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Vanessa Vasquez Lopez

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French- Canadian tutor & Certified special need educator

Teaches

English

Native

French

Native

Speaks

Spanish

French- Canadian tutor & Certified special need educator

About Me

Me as a Teacher

My lessons & teaching style

From CanadaLiving in Montreal, Canada (09:35 UTC-04:00)

About Me

italki teacher since Nov 26, 2021

InterestsFashion & BeautyTravelFoodMusicArt

Bonjour! I’m Vanessa 👋 I’m a French-Canadian from Montreal. I’m passionate about travel and understanding people from different backgrounds and talking about life, culture, self-growth and everyday topics, from light chats to deeper discussions. • I'm Fluent in French & English (and I understand Spanish) • I'm a certified special-needs educator (welcome to all neurodivergent students) My goal is simple: create a space where conversations feel natural and comfortable. Help you practice expressing yourself and grow with confidence, all in a relaxed, judgment-free space. 📍Currently in Montreal, Canada I travel often, so availability may sometimes vary slightly due to time zone changes

Me as a Teacher

I’m a certified special-needs educator with a human, student-centered approach. I value real connection and create a safe, supportive space where students feel comfortable learning. I specialize in Québécois French, including local expressions and cultural nuances. I’m also comfortable with European French and can explain the main differences when needed. I adapt my teaching to your pace, personality, and needs, whether you’re shy, busy, or neurodivergent. My focus is on practical conversations. It’s not about being perfect, but about feeling comfortable making mistakes and learning from them. My goal is to help you gain confidence and express yourself naturally in French.

My lessons & teaching style

I focus on conversation-based lessons adapted to your needs and goals. There’s no strict plan or preparation required. I guide you, suggest activities when useful, and help you feel comfortable making mistakes and building confidence while speaking French. I sometimes introduce different types of activities to vary topics and make lessons more engaging, while keeping the focus on practicing naturally and developing real communication skills. My priority is that you feel supported, confident, and enjoy every lesson. Lessons are mostly about practicing naturally, but if you have a specific topic or skill you’d like to work on, you’re always welcome to let me know.

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French Lessons

French

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Trial Lesson

610 lessons completed

USD 15.00+

FRENCH - Conversation / FRANÇAIS - Conversation

A1 - C2

Conversation

3,038 lessons completed

USD 15.00+

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163 Reviews

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Matthew Dalton

12 French lessons

Teacher’s pick

Vanessa is a genuinely fantastic French instructor. We've been working together for a month or two now and I look forward to our conversations every week; they are always intriguing, varied, and fun. Her language is perfectly graded for my level and she knows when to support me when I falter. I feel like my French gets better with every session. I couldn't recommend her more if you're looking to improve your French.

Mar 3, 2025

Bobbi V.

54 English lessons

Teacher’s pick

Vanessa is terrific! My french is horrible, but she is patient and does her best to understand me. She offers simple ways to get my point across and helps me to feel more confident in my ability to communicate. I would recommend her to everyone! She is a GREAT teacher!

Dec 10, 2021

Alexa Carlson

2 French lessons

Vanessa is great! Her lessons are casual and very approachable, which is great for learning natural conversation. I can't wait to speak with her again.

Mar 20, 2026

Megan

185 French lessons

Teacher’s pick

I chat with Vanessa 2-3 times per week and it has been SO helpful in developing my conversational skills. She’s so kind and has a great sense of humor which makes her easy to talk to.

Jul 19, 2024

Jojo Foryoung

1 French lesson

Very encouraging! I really appreciate how easy it was to speak with Vanessa. She was very clear about what I can expect in lessons and also provided helpful resources and tips to supplement the lessons as well. Looking forward to our next lesson!

Mar 23, 2026