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Benjamin
French
Native
English
Thai
German
Indonesian
Spanish

From France

Living in Denpasar, Indonesia

TCF & TEF Canada | Exam Preparation with a Former National Radio Director Hi, I’m Ben, a native French teacher from Paris, currently based in Bali. I’ve been teaching French for 13 years and have taught more than 15,000 lessons to over 1,000 students throughout my teaching career. Today, most of my work is focused on TCF Canada and TEF Canada, especially speaking and exam preparation. Before teaching, I spent more than 20 years in radio and media as a presenter, program director and communication coach. That experience still shapes the way I teach. I don’t only help you improve your French, but also the way you communicate: how you organise your ideas, speak with confidence, manage pressure and keep going when you don’t immediately find the perfect word. For TCF and TEF, we work on the exam format, strategy, timing, vocabulary, grammar and regular mock exams. I adapt the lessons to your level and your target. If you’re still a beginner, that’s absolutely fine. We can build your French step by step while keeping your future exam goal in mind. My lessons are relaxed but focused. I’ll correct you, challenge you and push you when I know you can do better, while giving you enough space to make mistakes and try again. Whether your exam is in a few weeks or your Canada project is still months away, we’ll start from where you are and build a clear plan towards your target.
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  • Audio files
  • Image files
  • Video files
  • Flashcards
  • Articles and news
  • Quizzes
  • Test templates and examples
  • Graphs and charts
  • Homework Assignments
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Virgilio
11 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
I would recommend Ben to anyone looking to improve their French. Ben helped me prepare for the DELF B2, focusing specifically on oral expression. He is an effective teacher who is adaptable to his students — he tailored his feedback to my preferences and helped me refine my vocabulary and grammar in speaking. He provided solid feedback and out-of-class resources that allowed my speaking ability to flourish in a very short period of time. I felt as prepared as I could be entering the last part of the exam due to his preparations.
Student John DeCarlo
John DeCarlo
376 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ben is without doubt the most effective teacher I have ever worked with on any subject that I have learned. I am a college professor and teach for a living and i can say without any hesitation that Ben is a consummate professional. His pedagogy is strong to the point that he makes complex subjects completely accessible. What goes beyond his professionalism however, is his intuitive understanding of what makes it easy for a student to learn and his patience and determination. All of this makes learning French with Ben a satisfying and fun experience. I highly recommend him for students just starting out, all the way to advanced students looking for fluency! Best teacher I ever had!
Student Davlat Amonov
Davlat Amonov
1 French lesson
I highly recommend Benjamin
Student Robert Drake
Robert Drake
326 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ben has been my French teacher for 10 years. He will always be my French teacher because he is one of a kind. I started with him after a single semester in college and a summer of Duolingo + a grammar textbook. He has taken me from basic conversation and grammar rules to fluency. Here is how: From my first trial lesson, he has always been engaging, friendly and able to carry the conversation when I was at a loss for words. He had a plan for each lesson that adapted as I advanced, mastered grammar and could speak more fluently. He is always supportive, gentle when correcting and fun to talk to. His sincere care for his students as learners and as individuals is clear and a source of comfort. Beyond excellence as a teacher, he is personable in a unique way. Conversation with him is relaxed. It always feels like talking to a wise older friend. If you are thinking of learning French, give Ben a try. Learning French with Ben is a highlight of my life for 10 years and counting.
Student samira ebrahim
samira ebrahim
12 French lessons
I had a great experience with Ben. He was very helpful, patient, and friendly, and he always gave me practical advice that was useful for the TCF exam. I originally needed CLB 7, but with his help I was able to achieve CLB 8. I really appreciated his support and the way he explained things clearly. He also helped me reduce my stress and overcome the mental blocks I had when speaking, which really boosted my confidence
Juan Rios
221 French lessons
Super conversation, merci Ben!