Native English/French bilingual. Conversation, slang, books, poetry. Ask me anything!
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Native English/French bilingual. Conversation, slang, books, poetry. Ask me anything!
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Uit CanadaWoont in Montreal, Canada (07:45 UTC-05:00)
Over mij
italki leerkracht sinds 22 Jul 2020
InterestsReadingFoodHistoryWritingMuziek
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.
Ik als leerkracht
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.
Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
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.
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Proefles
344 lessen voltooid
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Conversation en français (A2-C2)
A2 - C2Conversatie oefenen1,492 lessen voltooid
USD 15.00+
Pakket met 10% korting
Lisons en français! (Reading in French: Books, songs, & more)
A1 - C2Algemeen339 lessen voltooid
USD 15.00+
Pakket met 10% korting
Révision d'épreuves (Proofreading and Writing Feedback)
A2 - C2Algemeen9 lessen voltooid
USD 15.00+
Pakket met 10% korting
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João Carlos
21 Frans lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
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!
22 feb. 2024
Talita
14 Frans lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
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.
26 sep. 2020
ludovic
14 Engels lessen
We discuss about a lot of subjects. It is very interesting.
17 sep. 2025
Elles de Jonge
13 Frans lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
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.
23 jul. 2021
Laura McGirr
31 Frans lessen
Wonderful class!
2 okt. 2025
Adit
4 Frans lessen
Malcolm is a wonderful kind-hearted teacher for anyone looking to improve their French! In working on my conversational skills, he’s consistently supportive, allowing me to make mistakes while also giving thoughtful feedback. He has an eclectically curious mind, so he’s able have rich and engaging conversations on topics tailored to your interests. Je le recommende vivement 🫡🙏🏽!!