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Alexandre Applefield
Community TutorTeaches
French
Native
English
Spanish
Speaks
Teaches
French
Native
English
Spanish
Speaks
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From FranceLiving in Mexico City, Mexico (14:36 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 30, 2018InterestsFoodTravelPets & Animals
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
454
Students
2,949
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
English
French
Spanish
Trial Lesson
237 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Personalized Tutoring
A1 - C2Conversation203 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
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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
wcstoltz1956
2 French lessons
great teacher, patient and extremely helpful without dropping to much information at once.
would highly recommend
Mar 2, 2026
Ardie
40 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
David Toth
4 French lessons
Useful practical role play and help in renting a car for my upcoming trip to France. Lots of good vocabulary and expressions I would expect to hear and say. And always so easy to talk to.
Mar 17, 2026
David Toth
4 French lessons
Very easy to talk with, but focused on the topic at hand. If he tried to correct all my errors, the conversation would never proceed, but he was quick to comprehend what was being said, and offered relevant help to move the conversation along. Well worth the time spent.
Feb 26, 2026
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
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