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François Normandeau
Community TutorTeaches
French
Native
Speaks
English
Native
Spanish
Italian
German
Hungarian
Catalan
Maltese
Sicilian
Important: If you see no availability, send me a message & I'll send you a lesson invitation. THNKS
Teaches
French
Native
Speaks
English
Native
Spanish
Italian
German
Hungarian
Catalan
Maltese
Sicilian
Important: If you see no availability, send me a message & I'll send you a lesson invitation. THNKS
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From CanadaLiving in Montreal, Canada (14:56 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 21, 2020InterestsFoodMusicBusiness & FinanceFilms & TV SeriesTravel
Born in Canada, fluent in English (C2 level) & 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, & 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 university (Spain)
* Delivered 5,500+ private online lessons since 2022
* Hosted 500+ 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/hour My 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.
📌 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.
Note: Away from Nov 26 - Dec 10 for a 5-day immersion in FranceMy 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
777
Students
5,596
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
French Lessons
Trial Lesson
396 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
"A1 to C2 French language lessons" (in order to improve in a general way)
A1 - C1Language Essentials2,518 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 10% off
"La langue québécoise" (if you have a special interest in Quebec French)
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,476 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 10% off
"B2-level French fluency in a year" (Intensive 50-week Program)
A1 - B2Language Essentials629 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 10% off
"French Talks" (just having conversations, without grammar explanations)
A1 - C2Language Essentials201 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 10% off
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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
joshshier
6 French lessons
Consistently gaining confidence and skill with François!
Oct 28, 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
joshshier
6 French lessons
I walk away from every lesson with new tips, and a better understanding of the language.
Nov 5, 2025
joshshier
6 French lessons
Jumped right into things, provided significant homework/practice material, patient, and understands your goals.
Oct 17, 2025
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