French teacher with degree in french litterature and experience from all corners of the world

The Student and Tutor engaged in a French language practice session, focusing on assessing the Student's current proficiency, practicing conversation, and introducing common spoken French expressions. They also discussed plans to incorporate audio-visual listening comprehension exercises in upcoming classes.

The Student and Tutor engaged in a detailed French translation class, focusing on the complexities of translating literary texts by Albert Camus. They discussed different translation approaches, analyzed Camus's writing style, and practiced translating passages from "L'Étranger," with an emphasis on vocabulary, grammar, and idiomatic expressions. The Tutor recommended the Student work on vocabulary and review specific tenses, promising to provide helpful references for future sessions.

This introductory session allowed the Student to articulate their specific academic goal: to develop graduate-level French reading and translation abilities for doctoral research, with a focus on Albert Camus. The Tutor and Student collaborated on a plan for the next session, agreeing that the Student would translate pre-selected French texts to demonstrate their current proficiency, thereby enabling a more targeted learning approach. Technical connection issues were a recurring challenge during the session.