French lessons that build confidence - in speaking and writing

I help children, teenagers and adults develop a confident and natural relationship with French - whether you are learning the language or growing up bilingual abroad.

"La crème de la crème"

Bonjour, je suis Delphine.

French teacher for more than 20 years, I work with students around the world through personalised online lessons.

Some of my students are learning French as a new language.
Others already speak French at home but need help developing their written expression and confidence.

In both cases, my goal is the same: helping students feel clear, capable and confident in French.

✍️ Written French for bilingual children

Many children growing up abroad speak French very well, but writing can be much harder.

Typical challenges include:
• spelling difficulties
• mixing English and French structures
• difficulty organising ideas
• lack of confidence when writing

In these lessons, we work on helping students move from oral fluency to clear written expression.

Step by step, they learn to:
• structure their ideas
• build clear sentences
• improve spelling and grammar patterns
• develop confidence in writing

French as a Foreign Language (FLE)

For children, teenagers and adults learning French.

Lessons focus on:

• speaking with confidence
• understanding grammar naturally
• expanding vocabulary
• preparing for exams or living in French environments

Students progress through engaging conversations, structured activities and personalised guidance.

What My Students Say

Delphine ist eine sehr nette, engagierte und motivierende Lehrerin. Sie hat mich innerhalb weniger Monate auf ein deutlich höhere Sprachniveau gebracht. Ihr Unterricht ist interessant, vielseitig und macht einfach Spass. Sie geht auf alle Fragen und Interessen ein und schafft es die Stunden sehr individuell zu gestalten. Auch unser Sohn (14 Jahre) hat Unterricht bei Delphine und ist mit grosser Freude dabei. Danke Delphine für den tollen Unterricht!

Katharina, Germany

I had the pleasure of learning French from Delphine and I must say she is exceptional. She has a unique ability to make learning French fun and engaging. Her teaching style is interactive and she always comes up with creative ways to help us understand and practice the language. Delphine shows a deep passion for teaching French and it truly shines through in her classes. She is patient, supportive, and always available to answer questions or offer guidance. Her enthusiasm for the language is contagious, and it made me excited to come to class every time. In summary, Delphine is an outstanding French teacher who goes above and beyond to ensure her students succeed. Her passion, dedication, and interactive teaching style make learning French a delightful experience. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to learn or improve their French language skills.

Murat, UK

Delphine is an incredible tutor. She makes the lessons fun and engaging, and the sessions are always different. She incorporates videos and sometimes music to spark conversation, and she has such a friendly and disarming personality, that I always feel comfortable trying to speak, understand, and push myself. My French was at a terrible stage when I started with Delphine and after weekly conversations with her, I have improved immensely— my recall and ability to converse is at a whole new level, and I am much more confident in conversation. I highly highly recommend Delphine Piva!!

Lisa, USA