Tom L.

I learned to fluently speak French at age 11, so I can offer a unique insight as someone who had to learn the language and didn't speak it from birth. I learned to speak French in France but then moved back to my native Canada where I worked in French for many years, so I can teach both the Canadian and the European French dialects and accents.

I usually start with basic pronunciation, verbs and sentence structure. In the first lesson we will learn a few sentences

For advanced students, I can teach common French expressions, advanced grammar conjugation, accents and cadences.

Using the DELF study guides, we can work together to ensure your success.

I'm experienced with bilingual workplaces and professional interactions in French. I have lesson plans that focus on social and professional interactions.

For beginners/intermediate we start by making sure you know how to pronounce basic vowel sounds, and how to conjugate regular verbs. Individual student plans vary, and are custom to each student, but I emphasize having your fundamentals solid, and learning one new thing at a time.

Need help with your French homework? Learning the complexities of a language in a class with 30 other kids is just plain impossible. One on one sessions are much more productive. I'll get you on track.

Struggling with the passé simple, or looking for a reading partner to help you make sense of your latest French literature assignment? I won't claim to be a total expert, but I've helped many students in this area.

I've got lots of study materials and lesson plans for the TEF. We can track your progress using placement tests and watch you go from beginner to intermediate and beyond.

While I am Canadian, my French leans a bit more European/Cosmopolitan because that's where I learned, but I've also worked in Canada in French and English for over a decade and am therefore very familiar and knowledgeable in this area as well. If you're looking for an authentic Quebecois local I may not be your guy.