Private French lessons in Geneva, taught online

I am Samuel, a native French speaker from Switzerland. I teach French one to one by video call, on Geneva time, to people who live or work in the Geneva region. All lessons are online.

• CHF 50 per hourone to one
• By video callonline only
• Geneva timeevery day, 11:00 to 19:00
• Free first conversation30 minutes

Who the lessons are for

• Newcomers to Geneva who need French for daily life: shops, neighbours, doctors and school.
• Professionals who meet French at work, in meetings, emails and phone calls.
• Partners of international staff who want steady progress and have the daytime free.
• Anyone with an appointment or a form coming up, such as a residence permit visit, a lease signing or a trip to the commune.

How it works

1. Free first conversation. We talk for 30 minutes by video. I ask about your goals, your current level and how you like to learn. We can speak in English or in French, whichever you prefer, and you see how I teach. Then we both decide if we want to work together.
2. A simple plan. We agree what to work on, how often to meet and which situations matter most to you.
3. Weekly lessons. 60 minutes, one to one, built around your real life: your emails, your lease, your appointments.
4. Adjusting as you go. If a topic is going well we move on. If something is hard we stay on it.

French as it is used in Geneva

French in Geneva has its own details. In Swiss French, 70 is septante and 90 is nonante, while Geneva mostly says quatre-vingts for 80. Official letters come from the OCPM, rent goes through a régie, and health insurance is a caisse maladie. Lessons cover the French you actually meet here.

See the pages on French for settling in Geneva and professional French for work.

Rates

A 60-minute lesson costs CHF 50. A pack of 10 lessons costs CHF 450. The first 30-minute conversation is free. Details are on the rates and booking page.

About me

I worked in administration and facilities at international organisations in Geneva, and I have taught French in a language school and online. Read more about me, or look at the frequently asked questions.