Yvan

I started working with Yvan for TEF preparation but then I switched to TCF preparation, and I can’t recommend him enough for both. He is an exceptional teacher - always well-prepared, patient, and encouraging. He doesn’t just correct grammatical errors; he also suggests more natural and elegant ways to express ideas in French. What really stands out is his positivity and the way he makes learning feel lighter and more enjoyable. Even on days when I feel overwhelmed with work or not in the mood to study, his sessions always leave me feeling more confident and motivated. Every class is thoughtfully structured; he comes prepared with subjects for practice and not a minute of the session is wasted. I always walk away with new insights and a renewed sense of progress. I’m truly grateful to have found such a dedicated and inspiring teacher. Merci beaucoup Yvan!

I've been taking lessons with Yvan for a year. Yvan is an excellent teacher. He is always well prepared and chooses very interesting videos/topics to discuss. His interview style conversation are incredible. He was able to improve my vocabulary, grammar and conversational skills a lot. I've taken lessons with multiple teachers on Italki and I would rank him as one of the best here. Thank you, Yvan.

I have taken more than ten classes with Yvan, and I’m really happy to have him as my teacher for my TCF Canada speaking preparation. From day one, he provided excellent feedback and adapted the lessons to my needs. He was honest about my weaknesses, and we focused on them to improve my speaking skills. The classes are also very enjoyable. We practice TCF tasks and discuss interesting topics, which helps me improve my fluency in French. After every class, I feel motivated and more confident. I now feel much better prepared for the TCF Canada exam and more confident about the Speaking section. Thank you, Yvan!

Thanks for answering all my questions about the DELF B2, and for your encouragement and critique of my monologues. After so much practice and with the structure that you have helped me put together, talking on a random subject no longer seems so daunting and I feel (almost) ready for my exam next week.

I've had several sessions with Yvan so far and they have always been great! They have greatly helped me to improve my confidence and ability in speaking French. I currently live in France, and I feel much more comfortable using French in my day to day life with his help. I would recommend!

I am taking a conversational course with Yvan and it's been awesome. I like his approach and teaching style that includes videos about current topics. I think my french is improving by listening to him speaking and giving my opinion about the topics of the videos. He always asks me if the video was interesting to me and if I like the class. So he's very open to feedback. I recommend him 100%!