Kathleen

Rate €22
Response 1h

€22/h

Native French Speaker (Québécois) and M.Sc. Biology teaching French to Immersion and Francophone School Students K to Grade 12. Engaging and friendly, with a focus on real, useful French.

French
French speaking
French vocabulary
French listening
French accent reduction

Lesson location

- online

About Kathleen

Hi! I’m a native French speaker from Québec, now based in Calgary. French is my superpower!

I grew up in the Laurentians, in a fully French-speaking environment. This gave me a strong foundation in authentic, natural French — the kind people actually use, not just what appears in textbooks.

After high school, I spent time in Alberta during university, which helped me strengthen my English and better understand the challenges of learning a second language. I eventually returned to Alberta and settled in Calgary, where I now live and work as French Tutor, a Pet Sitter and a Medical Actor.

I’ve always had a strong interest in language, communication, and helping others feel more confident expressing themselves. In 2025, I decided to focus more intentionally on French tutoring after seeing how many students — especially in French immersion — struggle to move from memorizing vocabulary to actually using French in real life.

Today, I work with beginner and intermediate learners, as well as immersion students who want to strengthen their grammar, improve their speaking confidence, and develop practical French skills they can use beyond the classroom.

About the lesson

Turn French into your superpower!

Are you ready to start learning French you can actually use in everyday life?

As a French immersion student, do you feel like you're only scratching the surface? Tired of cookie-cutter textbooks that don’t teach the real French you’ll need for future travel, work, and meaningful conversations? Do you feel nervous speaking in front of the class because you're afraid of making mistakes?

As a dedicated native French tutor from Québec, I understand those struggles. French can be a challenging language, but it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. I specialize in helping beginner and intermediate learners build strong foundations through themed lessons that explore useful vocabulary, strengthen grammar skills, and uncover the little quirks of French that are often overlooked in the classroom.

Together, we will focus on:

- Building strong communication skills through engaging and personalized lessons
- Strengthening grammar and vocabulary in a practical, approachable way
- Developing confidence in speaking, reading, and writing French
- Supporting school success with homework help and effective study strategies
- Learning authentic French that feels natural and useful in everyday life

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€22

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5 h: €109
10 h: €218

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€22/h

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+ €30

Native French Speaker (Québécois) and M.Sc. Biology teaching French to Immersion and Francophone School Students K to Grade 12. Engaging and friendly, with a focus on real, useful French.

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Native French Speaker (Québécois) and M.Sc. Biology teaching French to Immersion and Francophone School Students K to Grade 12. Engaging and friendly, with a focus on real, useful French.

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About Kathleen

About the lesson

Rates

Rate

Pack rates

online

travel

Other tutors in French

Zat

Farida

David

Alexandra

Andreea

Noor

Julia

Lea

Paco

Virginie

Chawki

Faith

Matheo

Mahrouch

Simona

Jasmine

Yendy

Abdoulaye

Maria

Manon

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