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Sal
- Rate R406
- Response 1h
R406/h
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1st lesson free
- French
- French Speech
- French Reading Comprehension
- French Listening Comprehension
- French Articulation
** Stop Studying French—Start Speaking It! Native Speaker & Certified Translator** (Los Angeles)
- French
- French Speech
- French Reading Comprehension
- French Listening Comprehension
- French Articulation
Lesson location
About Sal
# Good to Know
Hi, I'm **Salim**, a native French speaker and certified translator with a genuine passion for languages and communication.
My goal as a tutor is to make learning French feel natural, enjoyable, and useful in real life. I believe that speaking a language should not feel like a test. That's why I create a relaxed and comfortable environment where you can speak, make mistakes, ask questions, and improve without feeling pressured.
I take the time to understand each student's personality, interests, and goals so that our lessons feel personal rather than like a one-size-fits-all class. Whether you're learning French from scratch, preparing for a trip, improving your conversation skills, or simply want to feel more confident speaking with others, I'll meet you at your level and help you progress step by step.
You don't need to be perfect to start speaking French.
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About the lesson
- Primary
- Secondary
- Matric/GCSE
- +18
levels :
Primary
Secondary
Matric/GCSE
AS Level
A Level
BTech
Adult education
Masters
Doctorate
MBA
A1
A2
B1
B2
C1
C2
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Professional
Kids
- French
- English
- Arabic
Languages in which the lesson is available :
French
English
Arabic
My Approach
I believe one of the best ways to learn a language is to talk about something you genuinely love.
Instead of spending the entire lesson memorizing vocabulary or completing exercises, I encourage my students to talk about their hobbies, interests, favorite movies, music, sports, travel, and everyday life. When you're talking about something you're passionate about, you naturally speak more, think less about making mistakes, and start expressing yourself without translating every word in your head.
My Teaching Method
My lessons are highly conversational and personalized. I get to know what my students are interested in and use those interests as a starting point for real discussions in French.
Movies and music are also a big part of my approach. We can use a song, movie scene, or other real-world material to learn vocabulary, pronunciation, expressions, and the way French is actually spoken.
The goal is not simply to teach you French. The goal is to get you comfortable using French without constantly thinking about how to say everything.
A Typical Lesson
We might start with a simple conversation about your week or something you're interested in. From there, I'll naturally introduce new vocabulary, correct pronunciation, explain grammar when needed, and teach you more natural ways to express yourself.
Then we keep the conversation going.
You learn without feeling like you're constantly "studying."
What Makes Me Different
As a native French speaker and certified translator, I can help you go beyond textbook French and understand how people actually communicate.
I don't expect you to speak perfect French from day one. I want you to speak, make mistakes, learn from them, and keep the conversation going.
Whether you're a complete beginner or already speak French and want to become more fluent, I'll adapt our conversations and lessons to your level, personality, and goals.
Come with your interests. I'll bring the French.
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Rates
Rate
- R406
Package rates
- 5h: R2030
- 10h: R4060
free lesson
The free first lesson with Sal allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
- 1h
online
- R406/h
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