French teacher Carine Balcan

Carine Balcan

Professional Teacher
Teaches
French
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
Italian
Japanese
⭐French teacher specialized in pronunciation
From FranceLiving in Tokyo, Japan (13:09 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 24, 2020
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I am a French native teacher living in Tokyo. I have studied languages with different methods: in college (English), in full immersion (Spanish), in language schools (Japanese), and with online courses (Italian). This is what I think: 👉 Learning random words doesn't work > Instead, learn sentences with key vocabulary using a topic that matters. 👉 I had strict teachers and it was so stressful, that I wanted to give up > Learning a language should be fun! If you are not having fun, the method is wrong. 👉 Without pronunciation teaching and speaking practice, you will never be able to speak naturally > Learning the pronunciation rules is crucial to speaking AND understanding French.
5.0
Rating
308
Students
4709
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

French Lessons

Trial Lesson
155 lessons completed
USD 27.00+
🇨🇵 French for Intermediate and Advanced Students 🏋🏽‍♂️ Materials provided 📔
B1 -  B2

Conversation

1,430 lessons completed
USD 27.00+
Package with 4% off
🇨🇵 French for Beginners or Advanced Beginners 🐣 Materials provided 📚
A1 -  A2

Language Essentials

2,635 lessons completed
USD 27.00+
Package with 4% off
DELF EXAM Preparation
A1 -  B1

Language Essentials

464 lessons completed
USD 35.00+

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444 Reviews

Student Leslie Shank
Leslie Shank
140 French lessons
I am learning some great grammar and also conversation skills with Carine.
Mar 27, 2025
Student Lorraine Wu
Lorraine Wu
15 French lessons
Lessons with Carine are always relaxed and never stressful. The focus is truly on learning, but in a way that isn’t too strict. She takes the time to ensure I fully understand each concept—its meaning, how to apply it, and the correct pronunciation. When introducing new grammar rules, she provides examples and helps construct sentences related to everyday life, which I find much more effective. We also sometimes touch on phonetics, learning how to produce sounds correctly and the techniques to improve pronunciation. I truly enjoy our lessons. Thank you Carine. :)
Mar 18, 2025
Student Mike
Mike
44 French lessons
Another great lesson! Carine did a great job clearing up some difficult grammar points. Merci !
Mar 11, 2025
Student Lorraine Wu
Lorraine Wu
15 French lessons
Today's session focused on grammar and how to apply it. I really enjoyed the material because it's practical and something I can actually use in everyday life, unlike textbook dialogues that often feel too formal and not always relevant. I really appreciate Carine’s teaching style and the materials she chooses to focus on.
Mar 20, 2025
Student Lorraine Wu
Lorraine Wu
15 French lessons
I'm really grateful for all the support Carine has given me while preparing for the exam. It went really well. All the scenarios and questions that came up were exactly what we practiced during our lessons. I'm very happy with the experience and excited to keep learning with Carine!
Mar 13, 2025
Student Lorraine Wu
Lorraine Wu
15 French lessons
Each session has been incredibly helpful! I really appreciate your guidance on key vocabulary and phrases that are useful in different situations, especially for the exam. Learning how to apply them across various scenarios help me feel even more confident. Thank you so much Carine!
Mar 7, 2025
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