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My name is Claire and I am a French language coach.
Originally from Paris and now based in Hinckley in Leicestershire, I started teaching French on a professional basis when I moved to the UK in 1997. After running several after-school clubs in local primary schools as well as tutoring adults, I moved on to Business French training in various companies across the Midlands. Since then, I have also been coaching adults and teenagers for leisure and exams, from complete beginners to A-Level students. A number of couples have also trained with me with a view to moving to France and are now living a sunny life down in the Dordogne! |
French for ChildrenChildren can be taught from a very young age via physical games, activities and songs.
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French for Adults
Whether you would like to get by in France, become fluent or prepare for exams, I have the course for you.
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French for Business
Individual or group training sessions are available. Suitable for complete beginners to advanced learners.
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Ebook and Video Resources
Wondering what learning French is all about?
Want to do a bit of self-study/revision?
Can't afford one-to-one coaching?
I have you covered - Check out my ebooks and videos below. Most are FREE!
Want to do a bit of self-study/revision?
Can't afford one-to-one coaching?
I have you covered - Check out my ebooks and videos below. Most are FREE!
Testimonials
"The lessons are always enjoyable. I like your approach, the evening has a social element too, which is nice and, in fact, very important to me. You pace the lessons very well, especially considering it is not 1-on-1. And there is always a nice mix of "topics" in each lesson." A. L.
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"I like the fact that I am learning how French people actually speak!" C. M.
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" I love the lessons. I enjoy the talking but I know I talk too much! It's a long journey, plus if I didn't like it I wouldn't drive nearly 50 miles to see you." L. O.
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"It is when I hear something in French and understand some/most of it that I realise I have learnt a lot more than I did to start with. I like structuring sentences. The new flashcards are very good. I also think the tutorials that are on your French in the Midlands website are very informative." S. L.
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"I really value your lessons and there are glimpses where I can form a few sentences or a paragraph and use various tenses, which I find really rewarding and exhilarating. I enjoy the process of learning French and thoroughly enjoy our time. I like your videos - I find them very useful, engaging and often use them when I wait for a train for work, etc." T. B.
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I enjoy having the opportunity to speak, as I've had many tutors who just like to talk all the time, which is OK to develop my listening skills, but I also need to speak. I like the fact that you are very patient with me and allow me the time to find the words." J. H.
"The lessons are always enjoyable. I like your approach, the evening has a social element too, which is nice and, in fact, very important to me. You pace the lessons very well, especially considering it is not 1-on-1. And there is always a nice mix of "topics" in each lesson." A. L.
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"I like the fact that I am learning how French people actually speak!" C. M.
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" I love the lessons. I enjoy the talking but I know I talk too much! It's a long journey, plus if I didn't like it I wouldn't drive nearly 50 miles to see you." L. O.
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"It is when I hear something in French and understand some/most of it that I realise I have learnt a lot more than I did to start with. I like structuring sentences. The new flashcards are very good. I also think the tutorials that are on your French in the Midlands website are very informative." S. L.
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"I really value your lessons and there are glimpses where I can form a few sentences or a paragraph and use various tenses, which I find really rewarding and exhilarating. I enjoy the process of learning French and thoroughly enjoy our time. I like your videos - I find them very useful, engaging and often use them when I wait for a train for work, etc." T. B.
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I enjoy having the opportunity to speak, as I've had many tutors who just like to talk all the time, which is OK to develop my listening skills, but I also need to speak. I like the fact that you are very patient with me and allow me the time to find the words." J. H.
