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Hugo
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Teaches
French
Native
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English
Japanese
Spanish
French legal professional & science enthusiast based in Japan
Teaches
French
Native
Speaks
English
Japanese
Spanish
French legal professional & science enthusiast based in Japan
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From FranceLiving in Tokyo, Japan (19:48 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 25, 2020InterestsMedical & HealthcareScienceTravelLegal ServicesPets & Animals
✔ Legal counsel in the field of Intellectual Property and research
✔ Education in Biotech and Law
✔ Based in Japan
(If you've just watched my video, don't be surprised if my hair is longer now)Me as a Teacher
“We can talk about anything.”
This phrase is everywhere, yet it feels oddly uninspiring—almost as daunting as the infamous “Tell me about yourself” in job interviews.
Speaking is about sharing, so I’ll go first. Born near Paris, I now live in Japan after more moves than I have fingers (toes included). I love teaching but even more so exploring cultural differences—distinguishing trends from stereotypes (like… you wonder if French people really stink? You can ask me).
700 characters isn’t much, so here are some keywords: food, my cat, sociology, Asia, my cat, movies, games, my cat, cars… and food.My lessons & teaching style
⚔️【Beginners】Know the basics? Then you can speak! Your French won’t be refined yet, and that’s fine—you need to understand and be understood. We’ll focus on useful expressions, proper pronunciation, and learning methods.
⚔️⚔️【Intermediate】You now want to chat about your favorite topics and break the ice. Your vocabulary must expand—both with slang and specialized terms. Soon, “real” French expressions will come naturally.
⚔️⚔️⚔️【Advanced】Feeling stuck under a glass ceiling? To sound truly natural, we’ll refine your phrasing, tone, and discuss cultural nuances—whether for casual banter, debates, or business discussions.My teaching material
- Articles and news
- Text Documents
Education
2017 - 2019
Master's - Law and Biotechnology
2014 - 2017
Bachelor’s - Law
2019 - 2020
Master's - IP law
Work Experience
2021 - 2024
Legal counsel
5.0
Rating
130
Students
832
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
French Lessons
Trial Lesson
82 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
Conversational French - For individuals or professionals
A2 - C2Conversation690 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 10% off
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85 Reviews
Moreno Morreale ⭐
1 French lesson
Teacher’s pick
A very enjoyable conversation with Hugo, he gave me a couple of idiomatic expressions that will definitely be useful to me, I'd say he taught me some real french poetry. Recommended
Mar 10, 2024
Phuong Anh
24 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
Quatrième leçon sympa comme toujours ! Merci Hugo et à bientôt.
Jul 10, 2020
Chen
2 French lessons
Very detailed work!
Feb 13, 2022
Ida
2 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
Hugo is very helpful, friendly and entertaining! He gives useful tips/resources to remember certain words and tricky grammar rules. He’s great at catching grammar/pronunciation mistakes too. I feel a lot more confident about my upcoming oral expression exam thanks to him! I highly recommend 😄
Mar 10, 2024
David Cunningham
1 French lesson
Very nice guy and great approach to the lesson throughout. Well done !! Enjoyed chatting with you.. thanks ☺️
Mar 9, 2024
Clifford C
24 French lessons
Hugo is a great teacher and conversation partner. He uses a variety of useful lessons and exercises that are tailored to my strengths and weaknesses, and also engages in a broad range of conversation topics.
Apr 15, 2021
Trial Lesson
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