Sarah

Hello everyone,
I'm Sarah, a qualified teacher of French and native speaker originally from Paris. With a deep love for my country and a passion for sharing its culture, I'm dedicated to teaching individuals of all backgrounds and ages.
Whether you aspire to achieve fluency with ambitious goals or simply wish to explore a language and culture you find fascinating, I'm here to support you. Continuously striving to enhance my professional practice, I maintain high expectations for myself.
My academic qualifications include a Master's degree in French as a Foreign Language (FLE), a PGCE with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status), and a Bachelor's degree in Modern Languages with a focus on FLE.

Tutoring Experience

With a strong background in language education both in the UK and France, I have honed my skills to provide the best possible guidance to my students.
I have diverse experience working with various student groups, including adults pursuing different language objectives, teenagers in English schools, including those preparing for GCSE exams, and primary school children.
My teaching style is adaptable, allowing me to be both creative and engaging to make lessons enjoyable while also being proficient in the more serious aspects of language study.
My teaching expertise spans a wide range, from designing fun and exciting lessons for children to providing focused grammar instruction for exam preparation, all the way to tailoring lessons for enthusiastic learners who simply want to get by on vacation and improve their conversational skills en passant. This versatility allows me to cater to a broad range of learning needs and preferences.

Tutoring Approach

Why Choose My French Lessons?

Adaptability: My lessons are customised to your specific needs. I easily adapt to all levels, whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, a child, teenager, or adult. I prioritise an immersive approach by speaking 100% in the French language, but I'm also flexible to use English as a bridging tool if it makes you more comfortable.
Creativity and Engagement: I have a passion for creating creative and engaging lessons, especially for children and teenagers. My communicative and action-oriented approach makes learning French interactive and fun.
Innovative Methods: I employ cutting-edge pedagogical methods, such as the communicative and action-oriented approach, among others. Whether your goal is to improve grammar, excel in exams, enhance conversational skills, or focus on specific objectives, I'm here to guide you.
Clear Objectives: With me, you can set clear and achievable objectives in your French learning journey. Whether you want to improve your French for work, studies, or simply for pleasure, I'm here to support you.
Learning French with me is more than just a lesson; it's an enriching experience to master a beautiful language. In addition to language proficiency, I'm passionate about sharing the cultural richness of the French-speaking world. If you're interested, I can also introduce you to the captivating cultural aspects of the French language.

I prioritise an immersive teaching approach by conducting lessons entirely in French, fostering an environment that encourages language immersion.
However, I'm also flexible and open to using English as a bridging tool, especially when explaining complex grammatical concepts or language nuances, to ensure a comfortable learning experience.