French teacher Ben

Ben

Community Tutor
Teaches
French
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English
Thai
German
Indonesian
Spanish
TCF/TEF Canada. Achieve the score you need for Permanent Residency!
From FranceLiving in Denpasar, Indonesia (07:31 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 30, 2015
Looking for more than just French lessons? I’m Ben, a native French speaker from Paris, now based in Bali. Former radio host, program director, and communication coach, I help you speak French clearly and naturally through practical, personalized lessons. Permanent Residency Canada (TCF Canada TEF Canada): need a specific score? I’ll help you get it with a clear plan and targeted training: strategies, exam structure, high impact vocabulary, and the corrections that boost your score fast.
5.0
Rating
525
Students
5875
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

French Lessons

Trial Lesson
161 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Conversation Practice (B1-C2). No exam prep
B1 -  C2

Language Essentials

4,790 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 15% off
Essential French for Beginners (A0–A2) From zero to confident basics
A1 -  A2

Language Essentials

791 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 15% off
TCF/TEF Canada. Achieve the score you need for Permanent Residency! (All levels)
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

57 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 12% off
NEW! Business French for Professionals: Master job interviews, executive communication, and confident interactions in French. (Taught by a former Director)
B2 -  C2

Language Essentials

10 lessons completed
USD 45.00+
Package with 7% off

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968 Reviews

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.
Jun 19, 2025
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!
Mar 1, 2023
Lisa
103 French lessons
Thanks Ben for being my most reliable friend and favourite teacher. After taking Ben’s class, I not only improved my French, but also changed my attitude to life. He always encourage me to be positive even during the darkest time.
Jan 15, 2026
Student Robert Drake
Robert Drake
316 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.
Jun 11, 2025
Juan Rios
202 French lessons
Super, merci Ben
Jan 19, 2026
Juan Rios
202 French lessons
Merci Ben pour une autre excellente leçon !
Jan 12, 2026
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