English and French lessons tailored to your needs

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    Private English lessons

    Want your child to practice their English with a native speaker?

    Want to study at an English speaking university?

    Want to improve your communication skills at work?

    Whatever your reasons for wanting to learn English, I will tailor your online private lessons to your specific needs and goals.

  • Language Conversation Practice

    Private, personalised conversation practice without committing to a schedule. Perfect for those wanting to improve their speaking skills on a weekly basis. Available in English or French.

  • Holiday French

    Would you like to impress your family and friends on your French holiday this summer?

    Then this online course is for you!

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    Introduction to French

    A series of two online self study courses.

    In the first, learn how to say your name, where you are from and what you do for a living.

    In the second, learn how to tell the time, ask for directions, describe the weather and ask for someone’s phone number.

  • Asking Questions in French

    An online self study course teaching you the four ways to ask and answer questions in French.

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    French for Ski Instructors

    Know how to ask where the bathroom is and order a cup of coffee but stuck when it comes to technical skiing vocabulary?

    This online course is for qualified ski instructors wanting to teach French speaking clients.

    Optional on snow sessions as well.

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    French for Nannies & Babysitters

    Don’t know the words for teddy bear, nappy, sledge or the swings?

    This online course is designed to get childcare providers comfortable communicating in French with both parents and children.

  • French for Hospitality

    Hotel guests have so many questions and requests, from easy ones like, ‘Can I have an extra towel?’, to slightly more complex ones like, “Please can you book me a scenic helicopter flight with Air Zermatt for exactly 8.37am tomorrow morning and have our ski gear ready to go with us?’

    Whatever the scenario, we can tackle the language needed to succeed in the workplace and improve your customer service.

FAQs

What happens next?

Register your interest via the contact from. I will then arrange a placement test and free consultation before the lessons start. This is a chance to say hello and find out a little more about each other before the lessons begin.

What is my level?

I use the CEFR Language Levels as a guide. You can read all about these levels on my dedicated page.

How do you know I’m on the right course?

I evaluate all of my students before enrolling them on a course to ensure that everyone is placed in a group of a suitable level. I also like to discuss students’ objectives for their course to ensure that everyone is placed on a course that suits their language learning aims.

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