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Penny
- Rate $58
- Response 4h
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$58/hr
Contact
1st lesson free
- French
- French vocabulary
- French listening
- French accent reduction
- DALF
Creative BA French Instructor with 7 Years’ Experience — covering idiomatic expressions, colloquial phrases, and dialogue practice.
- French
- French vocabulary
- French listening
- French accent reduction
- DALF
Lesson location
Recommended
Penny is a respected tutor in our community. She is highly recommended for her commitment and the quality of her lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Penny
As a dedicated French tutor with 7 years of experience, I specialise in helping students from school through college master the language with confidence and enthusiasm. My teaching style is interactive, dynamic, and highly personalised, combining traditional grammar instruction with innovative approaches like role-playing, multimedia tools, and cultural immersion. I believe language learning is most effective when it is engaging, practical, and tailored to the student’s unique learning style. I focus on improving speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills while fostering cultural understanding, connecting lessons to French history, literature, and everyday life. My approach emphasises accountability, flexibility, communication, and positivity, ensuring students feel supported and motivated in every step of their learning journey. Over the years, I have guided students to achieve exam success, enhance conversational skills, and gain genuine confidence in using French in real-world situations. I also integrate cross-disciplinary methods to make learning meaningful and applicable beyond the classroom. My aim is to create a nurturing, stimulating environment where students not only learn French but also develop a lasting appreciation for the language and culture. Every lesson is designed to be enjoyable, effective, and memorable.
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About the lesson
- Primary
- High School
- NCEA Level 1
- +18
levels :
Primary
High School
NCEA Level 1
NCEA Level 2
NCEA Level 3
Adult education
Undergraduate
Masters
Diploma
Doctorate
A1
A2
B1
B2
C1
C2
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Professional
Kids
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My teaching approach for French combines Accountability, Integrity, Flexibility, Communication, and Positivity to create a meaningful and effective learning experience. I begin by fostering accountability through structured lesson plans, personalised goals, and consistent review sessions. This system helps students remain focused while also recognising their progress along the way. Integrity plays a vital role in how I guide learners. I provide clear explanations, honest assessments, and transparent expectations to ensure students always know what they are working toward. Flexibility allows me to shape lessons around each student’s learning style—whether they prefer grammar-based lessons, immersive conversation practice, or step-by-step vocabulary building. Communication forms the core of my methodology. I offer plenty of opportunities for interactive speaking, listening comprehension, reading exercises, and scenario-based practice that reflect real French usage. A positive environment encourages learners to ask questions, try new expressions, and develop confidence without fear of mistakes. My goal is to make French approachable, enjoyable, and relevant to everyday life. In addition to French, I also teach related subjects such as literature basics, writing skills, and language foundations to support broader learning goals.
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Recommendations
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I like how the tutor checks my understanding often. It helps catch confusion early. That saves a lot of time later.
A great tutor who builds confidence while teaching. Lessons are well-organized and clear. I’ve learned so much.
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Rates
Rate
- $58
Pack prices
- 5h: $290
- 10h: $580
online
- $58/h
free lessons
The first lesson with Penny will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 1hr
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