Artwork by Sally Lawson
About Me
While growing up in Versailles, France (Brittany origins), I became interested in Linguistics after taking my first English class. I decided to pursue a Masters in English at La Sorbonne Paris IV.
My teaching experience is very extensive. While in London, I held lessons for professional business clients working at BHP Billiton and HOK. I taught at Emmanuel school and Broomwood Hall before moving to San Francisco where I became a teacher at the Lycee Francais as well as the French American School of San Francisco.
After teaching for seventeen years in San Francisco California, I moved back to Putney, in London in October 2024 where I have continued to explore my passion for teaching French, helping teenagers improve their scores and introducing adults to this wonderful language.
Services & Approach
One-on-One Lessons
Learn French with a schedule and curriculum adapted to your learning style and needs
- Lessons for adults and business professionals of all levels
- Improve your middle and high school grades
- Online classes available
Exam Preparation
Achieve high scores on French proficiency tests
- Class lessons, timed practice sections, and individual assistance
- Preparation for French GCSE
- Preparation for French A Level
Reviews
"Huge thanks for all your help with our son. He's been learning French for several years and always found it really hard. We've tried different tutors before but no one was able to engage him. I really appreciate all your help to work alongside his school lessons and support him. Without your help, I don't think he would be able to pass his exams but now I think he could do well!"— Victoria
"Learning French with Valerie has been an absolute pleasure. Her patient, clear, and encouraging teaching style made every lesson engaging and effective. I've made real progress and actually look forward to each session!"— Danyal
"I have the pleasure of working with Valerie, who truly transformed my learning experience through her personalized approach to teaching French. From our first session, Valerie took the time to understand my goals—conversational fluency—and my challenges, like struggling with pronunciation and building my vocabulary. She tailored lessons to my interests and incorporated topics like daily life, which keep me engaged. To keep the learning process fun and relevant she has brought different books, worksheets, and flashcards. Valerie also noticed my difficulty with pronunciation and incorporated an exercise of audio clips and suggested podcasts for further improvement. Her patience and customized feedback helped me gain confidence as I grew from absolute beginner to novice. Valerie's ability to adapt her teaching to my unique needs made all the difference, turning a daunting language into an exciting journey."— Karen