Sophie

With over twelve years of experience teaching French as a Foreign Language, I bring to the classroom not only pedagogical expertise but also a truly international perspective. I spent my childhood in Nigeria, from the age of five to thirteen, completed my secondary education and earned my French Baccalaureate in Jakarta, Indonesia, and later worked for five years in the Republic of Congo in the mobile telecommunications sector. I also spent several years in Morocco, where I taught both French language and literature in a French high school as well as French as a Foreign Language in embassies, cultural institutions, and NGOs. These life and teaching experiences across multiple continents have deeply shaped my worldview and instilled in me a strong appreciation for cultural diversity. This global outlook is central to my teaching philosophy and enriches the relationships I build with my students.

I hold a Master’s in Arts, Literature, and Languages from the University of Nantes and a Master’s in Anthropology, Sociology, and History from the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS) in Marseille.

I’ve taught French in a wide range of contexts—from French lycées abroad to universities and professional environments—working with learners of all ages and backgrounds. My approach is student-centered and adaptive, placing great emphasis on understanding how each learner thinks and learns, and helping them gain confidence through meaningful, personalized instruction. Passionate about literature and history, I see language as a gateway to cultural