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French à la Carte- À la carte French lessons are designed for students who want flexible,
From 90 $ /h
Instead of following a fixed curriculum, these lessons are tailored to your needs. Whether you want to focus on conversation, grammar, pronunciation, travel vocabulary, or school support, each session is customized to help you progress quickly and confidently.
Possible focus areas include:
• conversational French practice
• grammar clarification and verb conjugation
• pronunciation and listening skills
• travel preparation
• homework help or exam preparation
• writing and reading practice
These lessons are ideal for students who:
• want targeted help with a specific topic
• prefer a flexible learning plan
• want to improve a particular skill in French
Each lesson is structured, engaging, and adapted to the student's level and pace, ensuring meaningful progress while making learning French enjoyable.
Possible focus areas include:
• conversational French practice
• grammar clarification and verb conjugation
• pronunciation and listening skills
• travel preparation
• homework help or exam preparation
• writing and reading practice
These lessons are ideal for students who:
• want targeted help with a specific topic
• prefer a flexible learning plan
• want to improve a particular skill in French
Each lesson is structured, engaging, and adapted to the student's level and pace, ensuring meaningful progress while making learning French enjoyable.
Location
At teacher's location :
- North Venice, FL 34275, USA
About Me
Bonjour! My name is Claude, and I am a passionate French teacher with many years of experience helping students develop confidence in speaking, reading, and understanding French.
I am currently a French teacher in Florida, where I teach French Level 1 and Pre-AICE French Level 2 at the high school level. I also previously taught university-level French courses, including language and translation classes. My background includes many years of experience in language instruction, cultural training, and translation through my own language institute.
My teaching approach is interactive, encouraging, and practical. I focus on helping students feel comfortable using French in real-life situations while also building strong grammar and vocabulary foundations. Whether students are beginners or more advanced learners, I tailor lessons to meet their goals and learning style.
I enjoy working with learners of all ages — from middle school and high school students to adults who want to travel, improve their language skills, or reconnect with French.
I am currently a French teacher in Florida, where I teach French Level 1 and Pre-AICE French Level 2 at the high school level. I also previously taught university-level French courses, including language and translation classes. My background includes many years of experience in language instruction, cultural training, and translation through my own language institute.
My teaching approach is interactive, encouraging, and practical. I focus on helping students feel comfortable using French in real-life situations while also building strong grammar and vocabulary foundations. Whether students are beginners or more advanced learners, I tailor lessons to meet their goals and learning style.
I enjoy working with learners of all ages — from middle school and high school students to adults who want to travel, improve their language skills, or reconnect with French.
Education
Florida Department of Education Teaching Certificate ( 2023)- Subject French
M. A in International and Intercultural Negotiation (2017), Marseille Aix University, Thesis: “Teaching a Second Language to non-literate and pre-literate refugee adult students”, Honor: Thesis passed “with Distinction”
French Translator Certification (2015), Global Translation Institute, Portland, OR
English as a Second Language Instructor Certification (2014), Global Leadership College, Ontario
Mediator Certification (2011), Kansas Mediation Center, Wichita, KS
Cross-cultural Trainer Certification (2009), Interchange Institute, Brookline, MA
M. A in International and Intercultural Negotiation (2017), Marseille Aix University, Thesis: “Teaching a Second Language to non-literate and pre-literate refugee adult students”, Honor: Thesis passed “with Distinction”
French Translator Certification (2015), Global Translation Institute, Portland, OR
English as a Second Language Instructor Certification (2014), Global Leadership College, Ontario
Mediator Certification (2011), Kansas Mediation Center, Wichita, KS
Cross-cultural Trainer Certification (2009), Interchange Institute, Brookline, MA
Experience / Qualifications
I have an extensive background in French language instruction, translation, and cross-cultural communication.
I taught French at Oregon State University, where I instructed multiple university-level French courses, including language and translation classes. This experience allowed me to work with students from diverse academic backgrounds and help them develop strong language proficiency.
I currently teach French at North Port High School in Florida, where I teach French Level 1 and Pre-AICE French Level 2. In this role, I help students build a strong foundation in French grammar, communication, and cultural understanding while preparing them for advanced language study.
In addition to my school teaching experience, I founded and operated the Cross Cultural Institute LLC, where I provided language training, translation services, and cross-cultural communication coaching for individuals and professionals.
Through these experiences, I have worked with:
Middle school students
High school students
University learners
Adult professionals
My background allows me to adapt lessons to different learning styles and goals, whether students want to succeed in school, travel, or become fluent in French.
I taught French at Oregon State University, where I instructed multiple university-level French courses, including language and translation classes. This experience allowed me to work with students from diverse academic backgrounds and help them develop strong language proficiency.
I currently teach French at North Port High School in Florida, where I teach French Level 1 and Pre-AICE French Level 2. In this role, I help students build a strong foundation in French grammar, communication, and cultural understanding while preparing them for advanced language study.
In addition to my school teaching experience, I founded and operated the Cross Cultural Institute LLC, where I provided language training, translation services, and cross-cultural communication coaching for individuals and professionals.
Through these experiences, I have worked with:
Middle school students
High school students
University learners
Adult professionals
My background allows me to adapt lessons to different learning styles and goals, whether students want to succeed in school, travel, or become fluent in French.
Age
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
French
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
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
Students will work on:
Complex sentence structures
Past, present, and future tenses
Opinions and debates
Cultural topics from the Francophone world
Storytelling and presentations
The emphasis is on thinking and expressing ideas in French, with regular conversation and real-life scenarios.
Ideal for:
Intermediate to advanced learners
Students preparing for advanced classes
Anyone wanting to reach conversational fluency
Complex sentence structures
Past, present, and future tenses
Opinions and debates
Cultural topics from the Francophone world
Storytelling and presentations
The emphasis is on thinking and expressing ideas in French, with regular conversation and real-life scenarios.
Ideal for:
Intermediate to advanced learners
Students preparing for advanced classes
Anyone wanting to reach conversational fluency
In this course, students will learn the foundations of the French language through interactive activities, conversation, and practical vocabulary.
Topics include:
Greetings and introductions
Numbers, dates, and time
Family and descriptions
Food and daily activities
Basic verbs (être, avoir, aller)
Simple sentence structure and pronunciation
Students will begin speaking French from the first class in a supportive and fun environment.
Ideal for:
Beginners
Travelers
Students preparing for French in school
Topics include:
Greetings and introductions
Numbers, dates, and time
Family and descriptions
Food and daily activities
Basic verbs (être, avoir, aller)
Simple sentence structure and pronunciation
Students will begin speaking French from the first class in a supportive and fun environment.
Ideal for:
Beginners
Travelers
Students preparing for French in school
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