James D.
Tutoring near O'Connor, Canberra, ACT


About

Hello, my name is James. I am 26 years old, and a fluent French speaker (at the C1 level). I am studying philosophy and biology at university and can tutor these subjects as well as French. I have recently returned from 6 months of studies in France on a university exchange. In total, I have now lived in France for about 18 months. Aside from studying, I spent my other time working and living with local French people. This means that I am very familiar with idiomatic French (speaking like the locals do). I can work with learners at any level and will plan lessons according to your needs. I can travel anywhere in (inner) North Canberra, so we will need to meet somewhere in this area if you live elsewhere. Discount prices are available for couples or groups. I can help with: -- Improving your pronunciation. I have worked hard to master the French accent and the subtle intricacies of its pronunciation. I can offer techniques and mnemonic devices to help you sound significantly more natural in your speaking: as you improve in this, speaking French becomes much more satisfying! -- Understanding grammar. French grammar is rather complex, but there are techniques to help you learn it properly. I can help you feel comfortable with your conjugations, sentence constructions, word genderings, and other tricky rules of grammar. -- Expanding your vocabulary. At first, it is frustrating to speak another language, because you feel limited in what you can say. I have a rather broad vocabulary because I have actually studied, lived, and worked in France, which has allowed me to develop a natural, everyday way of speaking French. Please contact me if you have any further questions. I look forward to meeting you! Thanks, James

Achievements

  • DEUF - diplôme d'études universitaires françaises [diploma in French university studies]

Education

Year 12 completed.
Mark achieved: N/A.

Interests

  • rock climbing
  • hiking

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Character references

Availability

Around O'Connor

Travel policy

I travel by bicycle only, so I am happy to tutor anywhere on the inner north side for no extra cost. I will come to the Belconnen/Gungahlin/South side areas for an extra $10.