Hi there!
My name is Diane, I am from the French-speaking part of Switzerland and I am living in Greece at the moment.
I have been a French teacher for people claiming asylum in Switzerland for more than two years now, therefore I have good material for beginners wanting to start learning French. I have taught to groups of adults from A0 to B1 levels with great results!
Moreover, I have been a tutor on Languatalk for a year now and you can check below the reviews students left if you'd like to know what they think of my classes!
My methodology is quite flexible according to what my students prefer, though I like starting from daily-life situations (going grocery shopping, book an appointment at the doctor's, taking the train...) and elaborating on new vocabulary, grammar rules, verb tenses from that starting point. Reading some French simple texts, listening to French songs and/or playing games in French are also tools that I love using if you are interested in trying this out! I can also give homework if you want to work more on your own, and we can correct them together.
I love music and art in general, as well as reading so it would be my pleasure to introduce you to some of my favorite French-speaking artists!
In addition, I have been learning languages since a very young age and I am currently learning Greek, so I understand the challenges you might face regarding French! Be sure that my classes are a safe and benevolent environnement, designed to make you dare to speak and make mistakes; that's how you'll learn! ;)
I hope to meet you soon!
Diane
13 Lessons | December 11, 2024
Diane is a wonderful communicator and she's quickly adapts to the learner's pace and interest areas. Over a year's span, our conversational sessions naturally jumped from one topic to another, went deep in & out of different trades' jargons, and she proved most resourceful and patient with my seemingly random change of topics. She naturally motivates her students to "oser à parler en français" and that kicks off a wonderful journey. Wish the world more Diane's...
13 Lessons | November 7, 2024
a really relaxing environment in which it is comfortable to learn and not worry about mistakes merci beaucoup
14 Lessons | May 18, 2024
Thank you Diane for another enjoyable lesson. It’s great to talk on so many varied subjects and have a laugh with you.
6 Lessons | February 7, 2024
Wow! Diane is great and reminded me of my first professor who made me fall in love with the French language. She has done a great job with reinforcing some areas I am not as proficient in. I am so glad I chose to take classes with Diane.