French Language Instruction
Cultural Context Included
Coaching in standard Parisian French, rooted in 20+ years of teaching experience and doctoral research in curriculum design. For professionals, academics, and learners seeking clear, confident communication.
Instruction Designed for Specific Goals
Relocating Professionals
For those moving to Paris, Montréal, or Francophone regions. Fluency requirements extend beyond travel phrases to high-stakes meetings and daily life.
Breaking Plateaus
For learners stuck at B1–B2. Functional but not fluid. Tailored instruction helps learners move from functional to clear and confident communication.
Certification Seekers
For those preparing for TEF/TCF/DALF/DELF exams, graduate study admission, or career pivots requiring advanced, verified French proficiency.
Heritage Reconnectors
For whom French is part of family and identity. Depth and cultural understanding are reclaimed, moving beyond basic vocabulary drills.
Immersion Over Repetition
Lessons are shaped by doctoral research in Curriculum Studies at UBC. Adult language acquisition is addressed through context, culture, and meaningful use.
Assessment & Design
A diagnostic conversation occurs first. Curriculum is built for the specific level, goals, and life of the learner—never a template.
Immersive Content
Authentic texts, film, conversation, and cultural context enrich foundational instruction. Multiple textbooks are selected and adapted to fit each learner's level, goals, and interests, with native Parisian pronunciation modeled throughout.
Tracking & Refinement
Session notes, pronunciation feedback, and pacing reviews are provided to keep progress visible and momentum real.
Commitment Options
All plans include weekly live sessions, custom curriculum, and ongoing support. Prices listed in CAD.
Professional
- Weekly 1-hour sessions
- Skill retention between sessions
- Foundational grammar and vocabulary
- Tailored materials suited to your level
Accelerated
- Twice-weekly 1-hour sessions
- Faster pattern recognition and retention
- Vocabulary and grammar deepen session to session
- Stronger momentum toward fluency
Advancement
- Three times weekly 1-hour sessions
- Rapid internalization of structure and rhythm
- Significant gains in confidence and expression
- Cultural context woven across sessions
Executive
- Four times weekly 1-hour sessions
- Maximum exposure driving rapid fluency gains
- Deep practice across speaking, writing, and comprehension
- Sustained momentum toward sophisticated expression
Note: All plans are application-based to ensure a strong fit. An initial discovery call is required before enrollment.
Weekly Joint Sessions
- Weekly 1-hour joint sessions
- Shared curriculum aligned to shared goals
- Conversation and cultural context focus
- Individualized feedback within paired setting
Accelerated Twice-Weekly
- Twice-weekly 1-hour joint sessions
- Structured grammar & vocabulary
- Deeper cultural integration
- Priority email support
Hybrid Accelerated
- Weekly joint session + weekly individual session per learner
- Foundations built individually, synergy enjoyed together
- Personalized coaching alongside paired dynamics
- Flexible durations: monthly, 6-week, or 8-week
Pricing reflects 2-learner pairs. Larger corporate cohorts and custom training programs available by request.
What Changes
Learners move beyond functional French to genuine fluency — navigating cultural nuance, expressing ideas with sophistication, and communicating with confidence in professional and academic settings. Progress is measurable, momentum is real, and the relationship between learner and coach is built on honest assessment and shared commitment.
Client reflections will be shared here as partnerships conclude and permission is granted.
Essential Tools for Your Journey
Curated resources built from the same research and methodology behind every private lesson. Available instantly, worldwide.
Basic Phonetic Guide
A beginner-friendly introduction to essential French sounds. Covers the basics with clear examples — a starting point for confident pronunciation.
Custom Professional Glossary
Tailored vocabulary lists with pronunciation guides for specific fields (Healthcare, Hospitality, Legal, etc.). Bridge the gap between general fluency and professional precision.
French Phonetic Guide — Full Version
The complete reference. Key French sounds with their IPA symbols — including challenging combinations like nasal vowels, u vs ou, and é vs è. Interactive PDF with audio to hear standard French sounds pronounced individually and with vocabulary examples
B1-B2 Breakthrough Checklist
A strategic roadmap on exactly what to study to hit C1, based on doctoral research in adult acquisition. Stop guessing, start progressing.
Limited Availability
A maximum of 5 new students per intake are accepted. This ensures the highest quality of personalized attention.
Billing cycles align with scheduled session blocks. Flexible pacing accommodated for professional schedules upon discussion.