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David
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Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
French
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Catalan
German
Chinese (Mandarin)
Italian
Portuguese
Japanese
Russian
Certified teacher, linguist and translator. My sessions are tailored to your goals and needs.
Teaches
English
Native
French
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Catalan
German
Chinese (Mandarin)
Italian
Portuguese
Japanese
Russian
Certified teacher, linguist and translator. My sessions are tailored to your goals and needs.
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From FranceLiving in Barcelona, Spain (20:37 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 13, 2017InterestsHistorySports & FitnessTravelArtMedical & Healthcare
Bonjour et bienvenue ! I’m a certified linguist and translator passionate about helping you master French or English for exams, careers, or daily life. With a Sorbonne MA, CELTA, and fluency in 6 languages, I’ve guided students through interviews, exams, and business pitches. My own journey to Mandarin HSK5 and Spanish C2 helps me understand your challenges. With 12+ years teaching online and in person, I tailor lessons to your goals—whether exams, work, or fluency—assessing your needs and building effective strategies. I also work as an FDI consultant, bringing real-world insight to our lessons. Let’s turn your language goals into results!
I have 6 years’ experience teaching online and many more face-to-face. I enjoy teaching as I get to meet new people and share my strategies for learning languages.
Over the years I have passed several language exams, including Mandarin Chinese HSK4 (the 4th of 6 levels), Goethe Institut’s B2 German (with a 100% score in speaking), a C2 exam in Spanish and a B2 test in Catalan.
I have worked in the US, UK, France and Spain as a focus group moderator and a sales executive. These days, when I am not teaching, I work as a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) consultant, helping economic development agencies from all over the world attract investors.
I customise my lessons to my students' needs. You may come to me with a specific goal in mind, such as preparing for an exam, a job interview or a business presentation. On the other hand, you may...My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Goethe-Zertifikat B2 - Goethe Institut - 2020Certificate in German language proficiency B2 (100% in speaking)
Certificate verified
Chinese Proficiency Test HSK Level 4 - Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban) - 2017The HSK (Level IV) assesses test takers' abilities in the application of everyday Chinese (Mandarin). It is the counterpart of the Level IV of the Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages and the B2 Level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEF).
Certificate verified
Test of Language Competence in Catalan - Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona - 2014Vantage Level (B2)in Catalan Language.
Certificate verified
Diploma in Advanced Business Spanish - IESE Business School / University of Navarra - 2003Certificate in Advanced Business Spanish from one of Spain's top Business Schools.
Certificate verified
Education
2015 - 2015
Other - English Language TeachingCambridge CELTA: Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults. Pass B.
1997 - 1997
Other - TranslationDiploma in Translation (English to French), passed with Merit in Paper 2
1996 - 1998
Master's - English
1999 - 2000
Other - JournalismCertificate in Print and Broadcast Journalism
Work Experience
2016 - Current
Online English TeacherI am currently working as an online tutor of English, teaching business English to professionals and preparing students for Cambridge exams.
2016 - 2016
English TeacherI taught English to B1 students at this government-funded school, where the emphasis is on teaching languages through the use of online technology.
2015 - 2016
English & French TeacherTaught levels B1 & B2 and conducted an intensive First Certificate (FCE) Preparation course.
5.0
Rating
139
Students
1,691
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
French Lessons
French
English
Trial Lesson
78 lessons completed
USD 34.00+
French tutoring -- Apprenons le français dans la bonne humeur!
A1 - C2Language Essentials821 lessons completed
USD 39.00+
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Regular Students for general French (started before 2020 or more than 20 completed classes)
A1 - C2Language Essentials411 lessons completed
USD 34.00+
Package with 6% off
Availability
146 Reviews
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French
English
Satoshi SHUDO
32 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
I appreciate his patience even when I am not prepared for a lesson as sometimes I am tired after work and could not take time for preparation.
Mar 30, 2023
lizzy.daou
38 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
It’s been such a pleasure learning French with David. Not only did he help me land my dream job opportunity, but he also helped me prepare and successfully pass the DELF B1! If you want a tutor who will be punctual, prepared, supportive, attentive to your needs, help you achieve your goals, while also making learning interesting- David is the professor for you. 1000/10 recommend!
Jul 13, 2021
Lynda Learns French
66 French lessons
another great lesson with David!
Nov 8, 2023
Karen LeDonne
35 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
David is working on areas that I need most. And he makes it fun! He is the best by a long, long shot of any language instructor I’ve had. I should keep this a secret so it doesn’t become too difficult to schedule!
Mar 11, 2022
Lynda Learns French
66 French lessons
Another great lesson with David!
Jan 4, 2024
Anke
101 French lessons
all fine like every time
Oct 12, 2023
Trial Lesson
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