States to attend college, where I majored in English. There I met my husband, started a family and ended up living in the US for 15 years, continuing to improve my knowledge and grasp of the English language, and finally achieving the fluency of a native speaker.

During my 15 years of living on the West coast of the USA, I taught English and French to a variety of students: preschoolers, school-age children, teenagers, adults, and seniors. My experience teaching professional/corporate as well as casual French and English courses has allowed me to successfully mentor and coach people starting from different levels and with personal goals.

My own experience in the USA working in different fields (education, marketing, sales, medical, non-profit, government…) helps me give my students practical advice on navigating their professional world successfully despite not being an English (or French) native speaker.

Since moving back to Europe, I have obtained my TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate, and I’ve been teaching at a language school in Amsterdam. My experience has also included helping students prepare for English and French eindexamen (VWO, HAVO, etc…) and coaching students in preparation for their admission essays and interviews to enter higher-education institutions (hotel school, masters programs abroad, etc…). These last few years, I have also been teaching English on-location for NGOs and financial institutions. I have also been tasked with coaching HR Coordinators, Executive Assistants, EMEA Sales Directors, government employees, teachers, and helping public speakers to prepare for presentations, conferences, YouTube broadcasts, etc.

I’ve also helped prepare employees being relocated abroad (for example, to France and to Belgium).

My method has proven results: several of my professional students were promoted, the relocations went smoothly, and many of my school-age students passed their exams and/or were accepted into their chosen schools. The efficiency of my method revolves around a total-immersion approach from the very first lesson. With me, the English class will be taught in English and French class will be taught in French, no matter the level from which you are starting. We will work together to create an understanding and confidence in using your target language, whether for professional or casual uses. My lessons cover language (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, idioms, etc…) as well as an introduction to culture along with some practical tips.

For more info about me or my teaching style, visit my website:
www.learnwithchristel.nl

I look forward to meeting you and to work with you toward achieving your goals!

Education

Teaching English as a Second Language certifications from ITTT, USA.
Associates of Arts (Liberal Arts/English major) from Spokane Community College, USA.
Baccalauréat Général Littéraire from Académie de Nice, France.

Experience / Qualifications

Several years teaching experience in the USA as well as in the Netherlands.
Experience teaching classes as well as individual lessons.
Currently working for a language school in downtown Amsterdam.
I have been teaching English and French (for business or for casual/everyday use) to students of all ages for many years now. My teaching methods are immersion-based. In the English classes, we speak in English. Lessons are customized to your needs, interests and desired outcomes. I try as much as possible to include fun in my lessons, via games, songs, or ice-breaking activities. I have lots of experience working with children and teens as well as adults of all ages and professionals. I work with complete beginners (A0-A1) all the way to mastery (C1-C2). I also offer tutoring and school support classes. I look forward to working with you.

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