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Helene
- Rate R852
- Response 1h

R852/h
1st lesson free
- French
French Native Speaker: experienced French tutor, qualified teacher, dynamic and friendly native speaker with 15 years experience.
- French
Lesson location
Recommended
Helene is a respected tutor in our community. She is highly recommended for her commitment and the quality of her lessons. A trusted partner on your learning journey.
About Helene
Hello, my name is Hélène. I am a native French speaker from Nantes, on the west coast of France, and I have been living in England for the past 29 years.
I obtained my Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) 15 years ago, qualifying me to teach French as a foreign language in England. I initially taught French in primary schools (Years 3–6) and secondary schools (Year 7 through to GCSE) in Devon.
For the past five years, I have focused on online French tutoring, working with a diverse and international group of pupils and students.
After each lesson, I provide follow-up resources by email or WhatsApp, including screenshots of completed exercises, handouts and audio recordings to reinforce the language and key points covered during our session.
I offer online French lessons worldwide, across different time zones, and teach using Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet and ClassIn.
About the lesson
- Primary
- Secondary
- Matric/GCSE
- +12
levels :
Primary
Secondary
Matric/GCSE
Adult education
A1
A2
B1
B2
C1
C2
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Professional
Kids
- French
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
French
English
I tailor my lessons to each pupil’s or student’s individual needs, specific objectives, interests and preferred learning style.
>>> Secondary students
I can help students improve their **grammar, conjugation, writing skills and pronunciation**, as well as develop the skills and strategies needed for **GCSE French exams**.
I use a variety of activities, including games, to practise and consolidate new language and reinforce previous learning. I combine textbook materials with authentic resources from French websites, magazines and other media, helping students develop both their language skills and their understanding of French culture.
I can also provide homework after each session to consolidate learning and, where appropriate, extend the work covered during the lesson.
>>> Primary-age pupils
With younger learners, I use a wide range of fun and engaging activities to help them acquire and remember vocabulary. These include **finger rhymes, mime and actions, poems, stories, songs and games**.
I also introduce **French phonics** to help pupils develop accurate pronunciation from an early age.
Homework can be provided to reinforce vocabulary and language recall through **online games, printable activities and worksheets**.
>>> Online lessons
My working hours are **8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. GMT**.
I offer online French lessons worldwide and across different time zones, using **Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet** and ClassIn.
Recommendations
Recommendations are written by the tutor's friends, family, and acquaintances.
I started my French journey with Helene 2.5 years ago. She has been great as a tutor, knowledgable, flexible and accommodating with picking the topics I am interested to cover in the lessons. I am learning French as a hobby and have enjoyed my experience with Helene. My 10 year old son is now also taking lessons with Helene and he enjoys himself a lot learning a new language. I highly recommend Helene as a tutor!
I was introduced to Helene through a friend when I was looking for support to help my son improve his French. From the very beginning, Helene has been extremely dedicated, patient and responsible.
Over the past two years, my son’s French has improved enormously. He went from lacking confidence and being near the bottom of his class to becoming one of the top students in French. More importantly, Helene has helped him rebuild his confidence and develop a much more positive attitude towards learning the language.
What I appreciate most as a parent is not only Helene’s academic teaching, but also the care and encouragement she gives to her students. After every lesson, she sends detailed notes and helpful feedback, and she always adjusts her teaching according to my son’s progress and needs rather than simply pushing through the syllabus.
Thanks to Helene’s guidance, my son now feels much more confident in French. He will be joining Eton College as a Year 9 boarder, and he is entering this next stage with real confidence.
I am very grateful to Helene for all her support and would highly recommend her to any family looking for a thoughtful, committed and inspiring French teacher.See more recommendations
Rates
Rate
- R852
Package rates
- 5h: R4261
- 10h: R8521
free lesson
The free first lesson with Helene allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
- 1h
online
- R852/h
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