Yvon Gachette
Parlez Français avec Confiance ! – Master French the Fun, Dynamic, and Natural Way with Yvon Gachette"
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Yvon Gachette
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
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30 lessons
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About your french tutor
My name is Yvon Gachette, and I am a passionate French tutor with over 7 years of experience helping students of all ages and backgrounds achieve fluency and confidence in French. Having lived in Paris and traveled extensively, I bring a rich cultural perspective to my lessons, blending language learning with authentic insights into French life and traditions. I am fluent in five languages, which allows me to connect easily with learners from around the world and understand the challenges of mastering a new language. My teaching style is dynamic, engaging, and supportive. I take pride in creating a positive learning atmosphere where students feel comfortable expressing themselves, making mistakes, and progressing at their own pace. Over the years, I’ve taught children, teenagers, and adults, both in-person and online, across several countries. My goal is to make every student feel confident and inspired to speak French naturally. Whether you’re preparing for exams, improving conversational skills, or learning for travel or work, I tailor each lesson to your personal needs and goals. Learning French with me means more than just studying grammar—it’s about discovering the beauty, rhythm, and culture of the language while building real-world communication skills.
Yvon graduated from College of the Holy Cross


French tutor expertise
Test prep strategies
Conversational French
French culture immersion
Homework help
Career guidance
Types of learners for french classes
ADHD
French for Adults
French for Advanced
French for Kids
French for Intermediate
French for Beginners
French classes at a glance
My teaching methodology is based on conversation, immersion, socialization, repetition, and pronunciation drills—a combination that ensures steady progress and lasting confidence. I believe language is best learned through authentic interaction, so I center each lesson around real-life conversations that reflect everyday situations. This helps students move beyond theory and start thinking and responding naturally in French. Through immersion, I expose learners to French culture, music, films, and articles, encouraging them to experience the language as it’s truly spoken. I also promote socialization by incorporating interactive role-plays, discussions, and group activities that simulate real communication scenarios. Repetition plays a key role in reinforcing vocabulary, grammar patterns, and expressions until they become second nature. To refine accuracy and fluency, I integrate pronunciation drills that focus on rhythm, intonation, and the subtle sounds that make French so melodic. My approach blends structure with spontaneity, creating an engaging and supportive environment where students gain not only linguistic skill but also cultural awareness and genuine confidence in their ability to communicate effectively in French.
French tutor also teaches
Conversational French
Business French
Travel French
French for Beginners
French
French Reading

French concepts taught by Yvon
The session focused on French pronunciation, particularly nasal vowels, and conversational skills. The student practiced self-introductions, restaurant ordering, and holiday vocabulary. The student was given a document containing the lesson's vocab and a video to reinforce learning.
French Nasal Vowels (Voyelles Nasales)
Silent Consonants at the End of Words
Forming Sentences: 'Avoir' vs. 'Être' for Age
Basic Conversational Phrases
Christmas Vocabulary
The Tutor and Student reviewed daily routines in French, focusing on both present and past tenses. The Student practiced describing her daily work routine and worked on pronunciation. Homework includes reviewing the notes and vocabulary, with a focus on mastering the passé composé and verbs of motion.
Daily Routine Vocabulary
Expressing Time
Pronunciation of Final 'e' with Accent Marks
Auxiliary Verbs: Avoir and Être Conjugation
Agreement with Être in Passé Composé
Passé Composé (Simple Past)
Reflexive Verbs
The session focused on French vocabulary and basic phrases related to Thanksgiving and family. The Student practiced saying "Happy Birthday" and expressing gratitude, as well as describing their family members using French terms. The Tutor introduced fundamental verbs such as "to be" and "to have," emphasizing pronunciation and gendered nouns.
French Contractions: X + Vowel = Z Sound
Expressing Thankfulness: 'Je suis reconnaissant(e) pour'
Family Vocabulary
Masculine and Feminine Nouns
Basic Verbs: 'Être' (To Be) and 'Avoir' (To Have)
French Pronunciation Rule: Silent Consonants
French Pronunciation: 'Eu' and 'O Y'
The Student was introduced to basic French phrases for self-introduction and practiced pronunciation. The session covered combined vowels and general pronunciation rules in French. The Tutor will send the Student a Google document containing the pronunciation notes and encouraged the student to review the sounds before the next session.
Basic French Pronunciation: Vowels
Introducing Yourself in French
Silent 'e' at the End of Words
Prepositions with Sports
Tools & techniques used in french classes
Grammar practice
Phonetic drills
Speech recognition
Translation tools
Language simulations
Dictation tools
Interactive quizzes
Interactive french lessons
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Weekend lessons
Note taking
Mobile joining

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