Tom is that rare tutor who combines expert-level knowledge of language instruction with teaching methods that actually help you grow without seeming rote. I gave him a bit of a tricky ask in that I want to attain C1 French while also perfecting my accent and learning how to discuss marketing/advertising in French. He managed to not only present fun exercises like tongue twisters to train my pronunciation, but also selected really interesting ads for the discussion and supplemented each with thought-provoking questions. It helps that he's very kind, patient, and encouraging as well. The hour flew by and I wasn't ready for it to end. I wholeheartedly recommend Tom for those who truly want to take their French to the next level.

I had a fabulous lesson with Tom on expressions imagées (figurative expressions)! As a C1-level learner, I'm always looking to improve my French, and at this level, it's more about the nuances. His method of varied repetition provided lots of different examples to understand how a single expression shifts with context. I thought I knew "ce n'est pas la mer à boire," but I left with a much deeper sense of its range. He's patient, well-prepared, and open to feedback. I highly recommend Tom. His teaching style and methods would work well at any level, and he's open to adapting lessons to what you need. :)