Lily Aurore - Native French Speaker
About
I’m a native French speaker with 13+ years of teaching experience, helping kids, teens and adults become confident in real‑life French.
I am based in Santa Monica, CA but I also offer lessons via Google Meet at $50 per hour (in-person lesson rates vary depending on the location).
I tailor each lesson to your goals, whether that’s school support or conversation for travel and work. My approach is clear, patient and encouraging so you feel comfortable speaking from day one. I’m new to Thumbtack, but not new to teaching—you will see real progress every week.
-All levels: Beginners to Advanced (A0-C1)
-Focus on speaking confidence, real conversation, and grammar when needed
-Specialty: French for relocation to France (daily life, admin, work culture, housing, doctors, social situations) I have relocated myself, so I know the real challenges!
My approach: Lots of speaking practice + personalized feedback on pronunciation. Lessons are friendly, structured, and goal-focused.
Perfect for: Travel, work, school support, or preparing to move to a French-speaking country.
I also teach English as a second language! I taught English to French and Spanish speaking clients in France and in the US.
Special offer for new Thumbtack students:
Try a 30-minute lesson for just $30, then book a full hour lesson within 7 days and get $10 off!
À bientôt!
Lily
Overview
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1 employee
14 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 pm - 9:00 pmMon10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Venmo, and Zelle.
Services offered
Work location
I work remotely (phone or internet)
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for value, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Jay P.
1 day ago
From my very first lesson, it was clear that her approach to teaching French was unlike anything I’d experienced before. Rather than drilling grammar rules, she immersed me in real conversations, cultural context, and intuitive patterns that made the language click naturally. Within months, I went from stumbling over basic phrases to holding genuine conversations — something I never thought possible. If you’re serious about actually speaking French, she’s the teacher you’ve been looking for.
Josh M.
1 day ago
She is very kind, knowledgeable, and patient. Lily caters the way she teaches to my learning style and always has a creative way to help my retention of what Im learning. Highly recommend her if you’re looking to learn French!!
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Aurore Matejicek