Gaetan Stephan
French Tutor from La Sorbonne Nouvelle: Conversational, Business, and Academic Classes
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Gaetan Stephan
Bachelors degree
/ 55 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 tutor expertise
Conversational French
Test prep strategies
French conversation practice
French pronunciation skills
French pronunciation
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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.
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French
French Reading
French Speaking
French Writing
Conversational French
Travel French
French concepts taught by Gaetan
Student and Tutor practiced French conversational skills, focusing on sentence construction, past tense conjugations (passé composé), and vocabulary related to daily activities. They specifically worked on transforming narrative prompts into correct French sentences and discussed nuances of verb usage and common conversational structures. For follow-up, the Tutor will provide new texts with highlighted vocabulary and additional verbs for future practice.
French Verb Groups & Past Participle Formation
Nuances of 'Là' and Expressing Appreciation
Informal vs. Formal Question Structures
Passé Composé vs. Imparfait: Describing Past Actions
French Accents: The Critical 'é'
Student and Tutor thoroughly practiced the various applications of the French preposition 'à', including its use with verbs, for time and location, and in specific idiomatic expressions. The Student worked on comprehension and sentence construction through audio exercises and translation tasks. For follow-up, the Student was advised to review the provided material, and the next session will introduce the contrast with the preposition 'de'.
Core Meanings of 'à'
Using 'à' Between Verbs
'à' for Location and Time
Contracted Forms of 'à' (au
à la
aux)
'à' in Common Phrases & Indirect Objects
The Student and Tutor practiced French grammar and vocabulary, specifically focusing on quantifiers like "a little bit of" and "a lot of," as well as the verbs "to want" and "to be able to." They worked through various exercises involving food items and daily scenarios. The Tutor suggested providing texts with parallel French and English to aid the Student's vocabulary practice for the next session.
Informal 'On' for 'We' or 'One'
Daily Life Vocabulary: Food & Places
Essential Verbs: Vouloir (to want) & Pouvoir (to be able to / can)
Expressions of Quantity with 'de'
The session focused on French grammar, specifically the differentiation and application of the *passé composé* and *imparfait* tenses. The Student practiced translating sentences and conjugating verbs, receiving detailed explanations on auxiliary verb agreement and the nuances of usage. For follow-up, the Tutor plans to send short texts with questions for the Student to practice similar concepts before the next session.
Mastering the Imparfait vs. Passé Composé
Verb Agreement with Auxiliary Être in Passé Composé
Possessive Adjectives: Agreement with the Possessed Noun
Informal Negative Sentences (Omitting 'Ne')
The Student and Tutor practiced various French grammar concepts, including the use of infinitives, describing family relationships, and conjugating verbs to express wants and preferences. They also worked on forming questions and expanded their vocabulary. The Tutor provided additional material for the Student to review before the next session.
Using Infinitives After Conjugated Verbs
Expressing Wants and Desires with 'Vouloir'
Forming Questions: Formal & Informal Approaches
Discussing Family Relationships & Possessives
Expressing Likes and Dislikes with 'Aimer'
Student and Tutor worked on differentiating between the French `imparfait` and `passé composé` tenses, focusing on their respective rules for describing past actions and situations. They practiced applying these grammatical concepts through translation exercises and discussed the nuances of each tense. The Tutor will provide updated materials for the Student to review and practice independently for the next session.
Imparfait: Setting the Scene in the Past
Developing Conversational Fluency in French
Interplay: Imparfait and Passé Composé Together
Passé Composé: Pinpointing Completed Past Events
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