Caroline - French tutor - Cambridge
1st lesson free
Caroline - French tutor - Cambridge

One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Caroline will be happy to arrange your first French lesson.

Caroline

One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Caroline will be happy to arrange your first French lesson.

  • Rate $80
  • Response 8h
  • Students

    Number of students Caroline has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

    50+

    Number of students Caroline has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

Caroline - French tutor - Cambridge
  • 5 (17 reviews)

$80/hr

1st lesson free

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1st lesson free

1st lesson free

  • French
  • French speaking
  • French listening
  • DELF
  • DALF

Learn French with a native speaker with 20+ years of teaching experience

  • French
  • French speaking
  • French listening
  • DELF
  • DALF

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One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Caroline will be happy to arrange your first French lesson.

About Caroline

I was born and raised in Paris and I have been living in the UK since 2003. I started speaking English at the age of nine, studied English, Latin and Russian at school. I'm trilingual French / English / Italian.

I'm passionate about languages and the language learning process and have 23 years of teaching experience at university, in language schools and giving private tuition. I specialise in teaching French to British adult learners and English to French nationals.

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About the lesson

  • NCEA Level 1
  • NCEA Level 3
  • A1
  • +15
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  • English

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English

I specialise in teaching young adult (A-Level) and adult learners. My task is to adapt to their interests and needs, to create classes they not only enjoy, but which give them confidence to express themselves in a new language.

I use a wide range of methods, books and supports (videos, films, podcasts, websites, among others) to make the class engaging and give a break from grammar. I provide a list of reference books and links and, where necessary, detailed teaching programmes.

If they are passionate about cars or wines, our lessons will revolve around those topics. If they love movies, I will encourage them to watch movies and read movie magazines in the language they're learning, because it means half the work is done already in terms of comprehension.

I always start by explaining what language learning means and the key differences between the mother tongue and the language they're studying, because I believe my students need to understand the logic of a language to study it.

I focus in equal measure on all four skills - speaking, listening, reading and writing - to ensure an even and more effective learning process. What I enjoy the most is what I call the ‘light-bulb moments’, when students speak, forgetting the fact that they're using a different language and, floored by the realisation a couple of sentences later, break into a huge grin.

I teach to empower my students with language and make them independent, confident speakers. Nothing makes me happier than to see them speak confidently in the new language they've worked hard at acquiring.

''Really want to give a shout out to my wonderful French Caroline, who is an exceptional teacher. She understands time pressure and maximises learning to its fullest. Her patient approach and ability to teach at all levels has blown my mind, this is learning but not like you have experienced before!'' Alan Clarke

''I have been learning French with Caroline for a while now. My goal is to be able to work as a psychotherapist in French, and I am getting closer and closer to achieving that. Caroline has patiently taught me many of the intricacies of French, especially concerning my professional goals. She is very good at taking conversations about one's daily life and turning them into a learning point. Learning a foreign language is difficult - one's mind always wants to revert to one's native tongue - but Caroline has helped me get through that barrier to the point now where I can hold a conversation in French quite well (still have lots to learn, but one never learns everything about any language). I can thoroughly recommend Caroline as a language tutor - her knowledge and understanding of language and her use of the process of learning a language is extremely good.''
Richard Pascall

''Caroline is an outstanding French teacher. I have never been able to learn a language so quickly before. The best thing about her teaching method is that she makes sure you fully understand the logic behind the language, making it very easy to become immersed in it. Learning with Caroline is fun and she makes sure the lessons are tailored to your needs / ability whilst ensuring the lessons are fun, which makes learning much easier! I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to learn French.''
Kofi O.

''Caroline has been tutoring me for around 3 years now - I’d tried a few different groups and classes to improve my French, but it wasn’t until I found Caroline that I really felt a difference in my level and my confidence. Everything is completely tailored to the specific gaps in my knowledge and what I’d like to achieve, and she sends interesting links to tv programmes and articles etc. between lessons. No more boring textbooks - Caroline brings our lessons to life and keeps them interesting, I recommend her to everyone.''
Rachel M.

''Caroline is a truly fabulous teacher! I have French lessons with her to improve my rusty French and she’s just what I need. She’s precise, very good at explaining things and doesn’t let me get away with being lazy or taking shortcuts which is a problem of mine! I whole heartedly recommend Caroline for French or Italian lessons. Very reasonably priced and very enjoyable!''
Lucy Rundle

''Caroline is an excellent teacher who takes pride in her attention to detail. I have been working with her for several years to improve my French. The lessons are very good value for money as she is very organized and continually creates new exercises and educational content to consolidate difficult points for her students. She excels at finding the precise balance of positive encouragement and gentle pressure needed to push us students out of our language comfort zones. Her approach focuses on empowering students to use the language in a way that is personal and real to them, no matter their level of vocabulary or grammar. Lessons are highly tailored to your interests and needs, not just going through exercises in a generic book. All language teachers correct what their students say, but Caroline goes a step beyond: she will notice what language points you *avoid*, and will train you to use them in an everyday setting so that your French sounds more natural. She is particularly skilled at French-English difficulties, so if you are an Anglophone hoping to learn French (or vice versa) I highly recommend you seek her out.''
Alex Cayco-Gajic

‘’You have to meet Caroline to know what it is she brings to your table.
She has a great way of teaching and inspiring people to want to learn.
I’m super grateful to the person who introduced her to me and even more grateful to Caroline for being such a great support in building my confidence in re-learning French. Merci Caroline pour tout ce que vous faites.''
Robiha L.

''I've been taking French lessons online with Caroline for a while now, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience! She has a real talent for making the lessons engaging and enjoyable, encouraging me to listen to podcasts and watch TV shows and films to bring the language to life. Her approach is tailored to me and my circumstances, which keeps me motivated to learn. She challenges me to improve but always keeps things fun!
I highly recommend Caroline to anyone looking to learn French!''
Matthew Kid

''Excellent teacher, very patient and organised. She has helped me make fast progress in learning/understanding French. Highly recommend if you are looking to be fluent in the language''
Meena Nayagam

​''I enjoy learning French with Caroline. Lessons are fun and varied and she’s adept at explaining grammar clearly, while making the most of every minute of our lessons. Caroline’s passionate about language learning and about empowering her students with language they can use immediately.''
Michael Heaslip

I’ve been taking classes with Caroline since Covid. She is a great tutor and really lovely person! She really cares about her students and loves creating super helpful tables and worksheets to help you understand tricky grammar concepts! Caroline is also very encouraging and tailors every class to her students :) highly recommend reaching out if you want to improve or learn French.
Caroline Y.

''​Caroline is warm, personable, and hugely experienced. She has a natural way of putting students at ease and setting a non-judgemental environment that's conducive to learning. Superb!''
Sarah Day

''Without any hesitation, Caroline is the best English and French teacher I've ever had. She gives her best to her students. She puts a lot of energy in encouraging them to gain confidence and become independent speakers. She also provides a very detailed and structured programme. I consider myself lucky to have been one of her students.''
Dana Muhader

''Without a doubt Caroline has made a huge difference to my French. Every lesson is completely bespoke as is any homework. She sets me an assignment and depending on how I do, the next lesson focuses on my immediate weaknesses / knowledge gaps. I really like this targeted approach, we're not following a generic teaching plan, the teaching plan is 100% structured around my strengths and weaknesses (mainly weaknesses in my case). I really enjoy my lessons and plan to continue having them with Caroline for a long time (unless she gets bored of me first).''
Ben Freeman

''Caroline is quite an exceptional teacher. She is adept at constructing lessons to make the most effective use of time while maintaining an atmosphere of care and humour which makes the work so much more enjoyable.''
Bryan Ward

''Caroline is a truly engaging tutor. Her love for languages and teaching is clearly evident with her enthusiastic and fun method of delivery. After a few failed to learn French since school, she gave me the confidence and belief that I could succeed. Unlike previous tutors, this was not just a job for her, but a vocation! She's always quick to help and respond outside class. Inspirational!'' Clive Sandhurst

"Language learning is a lengthy journey, full of twists and turns, and if you do decide to embark on one, you surely want a great companion along the way to guide you and make you embrace the peculiarities of the language and the culture. I’ve been learning French with Caroline for over three years and my linguistic journey has been nothing short of exciting discovery and joy. Being not only a brilliant linguist herself, Caroline is also a great tutor, who knows how to turn a lesson into a fun and knowledge-packed activity. We never run out of topics to discuss, exercises to do and new vocabulary to learn. And Caroline’s personalised approach will guarantee you will make the most out of every minute of the lesson."
Liuba Kamynina

"Caroline is an excellent teacher. In my experience, she cares about my future in studying French at university. She's passionate at boosting confidence when needed."
Ella F.

''Caroline is a wonderful teacher. I really feel that she works hard to understand me as an individual, how I learn and how to challenge me in a productive way. Lessons are fun and she is an interesting and warm person, who really understands how to teach languages. I would definitely recommend her.''
Lyndsay Roberts

"Caroline has helped me progressed so much through the last year. She's patient and very good at explaining ideas and concepts that I find difficult in a way that makes them much more accessible to me. I always feel comfortable and supported in her lessons and would highly recommend her as a teacher."
Nuala Arthy

''Caroline makes conversational French accessible. The way she teaches French equips you with the tools you need to get talking almost immediately! Her teaching also gives you a good big-picture sense of the French language, and the rules that govern it, which makes self-study easier. I would highly recommend her as a French tutor.''
Hanna Ziady

''I was part of a small group Caroline tutored in French earlier this year. Caroline has a great focus on getting people talking in French and gaining confidence in the language. Her knowledge of teaching and supporting learners is her greatest attribute. Great empathy with students – highly recommended.''
Ian Miller

"Caroline makes me feel engaged and supported. Her classes are fun and, with her, grammar becomes easy! I now feel confident enough to converse with native speakers."
Stefano Lombardi

"Caroline completely built up my confidence and inspired me to really want to learn French and keep on learning it. I learnt so much in such a short amount of time, I wish she could be my teacher for ever."
Thea Dansie

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Rates

Rate

  • $80

Pack prices

  • 5h: $401
  • 10h: $802

online

  • $80/h

free lessons

The first lesson with Caroline will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.

  • 1hr

Details

The first lesson is free. My teaching schedule for the following month is set during the 4th week of the previous month. Monthly tuition fees are paid upfront by the end of the previous month. There's a a strict 48h cancellation policy. No refund.

Learn more about Caroline

Learn more about Caroline

  • Do you speak this language fluently because of your origins or because a teacher inspired you to learn?

    I speak fluent French because I am a native speaker, fluent English because I fell in love with the language when I was seven years old and Italian because I love the culture and country.
  • Can you name a living, historical or fictional character that you think is the emblematic representative of the language's culture?

    That's a hard question for any culture and any language! I would say Albert Camus for France, Jane Austen for England and Leonardo Da Vinci for Ital
  • Is there a typical word, phrase, tradition or behavior in the language that you particularly like?

    I love idioms because they can reveal a lot about the culture and psyche of a country. My favourites are: 'Chercher midi à quatorze heures' (literally, 'to search for noon at 2pm', meaning to complicate things needlessly), 'devil's advocate' (to be against an idea many support, in order to make people discuss and consider it in more detail) and 'toccare il ciel con un dito' (literally, 'to touch the sky with a finger', meaning to walk on air).

    And my favourite French tradition is offering lily of the valley to loved ones on the first of May (May day).
  • Why does speaking this language matter to you?

    Every new language I speak is an opportunity for me to broaden my horizons, learn new things and speak to more people.
  • What is the main difficulty in learning this language and what can help the process of learning?

    Letting go of one's own mother tongue, especially if the languages have different roots, like English and French.
  • Provide a valuable anecdote related to your language learning or your days at school

    I always tell my students that not knowing the word they want to use is not the end of communication, that it's up to them to figure out a way to express the idea in a different way and that, in the process, they will practise the language far more than if they had known the word from the very beginning.

    To illustrate such an idea, I tell them the story of how I went to a supermarket in Glasgow to buy a mop, except I had no idea what a mop was in English. I was a post-graduate student at Glasgow University, studying Shakespeare, and I couldn't ask for a mop! So I asked for 'a piece of cloth you dip in a bucket of water in order to wash the floor'. 'A mop' replied the shopkeeper, before directing me to the relevant aisle. It might not have been the most concise way to express myself, but in the end my kitchen and bathroom floors were clean!
  • How has travel or a specific trip helped you to increase your skill and knowledge of the language?

    I first went to Britain when I was seven and, subsequently, twice to three times a year. By the time I was thirteen, I already spoke English. That said, I learned Italian while living in the UK and ended up meeting many Italians in Cambridge. Also, I always tell my students that, thanks to the Internet, there are countless resources to practise a language from a different country.
  • What makes you a Superprof in language?

    I offer a safe space to my students, I support and encourage them and I empower them with language by explaining what it means to learn a language and by making grammar accessible. I am their 'superchampion' and I enjoy every minute of our lessons.
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