Personnalized, structured lessons for beginners from a certified teacher. Start speaking today.
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Personnalized, structured lessons for beginners from a certified teacher. Start speaking today.
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From FranceLiving in Bordeaux, France (06:54 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 23, 2010
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I work only with adults!
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I'm Victoria, a certified French teacher, trilingual expat, and passionate language learner.
If you’re a beginner, you’re in the right place! I help new learners understand and speak real, everyday French through a communicative and structured method adapted to your rhythm.
Whether you’re learning for travel, relocation, or just for fun, my lessons are designed to help you speak naturally and confidently.
I have a degree in linguistics and have learned two foreign languages as an adult, so I know exactly what it feels like to start from scratch. That’s why my teaching is full of patience, empathy, and encouragement.
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Me as a Teacher
I specialize in teaching (absolute) beginners and low intermediate levels.
I'm very patient and supportive and my students always feel comfortable at making thier first steps/small conversations in French. My students are not afraid of talking and making mistakes. But I will always correct you and explain you how to say it in the "french way".
I'm deeply commited to helping you achieve your goal and speak French in daily life situations ( speaking to your French family, shopassistants, neighbours, civil servants, etc). I adapt my lessons to your goal, specific needs, your interests and pace of learning. I'm also open to your suggestions, because every person learns in their own way.
My lessons & teaching style
I offer a structured, communicative approach to help you make progress in French and gradually build your knowledge and confidence. My lessons are both engaging - I always adapt them to your situation, interests, and needs - and practical, so you can immediately apply what you learn in real conversations.
In my lessons, you are the main character: you speak most of the time to practice the grammar or vocabulary we’re working on. I enjoy using authentic French - real conversations from videos, series, movies, and podcasts - to teach you the language as it’s spoken in everyday life.
My support doesn’t stop when the lesson end. I provide homework to help you reinforce what we’ve covered.
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Certificates
Online teacher-training conference "I wish I knew" - Iulia Kumicheva - 2023Online teacher-training conference for teachers of foreign languages focused on the methodology questions.
Cours asyncrones (asynchronous lessons /асинхронные уроки)
A1 - B2Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 40.00+
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478 Reviews
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Joshua Bailey
21 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
Victoria is really helpful and patient with me, as a beginner I'm wanting to run before I can walk... and Victoria is helping to make me feel comfortable with learning and understanding that making mistakes is part of the journey. Thank you Victoria!
Jun 28, 2024
Cherie de Casaubon
200 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
Victoria is an excellent teacher. She is careful to create teaching plans that are suitable for my learning level. The lessons and homework are creative and interesting. She explains materials very well and is extremely patient. I highly recommend her if you are looking to excel in your French learning.
Nov 21, 2023
Al Beery
4 French lessons
I had my 3rd lesson today with Victoria. The lesson was excellent. We spent almost the entire time having a conversation. It was a fantastic opportunity for me to practice speaking in a conversation. Victoria is very patient and provides excellent feedback throughout the lesson on corrections and tips. I don't have a lot of opportunities to have a conversation in French, so this is valuable experience for me. I am working on getting over my fear of speaking French out loud (and making mistakes).
I highly recommend Victoria if someone is looking to develop their speaking abilities.
Jun 17, 2025
Helena Zeitoun
28 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
I'm very happy to learn French with Victorya, the logic of learning is very disponible, I received the necessary base in a short time, hope to speak fluently soon.
Apr 4, 2024
Conrado Blasco
103 French lessons
I agree with all the other comments here, Victoria is a great teacher for French conversation. Before her I was also doing iTalki conversation classes, but I was struggling to put one whole sentence together. Until I ran into her structured conversation classes. Just what I needed to start making progress! Now I can hold a conversation about any topic. Give her a try!
Aug 16, 2025
Al Beery
4 French lessons
I just completed my introductory lesson with Victoria. It was a great first session. I am at a beginner level and she was very patient with me and gave me an opportunity to speak in French. I look forward to scheduling future lessons with Victoria.