TEF & TCF Preparation · Adult French Instruction

French instruction for serious adult learners.

Structured TEF and TCF preparation, conversation practice, and private French coaching for professionals and immigration candidates seeking clarity, precision, and measurable progress. Students work with me to sharpen fluency, strengthen pronunciation, and approach French with greater confidence.

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About

I work with capable adults who want precise, structured, high-level French instruction — not generic language lessons.

I specialize in adult learners, TEF and TCF preparation, advanced speaking development, and pronunciation. My background in Speech-Language Therapy gives me a precise understanding of articulation, accent, oral clarity, and how language is produced — so students can sound sharper, clearer, and more natural.

I believe adults learn best through structure, precision, consistency, and real conversation — not memorization alone. My role is to identify what is unclear, correct it directly, and help students build language they can actually use.

French instructor at UBC
TEF & TCF preparation specialist
Master’s degree in Speech-Language Therapy
Accent, pronunciation & oral fluency support

Who I Work With

Immigration Candidates

Adults preparing for TEF or TCF who need focused preparation, exam strategy, and clear feedback.

Professionals

Working adults who want sharper French for communication, confidence, and professional growth.

Advanced Learners

Students who already speak French and want to maintain fluency, refine pronunciation, and become more precise.

Programs

TEF & TCF Intensive Groups

Small cohorts for serious candidates preparing for immigration-related French exams. Groups are intentionally limited to 3–4 students to allow focused correction and meaningful progress.

Private Coaching

Individualized instruction designed around your level, goals, weaknesses, and timeline.

Conversation & Maintenance Classes

Relaxed but structured conversation sessions for adults who already speak French and want to maintain fluency, build confidence, and continue improving naturally.

Pricing

Private Coaching

$100/hour
One-on-one instruction for TEF, TCF, pronunciation, speaking, or targeted improvement.

Small Groups

$40/person/hour
3–4 students maximum. Structured, focused, and intentionally more personalized than a traditional group class.

Conversation Classes

$75/hour private
For intermediate and advanced speakers who want to maintain fluency and keep improving naturally.

Feedback

“The first instructor who explained French structure in a way that finally clicked.”

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Contact

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