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Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach French, English as a Foreign Language and can also teach methodology (including essay writing) and primary school subjects to students following the French curriculum (such as CNED ̶ distance learning).

Tell me about your qualifications.
I hold a Master's Degree in Humanities with English (French DEA Lettres-Humanités-Civilisations) from the Université de Bourgogne, in Dijon, France.
I also have a university diploma to teach French as a Foreign Language (French Licence FLE).
I am accredited to administer DELF/DALF A1-C1, French official international proficiency tests.

What kind of experience do you have?
I have been a teacher for over 6 years and have a very diverse experience as I have been working in an Alliance française in Mexico, a language centre, two adult education centres and two tutoring agencies. My first teaching experience was as a language assistant in Preston, Lancashire.
I have had students ranging from 7 years old to 65+, from absolute beginners to advanced levels. I've given private and group classes and intensive courses (up to 7h a day) in schools as well as in companies. I have over 2000 teaching hours, including more than 700 hours of private tuition (basically in French Literature, French and English as Foreign Languages).

How much do you charge?
Free consultation by phone or email.

£30/h in-company classes
£30/h for the preparation to DELF/DALF
£25/h for GCSE and A Level French
£25/h conversation, grammar and any other subject/level
£25/h CNED
£20/h Online tuitions, email marking, proofreading
£5/h per additional student

Travel included

Where do you teach?
I teach at the student's home or office or any other place agreed by both parties.
I can also provide online tuition, through skype or messenger.

When are you available?
I am available 7 days a week, at whatever time is convenient for the students.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
I can teach students from 10 years old, absolute beginners to advanced levels, students on a home study course with the CNED and professionals (including in-company classes).

Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
For GCSE, A Level, university diplomas or degrees in French, French Baccalauréat, the official international French proficiency tests DELF/DALF A1 to C1.

Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
No, I don't have a CRB but I do have an up-to-date French police check.

Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.
Lessons will be carried out through skype for a better interaction or through messenger.

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
Not at the moment.

Where and with whom did you train?
I trained with the Université de Bourgogne in Dijon for the Master's Degree and the university diploma to teach French.
I am accredited to administer DELF/DALF A1-C1 through the Alliance française in Monterrey, Mexico.

Tell me about some of your current students.
Coming from France where I recently taught French Literature to a student preparing a diploma in Accounting, I am now in charge of two groups of beginner students in a language school and give French private tuition (self-employed as well as with two tutoring agencies).

Do you have a personal message for students?
Whether you are a student taking GCSE or A levels in French and need confidence for your exam or you are a professional willing to have a proper conversation with your French colleagues or clients, or just want to enjoy your next holidays in a French-speaking country, whether on a daily basis or intensive classes, we will first talk about what YOU are looking for and how I will help you to achieve your language goals.

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How to tackle Essay Writing
Subject: Essay Writing
Tags: essay writing, plan
Created: 04/05/2011