French teacher Laia

Laia

Professional Teacher
Teaches
French
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
Portuguese
Other
Enseignante de français québécois et français standard
From CanadaLiving in Other, Canada (20:56 UTC-07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 5, 2019
InterestsTravelHistorySports & Fitness
I was born and grew up in Quebec City, so my first language is French but I have been living in British Columbia, the most western Canadian province for about 25 years. I’m totally passionate about languages. I speak fluent French, English, and Spanish, and I’m currently studying Portuguese. I love to travel and spend time outside, garden, go on hikes, etc. I play soccer, badminton, tennis, ride my bike, swim, do yoga, and practice snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. I also love to read books and watch movies. I’m naturally curious and I embrace having the opportunity to meet people from all around the globe to share stories and cultures. I dedicate myself to teaching foreign languages for 5 years and I specialize in teaching Quebecer French on italki since 2019. I have a CELTA, a Certificate in Spanish language, and pursuing a Multidisciplinary degree in teaching a second language at Laval University. I also have lifelong experience studying second languages. I have plenty of ideas and strategies in my sleeve. I’m creative, adaptable to different learning styles, and continually improve my teaching skills by studying new aspects of language. I believe that pronunciation plays a big part in intelligibility in communication and that frequent practice activates our procedural memory. I design my activities with that in mind. I offer 3 types of lessons: Beginners, intermediate, and conversation. I provide beginners with valuable material and guidance in recognizing and prod...
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Audio files
  • Image files
  • Video files
  • Flashcards
  • Articles and news
  • Quizzes
  • Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
226
Students
2134
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

French Lessons

Trial Lesson
37 lessons completed
USD 45.00+
French beginners
A1 -  A2

Language Essentials

547 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
Package with 17% off
Conversation informelle (intermédiaires et avancés- B1+ only)
B1 -  C2

Conversation

526 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 17% off
French intermediate
B1 -  B2

Language Essentials

506 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 17% off
Speaking practice/ Conversation guidée (Débutants et intermédiaires)
A1 -  B2

Language Essentials

462 lessons completed
USD 32.00+
Package with 17% off
COMPRÉHENSION ORALE ET ÉCRITE/ LISTENING AND READING COMPREHENSION (A2-C1) * NEW
A2 -  C1

Language Essentials

34 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 17% off
Tandem lesson- for Amy only
A2 -  B1

Language Essentials

0 lessons completed
USD 45.00
Package with 6% off

Availability

78 Reviews

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English
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Debra H-D
140 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
Mes leçons avec Laia sont toujours intéressantes, amusantes et utiles. Elle est vraiment exceptionnelle ! Quand j'ai commencé à suivre ses cours en 2020, j'avais un niveau B1 environ. Je faisais beaucoup d'erreurs de prononciation et j'avais souvent du mal à m'exprimer. Laia m'a toujours gentiment corrigée et m'a encouragée à continuer de pratiquer. Elle a beaucoup d'expérience, que ce soit de ses propres expériences d'apprentissage des langues ou de ses études supérieures en enseignement. De plus, c'est une personne au grand cœur : intelligente, patiente, et drôle. Maintenant que j'ai un niveau plus avancé, on souvent passe des leçons à jaser, mais je continue d'apprendre d'elle chaque fois qu'on se parle. Merci beaucoup, Laia!! :)
Jun 22, 2025
Student Allendria Brunjes
Allendria Brunjes
58 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been working on my oral French with Laia for a couple of years. She tailors each lesson to my interests, and with her help, I have managed to keep my French alive better than at any other point in my life where I didn't live in a French community. She provides homework that is of interest to me and keeps me engaged. Her training in language instruction and translation makes our lessons extremely valuable to me. They are certainly worth their price. When I have a week without a lesson, my brain actually feels it, and my French weakens. On top of it all, Laia is relaxed and incredibly patient. I have a new baby, and sometimes he gets a little grumpy and I have to address the situation during class. She goes above and beyond in terms of professionalism, and we can even continue the conversation while mon petit chou is comforted. Merci beaucoup pour tout, Laia! You're an amazing instructor, and I'm so so glad I found you here.
Feb 21, 2025
Rafael Barrera Renau
8 French lessons
Very calm, patient, enjoyable class
Apr 7, 2026
Student rosemaryrowe
rosemaryrowe
50 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
Laia is an excellent French teacher with a warm, approachable style that makes learning both enjoyable and effective. Her patience and encouragement create a comfortable environment for conversation, which has significantly boosted my confidence and speaking skills. She has a natural ability to guide lessons in a way that feels relaxed yet purposeful. I’ve noticed real progress thanks to her support and engaging teaching approach. High recommend Laia!!
May 1, 2025
Alex Weiss
9 French lessons
She is very helpful and gives me great practice and guidance for speaking french.
May 16, 2026
Lisa Silver
1 French lesson
Using natural conversation and a review of liaisons and pronunciation I felt very comfortable and confident during my lesson. I feel motivated to keep going and get better.
Mar 5, 2026