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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]

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.

Amandine G.

Is originally from France and has been teaching language since 2012.
A Master's degree in French as a Foreign Language as well as a DELF/DALF certificate (A1-C2).
Specializes in teaching French as a foreign language for every level.
She is used to teach kids, teenagers and adults. She worked in different countries such as England, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Ukraine and now Switzerland and she is able to teach every level.
She specializes in teaching French as a foreign language and has worked with level A1-B2 students.
In addition to her native language, she also speaks English (level C1), ), Italian (B2), Spanish (B2) and Portuguese (B1) and have some basics in Russian.
She is currently learning German.

Amandine D.

She is originally from France and has been teaching French for 2 years.
She holds a DAEFLE (Ability Diploma for Teaching French as a Foreign Language ; from the Alliance FranÃ§aise) and a Master in Psychology from the university of Nantes.
She specializes in teaching French as a foreign language and in particular for young children and teenagers (she holds a specialization diploma for teaching children).
She has already worked with A1-A2 students.
In addition to her native language, She speaks English (C1 level) and Japanese (A2 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.

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).

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.

Elena F.

I am a qualified Spanish as a Foreign Language teacher, with a deep knowledge of Spanish culture: born in Malaga, I have also lived in other parts of Spain (such as La Rioja or Granada).
During my translation studies I have traveled to different countries, in which I have been teaching my native language as well as English to learners from different ages.
My goal as a teacher is to help people better communicate in Spanish and let them meet my culture.

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.

Elizabeth P.

She is originally from France and has french and swiss nationalities. She has been teaching language since two years.
She holds a Master in International relations from Institut Européen des Hautes Etudes Internationales in Nice (FR) and a Bachelor in Languages in business practises from.University Lyon III, FR.
She specializes in teaching French as a foreign language / Italian and English. She has a diversified business background and can adapt to any context. She is used to working in multicultural and technical environment.
Being an actress in local theater, and in training sessions and examinations at the UNIGE, she has actual communication skills.
She has worked with level (A1-C1)students. In addition to her native language, She also speaks Italian (bilingual), English (C2), Spanish (C1), Portuguese (A2+), German (A2).

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.

Estelle M.

She is originally from France and has been teaching language since 12 years.
She holds a Master degree of the Sorbone University in Paris in Teaching French as a foreign language subject from. She specializes in teaching French as a foreign language / business French/ presentation skills / [etc.] and has worked with level A1-C1 students.
In addition to her native language, She Rodriguez also speaks English (fluent) and Spanish (C2)

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.
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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.

Marise-Aline P.

I am an experienced and qualified teacher and have been teaching French (FLE) for many years in Geneva and abroad to adults and children at all levels in classes, small groups and on a one-to-one basis. I particularly enjoy teaching children and people with disabilities through comprehensive dynamic conversations, writing short stories, role-plays, singing or acting.
As I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Languages (LEA) as well as a Translation Degree, I am fluent in English and Spanish and can converse in Portuguese and German. I can also teach English and Spanish (A1 to B2 levels). Teaching is my passion.
Career-wise, I have also worked for NGOs, and for the UN in programmes related to Development and Humanitarian assistance, based both in Geneva and beyond - thus offering me the opportunity to live in various places such as England, Spain, Mexico and India.
Moreover, I am a qualified translator and competent editor with strong interpersonal skills, who is kind, patient, dynamic and creative, but also approaches teaching in a structured manner, with a focus on results.

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 D.

I was born near Versailles and graduated from Jussieu University in Paris.
I have been teaching French in Japan for more than 15 years. I returned to France near Annecy in 2012. I am teaching in Geneva since 2014 and I like to meet new people from all over the world. I am very curious about different cultures and personalities.
I can speak English but I try to communicate with basic French even with beginners.
I like sports very much and I feel very lucky to live near Geneva where we can enjoy skiing in winter, swimming in summer and hiking or cycling during all seasons.

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.

Nouzha M.

She is originally from Morocco and has been teaching FLE language since 2 years
She holds a FSEA certificate (First module of Brevet Fédéral pour Formation d'Adultes) and a Master degree in sciences subject from Fribourg university in 2009.
She specializes in teaching FLE language as a foreign language and has worked with level (A1-C1) students.
In addition to her native language, she also speaks B2 english language, A2 german language.

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.

Patrick M.

He is originally from Switzerland and Rwanda and has been teaching French language since 2007.
He holds following degrees/certificates, french teaching (Diplôme d'aptitude à l'enseignement du français langue étrangère, DAEFLE), from the University of Fribourg 2007, adult teaching (Certificat SVEB/FSEA) from Bénédict Schools, Berne 2018and masters in Communications/Journalism from the University of Fribourg, 2007
He specializes in teaching ,french language as a foreign language as well as business [language] and has worked with level (A1-C1) students.
He has worked many years as a communications specialist for the swiss federal administration.
In addition to his French mother tongue, he AEBERSOLD also speaks [level C1] English language, [level C1] German language, [level A2] Italian language.
He also speaks three african dialects

Raphaëlle S.

She is originally from Switzerland and has been teaching language since 2001 on volontary basis and since 1.5 year as a paid teacher.

She holds a degree in Architecture and Human Ecology, a certificate FSEA 1 and is studying for a DESFLE.

She specializes in teaching French as a foreign language and has worked with level (A1-B2) students.

In addition to her native language, She also speaks English (Advanced Certificate), Italien (B1-B2), German(B1), Russian (basics).

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.

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.

Zolt R.

He is originally from Switzerland and has been teaching french since 8 years.
He holds a degree/certificate in coaching for adults. Zsolt specializes in teaching french as a foreign language / business language / presentation skills / [etc.] and has worked with level A1-C2 students.
In addition to his native language,he also speaks german (level C1), english (level B2), spanish (level B2), italian and hungarian (level A1).