Solenne J.

Bonjour et bienvenue !

I am a French native from Paris and I have been teaching French in the UK since 2014. Holder of a Master’s degree (Universities of La Sorbonne and René Descartes), I am also a Certified Tutor from The Alliance Française of Paris (DAEFLE : Teaching French as a Foreign Language Advanced Diploma, awarded with honours in 2014).
I offer to teach French in-person or online, to adults and young adult (16+) learners of all nationalities and levels, in schools, companies, training institutes or within the frame of private tuition (one-to-one or small group tutoring).
Whether you are:
- a 16+ student taking a degree in French (AS/A-Level exams ; University degrees ; DELF-DALF or NATO exams), and needing confidence for your exam,
- a professional willing to have a proper conversation with your French colleagues or clients,
- an adult learner with a passion for languages and wishing to brush up your French,
I will pay close attention to your learning project and I will help you to achieve your language goals.
I have an updated French Police Check and DBS Check.

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*Update - 29/04/2026*
SUMMER SESSIONS 2026 (Adult learners - AS/A-Level students - University students).
I have had new slots become available for tuition cycles, revision sessions and preparation for the academic year 2026-2027.
Please contact me for further information. A bientôt !
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Teaching Experience:

This is my twelfth year as a French as a Second/Foreign Language (FLE) full-time Tutor. I feel equally comfortable with beginners, intermediate or advanced learners. I am also a French language Instructor and Assessor for the british Ministry of Defence (MoD) and a Tutor for the National Crime Agency (NCA).

Teaching Approach:

Tutoring is not just guiding students through their learning but also giving them confidence and enabling them to experience lessons in a relaxed, friendly and yet result-oriented way.
That is why I tailor my lessons to the students` needs and pace (one-to-one or small group tutoring on request), in order to teach French language effectively as well as to raise awareness to the French culture.
My approach is action-oriented, based on the ability of students to communicate (speaking ; listening ; reading ; writing) in authentic situations, according to the Common European Framework of references for Languages (CEFR).

Cancellation Policy:
There are times when advance notification is not possible and I am willing to adapt myself as much as possible to students who face circumstances beyond their control.
However, I require a minimum cancellation period prior to a lesson.
- If I am not notified (by phone or by email) of a cancellation 48 hours prior to the session, I will fully charge the amount of the session.
- In case my student(s) and I can find another convenient time slot within the week, the lesson will be postponed and will not be charged.
If you contact me prior to this window, thank you for your courtesy!