Darcy Ind
French Lessons with a University of Sheffield Educator for All Levels




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


French tutor expertise
Homework help
Conversational French
Test prep strategies
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.

French concept taught by Darcy
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
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
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
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)
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
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)
French tutor also teaches
Conversational French
Travel French
French for Beginners
French
French Speaking
French Writing
Types of learners for french classes
All levels
ADHD
ASD
Learning Disabilities
College
School
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Adult/Professionals
Home schooled
Interactive french lessons
Mobile joining
Open Q&A
Note taking
Weekend lessons
Record lessons
Tools & techniques used in french classes
Translation tools
Writing prompts
Grammar practice
Dictation tools
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