Bonjour
! My name is Stéphane,
and before I
begin any lesson, I am always interested in knowing about my
students, and their reasons for wanting to learn French.

For
example, if it is for a professional reason, I can adapt the lessons
and the vocabulary for immediate use in your job (ie: restaurant
vocabulary for a chef, technical terms for an engineer, etc.)

There
are many other reasons why people want to learn French :

• 
  to
  prepare for an exam

• 
  to
  tour a country

• 
  to
  enrich their culture

• 
  for
  the pleasure of learning a new language

For
all these points, you can count on me to guide you in the best
conditions.

Second,
I will quickly evaluate your language level to help you define your
starting point in our lessons and identify the next steps to reach
your goal.

I
wish to bring you the complete experience of practicing the French
language. In the specific method I use, vocabulary is acquired during
practice, not before. You won't have to memorize long lists of words
before each lesson.

On
the contrary, you will notice how much easier it is to remember new
words when you discover them and practice them during each lesson.

I
will tell you each time which ones are the useful and very common
vocabulary words here in France so that you can write them down in a
little notebook. Eventually, I will give you short, fun exercises to
help you remember these precious words (for example, writing a
paragraph with 5 new words you will have learned, solving a crossword
puzzle that I customized for you, etc.)

The
complete experience of French is not just about mastering vocabulary.
While great applications for learning exists, such as flashcards,
none of them allow you to prepare yourself to practice French in a
real environment and to fully interact with other people.

As
with the Latvian language, the practice of French requires an
intelligent and effective understanding of different contexts of
conversations.

I
will teach you everything you need to know to express yourself
serenely in any situation and adapt to different contexts. (For
example, how to book a hotel room, order from menu in a restaurant,
how to buy a train ticket, etc.)

How
to do, how to be, how to know,... I will tell you everything and your
mastery of the French language will improve greatly !

Each
lesson will allow you to discover not only new grammar and
vocabulary, but also essential and exciting elements of French
culture and tips for interacting in complete serenity when you need
to express yourself in French or listen to someone speaking to you in
French.

My
priority is to make sure you are having a good time while learning.

Two
words that characterize my style are “Fun and Refreshing”

I
enjoy interacting with people and many students have become friends
afterwards.

I
love to listen to what you have to say, and with me, you will have
many, many opportunities to do so (in French, as often as possible).

The
more you speak French during the session, the more you will retain
the words and structures, and the more comfortable you will be
speaking.

I
also have proven methods for correcting or adjusting French
pronunciation errors.

It's
not very hard. In addition, you will discover that you are actually
familiar with many French sounds since they already exist in your
language. We will see together which ones.

You
can count on my helpful attitude, my kindness and my cheerfulness to
come to your rescue whenever you are in difficulty. I love teaching
French and I will do my best to constantly motivate you.

I
am a warm person, full of energy, and passionate about sharing my
knowledge.

I
love life, music (there will be lots of songs and video clips in the
lessons of course), arts, sports and anything that brings color to
our lives.

I
see in our future interactions a chance to take you on a journey of
discovery of French.

A
journey that will enrich you both in the handling of the French
language and in the happiness of understanding this language through
its civilization and culture.

My tutoring has had a lasting impact on learners by helping them not only improve their French, but also develop long-term confidence and motivation. Many of my students started with hesitation, some preparing for exams like the DELF, IB French, or GCSE, others simply wanting to speak better for travel, work, or life in France. With personalized lessons, engaging materials, and cultural content that connects emotionally (songs, series, stories), I’ve helped them reach their goals while enjoying the process.

One of the biggest differences I’ve seen is how students begin to take ownership of their learning. I encourage them to build their own “learning notebook,” turning every lesson into a creative, memorable experience. This approach has transformed even the most hesitant learners into proud and independent users of the language.

I also work with many adult professionals who need French for their careers, a police investigator in Singapore, a hotel manager in England, and expat tech specialists, for example. I help them improve their communication skills, prepare for job interviews, and feel more confident in real-life professional situations. That’s where I believe the true impact of my teaching lies: helping people succeed, grow, and feel empowered through language.