Return to French (lower intermediate)

As someone who loves travelling, learning about other cultures, and interacting with people from all backgrounds, Silvana believes that studying languages should be an enriching and uplifting experience! She loves sharing her passion for the French language and culture and creating engaging resources to deliver memorable lessons, rich in cultural content. A highly qualified MFL teacher (BA French and English, MA French Cultural Studies, PGCE French) with a BSc in Philosophy, and a wealth of experience in teaching and mentoring, Silvana is committed to creating a positive, empowering atmosphere in her lessons, to instil confidence and a love for learning in her students. She regards teaching French as a wonderful opportunity to open new horizons, build cultural bridges and encourage the sharing of diverse perspectives in the classroom. Silvana is also a qualified Life Coach and the author of “Being You and Loving You”, a life affirming book about living with trust, and joy.

Originally from Vendome in the Loir-et-Cher, I am a versatile native French teacher who has been teaching students of all ages and levels in London for more than 30 years. My students' French language knowledge ranges from complete beginner to advanced levels: as well as teaching adults, I teach French to primary school children and conversation skills to A-levels students. For 30 years, I have also tutored students for French exams and taught adults in one to one and groups in companies and government agencies. As an applied linguist (MA), I am passionate about all aspects of foreign language learning and teaching and I always aim to provide a positive learning experience in order to help students develop a long-lasting interest in languages regardless of their age, level or ability. My teaching classroom practices are influenced by communicative and task-based language teaching. As a constuctivist, I strive to make my students active and inquisitive participants in class in order to enhance their own learning experience. My classes are accessible, lively and interactive, and I try to use authentic French material to make my classes cultural as well as linguistic.