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KARIM
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French
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Arabic
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German
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Specialties
Test PreparationTechnologyBoost & Speak French! Native Teacher • DELF/DALF Trainer • International Background!
Teaches
French
Native
Speaks
Arabic
Native
German
Portuguese
English
Spanish
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationTechnologyBoost & Speak French! Native Teacher • DELF/DALF Trainer • International Background!
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From BrazilLiving in Brasilia, Brazil (16:12 UTC-03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 2, 2025InterestsFilms & TV SeriesMarketingTravelTechScience
My name is Karim Maalem, and I am a native francophone passionate about helping learners speak naturally and with confidence. I lived in Germany from 1995 to 2001 and have been in Brazil since 2001. I’ve been teaching since 1992 and working as a French teacher since 2005. I’m also a certified DELF–DALF examiner.
My classes are dynamic, clear, and focused on real communication. I love languages, cultures, and guiding each learner with enthusiasm, patience, and steady, meaningful progress.
Hello! I’m Karim, a French teacher and educational technologies specialist with over 20 years of experience. I’ve taught in Brazil, Germany, the U.S. and Algeria for institutions such as the Alliance Française in Brasília and Portland, Babbel (Berlin), the University of Magdeburg, Amazon in Canada and Proformation in France. I hold a Master’s in FLE and a partial Master’s in language didactics (Sorbonne Nouvelle). I work with Moodle, H5P, Zoom, Canva, Genially, Google Workspace and many other tools that support effective online learning. I speak French and Arabic natively, and German, Portuguese and English fluently. My lessons are clear, structured and interactive to help you progres.
My lessons are designed around your goals and professional or personal needs. With more than 20 years of international experience, I combine a clear, structured approach with interactive and real-life activities so you speak French confidently from the very first session.
I use a wide range of materials—articl...My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
MAÎTRISE ARTS, LETTRES, FRANÇAIS LANGUE ÉTRANGÈRE - Université des Antilles - France - 2021Formation axée sur la didactique du FLE, l’ingénierie pédagogique et la conception de cours pour publics internationaux. Développement de compétences en linguistique appliquée, évaluation et pédagogie numérique.
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Attestation Formateur examinateurs correcteurs - CIEP - 2014Certified DELF–DALF Examiner & Corrector.
Officially trained to assess oral and written exams from A1 to C2 using CEFR criteria.
Qualified to evaluate speaking, written production, accuracy, coherence, and interaction.
This certification allows me to provide precise, reliable feedback and help learners progress with clear exam-level standards.
Certificate verified
Attestation Formateur examinateurs correcteurs - CIEP - 2014Certified DELF–DALF Examiner & Corrector.
Officially trained to assess oral and written exams from A1 to C2 using CEFR criteria.
Qualified to evaluate speaking, written production, accuracy, coherence, and interaction.
This certification allows me to provide precise, reliable feedback and help learners progress with clear exam-level standards.
Certificate verified
Attestation Formateur examinateurs correcteurs - CIEP - 2014Certified DELF–DALF Examiner & Corrector.
Officially trained to assess oral and written exams from A1 to C2 using CEFR criteria.
Qualified to evaluate speaking, written production, accuracy, coherence, and interaction.
This certification allows me to provide precise, reliable feedback and help learners progress with clear exam-level standards.
Certificate verified
Diplôme d'ingnénieur - Université de M'sila - Algérie - 1991Engineer specialized in thermal and energy engineering, with training in heat transfer, energy systems, and technical optimization. Strong analytical skills and applied scientific expertise.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2022 - Current
Professeur de françaiso Online French Teacher (2022 – Present)
o Teach online French courses (A1–C1 levels).
o Apply communicative and task-based methods.
o Design and teach French courses for adults and professionals.
o DELF Courses.
2021 - Current
Professeur de français en ligne
2007 - Current
Professeur de français
2022 - Current
Professeur de français en ligne
2025 - Current
Professeur de français en ligneAt the University of Magdeburg, I teach French for Academic Purposes (FOU) to German-speaking students at levels A2–B1. My role is to prepare them to use French in an academic context and to develop the skills needed to follow courses, write assignments, and participate in university-level discussions in French.
Education
2014 - 2019
Other - Formateur correcteurs et habilitation DELF DALF
2021 - 2022
Master's - Français Langue Étrangère - FLE.Français Langue Étrangère
Arts, Lettres, Langues
1985 - 1991
Bachelor’s - Génie mécanique - Énérgétique
Work Experience
2007 - Current
French teacherProfesseur de français
2022 - Current
French teacher
2001 - 2004
Academic Program Coordinator
1991 - 1995
Technical Education Teacher
2025 - 2025
French teacher
5.0
Rating
7
Students
16
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
79%
Response rate
French Lessons
Trial Lesson
4 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
B1 Intensive French – Stop Feeling Stuck. Start Speaking Clearly.
A2 - B1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 21.00+
Package with 10% off
A2 Intensive French – Speak with Confidence in Real Life
A1 - A2Language Essentials3 lessons completed
USD 21.00+
Package with 10% off
Going to a French-Speaking Country? Don’t Get Stuck. Speak.
A1 - C1Conversation5 lessons completed
USD 21.00+
Package with 10% off
Speak French with Confidence – Real Conversation Practice
A1 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 10% off
French Pronunciation & Accent Reduction – Speak French Naturally (A1–B1)
A1 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 10% off
DELF/DALF Excellence – Train with an Official Examiner Trainer (A1–C2
A1 - C2Test Preparation2 lessons completed
USD 25.00
Package with 4% off
TCF & TEF Mastery – Reach Your Target Score (Canada, Québec, France)
A1 - C2Test Preparation2 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 8% off
Availability
My creations
Podcast (6)
Quiz (7)
2 Reviews
Ju-young Yoon
1 French lesson
His curriculum is systematic and organized. I believe he is an experienced tutor.
Apr 3, 2026
Connor
3 French lessons
Great class! His Kickstart classes are very organized. I highly recommend!
Jan 7, 2026
Trial Lesson
USD 9.00
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