Allo Paris

Introduction: My name is Patrick, and I was born and educated in Paris, France. My native language is French, and English is my second language. I am proficient in Italian as well as Spanish, and I have been teaching French since 2002. My teaching motto: You can achieve anything you set your mind to. Patience is a virtue. My primary goal is to provide the highest-quality language to my learners in a fun, nurturing, and culturally-rich environment. My students' ages vary. I have taught beginners (as young as age 8) as well as adults who work with corporations sending managers, directors, and senior executives that travel to France. I have successfully taught adults in business to comfortably speak conversational French. I also work with business executives as an interpreter. Levels taught: beginner, intermediate, advanced, and corporate. I design my lessons to varying students' goals. I can help with accent correction, pronunciation, and fluidity. I also teach grammar, and vocabulary, and assist with readings, writings, translations, and interpretations. I find this approach works for varying situations, and I utilize differentiated instruction. Everyone learns at a different pace. My goal is to challenge you and make you comfortable as I present the material in a way that you'll find it interesting as you grasp the language. I hope you will understand French, and feel comfortable using it in the classroom, in casual business interaction, or in general conversation if you are planning a pleasure or business trip to France. I enjoy French literature and I incorporate it into my lessons, I find that students can relate to different things such as art, history, music, cinema, food, and wine or fashion. There is so much to discover! I only teach what I know the best: the French language and the French culture. I have lived in the United States for several years. I can help you to compare both countries and establish linguistic and cultural bridges between them. My hourly rate is $30.