From FranceLiving in Mexico City, Mexico (02:23 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 30, 2018
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Hi everyone,
My name is Alexandre Applefield-Alvarez.
I was born in Paris, France, but my father is American and my mother is half German and half Cuban. I have a bachelor's degree in Sociology and Education and a Master's in International Public Management. I am trilingual and have lived and worked in French, English, and Spanish-speaking countries, and recently founded my own social enterprise in Colombia. I am passionate about social issues and understanding cultural differences to build a better world.
Me as a Teacher
I have taught different topics (from science to languages, cooking and basketball) to different populations (children, teenagers, teachers, social workers, entrepreneurs, homeless people...). Teaching is about sharing experiences and understanding others. If there is a genuine curiosity for learning, the process gets really fun and easy!
My lessons & teaching style
When I begin teaching to a new student, I make sure to understand their expectations in terms of method, pace, and results. Based on that, we define a plan together. As a general rule, I make sure to give my students a lot of freedom in terms of materials, so that they can read articles, watch videos or listen to audios about topics that they are passionate about. Language is a tool that will expand their world. It is a means, not the ends. My objective is for each student to be able to understand and communicate about what they really care about. Every person has their own learning style, and my job is to identify what works for them!
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Flashcards
Articles and news
Quizzes
Test templates and examples
Graphs and charts
Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
443
Students
2,876
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
443
Students
2876
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
French Lessons
French
English
Spanish
Trial Lesson
230 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Personalized Tutoring
A1 - C2Conversation2,267 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 7% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
184 Reviews
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John Morehead
5 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
Talking with Alex was great. He was super friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. I will definitely be spending more time working with him!
Jul 10, 2018
Valerie Thompson
3 French lessons
This was my first lesson on italki, and Alexandre put me at my ease and spoke slowly and clearly to assist me.
Jan 16, 2026
NassosStuart
1 French lesson
Outstanding teacher who really was supportive and creative during the session to ensure I got the most from the lesson
Jul 23, 2025
Ardie
35 French lessons
I really enjoy talking to Alexandre because we talk about how my week went and my plans for the next week and then we correct my homework and while I am talking he corrects the words I pronounce wrong and he reminds me of the words that I forgot
Feb 2, 2026
Gianluca Asaro
2 French lessons
Great to talk with him. Very immersive approach! looking forward to start having regular lessons.
Aug 30, 2025
Ardie
35 French lessons
Alexandre is incredibly responsible and has a great way to connect his students.
My son enjoys each classes with him
Thank you for your dedication!