French adverbs
Sign up for free to get all information about private lessons and our available group courses (A1, A2, B2, B2, C1, C2)
Sign up for freeWe offer both private lessons and organized group courses
Sign up for free to get all available courses or contact one of our teachers yourself!
Filoyana G.
40.00 €/h
Free trial lesson!
Group lessons!
Audrey W.
14.00 €/h
Free trial lesson!
Group lessons!
Elise D.
45.00 €/h
Free trial lesson!
Group lessons!
Our offer
Lesson outline
Hide- 1.What is an adverb?
- 1.1.How adverbs are used?
- 1.2.Characteristics of adverbs
- 2.The adverbs of time in French
- 2.1.Examples
- 3.The adverbs of place in French
- 3.1.Examples
- 4.The adverbs of manner in French
- 5.The adverbs of quantity in French
- 5.1.Examples
- 6.The adverb "bien" in French
- 6.1.Bien + verb
- 6.1.1.Examples
- 6.2.Bien expresses a quantity of things
- 6.2.1.Examples
- 6.3.Bien + adjective
- 6.3.1.Examples
- 7.Exercises
- 7.1.Drag and drop exercise about the adverbs
- 7.2.Fill in the blank exercise about the regular form of the adverbs
- 7.3.Fill in the blank exercise about the irregular adverbs
What is an adverb?
An adverb (French: l'adverbe) is a word usually used with verbs, adjectives or other adverbs that gives more information about when, how, where, or in what circumstances something happens.
They are four types of adverbs in the French grammar:
Have a question?
Take online language lessons with a professional teacher
- Native & verified teachers
- Free trial lesson
- Learning materials included
Jérôme C. 
20.00 €/h
Free trial lesson!
Group lessons!
Catherine L. 
35.00 €/h
Free trial lesson!
Group lessons!
Lejla Z.
15.00 €/h
Free trial lesson!
Group lessons!
Aldo P. 
15.00 €/h
Free trial lesson!
Group lessons!
Diana M. 
40.00 €/h
Free trial lesson!
Group lessons!
Rhuana S. 
20.00 €/h
Free trial lesson!
Group lessons!
Danea H.
20.00 €/h
Free trial lesson!
Group lessons!
Ivetta I. 
35.00 €/h
Free trial lesson!
Group lessons!
Hella K.
14.80 €/h
Free trial lesson!
Group lessons!
Natalia S. 
15.00 €/h
Free trial lesson!
Group lessons!
Jérôme C.
20.00 €/h
Free trial lesson!
Group lessons!
Catherine L.
35.00 €/h
Free trial lesson!
Group lessons!
Lejla Z.
15.00 €/h
Free trial lesson!
Group lessons!
Aldo P.
15.00 €/h
Free trial lesson!
Group lessons!
Diana M.
40.00 €/h
Free trial lesson!
Group lessons!
Rhuana S.
20.00 €/h
Free trial lesson!
Group lessons!
Danea H.
20.00 €/h
Free trial lesson!
Group lessons!
Ivetta I.
35.00 €/h
Free trial lesson!
Group lessons!
How adverbs are used?
In general adverbs can be used together with verbs, adjectives or other adverbs. Adverbs can also relate to the whole sentence; they often tell you what the speaker is thinking or feeling.
| Verbs | Adjectives | Adverbs |
|---|---|---|
| lire beaucoup (read much) | trés beau (very beautiful) | trop peu (too little) |
| dormir bien (sleep well) | plus grand (taller) | beaucoup mieux (much better) |
Please note that adverbs in French never change their form, no matter what they refer to.
Characteristics of adverbs
We have to differ between two kinds of adverbs in the French language:
- les adverbes simples which don't have a characteristic ending (alors, bien, comme, plus)
- les adverbes en -ment which end in -ment (longuement, franchement, naturellement)
Many English adverbs end in -ly, which is added to the end of the adjective. In French, many adverbs end in -ment.
This is usually added to the end of the feminine singular form of the adjective.
Only exception: If the masculine adjective ends in -e, -i or -u.
The adverbs of time in French
An adverb of time (French: adverbe de temps) is an invariable word that gives an indication of time (duration or chronology). It brings a nuance to the meaning of a noun, an adjective, a verb or another adverb.
Examples
| Use | Translations |
|---|---|
| Ils partiront demain matin. | (They will leave tomorrow morning) |
| Autrefois, il était interdit de divorcer sans raison valable | (In the old days, it was prohibited to divorce without any valid reaseon) |
The adverbs of place in French
An adverb of place (French: adverbe de lieu) is an invariable word that indicates the place where the action takes place. In general, it answers the question "Where ?". Often he accompanies and precedes a nominal group.
Examples
| Use | Translations |
|---|---|
| Je m'installe derrière la scène | (I will sit behind the scenes) |
| Les toilettes d'en bas sont occupés | (The toilets downstairs are occupied) |
The adverbs of manner in French
A adverb of manner (French: adverbe de manière) is an invariable word that indicates how the action unfolds. In general, it helps answer the question "how ?"
Examples:
- Tu récites ta leçon rapidemment. (You are repeating your lesson quickly)
- Ton frère courrait tellement vite comme un lynx. (Your brother was running so fast like a lynx)
The adverbs of quantity in French
An adverb of quantity (French: adverbe de quantité) is an invariable word that gives information on quantity. It brings a nuance to the meaning of a noun, an adjective, a verb or another adverb. When it specifies a name, it is followed by the preposition "de" or "d" and answers the question: "How much ?".
Examples
| Use | Translation |
|---|---|
| C'est très facile | (It's very easy) |
| Il a trop mangé | (He ate a lot) |
| J'ai assez d'argent pour acheter une voiture | (I have enough money to buy a house) |
The adverb "bien" in French
The meaning of the adverb "bien" (good) depends on the word (or words) it accompanies.
Bien + verb
When accompanying a verb, it has the same meaning as:
- Effectivement (effectively)
- Idéalement (Ideally)
- De manière satisfaisante (satisfactorily)
Examples
| Bien | Meaning | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Je travaille bien à l'école | Je travaille de manière satisfaisante à l'école | (I am a good student) |
| Je l'aime bien | Je l'aime idéalement | (I do like him) |
Bien expresses a quantity of things
When he accompanies a name, he expresses a quantity of things. It is followed by the preposition de, du or des and means beaucoup (a lot).
Examples
| Bien | Meaning | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Bien des mois ont passé avant qu'il ne revienne | Beaucoup de mois ont passé avant qu'il ne revienne | (Lot of month passed before he comes back) |
| Bien des enfants ont travaillé dans cette ferme | Beaucoup d'enfants ont travaillé dans cette ferme | (Lot of kids worked in this farm) |
Bien + adjective
When accompanying an adjective it means très (very) or vraiment (really). It marks a strong intensity.
Examples
| Bien | Meaning | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Je suis bien fatigué | Je suis très fatigué | (I am very tired) |
| Tu peux dire que je suis bien maladroit | Je suis vraiment maladroit | (You can say that I am really clumsy) |
Learn more about the adverbs in our subpages !
Exercises
- Drag and drop exercise about the adverbs
- Fill in the blank exercise about the regular form of the adverbs
- Fill in the blank exercise about the irregular adverbs
Drag and drop exercise about the adverbs
Fill in the blank exercise about the regular form of the adverbs
Complete the following sentences with the adverb formed from the indicated adjective in bold.
Bonne chance !
Example. Elle chante doucement. (doux)
1. Il prononce son nom . (parfait)
(He pronounces her name perfectly)
2. Elle étudie . (sérieux)
(She studies seriously)
3. Pierre explique la situation. (confus)
(Peter explains confusely the situation)
4. Le philosophe parle de cette théorie. (facile)
(The philosopher talks easily about that theory)
5. , je n'irai pas à l'anniversaire de mon frère. (finale)
(Finally, I won't go to the birthday of my brother)
6. Si tu le voyais maintenant, il a changé. (complète)
(If you could see him now, he changed completely)
7. J'ai réfléchi et je pense que je veux rompre. (longue)
(I reflected at length and I think we should break up)
8. Je suis désolé. (extrême)
(I am extremely sorry)
9. Je suis d'accord avec toi. (absolu)
(I am absolutely agreed with you)
10. Je croyais qu'elle dansait . (naturelle)
(I thought her dancing was natural)
Fill in the blank exercise about the irregular adverbs
Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the adverb formed for the indicated adjective in bold.
Bonne chance !
Example: le conférencier parle brièvement. (bref)
1. Il a agi . (gentil)
(He acted kindly)
2. Elle parle francais. (bon)
(She speaks good French)
3. Elle chante . (bon)
(She sings well)
4. Cette fille parle . (petit)
(This girl speaks little)
5. Elle voit . (clair)
(She sees clearly)
6. Le garçon parle . (bas)
(The boys speaks low)
7. Ces sandales coutent . (cher)
(Theses sandals are expensive)
8. Il travaille . (dur)
(He works hard)
9. L'élève écrit . (mauvais)
(The student writes badly)
10. Elle s'arrête . (court)
(She stops short)
Exercises
- Drag and drop exercise about the adverbs
- Fill in the blank exercise about the regular form of the adverbs
- Fill in the blank exercise about the irregular adverbs
Drag and drop exercise about the adverbs
Fill in the blank exercise about the regular form of the adverbs
Complete the following sentences with the adverb formed from the indicated adjective in bold.
Bonne chance !
Example. Elle chante doucement. (doux)
1. Il prononce son nom . (parfait)
(He pronounces her name perfectly)
2. Elle étudie . (sérieux)
(She studies seriously)
3. Pierre explique la situation. (confus)
(Peter explains confusely the situation)
4. Le philosophe parle de cette théorie. (facile)
(The philosopher talks easily about that theory)
5. , je n'irai pas à l'anniversaire de mon frère. (finale)
(Finally, I won't go to the birthday of my brother)
6. Si tu le voyais maintenant, il a changé. (complète)
(If you could see him now, he changed completely)
7. J'ai réfléchi et je pense que je veux rompre. (longue)
(I reflected at length and I think we should break up)
8. Je suis désolé. (extrême)
(I am extremely sorry)
9. Je suis d'accord avec toi. (absolu)
(I am absolutely agreed with you)
10. Je croyais qu'elle dansait . (naturelle)
(I thought her dancing was natural)
Fill in the blank exercise about the irregular adverbs
Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the adverb formed for the indicated adjective in bold.
Bonne chance !
Example: le conférencier parle brièvement. (bref)
1. Il a agi . (gentil)
(He acted kindly)
2. Elle parle francais. (bon)
(She speaks good French)
3. Elle chante . (bon)
(She sings well)
4. Cette fille parle . (petit)
(This girl speaks little)
5. Elle voit . (clair)
(She sees clearly)
6. Le garçon parle . (bas)
(The boys speaks low)
7. Ces sandales coutent . (cher)
(Theses sandals are expensive)
8. Il travaille . (dur)
(He works hard)
9. L'élève écrit . (mauvais)
(The student writes badly)
10. Elle s'arrête . (court)
(She stops short)
What our students say
Unlike in other platforms, all our teachers are manually verified by our professional team. Trust in the experiences of our students.
I’m French, currently living in the Netherlands.
I lived in Paris for almost twenty years, and I know very well my country (and of course my language, French, my mother tongue). I taught French for two years in Spain, conversation class about culture essentially.
In Paris, I was Spanish teacher, I have the Agregation degree which is the highest degree for teaching in France, I'm bilingual. I've participated too in several editorial projects about Spanish teaching and DELE preparation.
I have a Spanish Studies Master and I'm currently doing a research about the Spanish and Sefardi Judaism.
I have a French as foreign language and a Religious Studies Masters too.
I enjoy sharing what I know. I’m a very eclectic person and curious about everything. To give you an idea, my interest (and sometimes hobbies) are: philosophy, spirituality and religions in general, meditation, psychology and psychoanalysis, history, geography, literature, writing (in particular creative writing, and I’m used to write everyday), art (painting, photography), sciences (vulgarisation level) and cultural matters in general. I travel a lot (as a backpacker), sometimes by foot, and the places I know well are France, the Netherlands, Italy and Serbia.
One of my qualities is my capacity of adaptation, I enjoy preparing documents to help the student to acquire autonomy, but I love speaking too, and it’s the best way to learn a language.
I'm waiting for your message, please when contact me, explain quickly who you are, why you want to study French and what you are looking for exactly.
See you soon.
E. S.
Rosa's lessons are extraordinary. The texts and videos are well chosen to show the different approaches to a subject. I have learned a lot in recent months. I especially had the possibility of opening and widening my horizon. Thank you!
Rosa C.
Hello,
I am a multilingual teacher with experience in teaching French to German, Japanese, English, Bulgarian and Italian-speaking students, etc. (levels A1 to C1).
I have been teaching French for 8 years in Luxemburg and now in Bulgaria for 4 years, to teenagers, housewives, businessmen, employees, doctors, etc. I can also help you with DELF and DALF preparation. I give lessons via Skype, Zoom and Microsoft Teams in several countries.
My teaching method for each class : a grammar point together with listening, a lot of speaking with conversation questions or games. While you speak, I write all the new words you need to express yourself, illustrated by pictures or translated in your language.
I do my best to make you feel comfortable to speak and for you to have a pleasant time. According to me, using humour will help you learn more easily.
Whether you need to learn French for business, integration in a French-speaking country or studying, I will be happy to help you. Do not hesitate to contact me for a free trial lesson.
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Katia
J. V.
I was so pleased with my lesson with Katia. She speaks a clear French that is easy to follow and handles the technology brilliantly. She is a good listener and instantly types up vocabulary words, generating a list so I could reinforce and see what I had learned. I was really impressed. I highly recommend her for learning French.
Katia H.
Training is my passion. I like interacting with people. I am passionate about reading, watching movies, and music. I love to explore new places and have keen interest in arts and literature.I love meeting new people because every person is a whole new world you can learn from. I am also a keen reader and an enthusiastic traveller.
R. T.
Very helpfull teacher with excellent tips on how to improve your french. The informal style has a lot of merit and can help you aquire the language in a natural, unstructured and unforced fashion. Recommended for anyone who prefers a learn by doing approach.
Hella K.
Do you want to learn Spanish with a kind and patient teacher? Someone to help you gain confidence and practice the language with topics according to your level and needs? In addition to that ... Do you want to get a study material and corrections? Well, I'm the right teacher for you . My name is Andrea and I'm from South America - Ecuador. I am a full-time Spanish teacher and I have a variety of resources to help you learn Spanish online.
I am currently studying French and I know how beneficial and fun it is to learn with a friendly and patient teacher who teaches you and helps you speak the language with confidence.
If you want to know a little more about me, I invite you to watch this video about reserving a hotel room.
https://youtu.be/d7F7mxOfKmA
G. P.
Andrea is a delightful and brilliant teacher. She has been teaching Spanish since 2018 and her study method is based on the student's level and the goals they want to achieve. In her you will find a prepared, experienced and friendly person. She relies on several books for teaching Spanish and her lessons are creative, very innovative and super interactive. With her you will never be bored.
This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.
Andrea H.
Hi,
I m claudie , I m french and i have experience to teach french to foreign people.
I create in a school of langage in Spain a little faculty for my french lessons with a group from 15 years olds until 25.
The pupils were all the levels A1 until C2!
I was teaching as well with lillte children and adults in Spain and Rumania.
I m a very dynamic teacher with a lot of patient and empathy.
You will make a lot of progress!
J. .
Claudie is a wonderful, dedicated and very patient teacher. My goal was to speak French, because before, during lessons in my own country, I didn't feel comfortable speaking French and I couldn't manage to speak French without blocking. With Claudie, it's totally different. For over eight months, I took lessons with Claudie almost every week. Claudie gives me self-confidence and I learned a lot. We are talking about everyday life, but also about cultural subjects. She always manages to find interesting topics to discuss. We laugh a lot and I hope we will continue the lessons for a long time.
Claudie S.
Bonjour! Veux-tu apprendre français? ou l'améliorer?
My classes are structured according to my students' needs, I use different teaching methods and I rely on listening each of my students' expectations and goals. Dynamism and constant learning are my purposes in my classes.
I have worked as a French teacher for more than ten years.
I have academic studies in English and French from Montréal, Canada, where I lived for several years. I have a Bachelor in Teaching French as a foreign language from the Université de Bourgogne.
I learned French at an early age in immersion in a French-speaking region and I studied French formally for 11 years, obtaining a native level.
À bientôt!
F. .
We are an Italian family residing in France for 3 months, we have two 10 year old children who have just started attending CM1. We asked Natalia to give the children two lessons a week to speed up their learning. We are super happy with the choice. Nous sommes une famille italienne résidant en France depuis janvier, nous avons deux enfants de 10 ans qui viennent de commencer la CM1. Nous avons demandé à Natalia de leur donner deux leçons par semaine pour accélérer leur apprentissage. Nous sommes super contents de Natalia. We are an Italian family living in France since 3 months, we have two 10 year old children who have just started attending CM1. We asked Natalia to give the kids two lessons a week to speed up their learning. We are super happy with this choice.
Natalia L.
Fabrizio's children are learning French very fast, I have the impression that these lessons online have been helpful for them and I am sure they will master the language easily. They are very interested in learning.
I am a serious and reliable person: availability and professionalism are the qualities that best characterize me. I have already had experiences in the field of tutoring and I have also prepared several students to study for the Trinity/Cambridge, DELE and DELF exams.
I am perfectly competent in foreign languages, but I am also able to help students in other subjects (humanistic or not). I have got a Master's degree in Modern Languages and Literatures and my language skills are certified.
Lessons include conversations in the language chosen and I normally share teaching materials previously chosen according to the needs of the student. When necessary, we will start the lessons with a review of grammar and then address the topics requested by the student.
Lessons are mainly aimed at middle school and high school students, but I also provide preparation for university exams.
As a private teacher, I find it important to discuss with the student on issues related to the modality of the lessons and the objectives of they pursue. I am very patient and I use very flexible teaching methods.
G. P.
Laura is a young teacher with a degree in languages. Her teaching method is based on her university books, teachers' advice and direct experience with her students. The material she uses during the lessons is well-structured and planned. With her, you will be able to learn a new language very easily.
This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.
Alessia T.
Italian for you!
A. L.
Stefania is an experienced Italian teacher and native speaker. She designs her classes in a flexible and dynamic way and takes a communicative approach. She provided self-made teaching material and focusses on speaking, always considering her student's level and individual needs.
This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.
Scermino S.
Hi, guys! My name is Lucia and I would like to invite you to learn Italian with me.
I am both a native speaker and a QUALIFIED teacher, as I hold a post-graduate degree in “Teaching Italian as a second language” and a national certification as teacher of Italian to not-native speaking.
My teaching method is COMMUNICATION-oriented and involves also the study of Italian culture and grammar. Indeed, as it happens in your mother language, the knowledge of spare words is not enough to get able to speak (i.e. INTERACT!) properly and conveniently.
I’ll prepare for you all teaching materials, tailoring lessons to your needs and interests, taking advantage from both the huge number of textbooks I hold and my creativity!
I offer lessons for all levels, from absolute beginners to advanced, as well as support in preparation to certification exams (I am also qualified ad examiner for the oral part of CELI).
Do not hesitate to get in contact with me to find a suitable time-slot for your trial lesson!
F. D.
Having online lessons with a teacher really helped me to keep up my study pace, and provided me with the essential opportunity to practice speaking (and 'real time' sentence building) to someone, who can also correct me on my pronunciation. On top of that, being a native speaker and current resident in Italy, Lucia also helped me to understand the cultural influences and tricks and habits of the Italian language. I liked that she could recommend a study book and also provided online excercises and assessments from the book, which she could revise as my homework. This provided both me and her with more possibility for feedback during the lessons. Lucia did not speak my native language (Dutch), but this was not a hindrance as we could communicate in English and quite quickly shift to mostly Italian instructions anyway :) The study pace was quite slow in my opinion (i.e. a quarter book lesson per online lesson), as Lucia used this time to make sure the basis was strong, before moving forward perhaps too soon. However, especially for some wider range in 'holiday-sentences' or general vocabulary it was good for me to have some additional excercises/podcasts on the side (or to move forward in the book on your own), to help me learn faster. However, especially with listening to podcasts it was really really good to have the solid (also grammar- and spellingwise) basis of the lessons with Lucia, as additional materials would otherwise never land on 'fertile ground'. The lessons are essential in moving forward with the language. Lucia herself is super nice, patient and open for questions or any input during the lessons, and her cheerfulness makes the studying all the more fun.
Lucia P.
Bonjour! Veux-tu apprendre français? ou l'améliorer?
My classes are structured according to my students' needs, I use different teaching methods and I rely on listening each of my students' expectations and goals. Dynamism and constant learning are my purposes in my classes.
I have worked as a French teacher for more than ten years.
I have academic studies in English and French from Montréal, Canada, where I lived for several years. I have a Bachelor in Teaching French as a foreign language from the Université de Bourgogne.
I learned French at an early age in immersion in a French-speaking region and I studied French formally for 11 years, obtaining a native level.
À bientôt!
L. T.
Very modern. At the same time, we process texts via a file. The lessons were adapted to my needs and are very effective and recommendable!
We worked with Lida to perfect her French. She is at a very advanced level and we study specific vocabulary for her work. She is a very dedicated student and I see her speaking French better and better. Lida, keep up the good work!
I am a tutor in French as a foreign language. I specialize in conversation and communication from B1 level upwards, but I also have A2 students with whom I follow a more traditional method.
With me, you can express yourself freely and make mistakes without fear, I'll take note of them without interrupting. Essential is that the conversation flows and that we understand each other.
I am Belgian and my mother tongue is French. I have always loved literature, culture, and languages. I studied in Flanders for 10 years, lived in France and Switzerland for 4 years, and I currently live in Valencia, Spain.
I followed the DAEFLE training (teaching French as a foreign language) in 2017.
My practice: - online conversation / support for self-taught students
- coaching / correction of speeches, lectures and documents
Method: - interests and culture
- videos, images, music, reports, poems
- asking questions and seeking answers online (with guidance)
- I encourage listening to podcasts and the use of applications such as Duolingo outside of class for vocabulary and repetition
---------------------
Basic rate 18€/hour
Children under 16: 20€/hour
Cancellation :
- If you cancel / postpone more than 24 hours before the lesson, it will not be charged.
- In case of cancellation / postponing less than 24 hours before the lesson, it will be charged at half price.
D. A.
I do not have a formal need but I want to be able to survive and communicate with friends in french in daily life. In that sense, lessons with Elodie is very nice. It is indeed like you are having a casual conversation with your very organized french speaking friend writing down the new vocabulary or the mistakes you make. Even though we plan 1 hour/week, it is already working a lot better for me compared to a 3-4 hour/week group course with 20 people. I had 5 courses including the trial lesson with her now, and I plan to continue as long as our schedules allow.
Elodie O.
Experienced mother tongue French teacher offers lessons for all levels online or face-to-face (Bologna)
G. P.
Mathieu is a very knowledgeable teacher and has a very good teaching method, recommended for both teenagers and adults. Highly recommended for beginners and those who already have a basic knowledge of French. He uses university textbooks, which are very specific and well written. He customizes the lessons according to the student, he is young but expert at the same time. In addition, he speaks very good Italian. Highly recommended.
This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.
Mathieu H.
Bonjour! Veux-tu apprendre français? ou l'améliorer?
My classes are structured according to my students' needs, I use different teaching methods and I rely on listening each of my students' expectations and goals. Dynamism and constant learning are my purposes in my classes.
I have worked as a French teacher for more than ten years.
I have academic studies in English and French from Montréal, Canada, where I lived for several years. I have a Bachelor in Teaching French as a foreign language from the Université de Bourgogne.
I learned French at an early age in immersion in a French-speaking region and I studied French formally for 11 years, obtaining a native level.
À bientôt!
S. B.
After one lesson, I knew that Natalia would be a great fit for me. She made the conversation fun and stimulating. Natalia was very patient with me. Yet, she also encouraged me to speak french in a way that I had not spoken before. By the end of the lesson, my french stream of conscious was more fluid than it had ever been. I know that each lesson will be the highlight of my week.
Sarah is an excellent student, she is so motivated! She is learning French very fast and each class I see how she is able to speak and understand so much more. I am sure she will be speaking fluently soon!
life in French
R. T.
Very social and helpful teacher with an excellent grasp on how to improve your french in a structured fashion. The informal style is very pleasant and will help you acquire the language in a natural, unforced fashion. The teaching materials and tools used are geared to your level and are a great help in smoothing out the learning curve. Recommended for anyone who enjoys a learn by doing approach with the help of proven teaching tools and documents.
Rue D.
Dear future student,
My name is Mélanie, I am 40 years old, I am Belgian and I live near Brussels in Belgium.
I have 7 years of experience in teaching French as a foreign language. I have a degree in Modern Languages and Literature. I have an agrégation in higher secondary education. French is my mother tongue. Additionally I have a C2 level in Spanish.
I have taught adults (beginner - advanced) in various training institutions (CLL, CVO Semper, ...). I have taught both large and small groups. I can therefore adapt my teaching methods according to the number of people.
As far as my teaching methods are concerned, I create communicative exercises.
I always try to get the student to express themselves as much as possible. In case of groups, I create individual exercises, in groups of two or four.
I give homework in which the students have to write a short text related to a grammatical concept they have seen. I also give additional grammatical exercises.
I also test my students' knowledge. For example, during the course, I listen to my students and comment on their oral productions. I also do small listening comprehensions and reading comprehensions.
I can also explain certain grammatical points or translate certain words into the student's language if it is needed, but generally I always try to teach in the target language.
If my student is looking for a job, I can also help him/her to write his/her CV and cover letter and also prepare his/her interview.
If my student works in a company, I can also prepare exercises specific to the company's field. I have given courses to warehouse workers for Delhaize, to plumbers, to students in Tourism.
I also taught asylum seekers.
As far as teaching material is concerned, I use a lot of material from Zexperts fle https://leszexpertsfle.com/toutes-les-ressources-fle/ which I adapt to the objectives of the lesson. I also look for exercises in FLE manuals such as Totem, Edito, Alter Ego, Expression orale... Naturally, I adapt the exercises according to the needs of the student. I also look for songs in YouTube.
S. .
I have had about 10 lessons in French from Mélanie. We treated a lot of different subjects such as grammar, talking and listening exercises. Mélanie is a very good and patient teacher and I learned a lot in these lessons on how to communicate in French.
MELANIE B.
I’m French, currently living in the Netherlands.
I lived in Paris for almost twenty years, and I know very well my country (and of course my language, French, my mother tongue). I taught French for two years in Spain, conversation class about culture essentially.
In Paris, I was Spanish teacher, I have the Agregation degree which is the highest degree for teaching in France, I'm bilingual. I've participated too in several editorial projects about Spanish teaching and DELE preparation.
I have a Spanish Studies Master and I'm currently doing a research about the Spanish and Sefardi Judaism.
I have a French as foreign language and a Religious Studies Masters too.
I enjoy sharing what I know. I’m a very eclectic person and curious about everything. To give you an idea, my interest (and sometimes hobbies) are: philosophy, spirituality and religions in general, meditation, psychology and psychoanalysis, history, geography, literature, writing (in particular creative writing, and I’m used to write everyday), art (painting, photography), sciences (vulgarisation level) and cultural matters in general. I travel a lot (as a backpacker), sometimes by foot, and the places I know well are France, the Netherlands, Italy and Serbia.
One of my qualities is my capacity of adaptation, I enjoy preparing documents to help the student to acquire autonomy, but I love speaking too, and it’s the best way to learn a language.
I'm waiting for your message, please when contact me, explain quickly who you are, why you want to study French and what you are looking for exactly.
See you soon.
E. S.
Rosa's lessons are extraordinary. The texts and videos are well chosen to show the different approaches to a subject. I have learned a lot in recent months. I especially had the possibility of opening and widening my horizon. Thank you!
Rosa C.
Hello,
I am a multilingual teacher with experience in teaching French to German, Japanese, English, Bulgarian and Italian-speaking students, etc. (levels A1 to C1).
I have been teaching French for 8 years in Luxemburg and now in Bulgaria for 4 years, to teenagers, housewives, businessmen, employees, doctors, etc. I can also help you with DELF and DALF preparation. I give lessons via Skype, Zoom and Microsoft Teams in several countries.
My teaching method for each class : a grammar point together with listening, a lot of speaking with conversation questions or games. While you speak, I write all the new words you need to express yourself, illustrated by pictures or translated in your language.
I do my best to make you feel comfortable to speak and for you to have a pleasant time. According to me, using humour will help you learn more easily.
Whether you need to learn French for business, integration in a French-speaking country or studying, I will be happy to help you. Do not hesitate to contact me for a free trial lesson.
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Katia
J. V.
I was so pleased with my lesson with Katia. She speaks a clear French that is easy to follow and handles the technology brilliantly. She is a good listener and instantly types up vocabulary words, generating a list so I could reinforce and see what I had learned. I was really impressed. I highly recommend her for learning French.
Katia H.
Training is my passion. I like interacting with people. I am passionate about reading, watching movies, and music. I love to explore new places and have keen interest in arts and literature.I love meeting new people because every person is a whole new world you can learn from. I am also a keen reader and an enthusiastic traveller.
R. T.
Very helpfull teacher with excellent tips on how to improve your french. The informal style has a lot of merit and can help you aquire the language in a natural, unstructured and unforced fashion. Recommended for anyone who prefers a learn by doing approach.
Hella K.
Do you want to learn Spanish with a kind and patient teacher? Someone to help you gain confidence and practice the language with topics according to your level and needs? In addition to that ... Do you want to get a study material and corrections? Well, I'm the right teacher for you . My name is Andrea and I'm from South America - Ecuador. I am a full-time Spanish teacher and I have a variety of resources to help you learn Spanish online.
I am currently studying French and I know how beneficial and fun it is to learn with a friendly and patient teacher who teaches you and helps you speak the language with confidence.
If you want to know a little more about me, I invite you to watch this video about reserving a hotel room.
https://youtu.be/d7F7mxOfKmA
G. P.
Andrea is a delightful and brilliant teacher. She has been teaching Spanish since 2018 and her study method is based on the student's level and the goals they want to achieve. In her you will find a prepared, experienced and friendly person. She relies on several books for teaching Spanish and her lessons are creative, very innovative and super interactive. With her you will never be bored.
This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.
Andrea H.