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Benji
Professional TeacherTeaches
French
Native
Speaks
English
Japanese
Other
15,000+ Lessons · 1,500+ Learners
Teaches
French
Native
Speaks
English
Japanese
Other
15,000+ Lessons · 1,500+ Learners
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From FranceLiving in Gifu, Japan (08:58 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 19, 2016InterestsFilms & TV SeriesHistoryScienceMusicGaming
✨ French with Fluency & Fun – For Intermediate/Advanced Learners ✨
Bonjour ! I’m Benji, a passionate French teacher with **15,000+ lessons** taught and fluency in English/Japanese. My specialty? Helping **A2–C2 learners** master grammar, ace exams (DELF, TCF/TEF), or thrive in **Business French**—all through dynamic, role-play-infused sessions.
🚀 **Love gaming/history?** Try my *D&D-style group quests* (B1+) where French becomes an adventure!
📌 **Note:** Lessons are for **adults/intermediate+ students** (no beginners/children). Introduce yourself when booking—let’s tailor your journey!
*A bientôt en cours !*Me as a Teacher
Experienced French teacher with over 15,000 lessons taught to learners from A2 to C2.
I help students improve their grammar, conversation skills, and cultural understanding, with a strong focus on confidence and fluency.
• **Levels A2–C2** – Lessons adapted to your level and goals, combining grammar, vocabulary, and real usage.
• **Optional Role-Play Sessions** – Interactive scenarios to practice French naturally, in context.
• **Structured but Enjoyable** – A clear method, creative activities, and steady progress in a relaxed atmosphere. My lessons & teaching style
Learning French should feel clear, engaging, and motivating.
Each lesson moves you forward, one step at a time.
I offer four types of sessions:
• **General French (All Levels)**
Improve your everyday French through natural conversations and practical topics.
• **Business French**
Build the vocabulary and confidence you need for professional situations.
• **Exam Preparation (TEF, TCF, DELF, DALF)**
Targeted training to help you prepare effectively and pass with confidence.
• **Dungeons & Dragons Group Sessions (B1+)**
Small-group sessions where learning French becomes an adventure. Play, interact, solve challenges, and improve your French in an immersive way.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Test templates and examples
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
- Video files
- Presentation slides/PPT
Certificates
DAEFLE Diplôme d'aptitude à l'enseignement du français langue étrangère - Alliance Française - 2015
Certificate verified
Education
2008 - 2011
Bachelor’s - Japanese Language, Literature and Civilization
Work Experience
2018 - 2021
Professeur de FrançaisEnseignement de la langue française au niveau débutant pour chef cuisiniers et pâtissiers.
Étude du language hôtelier, vocabulaire de la gastronomie, directives et recettes en Français
2015 - 2016
Professeur de FrançaisCreating a variety of lessons for students
Improving the student level though oral practice and understanding, grammar, new vocabulary related to a specific topic, writing practice, reading comprehension, pronunciation and intonation
Using a fun teaching aproach, playing games such as Snakes and Ladders, playing guitar and singing French songs with students)
5.0
Rating
1,759
Students
16.3k
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
French Lessons
Trial Lesson
805 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
General French · A2–C2 · Come as You Are
A2 - C2Language Essentials8,953 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 5% off
Business French · A2–C2 · Practical & Professional
A2 - C2Business1,630 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 5% off
Official French Exam Preparation · TCF · TEF · DELF · DALF
A2 - C2Test Preparation3,506 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 5% off
Dungeons & Dragons – Immersive Group Sessions (B1+), available after a short discussion.
B1 - C2Conversation877 lessons completed
USD 18.00
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
1,612 Reviews
Amelia
32 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
An excellent teacher! He integrates technology in a very creative way, making each lesson engaging and truly useful. A highly effective and inspiring French teacher – I strongly recommend him.”
Aug 28, 2025
Austen
199 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
After taking lessons from Benji for almost 2 years now, I can honestly say that he's motivated me to continue to learn french as much, if not more than when I started. All of our lessons are high engaging, fun, and most of all I learn something new each class. Sometimes we have a planned lesson and sometimes we just talk about a fun topic for an hour. Don't hesitate to request a class with Benji if you're looking to improve your french and have a great time while doing it!
Mar 24, 2020
Mikaela Rijkmans
4 French lessons
Brilliant lessons!
Sep 4, 2025
Wazygoose
45 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
Benji is an outstanding instructor who strikes a fantastic balance between clarity, patience, and encouragement. He does an amazing job of breaking things down so they make sense without making you feel rushed or overwhelmed when you can't quite figure it out. The atmosphere is relaxed and positive, and the lessons flow nicely from topic to topic, taking time to dig in and super focus where necessary. He also shares fantastic resources and materials that really help during and after the lessons.
tl;dr - Benji rocks, and I always look forward to a lesson with him.
Aug 21, 2025
roger
3 French lessons
Another excellent lesson with Benji!
Sep 16, 2025
roger
3 French lessons
Benji was absolutely amazing! I loved the structure of the lesson and his teaching style. I think I'll learn a lot from him. Looking forward to continuing on with him for more lessons!
Aug 30, 2025
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