Here's what you can expect from this trial lesson:
- Getting to know each other (about yourself, your language experience, your hobbies...)
- Defining your level, needs and goals
- Giving you a preview of courses you're interested in (conversation class, translation, pronunciation...)
- Discussing common availability for future classes
- Planning the next lesson 

I can always help you make a programme to study the language. We can discuss how you can find ways to implement language practice in your life. Once it is done, I'll help you find suitable resources for your needs.

Here's what you can expect from this lesson:

- Depending on your level, we will base the lesson on a resource. It can be a song, a video, a text, an article, a small game, an audio (podcast)...
- We will go through the content of this resource, make sure you understand everything
- We will target the difficulties and learn from them
- Then, we will discuss the topic of the resource
- You will also get a document summarising what we learned during the lesson (vocabulary, grammar, expressions, corrections)

This method helps you

- learn the language in real settings (no notebooks)
- exercise yourself with resources of different themes depending on your needs and goals (languages, music, sports, gardening, gaming, science fields, health...)
- discover new ways of learning languages 
- discover resources you might enjoy and continue using outside the class

Conversation class (A1-C2) || Learning through new resources

This course can be taken at any level and many times. Pronunciation can be intimidating, but you'll soon see that it can be fun as well! Here's what you can expect from this course:

You will get some advice and tips on how to get close to a native pronunciation (based on standard French pronunciation). I will sometimes point out differences in French pronunciations (Belgium vs. France). You'll also learn some (neuro-/socio)linguistical facts meant to help you, which will enrich your learning. Let's have a quick look at the programme :

1) We'll first have a look at the French phonetic alphabet
2) Then you'll read a text from which I'll base an analysis of your pronunciation
3) This analysis will be our starting point to determine what we should focus on 
4) We'll do some pronunciation exercises together. My students end up really liking these fun and helpful exercices!
5) Before the class ends, we will review the lesson and what you need to work on for next time. I'll give you some advice, exercises and even resources that align with your objectives. 

My background in linguistics and musical ear will be helpful in finding what is hindering you.  From A1 to C2, there are always points we can focus on in order for you to master French pronunciation ;-)

Working on French pronunciation (A1-C2) || Analysis-Advice-Exercises

/!\ Only for English, Dutch, and Spanish speakers (as I need to understand your native language in order to explain common translation mistakes and to give you better advice). 

Here's what you can expect from this class:

- Mini-lessons on the basics of translation, answering common questions (how to get better at translation, what tools to use, how does the nature of a text impact the translation, what to focus on when translating...)
- Translation of a text you're interested in (law, science, literature, journalism...)
- Analysis of difficulties you may encounter when translating into French
- Expansion of your vocabulary
- Learning to translate ideas and concepts

And so much more! Come give it a try! :-)

In this class, you are encouraged to exercise outside of the class. You can either pick a text or ask me to send you one. You will then do your best to translate and come back to the next lesson with a translated passage that we will go through together. By doing that, you'll learn to apply the advice I give you during the class, and also learn to make translation choices on your own. You will also certainly encounter difficulties and come back with questions. You'll learn a lot from this method!

Learning to translate into French (B1-C2) || The basics of translation

The concept of this class is to talk about whichever topic you want to engage in. 
It is a way for you to stimulate real conversations with a native. This option is perfect for those who want to have a more natural experience in class. 

Here's what you can expect:

- Spontaneous conversation on the topic of your choice
- Low-cost lessons (as there isn't any preparation beforehand on my behalf)
- You may bring resources if you want (a text, a video, a song, a poem, a presentation...)
- You may ask any questions you want (as long as they are in agreement with italki)

In this lesson you'll have 3 options when you make a mistake:

1) I ignore the mistake and let you talk freely
2) I ignore it on the moment and give you a summary of frequent mistakes at the end of the lesson
3) I correct you the moment you make a mistake (stops you from assimilating the mistake)

During the lesson, I may suggest resources for you to use. You can always ask me for resources that I'll send to you later after doing some research to find something suitable for your level.

Spontaneous conversation (B1-C2) || No prepared material

I was working as a Bilingual student (NDL/FR) operator. I would take care of insurance clients from Benelux when they'd have emergencies all across Europe. This required being bilingual in Dutch and French, but also necessitated more in order to communicate with foreign agencies (mostly English. This job required a lot of management, communication and organisation between insurances, institutions, foreign policies, client's rights...

reading

music

legal_service

writing

I was contacted by a school because they were interested by my profile, even as a student. I therefore accepted to become a fulltime teacher for 3 weeks until a certified teacher would be able to come back. It eventually ended up being a wonderful experience to me, the institution, as well as the students. I later got a job offer from this school, asking me if I would accept working as an official teacher. Seeing my students enjoy learning was beautiful.

I have had the chance to give Dutch and English classes to French speakers, and also French classes to Spanish speakers (Mexico). With italki, I hope to earn more experience teaching to people from diverse backgrounds