Information About Christiane - Huntingdon teacher - (62 reviews)
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Languages Taught
French |
Price Guide |
| Beginner | £18.00 |
| Intermediate | £20.00 |
| Advanced | £20.00 |
| Expert | £20.00 |
German |
Price Guide |
| Beginner | £18.00 |
| Intermediate | £18.00 |
| Advanced | £18.00 |
English |
Price Guide |
| Beginner | £18.00 |
| Intermediate | £18.00 |
| Advanced | £18.00 |
| Expert | £18.00 |
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Personal Description:
I am a native french person living in the UK for several years and using my language skills in various work positions over the last 25 years.
I have a great passion to help people rn.
Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching french to all ages & levels for the last 20 years on a one to one basis and also in small groups. This has proven to be one of the most rewarding experiences in my life as I have succeeded in helping so many people achieve their goals in French, German and English.
Teaching Approach:
rn at your own pace and enjoy rning a foreign language
what I always aim to do is ensuring my students enjoy their experience and enjoy rning the language.
I aim to teach the way suitable to my students
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Native Language: French
Additional Languages: English (British), French, German
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Additional Languages: English (British), French, German
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Qualifications:
- Open university (2002) - PTls teaching qual & management (Professional) (✘ Not On File)
- Institute of linguists (1985) - Translator (Professional) (✘ Not On File)
- Vichy (1977) - Bts trilingual assistant (College) (✘ Not On File)
- France (1975) - French educational qualications gained before coming to UK (College) (✘ Not On File)
Christiane's Feedback
| Total Amount Of Feedback: | 62 |
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| Total Other Feedback: (not shown) | 1 |
ChristianeFrom Lara (5/5): Christiane is an amazing French GCSE tutor! Her approach to teaching was personalised based my son's ability and requirements. In just a few lessons his understanding of French grammar and vocabulary was noticeable and his pronunciation of the words was progressing. Most important of all, Christiane gave him the confidence he needs to achieve better grades! We would highly recommend her.
From Holly (/5): Christiane is a kind, intelligent tutor. I love working with her, she builds my confidence as well as my language skills.
From Craig (/5): She’s amazing. So helpful and really knows her stuff. Very accommodating with her time too as she works around me working full time and having kids.
Reply from: Christiane: Merci
As I said many times. This is a passion for me
As I said many times. This is a passion for me
From leila (/5): Christiane encouraged my daughter to study French, and always makes lessons interesting for her.
She is a great teacher, and we appreciate her efforts very much.
She is a great teacher, and we appreciate her efforts very much.
Reply from: Christiane: Thank you
From Joe (/5): Have been tutored by Christiane for a bit over a month and have advanced really rapidly, she judges the level perfectly and makes the lessons interesting.
From Paul (/5):
From Alison (/5): Great tutor! Warm and friendly, and very ready to adapt to what I need/would like to do. Really enjoying my sessions with Christiane.
From Harry (/5): It’s been great rning with Christiane, I have had a lot of fun and rned loads, the way she teaches is great for me and she will easily change the work to suit you, I would definetly recommend rning and taking lessons with Christiane and I look forward to the many more lessons that I’m going to take!
Reply from: Christiane: How kind
From Sharon (/5): Christiane always makes lessons interesting and different and is always very friendly and encouraging.
Reply from: Christiane: Merci
From Rebecca (/5): Would definitely recommend Christiane! I have found rning French with her to be fun and engaging. She finds a rning style that suits you and is crly very keen for you to succeed!
Reply from: Christiane: Am so touched and happy with this
From James (/5): Christiane has helped my mum a lot with her French, and is patient and personable. Can only recommend
Reply from: Christiane: Merci. I love helping your mother and try and five her the confidence she deserves
From Sarah (/5): We loved every moment and the children rned faster than we could have imagined. Highly recommended! Xx
Reply from: Christiane: Exactly what I was hoping for. Enjoyment in rning!
Merci and good luck in your new venture
Merci and good luck in your new venture
From Sarah (/5): Christiane was an excellent tutor who really helped with my preparation for the TCF for French Nationality Application. She was flexible and responsive and ready to help with the aspects of written French where I felt st confident. As an adult rner with basic to moderate French, with her support I passed the TCF exam and even achieved one level above the required one ! . I am happy to highly recommend her.
Reply from: Christiane: Thank you for this amazing feedback
Am touched
Am touched
From Judith (/5): Christiane is a great tutor, friendly and welcoming. As very much a beginner Christiane makes lessons interesting, varied as well as challenging. I will always look forward to my next lesson!
Judith K
Judith K
Reply from: Christiane: Thank you.
I endeavour to make it enjoyable as it is so important when one rns a language.
I would hate to fail.
Merci
I endeavour to make it enjoyable as it is so important when one rns a language.
I would hate to fail.
Merci
From Aylie (/5): Christiane helped my daughter prepare for her French GCSE and did a great job. She was patient but firm and challenged my daughter to have more confidence in her abilities which resulted in a great improvement in my daughter’s French. She also really enjoyed spending time with Christiane, we would highly recommend her.
Reply from: Christiane: Thank you
I wish I have had a bit more time to help.
Her progress was amazing
I wish I have had a bit more time to help.
Her progress was amazing
From Steve (/5): I am looking to rn conversational French. Christiane organises her lessons to accommodate this. As a complete beginner I find her style allows me to rn quicky and confidently.
Reply from: Christiane: Many thanks
From Gail (/5): Enjoyed my first lesson with Christiane. Nice lady who put me at ease.
Look forward to our next session.
Gail Bailey
Look forward to our next session.
Gail Bailey
From Lucy (/5): My son is finding Christiane very helpful in preparing for his GCSE French
Reply from: Christiane: Thank you. It is so rewarding to be able to help young people gaining the confidence they need for AQA Gcse which is a challenging exam.
From Alexandra (/5): Chistiane has been tutoring my son for several weeks to help with his GCSE level French… She is kind, reliable and very professional. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to others. My son enjoys her lessons and the fact that she is a native French speaker gives him more confidence with listening and speaking the language.Christiane always arrives with books and flashcards to aid the lessons and is happy to help with homework tasks. What else can I say but très fantastique!
Reply from: Christiane: Am so happy to know your son enjoys rning with me.
Merci
Merci
From Diana (/5): Christiane is such a good tutor with passion and diligence.She brought over such a huge bag o**Contact Detail Removed**s and tools and so well prepared and experienced.Both my daughter and I love her and would like to rn from her more.
Reply from: Christiane: How lovely
But remember I love people and teaching is a true passion
Merci
But remember I love people and teaching is a true passion
Merci
From Teresa (/5): Christiane has been superbe in accommodating our sessions, flexible with times etc. She is very welcoming and makes you feel at home and less self conscious when pronouncing new words, she also tries various methods to try to find the best way in which individuals rn.
Reply from: Christiane: Merci
Will always try to find the right method to make it enjoyable and varied
Will always try to find the right method to make it enjoyable and varied
From Aerin (/5): I’ve been tutored by Christiane since I was 11 (7 years now!) right through GCSE and A-level. She is an amazing tutor who quickly helped me gain confidence and proficiency. I started with absolutely no knowledge of french and now speak, right, and read fluently. Very professional and adaptable, Christiane is a very dedicated and skilled tutor, I often didn’t even realise I was rning because the activities were so fun and relaxed. Couldn’t recommend Christiane more!
Reply from: Christiane: Thank you for this amazing feedback.
I have enjoyed teaching you from the start with games and help you take gcse as an independent candidate and then help you through A level as you did not get the appropriate support from the college.
Am so grateful to have met you and work with you. YoYou are very talented. You are very special to me. Thank you to you and your parents
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I have enjoyed teaching you from the start with games and help you take gcse as an independent candidate and then help you through A level as you did not get the appropriate support from the college.
Am so grateful to have met you and work with you. YoYou are very talented. You are very special to me. Thank you to you and your parents
C
From Zara (/5): Christiane is a professional, fun, talented, patient french teacher. She has helped to build confidence and knowledge of the language for my children and has a great understanding of requirements ready for french GCSE exams. Christiane has the ability to change teaching technique to suit individuals, which is brilliant.
Highly recommend.
As well as GCSE's, Christiane has also provided help, support, guidance, fun rning environment, understanding, patience, passion with A level French. I cannot recommend enough, if I could give more than 5 stars, I would give 6. If I could recommend more than 100%, I would double. A fantastic teacher and a fabulous person. Christiane deserves high praise.
Highly recommend.
As well as GCSE's, Christiane has also provided help, support, guidance, fun rning environment, understanding, patience, passion with A level French. I cannot recommend enough, if I could give more than 5 stars, I would give 6. If I could recommend more than 100%, I would double. A fantastic teacher and a fabulous person. Christiane deserves high praise.
Reply from: Christiane: Warmest thanks
Christiane
Christiane
From Richard (/5): I am so psed that you introduced me to an excellent tutor. My confidence in French speaking is improving slowly week by week and Christiane is extremely patient with me. We have a laugh, and a cup of tea, and I am sure one day we will achieve our mutual ambition. Thank you.
Reply from: Christiane: Merci
Christiane
Christiane
From Angela (/5): Christiane does a great job teaching children - lessons are fun with lots of games. My daughters look forward to and really engage in and enjoy their French lessons with Christiane.
Reply from: Christiane: I enjoy making rning fun! It’s the only way and your daughters are engaging so well.
Many thanks
Many thanks
From Debbie (/5): So far we have not been able to meet.
Reply from: Christiane: Unforeseen circumstances made it difficult for a meeting. However am trying to correct this.
Sincere apologies
Sincere apologies
From Anna (/5): Christiane is an excellent tutor ! My son is happy with whole rning experience and I am quite psed with his progress so far !
Reply from: Christiane: Many thanks. I enjoy teaching so much and your son is so willing to rn. A true psure.
From Harriet (/5): Such amazing help with my German script! I’m excited to have you again to help me with more.
Would highly recommend
Harriet x
Would highly recommend
Harriet x
Reply from: Christiane: Thank you. Am so psed to help. I enjoy it so much.
Bis bald
Christiane
Bis bald
Christiane
From Annamma (/5):
From Karen (/5): I have rned so much thanks to Christiane. So patient and friendly
Reply from: Christiane: Thank you. You are doing so well
From Sarah (/5): Great initial contact, thank you!
From Rebecca (/5): Christiane has been such a fantastic tutor! She has given me such confidence in all aspects of my French and really helped my skills grow. Christiane uses many different styles to teach which makes sure you stay focused and get the most out of each lesson. I left each lesson incredibly happy and felt so much progression from week to week in my ability.
I could not recommend Christiane highly enough! Thank you so much!!
I could not recommend Christiane highly enough! Thank you so much!!
Reply from: Christiane: Merci
From Marcin (/5):
Reply from: Christiane: I love doing French with children and find ways to make it fun and interesting
Thank you for your confidence in me
Christiane
Thank you for your confidence in me
Christiane
From Amanda (/5): Christiane has been working with my children for 3 weeks
The children have enjoyed the time with her and we look forward to their french improving over the comings months
The children have enjoyed the time with her and we look forward to their french improving over the comings months
From Derek (/5): Christiane is a fantastic and patient tutor. We started out at level 0 for French, knowing only "Je ne sais pas". With Christiane's excellent teaching skills, we have rned a lot and feel quite confident with our progress. She has provided many tools for rning that make rning fun. She utilizes technology, different styles of curriculum, flashcards, games and other ways to help enhance her teaching. She uses topics that are of interest to us and that help us to understand the culture.
We could not be more thrilled to have found Christiane and to rn from her. We highly recommend Christiane!
We could not be more thrilled to have found Christiane and to rn from her. We highly recommend Christiane!
Reply from: Christiane: Derek et Amanda
Je vous remercie. C'est un immense plaisir et honneur pour moi.
Christiane
Je vous remercie. C'est un immense plaisir et honneur pour moi.
Christiane
From Aimee (/5): Absolutely the most wonderful tutor. Christiane has the perfect balance of absolute professionalism, humour and ease and I've already rnt so much from her. She's very prompt and makes sure you get the most out of the session as possible. I will continue our tutorials as long as she'll have me!
Reply from: Christiane: Thank you. It is a feedback I will cherish
From Raffan (/5): Christiane is a fantastic tutor. She allows you to take your time and gives you confidence when rning a language as well as prepping for exams! I've improved greatly since having her lessons and I'm sure I can excel knowing I have rnt from her x
Reply from: Christiane: I love what i do And always aim to find the best way to help. Giving confidence is vital
Thank you so much
Christiane
Thank you so much
Christiane
From Joost (/5): Very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful! I feel she could adapt her teaching style easily to most every pupil. Highly recommended.
Reply from: Christiane: I look forward to continuing working with you
Merci
Merci
From Lianne (/5): Christiane is an absolutely wonderful French tutor. We decided to improve our French as a family, which consisted of a fairly good French speaking husband, a poorly French speaking wife (me!) and our two year old daughter (a complete beginner!) Christiane manage to pitch every lesson just right so we all felt involved at all times. Every lesson was fun and interesting and our confidence grew as the weeks passed. Christiane was amazing with our daughter holding her attention speaking solely in French to her every time every time. She was very flexible, working around our work commitments and we shall miss her immensely! If you are looking for a French tutor, look no further, you really won't find anyone better.
Reply from: Christiane: Thank you
From Helen (/5): Christiane is amazing! She took 2 jaded year 10 students and got them excited and motivated about French. They look forward to her coming and we are hoping for A's at GCSE. Up from B/C! Thank you!!
Reply from: Christiane: Merck
It has been a psure and I have enjoyed giving them the confidence they deserve
Christiane
It has been a psure and I have enjoyed giving them the confidence they deserve
Christiane
From Ramsay (/5): Dear Christiane,
Many thanks for the all the help you have given me the past few weeks. You have been an excellent person to practice and improve my French with, providing important advice and content in our lessons both in terms of grammar and vocabulary while at the same time making sure the lessons were practical and conversation-focused. You also managed to make sure that we covered a large amount in a way which was interesting and fun, and you were a very enjoyable person to talk to.A few weeks ago I was extremely nervous at the prospect of going to live and work in French-speaking Switzerland, but now I'm much happier with it. Thank you for all of your help and advice.
Ramsay
Many thanks for the all the help you have given me the past few weeks. You have been an excellent person to practice and improve my French with, providing important advice and content in our lessons both in terms of grammar and vocabulary while at the same time making sure the lessons were practical and conversation-focused. You also managed to make sure that we covered a large amount in a way which was interesting and fun, and you were a very enjoyable person to talk to.A few weeks ago I was extremely nervous at the prospect of going to live and work in French-speaking Switzerland, but now I'm much happier with it. Thank you for all of your help and advice.
Ramsay
Reply from: Christiane: You have been such a keen and fast rner. It was great to help you.
I have no doubt this short course is enough.
Thank you to tell me that you feel confident
All the very best
Christiane
I have no doubt this short course is enough.
Thank you to tell me that you feel confident
All the very best
Christiane
From Joe (/5): Christiane always manages to get me to do more than I think I can. I started French lessons as an adult about three months ago with little confidence, but I really believe I am making progress.
Christiane uses lots of different approaches in her lessons, so it's always interesting and never gets boring. I have really enjoyed working with her so far and am looking forward to continued progression… and she has a good sense of humour!
Christiane uses lots of different approaches in her lessons, so it's always interesting and never gets boring. I have really enjoyed working with her so far and am looking forward to continued progression… and she has a good sense of humour!
Reply from: Christiane: Merci
You write exactly what I aim to achieve.
You are rning fast
Thank you
Christiane
You write exactly what I aim to achieve.
You are rning fast
Thank you
Christiane
From Nicky (/5): Christiane has been a great teacher for our daughter who is now far more confident and able to communicate in French. I would not hesitate to recommend her and we will also look to engage for additional support going forward.
Reply from: Christiane: many thanks. Your daughter is an amazing student so keen to progress.
Christiane
Christiane
From Geoff (/5): We made contact with Christiane at the beginning of September 2014, as our son entered year 9. Having had no previous experience of French before secondary school, the time had come when he realised that additional support was required.
In the first 3 months, having an hour session per week, Christiane has made a massive improvement to his confidence with the subject which has resulted in improved engagement and results in all three areas (reading, writing and speaking); prompting a raising of his set.
Christiane's teaching complements the school lessons and homework by setting additional reading and challenging tasks.
I highly recommend Christiane as someone who has made a significant and positive impression through her ways of working with our son.
In the first 3 months, having an hour session per week, Christiane has made a massive improvement to his confidence with the subject which has resulted in improved engagement and results in all three areas (reading, writing and speaking); prompting a raising of his set.
Christiane's teaching complements the school lessons and homework by setting additional reading and challenging tasks.
I highly recommend Christiane as someone who has made a significant and positive impression through her ways of working with our son.
From Joanne (/5): So delighted to have found you! I really wasn't enjoying my French OU course but with your help it's become engaging and fun and I don't feel that I'm constantly struggling to keep up. You're a gem.
Reply from: Christiane: I love helping my students to rn French and will find ways to ensure they enjoy it.
you are a very good student
kind regards
Christiane
you are a very good student
kind regards
Christiane
From Anna (/5): We were very psed to find the children fully engaged and rning fast every minute of Christiane's two-hour brilliant lesson. It was wonderful to see them progressing from zero-knowledge point to getting familiar with at st 30 French verbs towards the end of the second hour. We were truly impressed with both Christiane's teaching talent and her personality. She is very kind and intelligent, and she seems to be a born teacher. We are so grateful to First Tutors for introducing us to Christiane. Thank you!!!
Reply from: Christiane: merci du fond du coeur
a vendredi
christiane
a vendredi
christiane
From Tsui (/5): With the help and support from Christiane, my son got a B in his GCSE exam 2014. Christiane is a brilliant teacher, she helped my son to build up his confidence and knowledge from the bottom to top level in a very short period of time. So you can imagine how much effort and patience she had put on him. I feel proud of my son and I am glad that we have Christiane to be his French teacher. I highly recommend people who are struggling with French should get help from Christiane.
Mrs Man
Mrs Man
Reply from: Christiane: Thank you so much
It was a psure to help as your son was so eager to rn in spite of the limited amount of time we had to do it in.
very best wishes
Christiane
It was a psure to help as your son was so eager to rn in spite of the limited amount of time we had to do it in.
very best wishes
Christiane
From Alan (/5): Christine is the most lively and engaging teacher one could wish for, displaying great professionalism and expertise. She has been coaching our 13 year old daughter for several months and achieved wonders. Christine is familiar with the language problems of children educated (usually not educated!) in the UK and, with the true spoken French language, has provided a welcome counterbalance to bookish rning. We have profited greatly from knowing her.
Reply from: Christiane: merci de tout Coeur
but that's me in a nutshell
kindest regards
Christiane
but that's me in a nutshell
kindest regards
Christiane
From Robert (/5): Excellent tutor and helped us improve our French greatly
Reply from: Christiane: thank you so much. I love doing it.
very best wishes
Christiane
very best wishes
Christiane
From Heidi (/5): Christiane has been tutoring my daughter for a few months now. I'm absolutely delighted with her approach to teaching and thoroughly recommend her as a tutor.
My daughter has not been very enthusiastic about rning French. However, Christiane has adapted her teaching style to make lessons interesting and fun. As a result, my child is much more open to rning the language and has even decided that we should go to France for our holiday this year so that she can use her new French skills!
Thank you, Christiane! You are superb!
My daughter has not been very enthusiastic about rning French. However, Christiane has adapted her teaching style to make lessons interesting and fun. As a result, my child is much more open to rning the language and has even decided that we should go to France for our holiday this year so that she can use her new French skills!
Thank you, Christiane! You are superb!
Reply from: Christiane: thank you so much
I love what I do
Christiane
I love what I do
Christiane
From Caitriona (/5): Christiane is a brilliant french tutor, I am so glad that I found her!She is extremely friendly, very patient, intelligent and motivating. I have already studied french in the past but I am wanting to brush up and build my confidence in the hope that I will be able to use my language skills in my career. I am very hopeful that Christiane can help me get closer to fulfilling my goal - 10/10! :)
Reply from: Christiane: Thank you.
I love what I do and always aim at making it enjoyable for my tutees.
thank you so much
I love what I do and always aim at making it enjoyable for my tutees.
thank you so much
From Andrew (/5): Excellent tutoring. Our son is extremely happy with her and is rning well. Very accommodating and kind.
From Graham (/5): As we have not yet met, it is somewhat difficult to provide any feedback. We are not due to meet until 16th July, and at weekly intervals after that…
From Fiona (/5): I am very happy to have found Christiane as a tutor. Her friendly, relaxed approach is excellent for building confidence, and I am thoroughly enjoying my sessions. Christiane is careful to make sure that her tuition meets with my expectations and It is an absolute psure to be able to spend time rning French again.
Reply from: Christiane: I am very passionate in helping my tutees achieve their potential and gaining confidence.
I love seeing their confidence grow.
Thank you
Christiane
I love seeing their confidence grow.
Thank you
Christiane
From Mark (/5): I would totally recommend Christiane as a tutor for she has wealth of experience. She is very encouraging and finds different ways to ensure all her lessons are challenging but achievable by you as the student. Christiane is aimiable and will make you feel at easy which is important in rning. For the lessons I have had I would without doubt say that you get value for money being tutored by Christiane
From Helen (/5): I am so glad that I was able to make contact with Christiane through First Tutors.
Having rnt French at school years ago when the focus was on reading and writing the language I really needed practise in French conversation, and my time with Christiane is already helping me to become more confident.
Having rnt French at school years ago when the focus was on reading and writing the language I really needed practise in French conversation, and my time with Christiane is already helping me to become more confident.
From Eddie (/5): Christiane has been fantastic ! and over just a few weeks has made a massive difference to George - he is now enjoying rning French and his confidence in conversation is massively improved. Christiane has been a breath of fresh air and her genuine desire to help people succeed in the language is cr. I would not hesitate to recommend Christiane to students of all ages and would happily provide direct feedback to prosepective clients based on our own experience ( contact Christiane for contact details)
Reply from: Christiane: that's amazing. thank you.
From Suzy (/5): Christiane is absolutely brilliant with my 2 and half year old daughter. My daughter looks forward to seeing Christiane knowing there will be some games to play, whilst Christiane speaks french the whole time. She also have uttered a few words!
From Sophie (/5): After needing some last minute help to boost up my french grade, I began having lessons with Christiane having tried other french tutors in the past, who I felt didn't have enough knowledge of the curriculum.
Instantly I felt very comfortable and able to "have a go" without feeling stupid if I was wrong (quite often to begin with!) My french has improved beyhond all recognition in just a couple of months and this is due to Christiane's patience, encouraging nature and unwavering belief in me, giving me the confidence to go on and succeed in my exam.
I strongly recommend Christiane to any A level student feeling out of their depth in this subject, Christiane has a flexible character/approach to teaching which will suit anyone's rning style or goals.
My exams are over now and I will be continuing to speak french when I can find the time(something I never thought I'd say!) simply because I miss her!
Thank you.
Instantly I felt very comfortable and able to "have a go" without feeling stupid if I was wrong (quite often to begin with!) My french has improved beyhond all recognition in just a couple of months and this is due to Christiane's patience, encouraging nature and unwavering belief in me, giving me the confidence to go on and succeed in my exam.
I strongly recommend Christiane to any A level student feeling out of their depth in this subject, Christiane has a flexible character/approach to teaching which will suit anyone's rning style or goals.
My exams are over now and I will be continuing to speak french when I can find the time(something I never thought I'd say!) simply because I miss her!
Thank you.
From Daniella (/5): You have been such a big help!
You've improved my confidance enormously and are always very patient with me!
I am rning so much with you!
Thank you!
You've improved my confidance enormously and are always very patient with me!
I am rning so much with you!
Thank you!
From Jon (/5): Christiane is a fantastic tutor who has a very flexible style and can adapt to suit your needs perfectly well. Her approach is friendly and patient and makes you feel comfortable and confident about getting stuck in straight away. Having not practiced french since GCSE and only after 3 weeks I am already speaking french to clients.