| Name | Barbara C. Recommended |
|---|---|
| City | Vancouver, BC |
| Additional Location | Victoria |
| Teaching | French |
| Native Language | French |
| Originally From | France |
| Working With | Kids (6y+), Youth, Adults, Groups |
| Levels I Teach | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
| Lessons Take Place | Learner's Home or Work, Public Place, Online |
| Review Rating | |
| Hourly Rate | C$55 |
Full-time French tutor and native speaker from Paris, France, with 10 years of experience, including 6 years full-time. I work with students of all ages and levels, from beginners to advanced, and tailor each lesson to your goals, level, and progress, with a focus on building confidence and practical communication skills. I offer support for exam preparation (TEF/TCF for immigration, DELF/DALF, and others), French Immersion and school programs (Grades 1–12), and adults learning French for personal or professional reasons. A discovery call is required before starting lessons to ensure the right fit and define your learning plan. Online group lessons are also available at a reduced rate. Exam preparation lessons are $65/hour. A 24-hour cancellation policy applies. For more information, visit jeparlefrench.com.
Masters' degree in Business and Marketing
All lessons are tailored to each student, and I continuously adapt the learning plan based on their progress. I cover grammar, speaking, listening, and writing, with an emphasis on developing strong communication skills. Even when a student’s focus is on written French, I always include some speaking practice, as it is key to building confidence and real-life fluency. I assign homework and provide additional materials when needed to support progress between lessons. For younger students, I offer regular follow-ups with parents to ensure clear communication and consistent improvement. I also make sure lessons remain engaging and enjoyable. As a full-time tutor, I dedicate significant time to lesson preparation and student support, and I am committed to helping each student succeed and see real progress over time.
Weekdays only.
In-person in Langford or Victoria available. Commute fees will apply.
Barbara is a great tutor. It's very easy to feel comfortable with her, and easliy has you relaxed for, and through, the learning process. She does adapt to you for how you learn, and the learning process feels smooth and simple. Highly recommend Barbara.
Inspired great confidence in a short period of time.
I’ve had a great time working with Barbara! She understood my goals for our lessons, and designed them specifically for them. I appreciate the time and dedication she provides to ensure I fully grasp concepts, and she continues to help me advance! I would highly recommend Barbara to anyone hoping to become a better French student.
I made a great decision when I chose Barbara to be my French language tutor. She's totally professional, well organized and very knowledgeable. I love that she was born in France is therefore able to advise me on how French people actually say things. This gives me confidence that I'm learning the proper way to express ideas in French. In the beginning, Barbara took the time to find out what was most important to me as it concerns my overall goals in French and then tailored our lessons to help me accomplish those goals. We are still on that journey and our lessons have been a lot of fun!
Barbara is a wonderful French tutor and I would highly recommend her! She tailors lesson plans to your needs and wants, which means I never fail to learn something new with each lesson. I enjoy my classes because she’s patient, accommodating, and great at explaining concepts. Whether you’re new to your language learning journey or you’re an advanced French student, I’m confident that Barbara will be able to suit your learning needs!
My goal is to improve my fluency in French. Barbara has been instrumental in helping me to achieve this goal in the past year. She customizes the lessons, patiently listens to and corrects me while writing out the proper phrase. Barbara understands what it is like to learn a new language. Since I started taking lessons from her, my vocabulary, conversation and listening skills have all improved vastly. As a French language tutor, Barbara is a natural.
I've been taking classes with Barbara for six weeks now, and I can already notice a significant change in my French skills. We have worked a lot on my grammar and writing, as my goal is to work in France someday. She is very patient, knowledgeable and you can see she put a lot of work in preparing each lesson. I can request homework and extra help every time I feel like it, and she always responds quickly. I also love the French conversations we have, it's been huge help in improving both my speaking and understanding. I highly recommend her!
Barbara is an excellent tutor. She’s incredibly thoughtful in her lesson plans that integrate real world situations. She’s helped me become a more confident speaker.
Barbara has been working with our 7 and 10 year old children since September 2020. We have found Barbara to be a kind and knowledgeable person and our children are always happy to see her. Barbara's lessons are thoughtfully organized and specific to the children's learning needs and she makes the lessons enjoyable through her warm and relaxed personality. Barbara is always on time, replies to emails in a timely manner, and is accommodating to adapting schedules when necessary. Our children have gained a lot of confidence in their French oral language skills which has transferred well into their written work. We've seen a tremendous improvement in their ability to speak and write in French and we have been very grateful for Barbara's help.
Barbara helped me with my french when I arrived in France to study. I was struggling with my french, she gave me classes twice a week. It worked very well, she helped me to become fluent and even pass some french tests. I highly recommend her either you are a beginner or intermediate speaker.
Barbara is a talented teacher and a brilliant communicator. We’ve met in Vancouver on a hike and Barbara offered to help me practice French before meeting my in-laws in Switzerland. She’s not only improved my grammar and vocabulary, but made me feel so much more confident in speaking French. She introduced a lot of different exercises, provided constructive feedback and hands on materials. I’ve also introduced her to my nephew and niece and she is SO great around the kids. As a native French speaker, Barbara will not only teach you French, but also share her culture and history. I would definitely recommend her to all my friends.
I was speaking French a couple of years back but was encountering difficulties with writing and many spelling mistakes. I took a couple of classes and Barbara explained the basics again to me. She paid special attention to my needs and adjusted her teaching to my way of learning which made it much easier and simpler for me to quickly understand and get a hang of the subtle tricks of French. I really recommend her whether you're seeking to get a hang of the basics or looking perfecting your language skills.
