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Sabine
Professional TeacherTeaches
French
Native
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Portuguese
English
Spanish
Arabic
Certified Native Teacher⎥Bibliotherapist⎥PhD Student in Sociology of Literature
Teaches
French
Native
Speaks
Portuguese
English
Spanish
Arabic
Certified Native Teacher⎥Bibliotherapist⎥PhD Student in Sociology of Literature
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From FranceLiving in Lisbon, Portugal (18:32 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 7, 2017InterestsHistoryTravelEnvironment & NatureReadingWriting
Hi! I'm Sabine, a native French speaker currently living in Portugal. Fifteen years ago, I started to teach French to asylum seekers as a volunteer and loved it so much that I continued teaching professionally while traveling. I have worked in language schools such as the famous Alliance Française (Melbourne and Lisbon) but also as a secondary teacher in French Guiana. I currently teach part-time on Italki. In parallel, I'm a PhD student conducting an investigation in Sociology of Literature about French ecofiction and I also hold a postgraduate degree in bibliotherapy. So you can see how much I love literary fiction!Me as a Teacher
By taking a course with me, you will be provided with a friendly and caring environment as I’m always attentive to my student’s needs. I have developed my own material suitable for private online lessons from beginner to advanced level. You will have access to PDF lessons with grammar and vocabulary reminders and exercises so that you can study by yourself at home in addition to our one-on-one lesson. My lessons & teaching style
I have built my lessons around the four core linguistic skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Our lessons will generally start with a document, for example, a text to study grammar and keep small talk going. For beginners, the lessons will be focused primarily around everyday life topics. For high level students, the class tends to focus on literature, popular culture and human sciences due to my background in Sociology and International development. To have an immersive experience during your class, French is the only language spoken. However, if you have difficulties, I can provide explanations in English or Portuguese.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Test templates and examples
- Video files
- Homework Assignments
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Text Documents
Certificates
DAEFLE - Alliance Française Paris - 2017Enseignement du français langue étrangère
Certificate verified
Education
2024 - 2025
Master's - Bibliotherapy and literary reading mediationThis university course aims to train people who wish to use literature in their professional practice to promote emotional well-being and personal development, whether in clinical or educational contexts.
2022 - Current
Doctorate - SociologyI am currently conducting research on collective representations of the French ecological novel.
2014 - 2016
Master's - Political Economics : «Development Studies»Dissertation : "Entrepreneurship and empowerment in rural areas. Case study in Togo"
As part of my dissertation, I've developed a microcredit program to support women and men in a rural area in Togo. This project has respected principles of the theories of popular education and empowerment to promote beneficiaries' autonomy.
2008 - 2009
Master's - SociologyDissertation : "The Asylum process and legislation in France."
For my dissertation, I've developed a project aiming to improve conditions in an Asylum Seekers Welcome Center. In collaboration with residents, we built a voluntary group to support and develop activities for new comers.
Work Experience
2013 - 2013
Professeure de français langue étrangèreEnseignement à un public adulte débutant; construction du matériel pédagogique et du programme éducatif; promotion de l’offre éducative et suivi des étudiants
2014 - 2017
Professeure de français langue étrangèreEnseignement à un public adulte/adolescent, tous niveaux; cours en entreprise/université; création de documents supports sur objectifs spécifiques
2017 - 2018
Professeure de LettresEnseignement du français à des adolescents de 4ème et 3ème, scolarisés dans un collège de l'éducation nationale; découverte d’œuvres littéraires, mise en place de projets d'apprentissage et de développement de l'esprit critique, préparation au brevet des collèges
2018 - 2019
Coordinatrice SocialeGestion de projets de développement social
2020 - Current
French Teacher & Literary MediatorIn 2020, I began teaching French online, developing my own materials and a literature-based approach for advanced levels. In parallel, I organize bibliotherapy workshops.
5.0
Rating
366
Students
4,483
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
French Lessons
Trial Lesson
216 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
A2-C2 : Pratique de la Conversation
A2 - C2Conversation1,490 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
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A1-B2 : Français Général
A1 - B2Language Essentials1,575 lessons completed
USD 50.00+
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B2-C2 : « Littérature : lecture accompagnée » - 10 œuvres disponibles
B2 - C2Language Essentials426 lessons completed
USD 50.00+
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456 Reviews
Katie Mack
58 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
I've been working with Sabine for more than a year and she has been fantastic. She is always organized, prepared, and patient, providing a huge amount of learning material and giving helpful feedback at all stages. It is easy to schedule lessons and she is flexible about timing when necessary. I look forward to my lessons every week and I am pleased with my learning progress. Sabine is a joy to talk to and the best teacher I could have for this subject.
Jan 8, 2026
Barton Tanner
72 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
Sabine is the best teacher. Always super professional and has really helped me build my French from nothing! Can highly recommend!
Mar 4, 2024
Stefanie Ivády
12 French lessons
Les cours de Sabine sont extrêmement riches, tout comme le matériel pédagogique, et c’est très motivant pour moi. Je me réjouis toujours à l’avance des cours :)
Jan 12, 2026
Carmen Bonmati
71 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
Excellent classes. Very useful. Very creative. Lots of material to work on.
Sep 18, 2024
Lucy Rouse
6 French lessons
Sabine is amazing! I’ve had a series of lessons now and she’s fab!
Feb 13, 2026
Katiana
2 French lessons
Mon premier cours avec Sabin était organisé. Merci.
Dec 17, 2025
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