WHO AM I? QUI SUIS-JE ?
I’m a native French tutor providing one-on-one online French classes to all levels: beginner, intermediate, advanced. I tutor tweens, teens and adults.
My online French classes are entirely designed to fill your specific needs whether you are a beginner or someone who wants to improve and reach fluency.
We establish your goals together and we work out a program to reach these goals. If you already own materials, we’ll use those. If you don’t have any, I’ll recommend some depending on what your objectives are.
If you take a group class, the objective will be to attain the next level of skills in French.
Why Would You Contact Me?
You’re a Proud Parent of a French Learner
Learning French is a subject matter in school and your teen needs a little help to master French and getting the missing A. Whatever the online French classes he or she currently takes per the school curriculum, I can help.
You never got a chance to learn French but you want your kids to not miss it. Make sure your child has the desire to learn it though. It has to be a fun thing to do not a chore!
You’re Learning French but This Isn’t Your Cup of Tea
You’re the teen and frankly, you don’t understand what this French teacher of yours is telling you. It sounds all Greek to you. “Use Imparfait here and Passé Composé there??” Why are French having these two tenses and when do they use them? And what about all these little words these French people have all over the place? What do you do with them?
Stay calm, relax. It is simpler than you think. Just ask Brigitte and all will become clear.
Ask your mom or dad if you could get some online French classes with her.
Your Spouse is French and You Never Got Around to It But…
It is time to go visit the in-laws, yikes ! What are they going to think?
I can definitely help you get ready for the bare necessities if you’re in a hurry or help you impress the entire family if you have a little bit more time. Contact me here.
You’ve Learned Some French at Some Point
You’ve taken French classes in high school and you’re rusty with the language. You have a trip scheduled to go to France in six months for a vacation. Who could help you catch up?
A project in France is on, but French was not your forte and you’ve not been practicing in years. Getting the basics in a new unit of time could help you shine.
You’re About to Lose Your Job if You Say No
Your boss is sending you to France in two months and you’re in panic mode, you don’t know a word of French except for “Bonjour” and “Excusez-moi.” You feel guilty, you should know more but…you never got around to it, and now, this incredible opportunity is knocking at your door. So who do you turn to?
You’re Dreaming of France When you Sleep
French cuisine is in your dreams and you have decided to follow a culinary course in Provence.
Wine tastings is a passion and you’re dreaming of your palate sensing this French terroir you’ve only heard of.
You fell in love with the language before you were born – your mom spent her nine-month pregnancy painting at Montmartre.
For whatever reason, just the sound of “French”, an Eiffel tower’s pic, Edif Piaf’s “La vie en rose.”, an Audrey Tatou’s poster and, you are in seventh heavens.
Worrying About Aging?
You’re retired and need to maintain your thinking cap on. Learning a second language is a great way to keep the grey matter young. On top of it, French is a lot of fun.
Who Am I?
I have been providing French classes in the Conejo Valley for the past 12 years. You’ll find a little bit more details here where it all started.
What Do My Clients Say About My French Tutoring?
Online French Classes as Every Day Conversation
We have enjoyed regular French conversation meetings over the past years locally. You can now join us online.
YOU TALK – VOUS AVEZ LA PAROLE
I don’t teach in these meetings, they are made to develop your conversational skills. Our meetings are always around a topic. This is for your benefit. The whole purpose is for you to practice speaking French.
So, I ask that you come prepared with a presentation for the attendees. In these meetings, you already have the French basics in place. I.e. you can understand what others are saying and can deliver a sentence. It does not mean you’re flawless, far from there. As the saying goes, only practice makes perfect.
What Are We Talking About? De Quoi Parle-t-On?
In the past, we have covered travels, books, movies, problems of our times, entertainments, work, history, geography, the origin of words, etc. We’ve talked about the past, close and far, forgotten a long time ago as well as the possible outcome of the future. Anything is possible. We always try to keep it related to speaking the French language one way or another.
The French language is scattered all over the world, so there is no lack of interesting subjects of conversation. And anyone is always welcome to originate a topic and present it to the group. As long as you’re talking, I’m happy.
Your Chance to Practice with a Native French Tutor
The main point is to come open, ready to learn a couple of new words, ready to jump in the pool and talk to others without any fear of making a mistake. You’ve got to make some in order to learn, so, don’t bother what happens, just do it. It will go a long way.
I’m looking forward to welcoming you to our next meeting. To register you go here. Instructions to join the meeting will be sent a couple of days before the meeting.
And whatever the case may be, contact me here, it’ll be a pleasure to help you speak French online or offline.