Gaetan Stephan
French Tutor from La Sorbonne Nouvelle: Conversational, Business, and Academic Classes
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French classes - Gaetan Stephan
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
About your french tutor
Hello! My name is Stephan, I am Native French and I’ve been teaching both English and French to English speakers for the past six years, with the last three years focused specifically on online education. I’ve worked with students of all ages and backgrounds, helping them develop practical language skills that they can use in everyday life, at school, or at work. My approach is supportive, interactive, and tailored to each learner’s needs and pace. I offer a full curriculum with over 150 hours of structured teaching material designed for beginner to intermediate levels (A1 to B1). Whether you're just starting out or looking to build confidence and fluency, I have ready-to-use resources that include engaging activities, grammar explanations, listening practice, and conversation prompts. My goal is to make the learning process smooth, motivating, and fun. I hold a Master’s degree in Sport Education and a Bachelor’s in English Literature. Beyond academics, I’ve lived and worked in different countries, which has given me firsthand experience in adapting to new cultures and languages. This has shaped the way I teach—always with empathy, cultural awareness, and a real passion for communication. I look forward to helping you on your language-learning journey!
Gaetan graduated from La Sorbonne Nouvelle 3


French classes at a glance
In my lessons, I focus on making the language easy to understand by using clear explanations, real-life examples, and lots of practice. I always speak slowly and clearly, especially when introducing new vocabulary or grammar. I make sure students feel comfortable asking questions, and I check often if everything is clear. When teaching French, I explain new words or grammar points in English so there’s no confusion, then we practice using them in French through conversation and exercises. Each lesson includes speaking, listening, reading, and writing practice. I also review what you’ve learned to help it stick. With over 150 hours of structured material for A1 to B1 levels, we can follow a clear path, but I’m flexible too—if you have specific goals (like travel, work, or school), we’ll focus on what matters most to you. My method is simple: clear, patient, and always focused on progress.
French tutor expertise
French conversation practice
Test prep strategies
French pronunciation
Homework help
French pronunciation skills

French concept taught by Gaetan
The Student and Tutor reviewed the passé composé and recent past tenses in French, focusing on their formation and usage. The Student practiced translating sentences and forming questions, with the tutor providing guidance and corrections. More exercises were assigned as homework to reinforce the concepts learned.
Recent Past Tense (Passé Récent)
Passé Composé with Avoir
Translating English Perfect Tenses to French
Forming Questions in the Past Tense
Pick Up/Give a Lift (Vocabulary)
The Student practiced using the 'passé composé' and future tenses in French. They worked on translating sentences and understanding the nuances of verb conjugation and pronoun placement. The session ended with an introduction to 'devoir' and a plan to review it in the next class, along with receiving learning materials from the tutor.
Auxiliary Verbs: Avoir and Être
Direct Object Pronouns
Necessity: *Devoir*
Adverb Placement with Passé Composé
Past Participle Formation
Passé Composé
Pronoun Usage in Speaking vs. Writing
Time Expressions: 'Dimanche' vs. 'Les Dimanches'
Time Expressions and Sentence Structure
Near Future Tense (Futur Proche)
Verb 'Venir de' + Infinitive
Using 'Chez' to Indicate Location
The Student practiced French vocabulary related to family members and how to use the verb 'avoir' (to have). They worked on forming sentences, asking questions, and using negation. The session included translation exercises and a review of French pronunciation rules. The next session will cover more family members, asking about age, and using the verb 'to be'.
Definite Articles (Le
La
Les)
Indefinite Articles and 'De'
The Verb 'Avoir' (To Have)
Forming Questions with 'Avoir'
Negation with 'Avoir'
Family Vocabulary
The session focused on the recent past tense ("venir de" + infinitive) in French, practicing sentence construction and understanding its nuances with adverbs of time. The student worked on translating phrases and using appropriate prepositions, receiving a video to review and further practice translating into French for homework. The student will continue practicing the concepts in the next session.
'A' vs. 'De' with verbs
Omission of 'Retourner à la Maison'
Movement Verbs and 'Venir de'
Adverbs of Time with Recent Past
Recent Past: 'Venir de' + Infinitive
The session covered French vocabulary related to locations, daily activities, and time expressions, focusing on the verb "aller" and near future tense. The student practiced forming sentences using these new concepts. The tutor will send slides and video recordings for further review and practice.
Verb 'Aller' (to go) and Prepositions
Familiar vs. Formal 'You'
Possessive Pronouns and Place
Near Future Tense (Futur Proche)
Time Expressions
Verbs followed by 'de' or 'à'
Types of learners for french classes
Home schooled
Learning Disabilities
All levels
College
Adult/Professionals
School
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Interactive french lessons
Chat for quick help
Note taking
Weekend lessons
Pets are welcomed
Tools & techniques used in french classes
Writing prompts
Translation tools
Interactive quizzes
Grammar practice
Game based learning tools
French tutor also teaches
Conversational French
Travel French
French for Beginners
French
French Reading
French Speaking

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