Bonjour et bienvenue !

I am a French native from Paris and I have been teaching French in the UK since 2014. Holder of a Master’s degree (Universities of La Sorbonne and René Descartes), I am also a Certified Tutor from The Alliance Française of Paris (DAEFLE : Teaching French as a Foreign Language Advanced Diploma, awarded with honours in 2014).

I offer to teach French in-person or online, to adults and young adult (16+) learners of all nationalities and levels, in schools, companies, training institutes or within the frame of private tuition (one-to-one or small group tutoring).

Whether you are:

A student taking a degree in French (AS/A-Level exams - University degrees ; DELF-DALF or NATO exams), and needing confidence for your exam,
A professional willing to have a proper conversation with your French colleagues or clients,
An adult learner with a passion for languages and wishing to brush up your French,

I will pay close attention to your learning project and I will help you to achieve your language goals.

I have an updated French Police Check and DBS Check.

Update - 01/06/2026 SUMMER SESSIONS (Adult learners - AS/A-level students - DELF Exams - University students). I have had new slots become available for tuition cycles, revision sessions and preparation for the academic year 2026-2027. Please contact me for further information.

Cancellation Policy:

There are times when advance notification is not possible and I am willing to adapt myself as much as possible to students who face circumstances beyond their control. However, I require a minimum cancellation period prior to a lesson:

If I am not notified (by phone or by email) of a cancellation 48 hours prior to the session, I will fully charge the amount of the session.
In case my student(s) and I can find another convenient time slot within the week, the lesson will be postponed and will not be charged.

If you contact me prior to this window, thank you for your courtesy!

Teaching Experience

This is my twelfth year as a French as a Second/Foreign Language (FLE) full-time Tutor. I feel equally comfortable with beginners, intermediate or advanced learners. I am also a French language Instructor and Assessor for the british Ministry of Defence (MoD) and a Tutor for the National Crime Agency (NCA).

Tutoring Approach

Tutoring is not just guiding students through their learning but also giving them confidence and enabling them to experience lessons in a relaxed, friendly and yet result-oriented way.

That is why I tailor my lessons to the students` needs and pace (one-to-one or small group tutoring on request), in order to teach French language effectively as well as to raise awareness to the French culture.

My approach is action-oriented, based on the ability of students to communicate (speaking ; listening ; reading ; writing) in authentic situations, according to the Common European Framework of references for Languages (CEFR).

Qualifications

DAEFLE (Teaching French as a Foreign Language Advanced Diploma)

Professional · Alliance Française de Paris IDF · 2014

Master 2 in Publishing and Written Communication

Masters · Université Paris René Descartes · 2005

MICEFA Exchange Programme

Other · University of Texas at Austin (USA) · 2001

Master 1 in Institutional Communication

Masters · Université Paris La Sorbonne · 2001

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noel

"Achieving my dream to speak French ' I have been trying to speak French for many years . I completed the 'Michel Thomas Total French method' course; the Benny Lewis " Language Hacking "French course:Duolingo French, the Coffee Break French course and other various courses over the years. Although I had a basic understanding of French grammar after completing these courses I still did not have the confidence to speak French or the ability to understand basic French conversation. I started my weekly French lessons with Solenne in January 2026 and it has been a revelation to me. 5 months later I am able to talk about myself, my family and describe what I did during the past week. Solenne is a very professional, skilled and supportive tutor who guides each session to meet my own specific needs and goals but within a structured programme (which includes homework) that builds step by step on my knowledge base and confidence. I really enjoy my weekly sessions which are fun, interactive and challenging but I always leave each session with a smile on my face and a sense of achievement. I would highly recommend Solenne as a French tutor.

RobertFirst Tutors

My tuition with Solenne has been excellent. As a more mature student I have found the tuition has been professional, structured, and consistently encouraging, which makes learning feel both enjoyable and purposeful based on real life scenarios. What really stands out is how Solenne has quickly adapted to my ability and speed of learning pushing me to improve and challenging my pronunciation, grammar but in parallel taking the time to explain topics simply and clearly which provides me with the confidence I need to keep progressing. Really great and looking forward to developing my French language further with Solenne.

AmrutaFirst Tutors

My daughter was interested in guidance for taking the DELF exam and we identified Solenne as a potential French tutor based on her experience and other reviews. It was such an excellent choice! My daughter has really enjoyed her lessons and has decided to continue her lessons with Solenne as and when she needs support for A level French. Solenne is very proactive, organised, supportive and also accommodating. She gives enough homework and her teaching style is very involved and enthusiastic. Her lessons are very well structured and she provides enough resources. My daughter gained a lot of confidence especially with the speaking aspect and also with improvising in the situation. I would definitely recommend Solenne to anyone that needs help with DELF exam , A level or any French preparation.

RosalindFirst Tutors

Solenne is extremely approachable, likeable and easy to talk to. She is very professional in all communications and delivers very high standards of tuition. Her teaching approach is flexible and she has adapted the course really well for what I am after and continues to do so. The teaching material and our discussions are really interesting and stimulating and her explanations of grammar are really clear. I could not recommend her more highly.

GabriellaFirst Tutors

I have been having French lessons with Solenne for the last few weeks, and have found her to be a brilliant French teacher! She is very friendly and supportive, and sets the perfect pace for learning. She has a very thorough approach to teaching, and utilises clear and concise course materials to share the French language. I would highly recommend!

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