Matthias
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Matthias
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French
Native
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English
German
Spanish
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KidsTest PreparationCertified French Teacher from Paris-Sorbonne University with 15 years of experience
Teaches
French
Native
Speaks
English
German
Spanish
Specialties
KidsTest PreparationCertified French Teacher from Paris-Sorbonne University with 15 years of experience
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From FranceLiving in Cebu, Philippines (08:17 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 22, 2016InterestsTravelEnvironment & NatureSciencePets & AnimalsFilms & TV Series
Bonjour! I’m Matthias, a certified French teacher from Paris-Sorbonne University with 15+ years of experience helping students ace exams (DELF/DALF/TCF) and speak confidently. From Alliance Française to international universities—and 8 years teaching online—I’ve guided 750+ students (ages 8-80, 40+ nationalities) with tailored, CEFR-aligned lessons. Whether you’re prepping for tests, learning the language from scratch, enhancing your intermediate/advanced skills, or simply mastering conversation, I blend Parisian flair with adaptive teaching to make French fun and effective. Let’s turn your goals into réalité!Me as a Teacher
I customize the classes for every student depending on their levels, their needs, their interests and their objectives. I meticulously prepare each class using adapted and certified educational materials that I select for each student according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) standards accredited by the French government. Also, I constantly offer extra exercices and activities as homework in between classes upon request from my students. I offer not only general French classes, but also conversational classes for intermediate and advanced levels. Also my courses include a preparation for the official french exams : DELF/ DALF/ TCF/ TEF.My lessons & teaching style
As an experienced and certified full time online teacher, I am determined to deliver excellence and to help each of one of my students improve and reach their goals. I can teach students from a wide range of levels from beginner to advanced and bilingual levels.
I am looking forward to meeting all of you. Don't hesitate to book a trial class with me and let's customize a study plan for you to reach your objectives!
The courses I offer include :
- Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced French (CEFR standards)
- Speaking Practice
- Accent Reduction
- Job Interview
- Test Preparation (DELF/DALF/TEF/TCF...)
- Role Playing
- Basic/Advanced Grammar
- Worksheets
- Translation & ProofreadingMy teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Graphs and charts
Certificates
French Professor - University of San Carlos - 2013Professional ID
Certificate verified
Certificate - Alliance Francaise de Cebu - 2012Certification as English-French Interpreter for the security group of the French Prime Minister.
Certificate verified
French Instructor - Alliance Francaise de Cebu - 2011Professional ID
Certificate verified
French Montessori School/ Alliance Francaise - Montessori School /Alliance Francaise - 2009These docs attest of my qualification to teach to kids & teens.As a teacher at Montessori School and at Alliance Française (AF),I was professionally trained to teach to kids & teens between the age of 2 and 17 years old from A1 to C1.These are basic requirements to be able to teach in those schools.Over the past 15 years at Montessori school, then at AF & Italki, I have been professionnally teaching & delivering classes to kids & teens with excellent reviews based on my professional experience.
Certificate verified
French Montessori School/ Alliance Francaise - Montessori School / Alliance Francaise - 2009These docs attest of my qualification to handle all french test preparation. As a teacher at Montessori School (MS),then at Alliance Française (AF), and different universities,I was professionally trained to prepare students to all french language tests:DELF/DALF/TCF/TEF. These are requirements to teach in those schools.For the past 15 years at MS & AF & Italki, I have been professionnally teaching & delivering test preparation classes with excellent reviews based on my professional experiences.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2016 - Current
Certified Teacher / Instructor- Interactive and customizable method in line with the European Framework Reference for Languages focusing on the 4 language skills: listening / reading / writing / speaking.
- Tailor-made individual courses: A1 to C2.
- Language courses in mini groups: A1 to C2.
- Conversation courses: B1 to C2 levels.
- Tests and official exams preparation courses: DELF/ DALF/ TEF / TEFAQ
- Academic and administrative assistance.
2011 - 2019
Certified French Teacher- Taught French to professionals and students divided in classes composed of 25 students each through various learning levels from A1 to C1.
- Handled online and conversational classes with multicultural groups.
- Had in charge several 1 to 1 tutorials from A1 to C1 levels.
- Handled French workshops for Filipino high school principals
- Conducted multiple preparations and trainings for the official French language tests including DELF and TEF standardized exams.
2012 - 2018
Certified French TeacherTaught French at the University of San Carlos where I handled a total of 12 classes composed of 50 students each for a grand total of 600 students from different courses (Tourism, Engineering, HRM, International Studies, Law, Business Administration, Philosophy, Psychology, History, and Political Science).
2012 - 2018
Certified French TeacherTaught French at the University of San Jose Recoletos where I handled a total of 12 classes composed of 50 students each for a grand total of 600 students from different courses (Tourism, Engineering, HRM, International Studies, Law, Business Administration, Philosophy, Psychology, History, and Political Science).
2009 - 2012
Certified French TeacherHandled different groups composed of a dozen of young children from different nationalities aged between 3 and 11 years old through play activities involving the basics of the French language.
Handled the training of Filipino teachers for the DELF/DALF/TCF/TEF
Education
2003 - 2004
Master's - International EconomicsMaster Degree I of International Economics specialized in developing countries awarded with honors in partnership with the University of Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada (Exchange student program).
2005 - 2006
Master's - Social Studies specialized in EducationMaster Degree II of Social Studies in Labour and Development: Local development, Social Actors and Spatial Dynamics.
Work Experience
2006 - 2009
Intern / Community OrganizerHelped CCEF to perform its marine conservation and community development work funded by USAID in partnership with the American NGO Action For Enterprise (AFE), the Department of the Environment and Natural Resources of the Philippines (DENR) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) of the Philippines: activities with the local communities based on gender equality, women empowerment, and assistance to a local ecotourism cooperative.
5.0
Rating
202
Students
1,882
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
French Lessons
Trial Lesson
97 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
French Basics For All: All you need to know! **Following the official CEFR standards** (Kids, Teens & Adults)
A1 - A2Language Essentials581 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 9% off
Let's speak French with Matthias (A2/B1/B2/C1/C2)
A2 - C2Conversation425 lessons completed
USD 27.00+
Package with 8% off
Let's learn some more about French For All : Intermediate to advanced levels **Following the official CEFR standards** (Kids, Teens, Adults)
B1 - C2Language Essentials283 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 9% off
Newly Updated Course designed for Kids and Teens (from 7 to 17 years old) : All levels **Following the official CEFR standards**
A1 - C2Kids42 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 9% off
Newly Updated Test Prep with Matthias **Following the official CEFR standards**
A1 - C2Test Preparation104 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 9% off
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303 Reviews
AnneMarie Warrington
17 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
Matthias is a superb teacher! My 8 year old daughter and I have been taking classes for several weeks now and have learned so much. Matthias is patient and kind while providing a structured learning environment. He provides feedback, homework, answers all questions, and most importantly makes learning French fun! We are planning on traveling to France later this year and I have no doubt we will be able to speak some French with proper pronunciation. I would highly recommend Matthias as a teacher and will be continuing lessons with him. So glad to have found him on iTalki. His references alone speak for themself, but his caring attitude in helping us learn has truly made classes worthwhile.
Feb 11, 2025
Anna Meomutli
92 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
Matthias is the most encouraging teacher I have had on italki! He is really good at pushing you out of your comfort zone without making you feel scared or uncomfortable. I was able to speak French from the first couple of classes because I felt safe and supported. My test preparation classes are thought-through and the feedback on my mistakes is very useful because it helps me learn the logic behind the task (not just what's correct)!
Jun 11, 2024
AnneMarie Warrington
17 French lessons
Wonderful class! We worked on conjugation of regular verbs ending in "er". Reviewed previous lesson with greetings and how to ask questions regarding pronunciation and spelling. Looking forward to learning more!
Apr 9, 2025
Lizzy
153 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
Matthias is the French teacher of my dreams! I have been taking lessons with him consistently for the last 8 months, and during this time he has helped me immeasurably. My comprehension of both spoken and written French have improved enormously, and what I am most pleased about is that my ability to speak French with greater fluency is so much better.
It is very clear that Matthias takes great pleasure in teaching French, and that he loves sharing his French culture and his life experiences. He customises each of my classes for my level and carefully prepares the materials he will use, for example spoken and written exercises, presentation slides, photos, videos, and all homework assignments. He is exceedingly patient, always enthusiastic and positive, and extremely kind. He is consistently well organised, and he is unfailingly passionate about teaching. Honestly, I cannot recommend him highly enough, he is an amazing French teacher!
Huge thank you Matthias!
Sep 26, 2024
AnneMarie Warrington
17 French lessons
Great class! We're continuing to work on conjugations.
Apr 23, 2025
AnneMarie Warrington
17 French lessons
Great class!
Mar 13, 2025
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