Your français québécois teacher and your best friend and supporter :)
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French
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Greek
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Specialties
Test Preparation
Your français québécois teacher and your best friend and supporter :)
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From CanadaLiving in Other, Germany (07:57 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 26, 2017
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🌟 Your friendly guide to Québécois French and Canadian immigration tests! 🌟
Bonjour! I’m your go-to teacher for lively, mistake-friendly French lessons—especially if you’re dreaming of Canada or adore Québécois culture.
Spots usually fill fast (I keep my schedule small to focus on each student!), but message me—I’ll try my best to fit you in. Let’s make French feel like a conversation with a friend, not a lecture! 😊
P.S. Love travel, books, or pets? Me too—we’ll never run out of topics!
Me as a Teacher
I am a teacher that really cares about her students. One of the biggest compliment I can get is when people tell me they feel comfortable speaking and making mistakes during our classes. After all, we learn languages in order to communicate with others (me included!), not to feel judged. I will try my best to motivate you and remind you why you are learning French by making my classes fun, interesting and efficient. Each student is different so I always adapt the lesson to the student. Lastly, I prefer an informal approach as I feel one can learn better while having fun!
My lessons & teaching style
I offer different types of lessons. Please ask me before booking if you are not sure which one would be the most useful for you.
If you prefer a 100% grammar class, I'm probably not the teacher for you. I prefer to teach grammar in context and rarely use a book (though we can do it if it is your preferred method). I usually use my own material and make lessons tailored to each student's needs.
I am easy to talk to and very open minded. Don't be shy to ask any questions!
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Image files
Video files
Articles and news
Quizzes
Test templates and examples
Homework Assignments
Certificates
TEF - TEF & French Academy - 2024This is a letter (unfortunately only in French) attesting that I underwent a special training with a former examiner of the TEF and TEFaQ test. She is the director of her online school helping students for the TEF, TEFaQ and TCF.
Certificate verified
Enseigner le français langue étrangère - Alliance française - 2022Teaching of French as a foreign language.
Certificate verified
TEFL - myTEFL - 2017
Certificate verified
DEC en Lettres - CEGEP Montmorency - 1991focus on languages: English, French, Spanish, German and Italian
Certificate verified
Education
2017 - 2019
Bachelor’s - HIstoireUniversité du Québec à Montréal
Work Experience
2000 - 2002
Teacher's assistantUQAM - Montreal, Canada
5.0
Rating
341
Students
3,878
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
341
Students
3878
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
French Lessons
French
English
Trial Lesson
207 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
🗣️ Free talk (conversation libre)
A2 - C2Conversation2,390 lessons completed
USD 21.00+
Package with 12% off
📚 ✍ 🗣️ Books, articles and videos: reading, writing, listening and speaking!!
A2 - C1Language Essentials476 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 15% off
⚜️ Le français québécois (cours offert en français uniquement)
B1 - C2Language Essentials14 lessons completed
USD 38.00+
Package with 12% off
🇨🇦 🍁 Immigration Canada: Préparation au TCF Canada et TEF Canada (ainsi que TCFaQ et TEFaQ)
B1 - C2Test Preparation144 lessons completed
USD 42.00+
Package with 8% off
🗣️👏🗣️ Conversation dirigée et débat
B1 - C1Conversation2 lessons completed
USD 33.00+
Package with 14% off
Availability
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483 Reviews
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French
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francescatozzi
26 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been working with Helene for the past 6 months or more. She is one of the best teacher I have ever had in my life and also such a kind, compassionate and wonderful person.
I was able to prepare in a very short time the TEF for Canada and I scored very high, getting better results than expected. It was seriously an amazing result which I could have not achieved without her preparation and expertise. I am also following conversation classes and talk about film/series/books with her. The lessons are never boring, always prepared in details, fun and fitting my needs. Hélène listens and supports you not only looking at the technical point of view of the language but also and especially from the human side. I think the biography on her profile is very true but even more, she is such an attentive person. Plus I always get the best advice on Quebec/Montreal life/personal experiences on living abroad and I suggestions and recommendations for my upcoming move to the Canada!
Feb 1, 2024
Bobbi V.
70 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
Hélène is such a wonderful teacher! She is full of patience and kindness. Her personality glows and it makes it easier for students to take risks and not feel uncomfortable. I feel grateful for having found such a magnificent French teacher here on italki!!
Mar 8, 2023
Savita.gurung
18 French lessons
J'ai passé un bon moment à apprendre le français avec elle.
Jun 18, 2025
Anissa Berry
61 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
Helene is an awesome teacher. We have time for conversational french as well as time to discuss my assignment. She understands my needs and tailors the assignments according to my interests. During free-form conversation she tries to speak so that I am both understanding and also challenged. She stops to clarify when I don't understand. I'm having lots of fun with the assignments and our lessons!
Nov 8, 2023
Fernando Saltiel
6 French lessons
Amazing teacher, truly the best for TEF prep!
Jun 18, 2025
Ivanna
3 French lessons
I loved my first class with Hélène. She creates a welcoming atmosphere and is an incredibly encouraging teacher. I would highly recommend her classes to anyone looking to improve their French!