Sandra Cibati

Experience Enriching French Lessons: Blend Culture, Academics, and language with me!

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Sandra Cibati

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About your french tutor

Hello! I’m Sandra, a passionate French tutor dedicated to helping students unlock the beauty of the French language. Born in Venezuela to an Italian family, I’ve been immersed in diverse cultures throughout my life. I studied Business in France, where I developed a deep appreciation for the French language and its rich cultural heritage. Now, I reside in Madrid (Spain), and I love sharing my knowledge with students from around the world. I have been teaching for 4 years I have had more than 160 students. My teaching approach focuses on making learning enjoyable and tailored to your specific goals. Whether you’re preparing for travel, enhancing your career prospects, or simply seeking personal enrichment, I aim to create a supportive and engaging environment where you feel confident expressing yourself. I believe that mistakes are a natural part of learning, so I encourage you to embrace them as opportunities for growth. In our lessons, you can expect interactive activities and real-life scenarios that help build your speaking and comprehension skills. Let’s embark on this exciting journey together, where you’ll gain not only language skills but also a deeper understanding of French culture!

Sandra graduated from Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Sandra graduated from Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Sandra graduated from Universidad Complutense de Madrid

French tutor expertise

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French culture immersion

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Homework help

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French pronunciation

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Career guidance

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Test prep strategies

Types of learners for french classes

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ADHD

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French for intermediate

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French for adults

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Home schooled

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French for beginners

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French for advanced

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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French for kids

French classes at a glance

My teaching methodology revolves around creating an interactive and engaging learning environment that prioritizes both comprehension and communication. I believe that language learning should be enjoyable and relevant to your personal goals, whether you are preparing for travel, advancing your career, or simply exploring a new interest. In my classes, I employ a variety of techniques to facilitate learning. Each lesson is tailored to your specific needs and learning style, incorporating practical exercises, role-playing, and real-life scenarios. This hands-on approach allows you to practice speaking and listening in contexts that reflect everyday situations, helping you gain confidence and fluency. I also provide a range of supplementary resources, including cultural materials, articles, and multimedia content, to deepen your understanding of the language and its cultural context. Mistakes are an essential part of the learning process, and I encourage you to view them as opportunities for growth. I offer constructive feedback to help you improve and progress. Overall, my goal is to empower you to communicate effectively and comfortably in French, fostering a love for the language that extends beyond the classroom.

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

Flexible Scheduling

Allows 1h early scheduling

Allows 1h early rescheduling

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French concepts taught by Sandra

Student learned 7 days ago

The student and tutor reviewed French grammar, focusing on compound tenses and auxiliary verb usage with movement and reflexive verbs. They also practiced vocabulary related to food, tastes, and future actions, with the student working to construct sentences and understand new terms.

French Pronoun Verbs (Verbes Pronominares)

French Food Vocabulary and Taste Descriptors

French Vocabulary: Places and Activities

French Verb Tenses: Passé Composé vs. Futur Proche

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Student learned 3 months ago

The Student and Tutor practiced the Spanish verbs *ser* and *estar*, focusing on their different uses and conjugations. The Student completed exercises to distinguish between the verbs in various contexts, such as origin, traits, location, and condition. The Tutor assigned additional exercises for the Student to review before the next session.

Conjugations of Ser and Estar

Ser vs. Estar: Meaning Changes

Estar: Physical and Emotional Condition

Estar: Location

Ser: Time

Possession

and Date

Ser: Origin and Traits

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Student learned 3 months ago

The student and tutor practiced using the relative pronouns *qui*, *que*, and *dont* in French. They worked through exercises to differentiate the correct usage based on sentence structure and verb dependencies. Additional exercises were assigned for further practice.

Pronoun Relatives: *Qui*

*Que*

*Où*

and *Dont*

Prepositions before *Qui*

*Dont* Usage with Specific Verbs

Verb Conjugation Review

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Student learned 3 months ago

The Student and Tutor practiced French grammar, focusing on demonstrative pronouns, the difference between 'ça' and 'ce,' and adverbs ending in '-ment.' The student also learned new vocabulary related to parties and gatherings. The tutor assigned no specific homework but encouraged the student to practice speaking French during upcoming travels.

Demonstrative Adjectives and Pronouns: *Celui*

*Celle*

*Ceux*

*Celles*

*Ci*

*Là*

Neutral Pronoun *Ça* vs. Demonstrative Pronouns

Liaison Restrictions with *A*

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Student learned 3 months ago

The Student and Tutor reviewed passé composé and its usage, auxiliary verbs, and reflexive verbs. They also worked on prepositions of location (en, dans, à) and touched on near future tense. The next session will cover imparfait and then compare it to passé composé.

Verbs with Variable Auxiliary: Arrêter

Word Order in Passé Composé

Prepositions of Location: 'En'

'À'

and 'Dans'

The Pronoun 'On'

Reflexive Verbs

Passé Composé: Helping Verbs 'Être' vs. 'Avoir'

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Student learned 4 months ago

The Student and Tutor reviewed possessive adjectives/pronouns and began working on the *passé composé* in French. They covered the formation of the *passé composé* with both *avoir* and *être* and the rules for agreement. The student was assigned an exercise to complete at home.

Agreement with Être

Possessive Adjectives and Pronouns

Negation in Passé Composé

Auxiliary Verbs: Avoir and Être

Passé Composé Introduction

Past Participles

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Tools & techniques used in french classes

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Game based learning tools

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Phonetic drills

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Speech recognition

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Translation tools

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Interactive quizzes

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Subtitled media

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Language simulations

Interactive french lessons

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Parent feedback

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Record lessons

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Weekend lessons

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Pets are welcomed

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