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Yvon Gachette

Parlez Français avec Confiance ! – Master French the Fun, Dynamic, and Natural Way with Yvon Gachette"

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Yvon Gachette

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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

Yvon graduated from College of the Holy Cross
Yvon graduated from College of the Holy Cross

French tutor expertise

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Test prep strategies

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Conversational French

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French culture immersion

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Homework help

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Career guidance

Types of learners for french classes

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ADHD

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French for Adults

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French for Advanced

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French for Kids

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French for Intermediate

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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

Conversational French

Business French

Business French

Travel French

Travel French

French for Beginners

French for Beginners

French

French

French Reading

French Reading

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French concepts taught by Yvon

Student learned 8 days ago

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

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Student learned 20 days ago

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

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Student learned 29 days ago

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'

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Student learned about 1 month ago

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

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Tools & techniques used in french classes

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Grammar practice

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Phonetic drills

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Speech recognition

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Translation tools

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Language simulations

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Dictation tools

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Interactive quizzes

Interactive french lessons

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Pets are welcomed

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Parent feedback

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Weekend lessons

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Note taking

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Mobile joining

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