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 (18:45 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
4666
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

1,410 lessons completed
USD 27.00+
Package with 4% off
🇨🇵 French for Beginners or Advanced Beginners 🐣 Materials provided 📚
A1 -  A2

Language Essentials

2,612 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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439 Reviews

Student Lorraine Wu
Lorraine Wu
12 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
Student Lorraine Wu
Lorraine Wu
12 French lessons
Sessions with Carine are always productive. She reviews past lessons and teaches me how to handle situations when I get stuck, including what to say and how to ask for help. Her approach is clear, straightforward, and useful in many situations. Merci Carine. :)
Mar 4, 2025
Student Lorraine Wu
Lorraine Wu
12 French lessons
Every session is truly productive. Carine helps clarify challenges, keep the focus on what's being asked, and provide valuable guidance on grammar and conjugation. Her constructive feedback is incredibly helpful in improving my approach to answering exam questions. Merci Carine :)
Feb 28, 2025
Student Leslie Shank
Leslie Shank
137 French lessons
She is such a wonderful teacher. I am learning conversation, pronunciation and we review homework together. A lot of fun!
Mar 5, 2025
Student Lorraine Wu
Lorraine Wu
12 French lessons
Even when I come to a lesson unprepared (because, well… life happens), Carine still manages to make the session highly productive. She expertly guides me through the trickiest questions in the mock exams, ensuring I understand not just the answers but the reasoning behind them. Her lessons always provide valuable takeaways that help me—not just for the upcoming exam but also for real-life conversations. Learning with Carine is never stressful; she makes even the toughest topics feel approachable and engaging!
Mar 3, 2025
Student Lorraine Wu
Lorraine Wu
12 French lessons
Today, we focused on production écrite. Carine does a great job of helping me overcome any challenges I face by clearly explaining how to approach the questions. Her guidance gives me a solid structure to build my writing from. Talking with a native teacher helps me learn how to say things naturally, including common expressions that I don’t find in textbooks. Thank you Carine :)
Feb 26, 2025
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