André B
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André B
Masters degree
/ 55 min
About your french tutor
André is a passionate and dynamic French teacher who has been teaching for more than seven years. He is dedicated to helping his students succeed. He knows a lot about many things, like public speaking, conversational fluency, André has had an impressive teaching career, with important roles at well-known schools like College Louis Riel in Winnipeg, the University of Victoria , and Western University in Ontario. André has also shown his dedication to promoting French language and culture in various educational settings as a French ambassador for the Saanich School District. André is well-known for being flexible, adaptable, and truly committed to helping each student learn. His friendly teaching style, along with his deep knowledge and creative spirit, makes sure that his students not only learn French but also gain confidence and a love for the language that will last a lifetime. If you choose André as your French teacher, you will have a rich, inspiring, and life-changing experience in school.
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André teaching style is rooted in practical, real-world engagement. He often has students do things like role-plays, debates, and project-based assignments that make them use French in real-life situations. By simulating everyday scenarios—such as ordering at a café, conducting interviews, or preparing speeches—he helps students gain the confidence and vocabulary they need to communicate effectively beyond the classroom. In addition to focusing on language skills, André integrates French culture and technology into his lessons, using films, songs, and online platforms to make learning dynamic and meaningful. He gives each student personalized feedback and makes the classroom a safe place where everyone feels free to participate and take risks. This hands-on, immersive method makes sure that students not only learn the language but also come to love French and its many cultures.
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French concepts taught by André
The Student and Tutor practiced French listening comprehension and vocabulary, analyzing two videos: one about environmental challenges in Benin related to water hyacinth and another showcasing a school program in Normandy connecting students with French culture and ancestry. The Student answered comprehension questions and worked on reading French texts. Homework was assigned to read the provided transcripts, identify difficult words, and summarize for the next session.
The Jasentu (Water Hyacinth) Challenge in Bénin
Resource Valorization and Community Development
French Language as a Link to Culture and Ancestry
Developing French Comprehension and Vocabulary Skills
The Student and Tutor practiced French vocabulary related to daily routines, personal interests, and various professions. They also worked on foundational grammatical concepts, including French subject pronouns, the conjugation of the verb 'être', and the formation of negative sentences. Homework assignments were given to reinforce the newly learned vocabulary and grammar structures.
Subject Pronouns & 'Être' (To Be)
Cultural Etiquette in French Conversation
Discussing Daily Routines & Personal Preferences
Constructing Negative Sentences (ne...pas)
French Professions & Gender Agreement
Student and Tutor practiced making phone calls in French, covering scenarios like booking a hotel room and conducting a job interview, while also expanding vocabulary related to travel and descriptions. They worked on reading comprehension based on dialogue and engaged in a listening comprehension activity about the Franophonie games. For homework, the Student was assigned to prepare a French script for organizing a birthday dinner over the phone and to continue practicing oral comprehension using a provided website link.
Formal vs. Informal Thanks in French
Making Phone Calls in French: Essential Vocabulary and Structure
Differentiating Needs and Access: Avoir besoin de vs. Avoir accès à
Describing Preferences and Hotel Details in French
Francophonie Games: Cultural Context & Comprehension
The Student and Tutor practiced French numbers, learned vocabulary for sharing phone numbers, and identified geographical names from a video. They also worked on prepositions for countries and cities, and classified clothing and accessories vocabulary. The next session will continue with similar French language topics.
French Numbers 0-69 & Pronunciation
Essential Phone Number Vocabulary
French Prepositions for Locations (à
au
aux
en)
French Clothing & Accessories Vocabulary
The session centered on developing practical French communication skills, introducing phrases such as 'I need to,' 'I have access to,' and polite expressions for showing gratitude and patience. The Student and Tutor engaged in a reading comprehension activity involving a hotel reservation phone call, followed by a Q&A session. Homework includes crafting sentences with the new expressions and describing a dream hotel room in French, with a future phone call simulation planned.
Initiating & Managing Phone Calls in French
Essential Expression: *Avoir besoin de* (To Need)
Essential Expression: *Avoir accès à* (To Have Access To)
Polite Phrase: *Merci de patienter* (Thank you for waiting)
Polite Phrase: *Merci de votre aide* (Thank you for your help)
Describing a Dream Hotel Room in French
The Student and Tutor practiced conversational French by discussing personal topics and then focused on fundamental French pronunciation. They thoroughly reviewed the French alphabet and the impact of various accents on vowel sounds, concluding with practical exercises in spelling email addresses and an assignment to listen to a French podcast.
French Alphabet Pronunciation
Spelling Email Addresses in French
Understanding French Accents
Identifying Silent Letters
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