French teacher Hélène

Hélène

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Test Preparation
Your Quebec French teacher, TEF/TCF instructor and your best friend and supporter :)
From CanadaLiving in Other, Germany (09:54 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 26, 2017
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🌟 Québécois French, book club–style lessons, and Canadian immigration exam preparation 🌟 Bonjour et bienvenue! I am a native French teacher from Montreal, Canada, specializing in discussion-based lessons built around books, articles, podcasts, videos, and authentic French-language content. Many of my students improve their French through reading and conversation rather than textbook exercises. I offer book club–style lessons where we discuss novels, thrillers, memoirs, short stories, articles, films, and contemporary topics while naturally developing vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and speaking confidence. As a Québécoise, I also incorporate Québécois French and culture into my lessons while teaching standard French. I can help you improve your conversational skills, discover francophone culture, or prepare for Canadian immigration language exams. My lessons focus on meaningful content and genuine discussion. Depending on your interests, we might analyse an article, discuss a documentary, or explore a novel chapter together. I believe mistakes are an essential part of language learning, and I encourage students to speak naturally without fear of being judged. • Book club–style lessons and reading discussions • Lessons based on authentic materials • Conversation and fluency practice • Québécois French and culture • Canadian immigration exam preparation Spots are limited, so feel free to message me before booking. I look forward to working with you!
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
  • Image files
  • Video files
  • Articles and news
  • Test templates and examples
  • Homework Assignments
badges
5.0
Rating
396
Students
4556
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

French Lessons

French
English
Trial Lesson
249 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
⭐️ PLEASE DO NOT CHOOSE THIS OPTION UNLESS I HAVE ASKED YOU TO ⭐️
A2 -  C2

Conversation

2,702 lessons completed
USD 21.00+
Package with 12% off
🌟 OLD STUDENTS (before July 2025) 📚 ✍ 🗣️ Tailored lesson: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking!!
A2 -  C1

Language Essentials

585 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 15% off
🌟NEW STUDENTS (AFTER July 15 2025) 📚 ✍ 🗣️ Tailored lesson: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking!!
B1 -  C2

Language Essentials

71 lessons completed
USD 41.00+
Package with 7% off
🌟NEW STUDENTS (AFTER September 2025) 🇨🇦 🍁 Immigration Canada/Québec: Préparation au TCF Canada et TEF Canada (ainsi que TCFaQ et TEFaQ)
B1 -  C2

Test Preparation

38 lessons completed
USD 27.00+
Package with 7% off
🌟 NEW STUDENTS (AFTER September 2025)🌟 🗣️ Free talk (conversation libre)
A2 -  C2

Conversation

50 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
Package with 8% off

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540 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
Student Bobbi V.
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
Romarr Garcia
12 French lessons
Merci Hélène! Comme toujours, je suis très content de la séance!
May 5, 2026
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
Mickey Revenaugh
35 French lessons
Nous avons parlé des romans de Donna Tartt!
May 7, 2026
Romarr Garcia
12 French lessons
Merci Hélène!! Je suis tres content de tes conseils! à bientot!
Apr 28, 2026