Aus SchweizLebt in Tel Aviv, Israel (03:03 UTC+02:00)
Über mich
italki-Lehrkraft seit 6. May 2020
I was born in Switzerland, on the border of French and German speaking areas and my mother tongue is French. Starting at a young age, I have learned languages in very different ways: by immersion-learning Swiss German with kids on the street, traditional classes at school, including German, Latin & ancient Greek and a mixture of self-learning in books, on the internet or with friends. I have studied dance in Brussels and London, also Linguistics and English Literature at Tel Aviv University. I am a multidisciplinary artist and before the pandemic, I toured the world with my own physical theatre pieces. I love teaching and I love meeting people from around the world!
Ich als Lehrkraft
I have been a dance teacher for 40 years, so that I am sure I love teaching! At some times in the past, I have also given private language lessons at home, but it was hard to fit them into my family life. Now with italki offering online teaching, I am pleased to come back to it. I see teaching fundamentally as a way of communicating. Before starting to instill any skill in my students, I try to reach out to each of them and establish the open channel that is key to learning. This is how I am able to teach the difficult technique of classical ballet to complete adult beginners, women and men. Learning a language is no different and I will offer you my complete attention and support.
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
My aim is to make you feel comfortable communicating with people: there is no shame in being a beginner and be assured I am going to make you speak! Of course, I will also talk and repeat myself as many times as necessary for you to understand the spoken language. I can suggest podcasts, audiobooks or videos for you to listen between classes. If you are interested in the written language, I can provide you with grammar exercises and suggest newspaper articles, blog entries, internet sites or book excerpts according to the subjects that interest you. Apart from French, my mother tongue, I only teach languages I learned in their country of origin and that I use every day.
I’ve been taking French lessons with Gabrielle for a little over a year in order to brush up my French conversation skills. She is so easy to speak with and helps me to improve by guiding me in a friendly way.
I just came back from a 2-week vacation in France and felt very at ease speaking with the native speakers. Even my husband - who has also been taking sessions with Gabrielle - had greatly overcome his fear of speaking French. It really helped us to be able to fully enjoy our travels!
I agree with what another student said about Gabrielle always being on time and in a great mood. She’s an absolute gem!!
16. Mai 2022
Hannah
51 Französisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
It’s been almost a year since I started to take lessons with Gabrielle. She is always on time, thoroughly prepared, in a great mood. Through our conversation, I improve my French and at the same time reflect about important things in life. I owe so much to Gabrielle. Merci mille fois. L’expérience comme ça, c’est pourquoi j’appends la langue.
감사합니다 건강히 오래오래 가르쳐주세요.
24. Apr. 2022
Jody Soberon
40 Französisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
Love my classes with Gabrielle! Her energy, her commitment to her students and their better understanding and to feeling more successful in language acquisition helps ever so much! Gracias Gabrielle por tu dedicación a tus estudiantes y su éxito!!
27. Mai 2020
John O’Sullivan
92 Französisch Unterrichtsstunden
Superb teacher and conversationalist, interesting topics to discuss
17. Okt. 2024
Ursula Brandt
26 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Because of technical problems the lesson could not be taught
14. Aug. 2022
Duran Price
88 Französisch Unterrichtsstunden
J'apprecie toujours mes cours de conversation avec Gabrielle. Le temps passe toujours tres vite et je ne vois pas ou le temps passe :) Elle accorde toujours toute son attention a chaque cours, et maitrise la maniere de mettre l'eleve a l'aise, ce qui permet de se detendre facilement et donc de progresser rapidement. J'ai beaucoup appris d'elle.