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Malcolm
Community TutorTeaches
English
Native
French
Native
Speaks
Dutch
Italian
Latin
Spanish
Greek
Greek (Ancient)
Native English/French bilingual. Conversation, slang, books, poetry. Ask me anything!
Teaches
English
Native
French
Native
Speaks
Dutch
Italian
Latin
Spanish
Greek
Greek (Ancient)
Native English/French bilingual. Conversation, slang, books, poetry. Ask me anything!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From CanadaLiving in Montreal, Canada (07:01 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 22, 2020InterestsReadingFoodHistoryWritingMusic
Hi there! I'm Malcolm. I come from Nova Scotia, on the east coast of Canada, and now I live in Montreal. I grew up speaking both English and French at home: my father is Belgian, my mother is (anglophone) Canadian. I've always loved languages, and I'm learning Dutch and Italian myself. Among my hobbies are reading, writing, playing music, hiking, and cooking.
I have an Honours degree in Classics, for which I studied Latin and Ancient Greek, plus ancient and medieval philosophy. I studied quite a bit of modern philosophy too. I've also worked as a student translator from Latin to English.Me as a Teacher
If you've got some basics of the language down and you want to start speaking more comfortably, I'm your guy. I'm also happy to take on advanced students who would like to fine-tune their English or French. I offer both conversation- and reading-based classes that can be tailored to suit your needs and preferences.
I've taught tons of people from all walks of life: artists, engineers, mechanics, programmers, soldiers, actors, dancers, doctors, professors, diplomats, cooks, athletes, and more.
Please note: I don't accept bookings made for children by parents/guardians. However, if you're 12-17 and you're booking a lesson for yourself, then that's alright. My lessons & teaching style
I offer three types of lesson:
-Conversation time: discussion in French or English with corrections and feedback. Please let me know in advance if you'd like to focus on a particular theme or have set materials to discuss. We can talk about all kinds of things (work, hobbies, food, news, music, culture, history, philosophy, and much more), and/or use various media (articles, videos, podcasts, etc.).
-Reading in French/English: I read all kinds of things - novels, articles, philosophy, poetry, great authors, etc. You choose the texts that we'll read, analyze, and even translate if you want.
-Proofreading: I read through and correct something you've written. See lesson description for more.My teaching material
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
5.0
Rating
709
Students
3,421
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
English
French
Trial Lesson
365 lessons completed
USD 8.50+
English Conversation (A2-C2)
A2 - C2Conversation795 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 10% off
Reading in English: Books, songs, & more
A1 - C2Language Essentials124 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 9% off
*Live* Proofreading and Writing Feedback
A2 - C2Language Essentials76 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 9% off
Availability
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270 Reviews
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English
French
João Carlos
21 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
I took several French classes with Malcolm during my preparation for the TCF Canada exam.
He helped me develop my speaking skills and gain confidence to speak about a diverse set of topics. Every class was different and tailored to my needs. Thanks to him, I was able to get a B2 at the TCF Canada and now he’s helping me prepare for job interviews.
Look no further and book a class with him!
Feb 22, 2024
Talita
14 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
I've been able to improve my French a lot after several lessons with Malcolm, especially my speaking skills. Malcolm always makes me feel very comfortable to speak and to make mistakes - which makes me feel more confident to express myself elsewhere. I am really grateful for having him as a teacher.
Sep 26, 2020
Laura McGirr
35 French lessons
Excellent class!
Dec 5, 2025
Elles de Jonge
13 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ik heb nu een aantal lessen gehad en ik merk al verbetering, heel erg prettig dat Malcolm mij alles uit kan leggen in het Nederlands! Ik raad het zeker aan om lessen te volgen bij Malcolm.
Jul 23, 2021
Aidan
1 French lesson
Great first class with Malcolm, very patient and encouraging
Feb 12, 2026
Laura McGirr
35 French lessons
Wonderful class!
Oct 2, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 8.50
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