Native Montreal-based teacher, Quebecois culture oriented classes, founder of FrenchWithFrederic
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Native Montreal-based teacher, Quebecois culture oriented classes, founder of FrenchWithFrederic
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From CanadaLiving in Montreal, Canada (19:42 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 13, 2018
InterestsReadingTravelMusic
✔ I’m a native speaker. I was born and raised in Quebec, and I did all of my education in French. I’m currently completing a master's degree in French language & literature.
✔ I don’t live abroad, which can be a big disconnect from the culture. I live and breathe in French every day. I live in the heart of Montreal.
✔ Having also lived in the USA and in Vancouver, I speak fluent English (C2).
✔ I’m a language learner myself. I speak Italian (C1), German (C1). I understand Spanish and some Portuguese.
✔ You will learn exactly how French is spoken today. I will teach you exactly how to sound very natural and native.
My creations
Me as a Teacher
The techniques that I use are:
- A learning method based on linguist Stephen Krashen’s Comprehensible Input theory. I am a firm believer that the human brain is wired to learn languages through comprehension— not through memorization and the study of grammar rules (although those have a place!).
- I use the silent method for correcting errors, letting you speak without the fear of making a mistake.
- I focus on what my students need, whether it's a focus on pronunciation, comprehension, written French or understanding Canadian French.
- Please note that I do not teach children, or more than one person at the same time.
My lessons & teaching style
Je termine en français, car vous devriez savoir que mes leçons sont entièrement en français, à l’exception de certaines explications.
Durant chaque leçon, je prends beaucoup de notes et je vous présente des suggestions utiles pour améliorer votre français.
Je vous dirige aussi dans votre apprentissage à la maison, en vous guidant sur le choix de lectures et autres contenus en français.
Finalement, chaque conversation sera stimulante et agréable. Avec mon expérience de vie dans plusieurs domaines complètement différents, je suis à l’aise de parler de musique, littérature, santé, science, vins, culture québécoise et française, politique, économie, histoire, et plus encore!
Au plaisir!
My teaching material
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Homework Assignments
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Students
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Students
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French Lessons
Cours de conversation et de culture francophone
B1 - C2Language Essentials2,169 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 3% off
Beginner’s Coaching and Study Plan Setup
A1 - A2Language Essentials16 lessons completed
USD 70.00
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My creations
Vocabulary (1)
Podcast (6)
295 Reviews
Frank
10 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
Frédéric is quite helpful. Over the past few lessons, he's asked me about myself (what I like to do, whether I like to read, if so what I like reading). He obviously put some thought into it, and came with a list of about 8 books he thought might be in line with my taste. I really appreciate that - it's hard to find books even in your native language, and harder still to gauge the level when it's in a language you're trying to learn.
Jun 7, 2023
Michael Hartwig
145 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been taking lessons from Frederic for some time now. I have made so much progress. He creates an encouraging atmosphere for learning - and customizes lessons for your skills and areas of challenge. I highly recommend him!
Sep 30, 2021
John Hunt
1 French lesson
Great class with Frederic! He is encouraging and gives really useful feedback. I look forward to other classes with him.
Feb 26, 2024
Maggie C-H
12 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
Frédéric is an excellent teacher because he is a very good listener and accurately assesses the appropriate pacing and level for our lessons. For example, if we cover a topic that may be more advanced or may require vocabulary I am not familiar with, he adeptly adjusts his explanations or quickly pulls up resources to aid the conversation flow. He patiently provides the space for me to form my thoughts and delivers feedback in a constructive and motivating way. I have tried a few other French teachers on iTalki and have found Frédéric by far to be the most professional, thoughtful, and effective for my needs. I highly recommend learning French and the richness of Quebecois culture with Frédéric!
May 12, 2023
Jess
6 French lessons
Excellent as always!
Mar 5, 2024
Mallory
1 French lesson
Great learning plan development with Frederic!
Dec 5, 2023
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