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François Normandeau
Community TutorTeaches
French
Native
Speaks
English
Native
Spanish
Italian
German
Hungarian
Catalan
Maltese
Sicilian
Traveling and working remotely since 2002. Teaching French since 2017 south of Barcelona.
Teaches
French
Native
Speaks
English
Native
Spanish
Italian
German
Hungarian
Catalan
Maltese
Sicilian
Traveling and working remotely since 2002. Teaching French since 2017 south of Barcelona.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From CanadaLiving in Montreal, Canada (01:34 UTC-04:00)
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
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
👉 Giving lessons less & less due to other commitments & not available March 15—30.
🚫 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
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
806
Students
5,882
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
French Lessons
Trial Lesson
407 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
"A1 to C2 French language lessons" (in order to improve in a general way)
A1 - C1Language Essentials2,610 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 10% off
"La langue québécoise" (if you have a special interest in Quebec French)
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,524 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 10% off
"B2-level French fluency in a year" (Intensive 50-week Program)
A1 - B2Language Essentials664 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
556 Reviews
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French
English
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
James
55 French lessons
François est gentil.
Feb 5, 2026
Matt
1 French lesson
Excellent lesson and conversation! :)
Jan 22, 2026
Kevin German
46 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
One of the best teachers on italki. Thanks François!!
Jun 10, 2021
Lilly
4 French lessons
Excellent lesson! François delivered a very clear and effective class. The personalized approach made the learning experience engaging and easy to follow. I left the lesson feeling confident and motivated.
Jan 27, 2026
Lilly
4 French lessons
My introductory lesson with François was excellent! I really like his approach and teaching style. Looking forward to more lessons.
Jan 12, 2026
Trial Lesson
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