After studying foreign languages at the University of Bordeaux, where I also competed in fencing at a high level, I pursued my passion for education and qualified as a primary school teacher. For 25 years, I taught young French pupils, beginning my career in country schools nestled among the vineyards of the Bordeaux region. Today, I devote myself to teaching French to adults on Italki, using my experience and a conversational approach to make learning this language appealing and enjoyable. Beyond teaching, Iāve always embraced an active and creative lifestyle. Sailing the Mediterranean was a great escape as were drawing and painting. And still today, sport.
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Me as a Teacher
Iām calm, patient, and attentive, with an open mind and a good sense of humor, even enjoying a bit of derision. I focus on clear pronunciation to make sure Iām understood, and luckily, I donāt have any particular accent! Feel free to interrupt me if something isnāt clearā I'll be happy to repeat or rephrase anything as needed. I usually write the new words, the expressions and corrections in the chat window during conversations. After the session, I'll give you a personalized summary that you can complete with your own notes.
My lessons & teaching style
Learning will focus on conversation and is therefore designed for adult learners with at least an A2 level of French, rather than beginners or children. We can discuss everyday life, current events, any topic of your choice. I can offer you material such as news articles, videos, images to comment on, or you can submit your own material if you wish. We can also try role-playing, have fun with quizzes, vocabulary games, and more ! Let me know what suits you best.
This oral practice can also be an opportunity to review or clarify grammar points if necessary.
The summary that you'll find after our session will still contain explanations and examples.
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717 Reviews
LorĆØne
26 French lessons
Teacherās pick
Perfect blend of fun, flexibility, and focused learning! I chose Myriam because her class description looked like a perfect match for what I needed: pronunciation practice, vocabulary expansion, and using natural and appropriate expressions. And thatās exactly what she provides! Her warm & approachable style made me feel comfortable and allowed me to easily dive into conversations about everyday life and topics of my choosing. She identifies pronunciation and article issues and corrects them in a way that feels encouraging rather than critical. Her focus on natural and appropriate expressions is helping me sound more fluent and confident, which is one of my main goals. The personalized new vocabulary and corrections she sends after each session are invaluable for reviewing and building on what I learned. Overall, Myriamās program is a perfect blend of fun, flexibility, and focused learning. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to take their conversational French to the next level.
Aug 13, 2025
Craig Ziegler
235 French lessons
Teacherās pick
My lessons with Myriam involve conversations. There are no prepared texts, no studying and no homework. We talk about subjects that arise naturally, although if I have questions about French usage I have encountered during the week we discuss that. Our conversations are always interesting. I look forward to speaking with Myriam each week. My level of conversational French has risen considerably since I began to meet with Myriam. I am comfortable speaking French now, although I was not so comfortable when I began my studies with her. Thank you, Myriam!
May 6, 2024
Craig Ziegler
235 French lessons
Bonnes recettes! Merci Myriam.
Feb 10, 2026
Benjamin Plater
23 French lessons
Teacherās pick
Myriam is an incredible French teacher! āāāāāShe is patient, engaging, and fits my learning style perfectly. Her explanations are clear, and I've already gained so much more confidence in speaking French thanks to her. Highly recommend to anyone looking to improve their French conversational skills! Merci beaucoup, Myriam! š
Feb 9, 2025
Craig Ziegler
235 French lessons
Myriam is always patient and informative. I look forward to our conversations every week. Merci Myriam !