Jack Goudge

There is no one lesson the same. Before I start lessons I always ask students a number of questions like: why are you looking for French lessons? what are your goals? what are your strengths and weaknesses? etc... I then test the student's language level through a number of brief exercises.

After establishing the student's motivations and language level, I then create lesson plans specifically tailored to each individual student and continuously adapt them depending on the rate of progression of the student.

I use a range of up-to-date and relevant materials and I will also incorporate reading. listening, writing and speaking aspects into our lessons as I believe they are all beneficial to helping you learn the language. Although the amount of time we spend on each skill will be based on your needs and what you ultimately want to get out off learning a language. A particular strength of mine is being able to simplify the sometimes complex French grammar as I myself have been through the same problems you are currently going through having studied from beginners level, through GCSE's, A-Levels, all the way up to university level and living in France.

I try and keep the tone of lessons informal and enjoyable. There is no reason why lessons cannot be fun whilst still enabling you to improve your linguistic skills and reach your language goals. I cant think of another subject where talking about your favourite sports team or watching your favourite film can be so beneficial to improving. In my experience tutoring over 200 hours one-to-one and teaching in French secondary schools, people learn best when they are enjoying what they're doing. So I always try and include, for at least a part of the lesson, something to do with the interests of the student.

Whatever your goals are and however you learn best, we will find a way which works for you!