French Classes in Vancouver

What French program can you follow in Vancouver?

Canada's official languages are English and French.
However as this document shows, less than 1% of the British Columbia population is francophone.
Lack of interest or purpose? Definitely not!
But think about it, what options do you have for quality private tutoring here in Vancouver?
There is no many answers really. This why I am here offering my services. 

One to one

All ages, all levels are welcome

• Conversation
• School tutoring (Immersion, University, K-12,...)
• Governmental tests (DELF, TCF, SLE, TEF,...)
• Progressive classes: from Beginner to Expert
• Business French

I usually focus on communication, encouraging conversation. But let's keep in mind that to master this subtle language all aspects needs to be explored. For this reason I build my programs on the five major skills reflected in the Common European Framework of Reference:

                                           1.   Listening                     2.   Reading and Viewing
                                           3.   Spoken Interaction    4.   Spoken Production
                                           5.   Writing 

You will be in control of your classes, and any suggestions and wishes are always considered, and classes adapt accordingly.

Group Classes

Come with a friend, your partner, or join a group.
From 2 to 8, group classes are usually perfect for beginners. Learning with someone else is a really good way to get some extra motivation. In addition of having another perspective on the learning process of the language, it also creates a rich group energy increasing the fun factor, it multiplies the options for interaction and by adding these extra possibilities of communication it allows you to get even more comfortable using your French in front of anyone and in any situation.
 
Immersion

"How many of us have taken language courses over years and not learned as much as when we went to the country and «immersed» ourselves in the language for a far shorter period?"
(Psychoanalyst Norman Doidge talking about massive learning through immersion, «The Brain that Changes Itself »)

My own experience as a traveller as well as the numerous requests from students for an immersion option, I am proudly offering this program:

Immerse yourself in Vancouver's French community: improve your vocabulary and enjoy great visits (markets, restaurants, bakeries, museums, stores, ...), learn and exchange about french culture through music, movies, art... meet other francophones and practice your french in many situations, role play everyday situations (at the: hairdresser, bank, tourist office, restaurant, hotel, etc...), develop your skills and learn how to cook wonderful traditional French dishes...
Everything is possible, this will be tailored journey and will taste like if you were in Paris.

The concept is a massive immersion and based on a weekly practice but again, everything can be adapted. Here are the standard formulas:

15h/week (3h/day)
20h/week (4h/day)
30h/week (6h/day)
 For one week or more

Skype 

The world is a big place, Vancouver a extensive city. It could sometimes be complicated and discouraging to spend as much time in transit as in class, or just frustrating to have to pause your learning momentum because of a trip abroad. With the help of many digital materials and well-organized classes, enjoy the comfort of your home and get easily connected with your favourite teacher :)

I am also happily taking any motivated student located in any part of the world.

Translation / Proof reading

 Academic/professional/personal paper: I can translate, edit and/or proofread any of your documents.

For French classes in Vancouver please contact me: rholivier[at]hotmail.fr