“I strongly believe that learning French can be fun!”

FRENCH FOR YOU’s main focus is to adapt to the student’s objectives, with constant interaction, respecting the students’ learning style and making them feel confident. 

Passionate about teaching, I am a freelance French as a Foreign Language trainer. After working for several language companies in Paris, I now live in Amsterdam where I moved with my husband. I am an independent and well organised person with over 12 years’ experience in teaching French to all levels professionals, students, expats, etc. with tailor made programmes. I have met many international professionals who have a bond with France, either they own a property or go there regularly for work or pleasure. 

Consequently, I am now specialised in helping people who live in France or own a property there. The focus is integration. You learn the language, the culture and how to interact with the locals. 

Working with expats in Paris (professionals and their partners) from various nationalities and backgrounds allowed me to widen my experience and elaborate my own method, based on interaction and active learning. I particularly enjoy the relationship and exchange with the student. Their progress and satisfaction are my best rewards.

Also passionate about theatre and acting, I was, for years, part of an amateur theatre group in Paris, La Nuit comme en Plein Jour. I use this experience along with some exercises and techniques in my teaching: a playful approach to learn French, particularly appreciated by children, teenagers and many adults. 

My experience in the private sector (as a research assistant in an investment bank or in an international organisation) helped me to understand the needs and objectives of professionals. I have trained many professionals in very diversified areas: banking, industry, publishing, communication, media, etc. 

Some people may be intimidated when learning a language, I constantly ensure that the student feels comfortable and enjoys speaking. Pronunciation can be a challenge, understanding phonetics rules will help to pronounce. You will learn the phonetics as you go along and you will get numerous opportunities to practise.  I often say that phonetics in French is as important as grammar. Sometimes it even overrules it!