Lisa B.

Johannesburg, South Africa

Shortcut to effective communication in French

Bio

Bonjour et bienvenue! I am delighted that you have a desire to learn French. Learning a language is like learning to play an instrument; you will only improve with practice. I t... Read more

Bonjour et bienvenue!

I am delighted that you have a desire to learn French. Learning a language is like learning to play an instrument; you will only improve with practice. I tailor-make every lesson plan to fit the requirements of my clients in order to make French as accessible for you as possible.

I, Lisa Becker, based in South Africa, had my first French lesson at the age of eleven. At the age of sixteen, I spent a month in Angers, France as an exchange student. There, my love and fascination for French culture only increased. I went on to major in French at the University of Pretoria and have traveled to Francophone countries. In 1996, I spent three months in Gault-La-Forêt outside Paris in a program called Youth With A Mission. I also traveled to the islands next to South Africa, such as Réunion (a department of France), where we did outreach to French teens. I assisted a team called African Enterprise with inspirational talks in French to the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2003. I currently teach at Crawford Sandton to students aged 8-12. I tutored clients at the World Bank in basic conversational French.

I have developed a method for the youngest child up to my mature customers to enjoy French. They have found my shortcut tools to learning French invaluable in getting around in Francophone countries. I recently started teaching a course in Soweto at a tourism hub as many of the clients who visit are from France.

My innovative teaching method is already producing incredible results. Although I am not a native speaker, I am also able to help with correct French pronunciation. I am currently in production of children's books in French as well as several songs.

Merci beaucoup,
Cordialement,
Lisa. Read less

Teaching methodology

French can be complicated if not approached with recognizing patterns. There are many grammar rules to follow that can easily bog any student down. So, I have discovered a system t... Read more

French can be complicated if not approached with recognizing patterns. There are many grammar rules to follow that can easily bog any student down. So, I have discovered a system to focus on what is most relevant in building a robust vocabulary that can be used in any situation. I use brightly colored PowerPoint slides adapted according to the needs of the clients. Within a couple of months, you will be on your way to conversing in French. Ooh la la! Read less

• R600

  Hourly rate

• 4

  Classes