Hello, I am Samuel
I grew up in Geneva and French is my first language. I spent eight years in Geneva international organizations, at CERN and then EFTA, where I worked with colleagues from all over the world and helped them settle in.
I have taught French in a language school in São Paulo, in small classes, and online as a private tutor. My lessons run every day, weekends included, from early morning to early evening, so you can also have a lesson before work.
Why learn French with me
A native speaker from Geneva
French is my first language and I grew up in Geneva. I teach the Swiss French you hear around you every day, such as septante and nonante.
Geneva know-how behind the lessons
Eight years at CERN and EFTA, plus my work with Geneva Expat Solutions (opens in a new tab), allow me to share practical tips on settling in alongside the French you need.
Lessons built around your life
Bring your emails, your lease or your meeting notes and we practice with them. If you prefer a structured method, we can follow a coursebook.
One to one, online
Video lessons every day from 7:00 to 19:00, weekends included, so they fit around your schedule. English, French or Portuguese.
French lessons for expats, professionals and exam candidates in Geneva
Newcomers
French for daily life and for appointments: a residence permit visit, a lease signing, the doctor, school.
French for settling inA taste of the lessons
A taste of the lessons
fide or DELF
Preparation for the fide test or the DELF, for a permit, naturalization or university. I do not grade or issue certificates.
Which exam to take in GenevaA taste of the lessons
A taste of the lessons
One flat rate, no registration fee
The first 30 minutes are a free first lesson, a conversation about your goals. After that a lesson costs CHF 50 for 60 minutes, or CHF 450 for a pack of 10.
Payment before the lesson, by bank transfer with a QR-bill. More on the rates and booking page.
Rates
- First lesson
- Free
- 30 minutes, online, one to one.
- Each following lesson
- CHF 50
- 60 minutes, online, one to one.
- Pack of 10 lessons
- CHF 450
- CHF 45 per lesson. Use them within 6 months, alone or shared with others.
French in Geneva has its own vocabulary
Official letters come from the cantonal offices, rent goes through an agency and health insurance has its own words. Lessons cover the French you actually meet here, including the Swiss differences.
Read Swiss French explained, or the phrases in French for settling in Geneva.
- Numbersseptante, nonante70 and 90 in Swiss French
- Geneva usagequatre-vingts80, mostly used in Geneva
- OfficesOCPMthe cantonal population and migration office
- Rentingrégiea property management agency
- Healthcaisse maladieyour health insurer
- Moving inétat des lieuxthe move-in and move-out inspection
Before you book
Which levels do you teach?
All levels, from complete beginner to advanced.
Do you prepare students for the fide test or the DELF?
Yes, for the fide test and for the DELF at A2, B1 or B2. We work on speaking, listening, reading and writing with the fide model test and the published DELF sample papers, and we can run a timed practice test so the exam feels familiar. I do not grade exams or issue certificates. Read fide or DELF: which French exam to take in Geneva.
How often should we have lessons?
Once a week works well for steady progress, and some students meet twice a week. We agree on a rhythm after the first lesson.
Can I take lessons from outside Switzerland?
Yes, the lessons are online. The booking calendar shows my availability in your own time zone.
Start with a free first lesson
Thirty minutes, in English, French or Portuguese, to talk about your goals and see if we work well together. Free, with no obligation.