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François Normandeau
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Teaches
French
Native
Speaks
English
Native
Spanish
Italian
German
Hungarian
Catalan
Maltese
Sicilian
Psychology & Int'l Finance Graduate — Senior Commodities Trader (25Y) — Teacher since 2017 in Spain
Teaches
French
Native
Speaks
English
Native
Spanish
Italian
German
Hungarian
Catalan
Maltese
Sicilian
Psychology & Int'l Finance Graduate — Senior Commodities Trader (25Y) — Teacher since 2017 in Spain
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From CanadaLiving in Montreal, Canada (14:13 UTC-04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 21, 2020InterestsFoodMusicBusiness & FinanceFilms & TV SeriesTravel
Born in Canada, and fully fluent in English (C2 level) and French, I’ve lived in Hungary (2000-05), Monaco, Italy, Mexico, Spain (2013-23), and Antigua (2023-24), and I enjoy new challenges—sailing, hiking, and building my own house.
I’ve studied eight languages myself, so I understand the frustrations learners face. I began teaching French in 2017 at a university near Barcelona with 120 students and have since worked with doctors, engineers, expats, NGOs, researchers, and businesses...
Supportive and adaptable, I adjust each lesson to your goals and style, offering clear explanations, structured courses, and insights into both Canadian & European French.
I teach all levels, no problem.
Me as a Teacher
* Psychology & Int'l Finance graduate with 25 years exp. as a senior commodities trader
* Teaching French since 2017 in a Spanish university
* Delivered 5,250+ private online lessons since 2022
* Hosted 460+ group sessions (conversation, pronunciation, structured A1–B2 courses)
* Real-world business experience + psychology = effective teaching
* Clear, structured methods help students progress quickly & build confidence
Market benchmarks
* Mid-range (certified & 2–5 years exp): 25–50 USD/hour
* High end (experienced professionals with 5–10+ years exp): 50–75 USD/hour
* my current tier → Premium (specialists with unique background, proven track record, structured courses): 75–100+ USD/hourMy lessons & teaching style
Temporary discount in place.
At 6,000 lessons, my fee will be: $40 USD/hour.
🚫 Please know that :
- I don’t teach French to minors (less than 18 years of age)
- I need to leave the lesson at the end time in order to not be late for the next one.
If you have any pressing questions, please begin with them.
📌 Cancellation policy :
If needed, please reschedule the lesson at least 24 hours in advance.
If not, the lesson will be considered completed & paid.
📌 Late policy :
I will wait for you for the first 15 minutes of the lesson.
Please send me a message on Italki if you'll be late.
📌 Compatibility:
I reserve the right to decline lessons if the student–teacher fit isn’t right.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
760
Students
5,392
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
French Lessons
Trial Lesson
390 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
"A1 to C2 French language lessons" (in order to improve in a general way)
A1 - C1Language Essentials2,413 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 10% off
"La langue québécoise" (if you have a special interest in Quebec French)
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,455 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 10% off
"B2-level French fluency in a year" (Intensive 50-week Program)
A1 - B2Language Essentials601 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 10% off
"French Talks" (just having conversations, without grammar explanations)
A1 - C2Language Essentials184 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
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546 Reviews
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Valia Skg
6 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
À tous les élèves grecs qui cherchent le meilleur prof de français du monde: François και τα μυαλά στα κάγκελα!!!!🥳
Mar 31, 2022
Kevin German
46 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
One of the best teachers on italki. Thanks François!!
Jun 10, 2021
Eva
22 French lessons
Thank you for another great lesson!
Aug 25, 2025
Matt Zhiss
15 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
François est le tuteur le plus authentique. J'apprécie beaucoup la flexibilité de nos leçons, la variété de ses exercices et les discussions philosophiques sur l'apprentissage des langues que nous avons parfois. Merci !
Jul 8, 2021
Djordje (George)
71 French lessons
Excellent lesson as always
Oct 1, 2025
Justin Green
20 French lessons
Une autre belle leçon avec François! C'est mon professeur préféré sur iTalki. Il prend toujours le temps d'expliquer les concepts, il m'explique quand je ne connais pas un mot ou une phrase, et il a plusieurs des activités qu'il peut proposer à faire pendant nos leçons. Je suis toujours ravi de voir François. Merci à vous François!
Aug 8, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 15.00
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