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Hélène
- Rate $54
- Response 24h
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Students18
Number of students Hélène has taught since their arrival at Superprof
Number of students Hélène has taught since their arrival at Superprof

$54/h
1st lesson free
- French
- French speaking
- French reading
- French Vocabulary
- French accent reduction
French native and qualified language teacher offering guidance and motivation to practise oral skills. 1:1 online sessions
- French
- French speaking
- French reading
- French Vocabulary
- French accent reduction
Lesson location
Super Prof
Hélène is one of our best French tutors. They have a high-quality profile, verified qualifications, a quick response time, and great reviews from students!
About Hélène
Originally from France, I am a qualified French teacher with 15 years of teaching experience. I have worked with adults and young adults from 57 nationalities so far, in language schools such as the Alliance française, but also Universities (Erasmus students) and international companies (expatriates). In France, Belgium, and United Kingdom, my role has been to prepare them for exams (DELF / DALF) and understand the French “mindset” to better integrate the daily culture or professional contexts. From beginners to more advanced levels, I have thrived to help them build confidence and autonomy in their learning process, always focused on teaching the language in context. Keen on evolving in multicultural environments, I have moved from Paris to Scotland where I am now based since 2015. I speak English, Spanish, and a little Italian. Besides languages and travel, I enjoy anything connected with the arts and the outdoors. I love reading and creative writing.
About the lesson
- Adult Education
- Masters
- Intermediate
- +5
levels :
Adult Education
Masters
Intermediate
Advanced
ILR Level 2
ILR Level 3
ILR Level 4
ILR Level 5
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I work with motivated students (from pre-intermediate level on, SORRY NO BEGINNERS) who need guidance and inspiration to boost their spoken French (and move beyond their “blockages”). How does it work? After discussing your goal and interests (hobbies, activities, favourite books, etc), we tailor together a programme to help you develop your speaking skills in various situations. We choose to focus on specific topics of your choice or taken from news articles, books, podcasts, or small videos. I will give you short tasks to work independently before the class, so our live meeting allows us to practise what you have learned (and explain if necessary). We may dig into the core of grammar but only as a tool to use the language in your specific context. Practising the French "melody" (pronunciation) will be part of building up your confidence and fluency. Your practice is always built around your goal. All classes happen in a friendly and lighthearted atmosphere, my mission is to help you build the confidence to speak French and enjoy the process of your journey. Feel free to book your free trial and meet me for 30 min. I'd be happy to discuss!
Review
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Perfect! Helene has really helped me take my French to the next level with supportive, bespoke lessons - I would recommend her to any potential learner.
Perfect! Hélène is exactly what I had hoped for when looking for a French tutor. She is professional, intelligent and obviously a trained as well as skilled teacher, with an understanding of both Scottish and French culture. She was able to identify that my French is at a plateau and I needed help with grammar and vocabulary to move things on. I did not want someone who would simply chat with me in a friendly way, rather someone to correct me, identify my needs and drive me forward to achieve my goals; in Hélène I have found that.
- Hélène's response :
Perfect! Hélène is exactly the teacher I've been looking for! Patient and kind, she is highly experienced in helping me with my pronunciation, while sharing insights into French culture. Merci beaucoup, Hélène!
- Hélène's response :
Perfect! What I appreciated the most during the sessions was Hélène's patience and understanding. She met me at my level and in my topics of interest. She also always followed up after a session with notes on the learning points discussed and with something for me to investigate and prepare for the next time. Always stimulating.
My biggest difficulty before the tutoring was my ability to convert the language that I had learned into spoken words in sufficient time to engage in conversation - even basic conversation. That situation had improved substantially after the sessions.
What was the most useful was the informal chatting in French where I felt under no pressure to generate complex sentences but instead to put into practice what I knew in theory. Also of great value were the notes that followed the sessions which specifically captured the key learning points and corrections for the errors in my speech.
I found Hélène' sessions particularly helpful and would encourage their use.- Hélène's response :
Perfect! Helene did not scoff at my terrible accent, or tap her fingers on the desk staring at the sky when I couldn't remember the right word. She was friendly and helpful and a pleasure to chat to, and I felt she quickly got a good grasp on where my French is at. I'm looking forward to continuing lessons.
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Recommendations
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Great teacher ! Hélène adapts perfectly to the needs and expectations of the student. She has a tremendous knowledge of the methods of teaching the language and a multitude of ideas for lessons.
The teacher also speaks very good English, which makes it much easier to explain the more complex concepts of French grammar.
Definitely recommend to anyone who wants to learn a language with a prof who puts a lot of heart into her work and tries to make each lesson interesting and adapted to the student.I have been working with Hélèn for a year. It was a difficult job to teach me French, because I don't speak English well. So she had to be very creative. And besides, she is a very good teacher, like many other teachers - she could find a way to teach YOU exactly.
So if you are looking for a teacher who could find the right way of teaching you and who understands the topic that is important to you (what knowledge you need - job, moving to foreign country, school), choose Hélène.
She was always punctual and prepared.
She does not proceed like a textbook, but connects the lesson to the current life situation. So she teaches very effectively.I've been working with Helene on my french for a couple of months now, this is what I can say about her:
- very patient
- accurate feedback
- wide variety of interests (art, history, literature, yoga ans more)
- flexible in terms of organization
- personalized approach
- motivating attitude
- fun to work with
I recommend Helene to everyone.Hélène is a super teacher, so professional and very warm personne. Her each lesson is always efficient and constructive, considering my weak points to develop my French efficiently. Honestly, she is the best teacher of French that I’ve ever known.
Hélène has been my private teacher online since last March. She is a lively and fun teacher who always makes me feel very comfortable during class. She knows how to adapt to my needs and she is patient every time I am struggling to formulate the appropriate sentence. I like her class and feel I am better at speaking now. Great teacher!
Helene taught me French whilst I was working in France between 2012 and 2015, she was very reliable and dependable. This year, I wanted a refresher and naturally turned to Helene. Helene commences by finding your starting point, your goals and aspirations and tailors her courses to suit. Although she speaks excellent English, she minimises its use, giving you confidence to speak, whilst gently correcting your pronunciation and grammar. She takes interest in you, cheerfully making courses relevant for you, and inspiring you to put in the effort to learn.
Helene inspired me and gave me the confidence to go from someone who had not had a French lesson for over 35 years to obtaining the Delf B2 (>70%) in less than 2 years.Helene was my French tutor for approximately three years. She is a dynamic and patient teacher who explains in a light and straightforward manner. It really helped me integrate successfully the French company I worked for in Paris. The language and cultural training she provided was indispensable and allowed me, as a foreign person to overcome the everyday challenges of living in a French city. Highly recommended!
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Rates
Rate
- $54
Pack rates
- 5h: $270
- 10h: $540
online
- $54/h
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Hélène will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 30mins
Details
I offer packs for 5h and 10h.
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