Bilingual French and English teacher with 22-year world. teach. experience. Boost self-confidence.
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Französisch
Muttersprache
Spricht
Englisch
Latein
Deutsch
Spanisch
Bilingual French and English teacher with 22-year world. teach. experience. Boost self-confidence.
Über mich
Ich als Lehrkraft
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
Aus KanadaLebt in David, Panama (20:12 UTC-05:00)
Über mich
italki-Lehrkraft seit 31. Jan 2020
Thema von InteresseWissenschaftFilmeTiereGeschichteReisen
Hi!
I’m Marie from France. I’m a French native speaker born in France but I lived in bilingual Canada for 15 years and became a Canadian citizen in 2008. So, I speak perfect standard French and I am a native-like English speaker.
I started my career in business but moved to teaching in 2000. I have been teaching French and English for 22 years now and have a great experience in teaching people from various ages, cultural backgrounds and learning styles. I’ve helped hundred of students to achieve official language exams with a success rate over 90%. Today, I’m teaching on Italki and have wonderful experience with my students.
Meine Kreationen
Ich als Lehrkraft
I am enthusiatic, approachable and strongly committed to facilitate your learning experience. I deeply care about creating a friendly and safe classroom atmosphere in order to raise your self-esteem and confidence and make you feel comfortable to participate. It doesn’t take me long to determine your learning style and adjust my teaching methods to your needs. I’m also very responsive to your learning pace.
My teaching style is pretty much task-based. I think you can make the most of our time together and learn more deeply if the activities we are doing make sense. My ultimate goals are to make you fully engaged in your learning and effectively progress while enjoying our language classes.
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
My teaching methodology is quite ecclectic. I believe your exposure to authentic materials is the best way to develop your communication skills. However, I may use more guided methods if necessary. I always tailor my learning plans to your needs. I use a wide range of authentic resources and multimedia in order to make our class both fun and challenging. I've specialized in English and French phonetics since my Master thesis was based on a comparative analysis between both languages. This year, I am finalizing a Master Degree in Didactics of Languages – French as a Foreign Language - which keeps me at the cutting edge of the latest research in language teaching and learning.
Marie is a fantastic teacher! She is kind, patient and thoughtful, and very knowledgeable about what is required to succeed for standardized French language tests. Even in the first lesson, she was incredibly helpful, insightful, and well-organized. I recommend her without reservation!
8. Nov. 2025
richardcieslak
91 Französisch Unterrichtsstunden
We started with an interesting discussion about cultural influences that shape day-to-day life in Panama and other countries, then moved on to class material that focused on a group of French idioms and the syntax and grammar involved in using them. The material allows for development of written and oral comprehension in a format that teaches something about French culture, which makes it interesting and engaging.
16. Okt. 2025
Shumei Gao
49 Französisch Unterrichtsstunden
Lessons went swimmingly. 😁👍
8. Okt. 2025
ALBA CANI
44 Französisch Unterrichtsstunden
Professor Marie is one of the most dedicated professors I have had. The classes are well-organized, explanations are very clear, and she genuinely cares about students’ success. I truly appreciate the constructive feedback and the encouragement throughout the classes.
30. Okt. 2025
Fiona
9 Französisch Unterrichtsstunden
I learnt a lot from this lesson and I'm looking forward to more classes with Madame Marie.
14. Okt. 2025
joshshier
4 Französisch Unterrichtsstunden
Marie got right to the point! She was quick to listen to what my needs were and got right into speaking. I was surprised at what she drew out of me in only one lesson! Can't wait for more!