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Alexandra L.

Is originally from France and has been teaching language since 12 years.
She holds a master's degree in French and Portuguese teaching from The Minho University.
She specializes in teaching French as a foreign language / business French/ presentation skills / [etc.] and has worked with level (A1-B2) students. In addition to her native language, she also speaks Portuguese [C2], English[B1] , Italian [A2] Spanish [A2]German [A1]

Alexandra P.

She is originally from France and has been teaching FRENCH language since 20 year.
She holds a Maîtrise (Master’s degree) in FLE ( Français Langue Etrangère) from University of Aix-en-Provence since 1998.
She specializes in teaching French as a foreign language and has worked with level A1-C1 students.
In addition to her native language, she also speaks [B1] German [B1]

Alla K.

She is originally from Russia and has been teaching French language since 2017.
She holds a Master degree in Law from University of Lausanne in 2017.
She specializes in teaching French as a foreign language , and has worked with level (A1-C1) students.
In addition to her native language, she also speaks fluently English, Russian and Polish.

Ana F.

She is originally from Colombia, where she was born, but has Swiss origins and has been living in Switzerland since age 8. She has been teaching french for 9 years.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in architecture from the EPFL obtained in 2016. She is now working on her Master’s degree at the same university.
She teaches French as a foreign language but she also tutors French speaking persons who wish to perfect their writing and spelling skills, or who need spell and grammar revision for important papers. She has worked with level A1-C2 students, particularly young kids and teenagers aged 8-18.
In addition to Spanish, her native language, and French, she also speaks English level C1, and German at a C1 level.

Anaïs M.

She is originally from France and has been teaching language since 5 year.
She holds a degree in modern french and philosophy.
She specializes in teaching french as a foreign language and as french course (dip program), and has worked with level A1-C1 and illiterate students.
In addition to her native language, she also speaks C1 english, B2 spanish and B2 portuguese.

Benjamin S.

He is originally from Bordeaux, France, and has been teaching french, english and spanish since 2007.
He holds a B.A. in Anglophone Studies from Université Bordeaux Montaigne (2007) and a M.A. in Anglophone Studies from Université Paul-Valéry Montpellier (2014), and is currently preparing for a Diplôme d’Aptitude à l’Enseignement du Français Langue Etrangère (2020), a certified qualification for teachers of French as a foreign language.
He already specializes in teaching french as a foreign language and has worked with level A1 to C1 students. In addition to his native language, he also speaks C2 level english, C1/C2 level spanish, C1 level catalan, and a little bit of german and italian.

Camille S.

She is originally from Switzerland and has been teaching languages since about 6 years.
She holds a Master degree in Specialised Translation.
She specializes in teaching French as a foreign language (but has also worked as a German and English teacher) and has worked with level A1 to C1 students.
In addition to her native language (French), she also speaks English (C1), German (C1) and Spanish (B2).

Camille P.

He is originally from France and has been teaching language since 2 years Camille holds a diploma in FLE. Specializes in teaching French as a foreign language.
He has worked in different structure such as Alpadia school in Montreux, for Yverdon’s commune or through his own association for refugees.
His public of learners differs in function of the objectives of them.
In addition to his native language, he also speaks English (b2), Spanish (b2), Arabic (A1) and Turkish (A1).

Chantal C.

She is originally from France and has been teaching French as a Foreign language since 9 years.
She holds a degree/certificate in Adult's training subject from 2014 and is graduating for a Swiss Bachelor degree in Adult's training (2019).
She specializes in teaching French as a foreign language / business language (worked in watches sector 15 years) / presentation skills / etc. and has worked with level (A1-C1) students.
She is used to teach kids, teenagers and adults. In addition to her native language, she also speaks English language (Advanced level), Spanish language (A2 level), German language (A2 level)

Christian S.

Is originally from Switzerland and has been teaching language for 7 years.
He holds a certificate in philosophy from the Université de Genève.
He specializes in teaching french as a foreign language and has worked with level A1 to C1 students.
In addition to his native language, he also speaks english, german and spanish.

Christine M.

She is originally from France and has been teaching language for over 10 years.
She holds a degree/certificate in Marketing and Business Administration from Bordeaux Business School. She specializes in teaching French as a foreign language, business French and marketing and has worked with level A1 to C1 students. In addition to her native language, she also speaks C2 English, B2 German.

Elisabetta M.

I am a Swiss citizen who has been living in France for the past 20 years in the area between Geneva and the Jura mountains called Pays de Gex. I am well acquainted with the region and its stakes, and I am very active in various communities, in my town administration and in crossborder negotiations. You may see my signature on the social networks in groups helping newcomers settle in the area.
I worked as a project manager in multinational companies in domains as different as Corporate Communications and Corporate Human Resources, in IT services and business development.

I am creative, eclectic, assertive, kind and patient.
I have a sharp customer focus and languages are my natural environment. I speak 6 myself and have been teaching 3 of them since 1990 to a very diverse public, from primary school to business courses, my preference being teaching adults.
I hold a MA in Political Sciences from Università Cattolica di Milano, Italy, and a MA in Human Resource Management from Webster University, San Louis, MO, USA. I also spent some university time in Tubingen Germany, Santander Spain, Montpellier France, and Houston Texas. Before that, I studied Humanities, so beside social sciences and economics I am also quite conversant in literature, philosophy, history, Latin and Greek.
The dearest thing I have in life is my small family and my passion is ethology, so I also have a substantial pet family. They constantly remind me to think outside the box and that no result can be obtained without trust.

Elsa O.

I am a qualified Portuguese and French as a Foreign Language teacher with more than 20 years experience, having taught students from 25 nationalities, 5 to 80 years old. I speak 4 languages and find it to be extremely gratifying the exchange that comes from working within multicultural environments.
My experience includes High Schools, Adult Education, private teaching (face to face and online), corporate language and cultural expatriate services.
The classes I teach are learner centred and tailored to the needs and progress of my students. They mix theory and practice with a strong emphasis on speaking and listening. Subjects include information about the country's culture, habits, lifestyle, useful advices, places to go and be happy. My goal is to help students integrate in the community.
I'm thorough, patient and I try to make learning enjoyable and fun.

Ewa B.

She is originally from Poland and has been teaching French, Spanish and English since 12 years.
She holds a degree of PhD in French Literature from the University of Warsaw (Poland, 2017) and Master in Linguistics from the University of Poitiers (France, 2012). She specializes in teaching French, Spanish and English as a foreign or business language business language.
Presentation skills : She is a specialist in various teaching methods and has worked with level A1-C2 students. In addition to her native language, she speaks [C2] French language, [C1] Spanish language, [C1] English language, [A1] Italian language and [A1] German language.

Florestan B.

He is originally from La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland and has been teaching French since 2010.
He holds a Bachelor in Music since 2017 and is currently achieving a Master in Arts Performance in Hochschule Luzern.
Throughout his teaching carrer he has taught students from beginner to advanced level.
In addition to his native French, he also speaks German (B2) and English (B2).

Guillaume C.

He is Swiss and has been teaching French for 5 years.

He has been teaching French for the Department of Public Education in Geneva for 5 years. He taught at different levels (cycle, welcome class for newcomers, college, business school, professional integration class)

He holds a Master in French language and literature from the University of Geneva (since 2018) and is in the first year of the Teacher Training Institute (French didactics). He specializes in teaching French as a foreign language and has worked with students of level (A1 to C1).

In addition to his mother langage, he also speaks English (level B2) and Italian (level A2)

Gwendoline W.

She is originally from Switzerland. She has been teaching since 15 years.
She has Master of Law from the University of Neuchatel in 2006. She specialized in teaching French as a foreign language.
She has worked with level A0 to B2 students.
In addition to her native language, she also speaks English (B1-B2) and German (B2).

She likes doing sports like running, swimming and biking.

Hervé V.

He is originally from France (Besançon) and has been teaching french language since 18 years.
He holds a diplôme FLE (Français langue étrangère) in Brasilia and diplôme ES in computing School/university in 2005 and 2009 year.
He specializes in teaching french as a foreign language / business [language] / presentation skills: and has worked with level (A1-C1) students.
All the level and public.
In addition to his/her native language, he also speaks (B2) Portuguese, English B1.

Jean Daniel B.

Jean-Daniel is originally from Switzerland (Muri bei Bern and Lausanne).
He holds a bachelor's degree in engineering from HEIG-VD in Yverdon-les-Bains in 1988.
He is specializes in teaching French as a foreign language and IT technologies in French, English and German.
In addition to his native language, is Bigler also speaks English (C1), German (C1), Italian (B2) and Spanish (B2).

Juan-Maria T.

I am originally from Spain and have been teaching French and English since 2010
I hold a degree/certificate in Multilingual Communication from the University of Geneva and another degree in English Language and Literature from the Universitat Jaume I of Castellan.
I have previously taught in Castellan and Valencia.
I have worked with students ranging from A1 to B2 level of proficiency, particularly with those who focus on conversation. In addition to my native language, I am also proficient in English, French and Catalan.

Laura G.

Having gained experience in French teaching at the Alliance Française with young students, I further continued with adult training from A1 to C2 levels.
With a methodological and structured approach in quick-learning driven lessons, I firmly focus on pronunciation practice for a fluent communication.
My adapted lessons to the students' needs can highlight grammar, vocabulary learning and communication, as well specific professional text analysis.

Laura R.

She is originally from France and has been teaching language since 1976 year. She has a university degree in teaching French language as FLE.
She specializes in teaching French as a foreign language / business [language] / presentation skills / [etc.] and has worked with level (A1-C1) students.
In addition to her native language (French, Romanian and Russian), she also have a level B1 in English language.

Lauren L.

She is originally from France and has been teaching French language since almost 10 years
She holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Montpellier (France ) in 2018.
She specializes in teaching French language as a foreign language and business to help for presentation skills and has worked with level (A1 to C1) students.
In addition to her native language, she also speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese and a little of Italian languages.

Lauriane B.

She holds a Master of Science in Psychology from University of Montreal (2019).
She specializes in Psychology, but also teaching French and German as a foreign language.

She is organized, friendly and uses individual-needs centered approach with each of her students. She has given French lessons to groups of students, as well as private lessons and has worked with level (A1-C1) students. In addition to her native languages (French and German), Lauriane Beffa also speaks English (C1) and Italian (B2). In her free time, she enjoys playing violin, hiking and reading.

She has taught French to asylum seekers in Fribourg for 5 years (le Point dâ€™Ancrage) as well as with Alpadia Language School in Montreux, for groups of levels from A1 to C1. She is also experienced with private tutoring with levels A1 to C1.

She is a medical student and has no plan to leave during the length of the mandate (25h tbd after Elodie sends me her MAR).

Leila R.

Is originally from Switzerland and has been teaching French language since 2013.
She holds a master degree in French as foreign language from the University of Geneva (2019).
She specializes in teaching French as a foreign language and has worked with students of every levels.
In addition to her native language, she also speaks German (C1), English (C1) and Russian (B2).

Malika T.

She is originaly from Algeria, and has been teaching French as a second language FLS at high school in Algeria (2001-2009) and French as a foreign language FLE at Swizerland (2016 -2018).
I have worked with level (A1-C1) students. She holds a Bachelor of Teaching French as a second language (2001) from the University of Algiers (Algeria) and a Master of Arts and human sciences specialized in Teaching French as a Foreign Language (2018) from the University of NeuchÃ¢tel. She speaks French (native language), Arabic (C1) and English (B1-B2).

Marianne K.

I have been teaching French as a Foreign Language since 2012 from level A1 to level C1 to adults, young adults, and children between 8 and 12.
My classes are fun and encouraging and I always adapt my approach according to the students and their needs.

Bilingual French-Finnish, I have completed my primary, secondary, and university education in bilingual institutions in Algeria, Finland, and Belgium.
Besides teaching French classes I am a professional English-Finnish and French-Finnish translator and also fluent in Portuguese.
I am thus able to teach in English, Portuguese, and Finnish.

Marie C.

She is originally from Spain and has been teaching French language since 2012 year.
She holds a degree/certificate FSEA 1 in Language Teacher subject from IFFP at Renens in 2016 and from Association FranÃ§ais en Jeu at Lausanne in 2012 year.
She specializes in teaching French and Spanish as a foreign languages, she currently teaches to American expats in Switzerland for an American company, so has worked with level (A1-C1) students in individual and group classes.
In addition to her native language, she also speaks English B2 , Spanish (native), French (bilingual) (high school & diploma of business school of Lausanne.
She has prepared students to the official language exams (DELF/DALF) in French and for the Swiss Naturalization official exam, both with success.

Marie L.

She is originally from France and has been teaching French and Spanish languages since 2012.
She holds a BA in English, Spanish and business practices from Sorbonne University (2010) and a MA degree in Spanish Literature from Lausanne University (2015). Besides, she is completing a French teaching certificate from Alliance Française.
She specializes in teaching French language as a foreign language and business language and has worked with level (A1-C1) students. In addition to her native language, she also speaks C1 English, C2 Spanish, B1 Italian, B1 Portuguese and B1 Russian.
Her tuitions put strong emphasis on communication and interpersonal skills, giving all the confidence needed to achieve a successful learning.

Maryam V.

She is originally from Switzerland and has been teaching French language since 1993 .
She has taught students from Beginners to Advanced level.
She holds a Diploma of Modern French Languages at the University of Neuchâtel .
She is specialized in French teaching as a foreign and native languages. She has experiences to teach in various companies and also in school management.
She has worked with level A1-B2 students.
She also speaks English level B1/B2 and Persian.

Nadia A.

I am a certified trainer for adults: I teach French as a Foreign Language (FLE) from level A1 to C1 (private and group lessons), I have students from different nationalities.

I have a Bachelor's degree in English; I worked in diplomatic Embassies and have been a member of a writing workshop for ten years: I write short stories in French.

I am Swiss, NLP (Neuro-Linguistic programming) practionner and coach.

I am a very patient teacher, I accompany my students with kindness, I adopt a program tailored to their needs, I focus on conversation.

A touch of humour is essential in my courses, I use different supports to prepare my lessons: one part of the lesson is prepared, the other part is 'open': it depends on what will emerge during the class.

We can't do bad work when we are happy and motivated to see our students, and love our job!

Nathalie A.

Is originally from France and has been teaching language since eight years.
She is a specialist primary school teacher holding a certificate for students with particular needs. She's on hand to help these students and their family; She works closely with psychologists and many other para-pedagogical people.
She makes every student's well-being top priority coupled with differentiated learning based on success.
In addition to her native language, she also speaks English - level C1 and has a smattering of German.
Before teaching, she worked as a chemical Engineer in Gemalto company, the leader in credit cards manufacturing, for fifteen years.
Her key skills are adaptability, well-wishing attitude and good organization.

Nicolas R.

He is originally from Switzerland and has been teaching the French language since 2014.
He holds a Bachelor degree in Japanese and Chinese Civilization from Geneva University in 2016 and a diploma in French as a Foreign Language from the French Institute of Tokyo.
He specializes in teaching French as a foreign language to both children and adults, with a specialization in teaching reading, pronunciation and inductive grammar and has worked with level (A1-C1) students.
In addition to his native language, He also speaks (C1) the English language, (B2) the Japanese language, (A2) the German and Chinese language.

Nora O.

After many years of teaching middle and high school students from low-income and violent neighborhoods in the South of France, I am now a FLE (French as a Foreign Language) and work all over German speaking Switzerland and Germany (at Volkshochschule).
I also teach Yoga. I hold 2 Masters Degrees (Aix-Marseille University, Mulhouse University) and 1 Diploma of Yoga from the Institute of Yoga Aix-en-Provence.
During my first years of teaching, I have always taught my students in a stress free and more efficient manner, and Yoga allows me achieve this goal with students of all ages.

Olga T.

She is originally from from Russia and has been teaching French 1994.
She holds a KSPU Diploma of FL ( French and English) teacher, as well as a Swiss recognition for French S1 teaching.
She specializes in teaching French (A1-C1), English (A1-C1) as foreign languages and Russian as a native and a foreign language (A1 - C2), and has been teaching business English (A1-C1) for 10 years.
Her native language is Russian.

Oretta L.

I've been teaching for ten years.
I am French and graduate from Chamber of Commerce of Chambery (Frence).
I also teach Italian because I am bilingual.
My method is very simple and mainly based on oral expression.
We will learn syntax with oral expression but we can also do written work according to preference.
I work with students of all levels, from beginner to advanced level.
I also speak Italian C2 and English B1.

Sandra O.

I am a professional teacher since 1998. I have a degree in teaching French and Portuguese and a qualification from Instituto Cervantes to teach Spanish. I have taught French (FLE) in many schools, public and private (also students from different nationalities) in Portugal. I have a large experience with teenagers and students with several learning difficulties such as dyslexia, poor concentration, hyperactivity and several syndromes (Asperger's and Down).
I moved to Geneva in January 2013 where I started teaching French (FLE) to adults.
I am a very sociable person. I endeavour to create a nice relationship with my students and my classes are always pleasant. My students learn easily and feel motivated, confident and comfortable. I love teaching! I speak 4 languages.

Soizic L.

She is originally from France and has been teaching French as a second language since 2004 (Singapour, London, Paris and Geneva since 2007)
She holds a certificate (DAEFLE) in French Teaching from the Alliance Française in 2004. She has also a Master degree in Political Sciences (Paris, 1989) and a Licence degree in French Litterature (1986).
She specializes in teaching oral and written French / business French / conversation with prononciation improvement (phonetics) and has worked with all level (A1.1-C1) students. In addition to her native language, she also speaks well English.

Sébastien Q.

He is originally from France and has been teaching French language since 2002.
He holds a degree CELTA/CEFLE in French and English from A.S.C International House.
He specializes in teaching and working with corporate clients (in-company) and clients attending classes at the centre, for both groups and one-to-one courses.
This includes catering to business and general needs as well as exam preparation.
He has worked with level A1-B2 students. In addition to his native language, he also speaks English.

Tatania S.

She is originally from Moscow (Russia) and has been teaching language since 1988.
She holds a degree/certificate in English from the Lomonosow Moscow State University.
She specializes in teaching English, French and Russian as a foreign language / business language / presentation skills / and has worked with level (A1-C1) students.
In addition to her native language, she also currently speaks English and French.