Alice Deleurence

Bonjour !

I am a passionate, dedicated, and internationally experienced French teacher with over ten years of experience working in education across France, Brazil, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to teach students from a wide range of cultural, linguistic, and academic backgrounds, which has deeply enriched both my teaching practice and my understanding of language learning.

I currently work in a bilingual school in London, where I teach in a dynamic multicultural environment that reflects my values as an educator: openness, curiosity, communication, and inclusion. Living and working internationally has allowed me to develop strong adaptability and intercultural communication skills, which I bring into every lesson. I genuinely enjoy connecting with people from different backgrounds and helping students feel confident expressing themselves in French.

I would describe myself as patient, enthusiastic, supportive, and highly adaptable. I believe that learning a language should be both effective and enjoyable, and I strive to create lessons that are engaging, interactive, and tailored to each student’s personality and objectives. I understand that every learner progresses differently, so I take the time to build a supportive atmosphere where students feel comfortable making mistakes, asking questions, and developing their confidence naturally.

As someone who speaks French, English, and Spanish, I personally understand the challenges and rewards that come with learning foreign languages. This multilingual background helps me empathize with my students and explain concepts clearly and effectively, especially to English-speaking learners. I also enjoy integrating cultural elements into my teaching, as I believe language learning is closely connected to discovering new ways of thinking, communicating, and understanding the world.

My lessons are suitable for both children and adults, from complete beginners to advanced learners. Over the years, I have worked with young learners, teenagers, university students, and professionals, adapting my methods according to age, level, and learning goals. Whether a student wants to improve conversational French, prepare for exams, relocate abroad, use French in a professional setting, travel with confidence, or simply learn for personal enrichment, I create personalized lessons designed to meet their specific needs and interests.

I particularly enjoy helping students develop their speaking confidence and communication skills in real-life situations. My teaching approach combines structure and flexibility: I focus on grammar and vocabulary foundations while also encouraging practical conversation, listening comprehension, pronunciation, and cultural understanding. I use a variety of materials and activities to keep lessons stimulating and motivating.

Above all, I am deeply passionate about education and human connection. Seeing students progress, gain confidence, and enjoy learning French is what motivates me most as a teacher. I aim not only to help learners achieve their language goals, but also to make the learning journey positive, rewarding, and inspiring.