Carine Balcan
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Carine Balcan
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Teaches
French
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
Italian
Japanese
⭐French teacher specialized in pronunciation
Teaches
French
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
Italian
Japanese
⭐French teacher specialized in pronunciation
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From FranceLiving in Tokyo, Japan (19:26 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 24, 2020InterestsTravelTechFood
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.Me as a Teacher
🔊 Why Choose Me as Your French Teacher?
🎯 Speak French naturally on topics that matter to you: Why do you need to learn French?: Is it for work? Is it for tourism? Something else? It's important to focus on common structures and vocabulary that French people use in real life and in contexts you are interested in.
🎯 Speak French like a native: My method is focused on pronunciation and goes beyond traditional French teaching which usually doesn't include this crucial part. I have done a lot of research on the difficulties students face with French pronunciation to create a method that is easy to understand and will ensure that you'll sound like a native speaker.My lessons & teaching style
I use a shared Google doc in which I take notes during the class and put the homework.
✍ Homework: Dialogues, audio, grammar/vocabulary exercises from textbook, and my own vlogs and podcast episodes+ other resources youtube videos, news...)
For Beginners: We build the foundation with:
👉 My "4 blocks" method: 1. Verb Block / 2. Time Block / 3. Connectors blocks/ Structures Block.
👉 Flashcards
👉 Pronunciation rules
For intermediate students:
👉We have a conversation on a topic of your choice or I send you materials on a particular topic and we discuss it. During the conversation, I take notes of your grammar and pronunciation mistakes, and I suggest better ways to express yourself.My teaching material
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
TEFL - Global Language Training - 2019Cours TEFL 120 heures
Certificate verified
Enseigner le français langue étrangère - Alliance Française - 2018
Certificate verified
Education
2010 - 2012
Master's - ManagementManagement of International Projects
2005 - 2008
Bachelor’s - English linguistics, translation
Work Experience
2019 - 2019
English teacherJ'ai enseigné l'anglais à des professionnels en cours particulier et en groupe.
2016 - 2018
English/French teacherJ'ai donné des cours privés de français et d'anglais en France, en Australie et au Japon.
2013 - 2015
Contrôleur QualitéJ'étais en charge des audits et d'améliorer les processus de productivité.
2012 - 2012
Assistante commercialeJ'étais en charge des propositions commerciales, des factures, et des rapports commerciaux.
2011 - 2011
Assistante de projetJ'étais chargée de traiter des projets d’investissements étrangers et d'étudier les clusters français et américains.
2010 - 2010
Assistante commerciale et marketingJ'étais chargée de préparer les procédures marketing/commerciales et les devis.
2008 - 2009
TraductriceJ'étais chargée de traduire et corriger des documents en anglais, en français et en espagnol.
5.0
Rating
301
Students
4,414
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
French Lessons
Trial Lesson
151 lessons completed
USD 27.00+
🇨🇵 French for Intermediate and Advanced Students 🏋🏽♂️ Materials provided 📔
B1 - B2Conversation1,278 lessons completed
USD 27.00+
Package with 3% off
🇨🇵 French for Beginners or Advanced Beginners 🐣 Materials provided 📚
A1 - A2Language Essentials2,505 lessons completed
USD 27.00+
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DELF EXAM Preparation
A1 - B1Language Essentials455 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 5% off
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423 Reviews
Leslie Shank
126 French lessons
I am getting better at conversation in French with Carine. She helps me with vocabulary when I can't think of the right words and writes in our Google Doc for me to study.
Nov 22, 2024
Mike
27 French lessons
Another great lesson with Carine. She makes learning a language stress free and fun!
Nov 20, 2024
Leslie Shank
126 French lessons
We had fun learning grammar with a dialogue that she sent me on Google Docs. This is a fun way to learn new vocabulary and brush up on grammar.
Sep 25, 2024
Leslie Shank
126 French lessons
Carine and I enjoy our discussions about French and American culture.
Sep 4, 2024
BenjaminH
5 French lessons
I had a marvelous lesson today with Carine. I truly enjoy my conversations with her and I can't wait for the next one.
Sep 2, 2024
Lorraine Wu
2 French lessons
Trial lesson with Carine was very productive. She took the time to get to know my goals and what we can do to work on these areas. We had an informal introduction in French so she can assess the level of my vocabulary, listening skills, and production skills. She was very patient, and I really felt comfortable. Looking forward to more lessons with her.
Aug 19, 2024
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