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Darcy Ind

French Lessons with a University of Sheffield Educator for All Levels

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French classes - Darcy Ind

Bachelors degree

/ 30 min

About your french tutor

I’m Darcy Ind ,a Bachelors-educated tutor with over 5 years of experience specializing in French classes. From academic French to conversational practice, I offer personalised learning in French writing,speaking and even travel French. My specialities include career guidance, homework help and test prep strategies. I cater to students of all levels,be it college,school or adult /professionals. Comfortable with diverse special needs, I provide expert teaching in French pronunciation skills, culture immersion and more. Let’s embark on your French learning journey together. If you would like to learn more about my experience, qualifications, teaching styles or specialisms,please don’t hesitate to get in contact with me.

Darcy graduated from The University of Sheffield

Darcy graduated from The University of Sheffield
Darcy graduated from The University of Sheffield

French tutor expertise

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Homework help

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Conversational French

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Test prep strategies

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French conversation practice

French classes at a glance

In my classes, I focus on enhancing grammar, speaking, writing skills, conversational practice and pronunciation training. I offer personalized tutoring in various French subjects like French for beginners, French Writing, Speaking, Acadmeic and Travel French, ensuing a comprehensive learning experience. I leverage a mix of interactive online tools like Google Meets, Zoom and educational platforms to conduct engaging and effective lessons. With a tailored curriculum, I cater to students of all levels, including school, college and professional / adult learners, with a class size of 50+. My methodology strengths lie in providing interactive lessons that cater to diverse learning styles, ultimately helping students excel in their French learning journey.

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French concept taught by Darcy

Student learned 13 days ago

Darcy guided Paca through a French lesson, concentrating on pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary, specifically addressing adjective placement, negation, and the passé composé. Paca actively practiced new vocabulary related to age and family and was introduced to the "Mrs. Vander Tramp" mnemonic for remembering verbs that use être in the passé composé. Darcy concluded by recommending podcasts and news in slow French to further enhance pronunciation and accent.

Adjective Placement

Reflexive Verbs

Jeune vs. Jaune

Passé Composé Auxiliaries (Avoir vs. Être)

Vieux vs. Ancien

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Student learned 20 days ago

Darcy tutored Paca in a French language lesson, concentrating on enhancing Paca's pronunciation and conversational abilities. Their discussion included vocabulary for work, daily routines, and social situations, with a particular emphasis on differentiating between formal and informal French. Darcy recommended French podcasts for listening practice, and they decided to continue focusing on conversational practice in subsequent lessons.

Politeness - 'tu' vs. 'vous'

Pronunciation Importance

Vocabulary Nuance - 'fête' vs 'soirée'

Imperfect Tense

Listening Comprehension

French Pronunciation - 'en'

Plus vs. Plus

Imperfect Tense

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Student learned 21 days ago

Darcy taught an individual in a Spanish lesson focused on vocabulary and grammar related to hobbies and sports, including the verbs *hugar* and *hacer*, prepositions *con* and *sin*, and adverbs of frequency. The learner, who resides in Jackson Triangle, practiced forming sentences using these new words and grammatical concepts. They discussed the individual's learning style and challenges, and Darcy provided encouragement and tailored the lesson to their needs.

Question Marks in Spanish

Hugar vs. Tocar

Al

Stem-Changing Verbs (Hugar)

Aser

Conjugating Aser

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Student learned 22 days ago

During a recent Spanish lesson, Darcy guided Spencer through the intricacies of the verb 'ir,' focusing on its conjugation, associated vocabulary for places in town, and relevant grammatical structures such as gender agreement and contractions. Spencer actively engaged, practicing how to conjugate 'ir' and construct sentences to describe where he and others are going. To facilitate a smooth transition to a new tutor, Darcy plans to provide Spencer with a comprehensive list of all topics covered.

Contractions with 'a + el'

Gustar (to like)

Gendered Nouns (Masculine/Feminine)

Places in Town (Vocabulary)

Verb 'Ir' (to go)

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Spencer learned 28 days ago

A Spanish lesson for a learner from Lake Los Angeles concentrated on essential verb conjugations, particularly 'ablar' and 'ir'. The focus also included vocabulary related to languages and places, alongside practical sentence formation. The learner actively practiced using 'ablar' to describe language speakers and started to grasp the conjugations of 'ir'. To prepare for the next lesson, they were assigned to memorize the 'ir' verb conjugations.

Poco vs Un Poco

Estar vs Ser

Two L's Pronunciation

Reflexive Verbs

Verb Ablar

Voy

Vas

Va

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Spencer learned 30 days ago

Darcy tutored Spencer in Spanish, focusing on the verbs 'tener' and 'vivir,' and introducing 'hablar.' Spencer actively practiced translating sentences and conjugating verbs, with Darcy providing corrections and explanations of verb endings. They also scheduled future lessons, adjusting the times to accommodate Spencer's work schedule.

Verb Conjugation

Present Tense of 'Tener' (to have)

Present Tense of 'Vivir' (to live)

Present Tense of 'Ablar' (to speak)

Linking Sentences with 'Pero' (but)

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French tutor also teaches

Conversational French

Conversational French

Travel French

Travel French

French for Beginners

French for Beginners

French

French

French Speaking

French Speaking

French Writing

French Writing

Types of learners for french classes

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All levels

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ADHD

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ASD

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Learning Disabilities

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College

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School

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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Adult/Professionals

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Home schooled

Interactive french lessons

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Mobile joining

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Open Q&A

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Note taking

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Weekend lessons

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Record lessons

Tools & techniques used in french classes

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Translation tools

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Writing prompts

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Grammar practice

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Dictation tools

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