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About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From CanadaLiving in Montreal, Canada (04:48 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 21, 2020
InterestsFoodMusicBusiness & 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
Key highlights:
* 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
* I can provide all explanations in English or French, as you prefer.
In order to save time during the 1st lesson, send me a message beforehand, telling me when you started to learn, what you need right now, your expectations and any deadline you may have.
My lessons & teaching style
🚫 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 important questions, please start with those.
📌 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
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Homework Assignments
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Rating
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Students
5,688
Lessons
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Rating
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Students
5688
Lessons
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French Lessons
Trial Lesson
399 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
"A1 to C2 French language lessons" (in order to improve in a general way)
A1 - C1Language Essentials2,563 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 10% off
"La langue québécoise" (if you have a special interest in Quebec French)
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,490 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 10% off
"B2-level French fluency in a year" (Intensive 50-week Program)
A1 - B2Language Essentials647 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 10% off
"French Talks" (just having conversations, without grammar explanations)
A1 - C2Language Essentials211 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 10% off
Holiday 2025-2026 Special (for returning and new students)
A1 - C1Language Essentials207 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 20% off
Availability
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553 Reviews
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Sonia Pabley
22 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
I love studying with Francois, it's the highlight of my day. I make a big leap forward with every lesson. He's genuinely invested in my success, this comes through each time. I learn in a variety of ways with him including drills, reading comprehension, recall and speaking, pronunciation, and grammar deep-dives. I have been trying to learn French off and on for many years... I don't think I would be continuing to study French now if I hadn't found Francois. One needs a caring, engaged, and knowledgable teacher and he is that person! I would recommend him to anyone at any level of skill.
Dec 19, 2025
Kevin German
46 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
One of the best teachers on italki. Thanks François!!
Jun 10, 2021
Vilna Bashi
1 French lesson
Francois gave clear explanations and was relatable.
Dec 22, 2025
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
Fumi
1 French lesson
A relaxed class, well organized and efficient, with clear, short steps to help learners make sentences. Learning from him offers an experience of the language itself, grounded in a broad-minded, thoughtful perspective.
Dec 30, 2025
Paul McKeever
1 French lesson
Francois is very creative and responsive to his students' needs. I was very comfortable with him and will take more lesson with him again. Definitely recommend.