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Welcome to Vernon, a charming little town in Normandy located between Paris and Rouen, on the banks of the Seine. Easily accessible by train, Vernon offers a peaceful and authentic setting, perfect for a successful language study stay. Just a few minutes from Giverny, you can discover the House of Claude Monet and the Musée des Impressionnistes, emblematic sites of French art and culture.
Vernon combines a wealth of culture with a high quality of life: a cinema, media library, music academy, theatre and numerous restaurants will help you live life to the full in French, every day. Its traditional market and friendly atmosphere make it a town on a human scale, where it’s easy to chat, practise the language and immerse yourself in the local culture.
In Vernon, you’ll learn French at the pace of Norman life, combining culture, nature and human encounters.
Meet Dalila, your French teacher and host
I’m Dalila, your teacher and host in Vernon, a charming town in Normandy. For over 30 years, I’ve been teaching French to adults of all levels and backgrounds, both in France and abroad. My teaching philosophy is centered on kindness, clarity, and communication. At home, I live with my husband Philippe, an entrepreneur with a passion for synthesizers, and our beloved 6-year-old cat, Patcha. Our two grown children often visit: Tarek, 28, teaches French as a foreign language, as does his partner Juliette — both hold Master’s degrees from the University of Rouen. Aurore, 20, studies cinema in Paris. We love gathering on weekends to cook, play board games, enjoy family meals, and spend time in the garden. Teaching French is truly a family passion, and welcoming guests into our home allows us to share not only the language but also the warmth of our daily life. You’ll be immersed in an authentic French-speaking environment, where every moment becomes an opportunity to learn and connect. I look forward to welcoming you to Vernon and sharing with you a meaningful, human, and linguistic adventure — one that goes far beyond the classroom.
Language and Educational Background
I hold a Master’s degree (Master II) in modern literature and linguistics from the University of Nice Côte d’Azur. Throughout my career, I’ve been passionate about passing on not only the French language but also cultural knowledge, written and oral expression, and most importantly, confidence in communication.
Since 2008, I have collaborated with France Éducation International, a public institution under the French Ministry of Education. Based in Sèvres, near Paris, FEI manages international certifications such as the TCF (Test de Connaissance du Français), DELF (Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française), and DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française). My role involves being a reference corrector and certified examiner for the TCF, and I also participate in designing official test content for both TCF and DELF-DALF.
This extensive experience enables me to offer high-quality, personalized preparation for language certifications.
Over the years, I have also trained many foreign teachers in French language teaching methodology — particularly in grammar and vocabulary. My courses adapt to each learner’s goals, whether they aim for certification, professional needs, or simply cultural discovery.
With over three decades of teaching behind me, my approach combines academic rigor with human connection. Learning with me means improving your French in a warm, supportive, and encouraging environment — one that brings the language to life through authentic use.
To immerse oneself in the French language is to enter a world where every word carries the weight of history, every conversation reveals a culture, and every day becomes a discovery of the soul. —Maya Angelou
