⭐Sophie⭐
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⭐Sophie⭐
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French
Native
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English
Spanish
Turkish
German
Italian
Polish
🎓TCF-TEF-DELF-DALF EXAMINER // 🌍Diplomacy/Humanitarian work / 🙋♀️Master + 13 years' experience
Teaches
French
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
Turkish
German
Italian
Polish
🎓TCF-TEF-DELF-DALF EXAMINER // 🌍Diplomacy/Humanitarian work / 🙋♀️Master + 13 years' experience
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From FranceLiving in Other, Turkey (07:09 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 2, 2020InterestsTravelEnvironment & NatureHistoryReading
Hi, I'm Sophie! I'm a French teacher from Lyon, in France. I am living in Istanbul, Turkey, where I have been teaching French to University students and adults for 13 years. I hold a master's degrees in teaching French as a Foreign language as well as a Master's degrees in International relations. I was previously working in that field. I love learning new languages and getting to know new countries and cultures. I've learned English, Spanish, German, Italian and Polish in a classic way during my studies and I learned Turkish while living in Turkey, by listening and speaking with people. Now I really want to share with you my passion for languages and help you with French!Me as a Teacher
My goal is to bring out the best in you to improve your French in the way you need!
My lessons are well structured but I really do adapt myself to your goals. I can for instance explain you French grammar and make you practice it by using structures in speaking (fun) activities. We can also work on vocabulary or pronunciation. I can assign you writing tasks.
For general conversation practice, I like to send you first a video or a text with questions and then have a conversation on the topic. All topics are possible, just let me know!
I have been a DELF-DALF and TCF-TEF examiner for many years so I can help you prepare these exams or others (FIDE, US department of State exam, UN pr.).My lessons & teaching style
[I ONLY TEACH ADULTS, not kids, and I DON'T TEACH BEGINNERS.]
With me, you'll practice your French as much as possible in order to gain self-confidence and fluency.
Every time you speak, I'm listening carefully, I write down your mistakes and correct them on my sheet (without showing my screen too much, I don't want to interrupt your thoughts ;-)) and I'll give you a feedback.
For those of you who study or work in the international cooperation sector (diplomacy, relief work, European cooperation...) I can also help you improve your professionnal French.My teaching material
- Audio files
- Test templates and examples
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Video files
- Homework Assignments
- PDF file
Certificates
TEF Examiner-scorer accreditation - Chambre de commerce de Paris - 2021
Certificate verified
TCF Examiner-scorer accreditation (renewal) - France Education International - 2021Renewal of the former 2016 accreditation
Certificate verified
DALF Examiner-scorer accreditation - France Education International - 2021(renewal)
Note: it was in 2023, but your page doesn't allow to choose a year after 2021
Certificate verified
DELF Examiner-scorer accreditation - France Education International - 2020Renewal - Certificate to be a scorer-examiner for DELF exams
Certificate verified
Education
2003 - 2004
Master's - Relations internationales
2018 - 2019
Master's - Français Langue Etrangère
1998 - 2002
Bachelor’s - Foreign Languages applied to International Trade and Business - English and Spanish
Work Experience
2011 - 2013
French InstructorI was teaching French to complete beginners in a one-year preparatory class, in order for them to be able to pursue their studies in the French-medium political sciences department. (levels A1 to B2)
2013 - 2021
French teacher
2016 - 2017
French TeacherI was teaching French in the French-medium Political sciences Department in order for the students to learn university techniques: how to make structured oral presentations, to write essays and French "dissertations", how to read in a critical way the French-speaking press, etc.
2016 - 2021
DELF-DALF examinerExaminer for levels A1 to C2
2006 - 2006
DirectorDirector of a federation of small municipalities (Budget, HR, management of local development project in rural areas in cooperation with the mayors)
2006 - 2010
Project Manager in European MobilityCoordinator of a regional programme to develop European mobility of young people: creation and coordination of a network of 73 vocational schools, folowwing-up and advising according to their needs, creation of partnerships with orther European regions. Obtention and management of 7 European funded projects.
2016 - 2021
TCF examiner
2021 - 2021
TEF examiner
5.0
Rating
407
Students
3,178
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
French Lessons
Trial Lesson
248 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
General French
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,292 lessons completed
USD 35.00
Package with 6% off
Test preparation- DELF (A2-B2)
A2 - B2Test Preparation420 lessons completed
USD 40.00
Package with 5% off
Test preparation - DALF (C1- C2)
C1 - C2Test Preparation106 lessons completed
USD 50.00
Package with 4% off
Test preparation (TEF, TCF, FIDE and all kind of exams)
A1 - C2Test Preparation803 lessons completed
USD 40.00
Package with 5% off
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224 Reviews
George Nie
41 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
I highly recommend Sophie as a French tutor on iTalki! Sophie is incredibly responsible and genuinely cares about me as a student and as a person. She pays great attention to details and has a solid curriculum for TCF Canada prep. With her help, I refreshed my French and passed the B2 level in just 4 months!
Sophie combines solid exam prep materials with engaging extras like interesting YouTubers, podcasters, and documentaries. Her patience is unmatched, making each lesson enjoyable and stress-free.
What sets Sophie apart is her dedication to my progress and her knack for making learning fun. She understands my needs and adapts her teaching style accordingly. Sophie’s lessons are always well-organized, interactive, and filled with positive energy. If you’re looking for a tutor who is both effective and delightful, Sophie is the one!
May 28, 2024
andy guadarrama
16 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
Sophie is an excellent teacher, I prepared with her to take my TEF Canada. I think the material for speaking and writing is really very close to what you will find in the real exam. I love Sophie's professionalism as she reviews the assignments and gives conscientious feedback so that you can really shine on the exam.
Thank you so much for everything Sophie!
Feb 17, 2024
Lorenza
65 French lessons
Sophie è sempre la migliore, da quattro anni 💕
Mar 27, 2025
Caitlin Lyon
13 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have really enjoyed my lessons with Sophie and I would highly recommend her. Her support preparing for the DALF C1 has been invaluable. She has been available to meet, has provided diverse materials (e.g., articles, videos) and has provided clear feedback to help me improve. Sophie has also helped me to draft a resume in French so that I can apply to jobs in France. Not only did she provide feedback on grammar and vocabulary, Sophie helped me to understand the nuances of how my CV may be interpreted in France and we focused a lot on insuring my Canadian experience would be communicated well. I am looking forward to continuing to work with Sophie in the future!
Mar 5, 2024
Tanying Lin
10 French lessons
I've been preparing for TEF Canada with Sophie, and I can clearly see my improvements though it has just been a few classes. She is a very experienced and resourceful teacher, and she always pinpoint my mistakes and provides helpful feedbacks on them. Although she has to get up very early for our classes (huge timezone gap here), she never missed a single one. I've worked with a few other instructors, and Sophie is the best! I'd recommend her for anyone who wants to take any tests, or just for learning French in general. Merci beaucoup :)
Apr 2, 2025
Tanying Lin
10 French lessons
Très bien :)
Mar 14, 2025
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