Hi! I’m Vanessa, a trilingual language teacher from Montreal, Canada.
Since 2014, I’ve helped students land jobs, travel confidently, and speak naturally.
I speak English, French, and Spanish fluently and am learning Portuguese and ASL,
so I truly understand what it’s like to be a student.
In Montreal, I use all three daily, surrounded by French, English, and Spanish at home.
This immersion enriches my teaching and deepens my love for languages.
Outside class, I’m a ceramic artist, pottery teacher, and tour guide.
I’m passionate about art, nature, sustainability, and personal growth.
I’m here to help you reach your language goals and enjoy learning along the way!
Me as a Teacher
Feeling comfortable is key to learning!
I create a warm, professional space where you can speak freely, make mistakes, and grow.
These aren’t traditional language classes — they’re personalized sessions designed around you.
We’ll use conversation, visual tools, and real-life topics to build your confidence and fluency naturally.
With personal experience overcoming language learning challenges and over 10 years teaching,
I’m patient and supportive, guiding you every step of the way.
Language opens doors to new cultures and ways of thinking —
I’ll help you speak more comfortably, clearly, and confidently.
Let’s enjoy the journey together.
My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are personalized to your level, interests, and goals.
I keep you motivated by focusing on topics you enjoy.
Homework matches what we cover—reading, podcasts, exercises, videos, songs, writing, and more.
I suggest extra tools to boost your exposure and speed up fluency.
As a patient teacher and language learner, I understand your challenges.
Classes happen on Zoom, with Google Docs for easy collaboration.
*Please note my strict 24-hour cancellation policy: I wait 15 minutes before marking a no-show and charging the class fee.*
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Flashcards
Articles and news
Quizzes
Test templates and examples
Homework Assignments
Certificates
Teaching English to Children - Oxford Seminars - 2018
Teaching IELTS - Canadian College of Educators - 2017
Certificate verified
Teaching Business English Specialization - Oxford Seminars - 2017Teaching English as a Second Language with a specialization in Teaching Business English
Certificate verified
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - Oxford Seminars - 2016Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Teaching English as a Second Language
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Certificate verified
Education
2011 - 2014
Bachelor’s - Studio ArtsConcordia University of MontrealBachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Arts
5.0
Rating
786
Students
4,815
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
98%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
786
Students
4815
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
98%
Response rate
French Lessons
French
English
Trial Lesson
392 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Français, Conversation
A1 - C2Conversation1,693 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 8% off
French for Beginners
A1 - C2Conversation1,049 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 8% off
Culture Quebecoise/Montréalaise
A1 - C2Conversation46 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 8% off
Semi-private french classes
A1 - C1Language Essentials35 lessons completed
USD 44.00+
Package with 6% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
1,019 Reviews
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French
English
Bryan Rosenbaum
11 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
Today’s lesson was terrific. After our initial trial, I felt more at ease speaking with Vanessa. I really like how she keeps track and shares new things we’ve learned and where I made mistakes. I said that I wanted to learn more about Faire, and after class, she updated the doc with many helpful links. I have been going through them and my next lesson, I will be prepared to better use this word!
May 12, 2018
Olga
14 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thank you for this lesson. It was not super easy for me but Vanessa did her best to make all things clear to me. She gives you a lot of synonims for one word so you can learn 5 words instead of 1. I hope the lessons with Vanessa will help me to improve my French quickly. Vanessa is a really good teacher.
Feb 23, 2018
Daniel Woods
10 French lessons
10/10!
Sep 7, 2025
Wen
10 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I've had five classes with Vanessa. She's a very nice and supportive teacher. Her lessons are interesting, really helpful. She taught me many new words, correct grammar and helped me to improve my writing skill. I'm glad to meet with the teacher.
May 10, 2018
Daniel Woods
10 French lessons
Vanessa is an incredibly kind and patient teacher who uses a wide variety of techniques and teaching styles to help students. Each lesson is collaborative and fun whilst feeling no pressure or stress! If you are looking for a superb French teacher then I highly recommend.
Nov 9, 2025
Rogerio Santos
25 French lessons
Vanessa is a teacher focused on her students' needs and the best learning methods. Always punctual and willing to help, she offers interesting and easy-to-understand materials. She provides feedback and corrections when necessary in a gentle and friendly manner. Her classes are very light, engaging, and relaxed. She is a teacher with a wealth of resources (texts, images, music, videos), knowledge, and a teaching style that makes us want to learn even more about the language.