I have had 22 lessons (and counting) with Jean-Baptiste and he is a wonderful French teacher. He brings topics to each lesson and keeps our conversations flowing easily. I never feel judged or apprehensive to speak, Jean-Baptiste is always supportive. He will typically correct any obvious mistakes that I make, such as wrong gender or wrong word, but he doesn't nit-pick, which I appreciate. He also types his corrections into the chat box so I have them for future reference. We have a shared passion for cinema, so this topic provides endless opportunities for discussion. We also both enjoy history, languages, and other cultures, meaning that our sessions are never lacking for things to talk about. I would unreservedly recommend Jean-Baptiste to anyone looking to improve their spoken French. He is reliable, gentle, caring, and a genuinely nice guy.

I highly recommend Jean-Baptiste as a French teacher. He is always punctual, responds quickly to messages, and is incredibly supportive and accommodating. It’s clear that he genuinely cares about his students’ progress. His mastery of French is exceptional, and his accent is clear and neutral, making him very easy to understand. What truly sets him apart is his creativity—he goes beyond the standard textbook approach and brings engaging topics and fresh ideas to every lesson. He is also open to suggestions and adapts each class to my goals and interests. Our lessons truly fly by. There is always something interesting to discuss, and I learn so much in every session without feeling overwhelmed. I’ve made real progress in both confidence and fluency since starting lessons with him. I finish each class feeling motivated and excited for the next one. Jean-Baptiste is kind, patient, flexible, and highly knowledgeable. I recommend him to anyone seeking effective and engaging French lessons!

I can't say enough positive things about Jean-Baptiste. I signed up for purely conversational lessons and it's been exactly what I hoped for. Sessions feel like catching up with a friend rather than a formal lesson. We share interests in travel, film, books, history, and politics, so our conversations are always engaging. He's patient and encouraging, especially as I don't retain things as easily as I did when I was younger. He tracks my mistakes during the lesson so I can review them later, and offers gentle corrections without breaking the flow of conversation. He has a great sense of humor that makes every session genuinely fun. And honestly, being able to make a joke in French and get a real laugh out of him feels like one of my biggest markers of progress. I highly recommend Jean-Baptiste for anyone looking to improve their French conversational skills.

It is always a pleasure to take lessons with Jean-Baptiste! My improvement from my perspective has been nothing short of incredible. Only a month ago I could barely introduce myself. Now, lessons have become a place for me to express much more complex ideas and involve significantly higher level exchanges with Jean. Do not hesitate to schedule lessons with him, I can assure it will be worth it.

I am loving my lessons with Jean-Baptiste, and would absolutely recommend him to anyone wanting to learn French. The lessons/discussions are engaging, interesting, and challenging.

My first lesson with Jean-Baptiste was fantastic. He is a clear communicator, corrects when needed, and is engaging. I would definitely recommend him, and I look forward to the next lesson.