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Heidi Gray

English

Native

French

From United Kingdom

Living in Gloucester, United Kingdom

Certified TEFL teacher with over ten years' experience I've taught English for over ten years. It's my first language and the subject of my degree. I haven't forgotten what it's like to be a beginner, though. When I moved to France at 13, I didn't speak a word of French. At first, every conversation took so much concentration that I'd come home exhausted. Then it started to click. Ce moment-là, je le connais bien. By the time I left la Nouvelle-Aquitaine thirteen years later, I was living my whole life in French. That's why I don't correct every small mistake. Worrying about getting it wrong is what stops people speaking. Les erreurs font partie de l'apprentissage. Communication comes first, accuracy follows. I'm a certified TEFL and TYLEC teacher, and I currently teach ESOL alongside my online lessons. I teach both languages to all ages, from young children to working adults. My French is near-native, so we can stay in one language or switch between the two, whichever helps you most. On passe d'une langue à l'autre quand ça aide. Specialities: IELTS, TOEIC, Cambridge A1 to C1, Business English, GCSE and A-Level, DELF, DALF, professional French. Levels A1 to C1. 3,800+ lessons taught on italki, plus many more in classrooms in France and the UK. A quick note on scheduling: lessons can be rescheduled with more than 24 hours' notice. Just message me and we'll find a time that works. Once we're inside the 24-hour window, italki's system doesn't allow lessons to be changed or cancelled, and the lesson is charged in full.

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Trial Lesson

295 lessons completed

USD 12.00+

🇫🇷 Learn to speak French fluently | Apprenez à parler couramment le français

A1-B2

Language Essentials

596 lessons completed

USD 19.00+

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French for young learners - français pour jeunes et adolescents

A1-B2

Language Essentials

611 lessons completed

USD 15.00+

14% off

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David S

8 French lessons

She's very punctual, has a very easy approach to learning French and allows me to learn at a speed that's comfortable for me (and my very busy schedule). She tailors the learning (at my request) to concentrate on areas that will help me for an upcoming month in France, while avoiding topics that won't help me much on my trip: family, business, school. I really like working with Heidi; her approach makes me feel like I can actually learn to speak French.

David S

8 French lessons

Just a beginner here, and never felt any pressure to know everything or pick up vocabulary and pronunciation perfectly and instantly. Just a nice, easy lesson that makes me want to study and practice for the next lesson.

emrah toprak

24 English lessons

An amazing teacher for my child! The lessons are highly enjoyable and productive. Thank you so much for your efforts.

Grâce De Boisset

7 English lessons

J'ai trouver une prof qui me convient avec qui je vais pouvoir progresser en anglais. Je suis ravis.

Jack

10 French lessons

Heidi was amazing and a pleasure to meet, will definitely be booking lessons with her!

emrah toprak

24 English lessons

The trial lesson met my expectations.