Manuelle

My name is Manuelle and I’ve been teaching French as a foreign language for over 25 years, with a particular passion for creative, immersive approaches. After living in Moscow for 17 years, where I taught in both prestigious language schools and private settings, I now reside in the charming town of Annecy. My teaching is deeply shaped by my international experience and my theatrical background — I often use drama techniques to boost students’ confidence and help them embody the rhythm, sounds, and gestures of the French language. I’ve worked with companies like Ubisoft and Airbus, language schools like IFALPES, and associations such as Weavers, adapting my methods to diverse cultural and professional contexts.

In Annecy, I continue to lead French courses that blend conversation, pronunciation, and creative expression. I regularly organize weekly French-through-theatre workshops, where students co-write and perform original plays — a powerful way to internalize vocabulary and idiomatic expressions. I am currently completing a Master’s degree in FLE at CAVILAM – Université Clermont-Ferrand, and I’ve also trained at the Festival d’Avignon on integrating theatre into language learning. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced learner, I focus on making every lesson a meaningful, joyful, and culturally rich experience.