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.
Moi en tant que professeur
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.
Mes leçons et ma méthode d'enseignement
👉 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.
Mes ressources d'enseignement
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Leçons (Français)
Leçon d'essai
407 leçons terminées
USD 15.00+
"A1 to C2 French language lessons" (in order to improve in a general way)
A1 - C1Essentiel des langues2,601 leçons terminées
USD 17.00+
Forfait avec 10% de réduction
"La langue québécoise" (if you have a special interest in Quebec French)
A1 - C2Essentiel des langues1,518 leçons terminées
USD 17.00+
Forfait avec 10% de réduction
"B2-level French fluency in a year" (Intensive 50-week Program)
A1 - B2Essentiel des langues661 leçons terminées
USD 17.00+
Forfait avec 10% de réduction
"French Talks" (just having conversations, without grammar explanations)
A1 - C2Essentiel des langues225 leçons terminées
USD 13.00+
Forfait avec 10% de réduction
Disponibilité
Selon ton fuseau horaire (UTC+00:00)
558 avis
Toutes
Anglais
Français
Harpreet Singh
18 leçons en Français
Choix du professeur
I had a very positive experience learning French with François. He has a structured approach and teaches in a realistic and practical way, which makes learning French feel manageable rather than overwhelming. Lessons are well planned and focused on building a solid foundation while gradually improving confidence in all four parts of the language.
François is patient, clear in his explanations, and adapts well to the learner’s level. Even someone starting from zero, as well as learners at an intermediate stage, can benefit if they are serious and committed. He encourages consistency and helps you stay motivated without pressure.
His charges are also very reasonable for the quality of teaching and material he provides. I would strongly recommend François to anyone who is genuinely interested in learning French in a clear, practical, and structured way.
10 janv. 2026
Kevin German
46 leçons en Français
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One of the best teachers on italki. Thanks François!!
10 juin 2021
Lilly
4 leçons en Français
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.
27 janv. 2026
Sonia Pabley
22 leçons en Français
Choix du professeur
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.
19 déc. 2025
James
52 leçons en Français
François est gentil.
5 févr. 2026
Matt
1 leçon en Français
Excellent lesson and conversation! :)
22 janv. 2026
Leçon d'essai
USD 15.00
Les paiements seront effectués en dollars américains (USD)