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Luc
Professional TeacherTeaches
French
Native
Speaks
English
Japanese
Italian
Specialties
Test PreparationBusinessCertified and professional teacher since 1999. Worked in languages & Business schools, Universities.
Teaches
French
Native
Speaks
English
Japanese
Italian
Specialties
Test PreparationBusinessCertified and professional teacher since 1999. Worked in languages & Business schools, Universities.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From FranceLiving in Fukuoka, Japan (01:32 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 5, 2017InterestsFoodFilms & TV SeriesTravelTechReading
Bonjour! I'm a native certified professional teacher of French. I have 23 years of experience teaching adults, online and in different countries (France, Syria, Romania, Japan), and from different nationalities and of all levels and needs. I help students learn and improve reading, listening, conversation, writing, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, as well as French for specialized purposes (medical, technical, job search, etc.).
My studends and I enjoy discussing topics in art, culture, literature, movies, technology, economics, humanities, history, work, education, lifestyle and, yes, politics!
I’m a student of languages myself, and currently studying Japanese and Italian.Me as a Teacher
As a teacher, when a student speaks, I could summarize my approach as both friendly and firm listening. Friendly because I listen attentively, empathetically, and respectfully (I don't cut them off, I note errors or other appropriate wording in the chat). At the same time, I analyze all the mistakes I hear, whatever their nature, in order to ask for clarifications, correct them, and then propose an alternative.
For students who want to improve their writing skills, I aim to bring out the unique writing style of each student by focusing on vocabulary, syntax, verb tense and mood, sentence structure, and grammar while providing timely input on approach and articulation. My lessons & teaching style
- Examinations preparation: DALF, DELF, TEF, etc.
If your goal is to pass the test but master French later, I’ll set you up for success!
- General French from beginner level to Advanced
I use a textbook and share supplementary to optimize your learning experience.
- Improvement of writing, pronunciation
I use various exercises for writing, and a textbook plus specific activities to improve pronunciation and rhythm.
- Administrative procedures - job interview, CV & cover letter
I work with you on form, style and content to help you land your dream job!
- Conversation
Depending on your topic of interest, I’ll provide articles and resources to improve your fluency and command of French.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Maîtrise FLE (French as a foreign language) - Université Stendhal Grenoble 3 - 1999
Certificate verified
Maitrise de Français Langue Étrangère - Université Stendhal Grenoble 3 - 1999Ce diplôme obtenu après 4 années d'études universitaires permet d'enseigner le Français Langue Étrangère en France auprès d'un public étranger (public en recherche d'emploi, insertion sociale et professionnelle, lutte contre l'illettrisme, etc.) et à l'étranger. Il permet d'enseigner le français général et de spécialité (Français sur Objectif Spécifique (FOS), français des Affaires, français scientifique et médical, etc.), la phonétique, la préparation aux examens types DELF, DALF, TEF, TCF.
Certificate verified
Maitrise de Français Langue Étrangère - Université Stendhal Grenoble 3 - 1999Ce diplôme obtenu après 4 années d'études universitaires permet d'enseigner le Français Langue Étrangère en France auprès d'un public étranger (public en recherche d'emploi, insertion sociale et professionnelle, lutte contre l'illettrisme, etc.) et à l'étranger. Il permet d'enseigner le français général et de spécialité (Français sur Objectif Spécifique (FOS), français des Affaires, français scientifique et médical, etc.), la phonétique, la préparation aux examens types DELF, DALF, TEF, TCF.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2001 - Current
Teacher/trainer (CV, cover letter, job interview)Online at Italki and in person in Grenoble (at the Alliance française, Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM), L'Escale-MPS, Institut de Formation Rhône-Alpes (IFRA), Bourgoin-Jallieu au Greta Nord-Isère), I've helped foreign business school students and social integration trainees write CVs, cover letters and prepare for interviews to secure internships. Online, I helped Italki students apply for jobs or internships.
2001 - Current
TeacherDELF, DALF, TCF preparation in-class since 2001 at Alliance Française of Grenoble and online on Italki since 2017.
1998 - 1999
TeacherTrainee teacher - End-of-study internship with Syrian doctors to prepare for a one-year specialization stay in France.
1999 - 2000
TeacherTeaching French to officers at B1-B2 level.
2013 - 2014
TeacherEducational manager, recruiter, trainer training, French as Foreign Language teacher (General french, pronunciation).
2014 - Current
Teacher / founder- Founder of the company Bibliobus
- General French and speciality French (medical French) in private and group lessons, adults and teenagers.
- Teacher at the Iwataya cultural center, adult group, general French (until June 2024 from beginner to mid-A2 level, two monthly sessions).
Education
1993 - 1996
Bachelor’s - Sociologie
1996 - 1998
Other - Français Langue Étrangère
Work Experience
2011 - 2013
Teacher of French as a foreign languageI taught Business French, pronunciation, written improvement in class and in tutoring for high level expectation students and school ! Support for writing CVs and cover letters - Coaching for job interviews with a view to obtaining an internship.
2015 - Current
Teacher of French as a foreign languageI teach beginners and elementary students. I insist on pronunciation, understanding and speaking.
5.0
Rating
438
Students
6,420
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
French Lessons
Trial Lesson
227 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Improvement of writing, conversation, pronunciation skills.
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,166 lessons completed
USD 34.00+
Package with 7% off
General French - Elementary, Intermediate & Advanced (A1.5-C2) - Adult
A2 - C2Language Essentials3,145 lessons completed
USD 31.00+
Package with 7% off
Correction of all types of texts, academic (high school, university, etc.) or professional (reports, projects, etc.).
B1 - C2Language Essentials249 lessons completed
USD 40.00+
Package with 7% off
General French - Beginner - Adult
A1 - A2Language Essentials753 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
Package with 5% off
Examinations preparation: DALF, DELF & others in French as a foreign language.
A1 - C2Test Preparation49 lessons completed
USD 38.00+
Package with 8% off
Administrative procedures in French - Job Interviews, CVs and Cover Letters, Registration in general.
A1 - C2Business18 lessons completed
USD 42.00
Package with 5% off
General French Express – All Levels
A2 - C2Language Essentials2 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Availability
My creations
Vocabulary (5)
1,414 Reviews
Nicole
50 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
J’ai travaillé avec Luc depuis juin 2025 pour préparer mon examen du DALF C2 et ma candidature à Sciences Po. Grâce à lui, j’ai obtenu le DALF C2 avec 79/100 et j’ai été admise à Sciences Po, où je commencerai ma licence en septembre 2026.
Luc a des connaissances très variées, notamment en sociologie et en science politique, ce qui rend les cours vraiment passionnants. On ne travaille pas seulement le français, mais aussi la culture générale et la réflexion. Il partage également plein d’articles et de vidéos intéressants, ce qui aide énormément à progresser.
Il est très patient, à l’écoute, plein d'humour, et propose des supports personnalisés. Quels que soient vos objectifs, je recommande Luc sans hésiter !
Feb 23, 2026
V Edward
263 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
I’ve been taking classes with Luc for three years now and our session is always a highlight of my week. When we started working together I was not at all confident and I made a lot of grammatical errors. Thanks to Luc’s good humour, encouragement, and practical advice I now feel much more at ease using French. There are always new things to learn, and new mistakes to make, but classes with Luc are hugely entertaining, not least because he goes out of his way to find materials that will interest me. I’ve learnt about French culture and society, as well as about the French language, and I’m always impressed by how generous Luc is with his time and energy. He’s an exceptional teacher and I can’t recommend him highly enough.
Sep 12, 2022
Sean Mann
105 French lessons
Luc m'aide beaucoup à corriger la grammaire de mes documents, je le recommande sans hésiter!
Mar 30, 2026
John Natter
372 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
I just finished my 350th lesson with Luc! Such an amazing French teacher and one of the best out there! He has single-handedly perfected my francais! Oui oui!
Oct 2, 2025
John Natter
372 French lessons
Luc is the best teacher!!
Apr 2, 2026
John Natter
372 French lessons
A great session with Luc and impactfully improves my French language skills each time.
Mar 26, 2026
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