Absolute beginner
Start from zero. By the end you introduce yourself, order in a café, and read everyday français.
What it covers
- Greetings and introductions
- Articles and gender
- Être, avoir and -er verbs
- Numbers, dates and time
- Present tense
Courses
One-on-one French courses from absolute beginner to upper intermediate, plus DELF, TEF Canada and TCF Canada exam preparation — with flexible morning, midday and evening slots.
Every course is taught one-on-one and online, planned around where you are now rather than around a syllabus. The hours below are a guide: some people move faster, and nobody is charged for a level they do not need.
The details are settled before you start, not on this page. How long each class runs, how many you want in a week, the pace, and the fees all depend on your level and what you are working towards — message me and we will confirm them together. The free demo class comes first, so nothing is fixed until you have seen how a lesson actually goes.
Elementary
Hold a real conversation about family, work and travel — and talk about the past.
What it covers
- Passé composé and imparfait
- Pronouns
- Comparatives
- Everyday situations
- Short letters and messages
Intermediate
Follow native speakers, handle whatever travel throws at you, and explain your opinions.
What it covers
- Subjonctif
- Future and conditional
- Relative pronouns
- Argument and opinion
- Longer written work
Upper intermediate
Speak fluently enough to argue a point, follow news and film, and write clearly. The level the exams want.
What it covers
- Complex tenses
- Reported speech
- Register and nuance
- Debate and presentation
- Literature and press
Exam preparation
Targeted preparation for DELF, TEF Canada and TCF Canada, A1 through B2 — the exam format, timing and papers practised until they feel routine.
What it covers
- Compréhension orale
- Compréhension écrite
- Production écrite
- Production orale
- Full mock exams
- Choosing the right exam for your goal
Available slots
Classes run inside these windows, Monday to Saturday. Tell me which suits you and we will fix a regular time.
Early morning
6:00 – 9:00 AM
Midday
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Late evening
7:00 – 10:00 PM
Common questions
I have never studied French at all. Where do I start?
A1, and that is the most common place to start. The first class assumes nothing — not the alphabet, not bonjour.
How many classes a week?
Two or three is the usual rhythm. One a week works if you revise in between; more than three only helps if you have time to do the homework.
Do I need to buy a textbook?
No. Everything you need is written up in your study library — included with the course, and yours to keep afterwards. Worksheets come to you as we go.
Can you prepare me for DELF, TEF or TCF?
Yes — A1 through B2. That means the exam format and timing as much as the French, with full mock papers before the real one. The French underneath them is the same; what differs is the technique, so we start by making sure you are preparing for the right paper.
I need French for Canadian PR. Is DELF the right exam?
No. DELF is not accepted for Express Entry — the exams IRCC takes are TEF Canada and TCF Canada, which are scored skill by skill against the NCLC scale rather than passed or failed, and which expire after a couple of years. DELF does count towards a citizenship application later, which is where most of the confusion comes from.
What I do is get your French to the level the exam asks for, and drill the format until the paper holds no surprises. I am not an immigration adviser — check the current requirement on the IRCC site before you book a test, because the thresholds move.
What does it cost?
Fees depend on the level and how often you want to meet. Ask on the contact page and I will send current rates.
Book a free demo class
- 30 minutes one-on-one with your tutor
- A study plan built around your level and your goal
- No fees, no card, no pressure