Himawari - French speaking tutor - Melbourne

1^st lesson free

Himawari

5 (1 review)

Rate S$18
Response 24h
Students
Number of students accompanied by Himawari since their arrival at Superprof
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Number of students accompanied by Himawari since their arrival at Superprof

5 (1 review)

S$18/h

1^st lesson free

French speaking
French reading
French vocabulary
French listening
French writing

Bonjour! I'm Himawari, a native French tutor from Paris. I offer dynamic online lessons for all ages and all levels, from beginners to advanced students.

French speaking
French reading
French vocabulary
French listening
French writing

Lesson location

- online

About Himawari

Bonjour! I'm Himawari, a certified French teacher (DAEFLE) from Paris.

My greatest passion is creating personalized learning journeys that help you achieve your unique goals in French. Whether you're learning for travel, career advancement, exams like DELF/DALF, or simply for the joy of speaking French, I'm here to guide you every step of the way.

What I Offer:
• Exam preparation (DELF, DALF, TCF)
• Professional & business French
• Conversation & pronunciation mastery
• Grammar & vocabulary in context
• Cultural immersion into French life

My Teaching Approach:
I believe learning should be both effective and enjoyable. Using authentic materials like videos, articles, and interactive exercises, I create engaging lessons that feel relevant and practical for real-life situations.

Let's Begin Your French Journey!
Book your complimentary trial lesson where we'll:
• Get to know each other and discuss your goals
• Assess your current level
• Create your personalized learning plan

I can't wait to help you discover the joy of speaking French with confidence!

À bientôt,

About the lesson

Lesson Plan (60 minutes)

1. Warm-up & Conversation (10 minutes)

Activity: Casual conversation to switch into "French mode."

Goal: To build rapport and activate existing vocabulary.

Example: "Alors, comment s'est passée ta journée ? As-tu fait quelque chose d'intéressant ce matin ?" (So, how was your day? Did you do anything interesting this morning?)

Tutor's Role: Correcting errors gently, introducing synonyms, and encouraging full sentences.

2. Review & Feedback (10 minutes)

Activity: Go over the short homework from the previous lesson (e.g., a writing exercise on weekend plans).

Goal: To reinforce previous learning and ensure retention.

Process:

Student reads their text aloud.

Together, we identify and correct 2-3 key errors.

I provide positive feedback on what was done well and introduce one new, more natural way to express an idea from the text.

3. Introduction of New Topic (15 minutes)

Topic: Reflexive Verbs for Daily Routines (se lever, se doucher, se habiller, etc.).

Goal: To present new grammar and vocabulary in context.

Process:

Context: We look at a short comic or infographic about a person's morning.

Discovery: I ask guided questions to help the student deduce the meaning of key verbs.

Explicit Grammar: A clear, concise explanation of the structure (e.g., "Je me lève," "Tu te douches") using a shared screen.

Controlled Practice: Quick, oral drills to conjugate a few key verbs across different pronouns.

4. Active Practice & Application (15 minutes)

Goal: To move from understanding to using the new language.

Activities (choose one or mix):

Listening: A short audio clip of someone describing their routine. Followed by comprehension questions.

Speaking: "Décris ta routine idéale le weekend" (Describe your ideal weekend routine). I provide sentence starters and vocabulary support.

Role-play: A scenario like "You are explaining your morning to a French host family."

5. Consolidation & Wrap-up (10 minutes)

Goal: To summarize the lesson and set clear goals for independent practice.

Process:

Quick Recap: "Alors, qu'est-ce qu'on a appris aujourd'hui ?" (So, what did we learn today?). Student summarizes the key points.

Address Questions: Final opportunity for the student to ask about anything unclear.

Assign Homework: A small, relevant task, such as:

Option A (Writing): Write a short paragraph (5-6 sentences) about your evening routine.

Option B (Speaking): Send a 1-minute voice note describing what you do to get ready for bed.

Option C (Interactive): Complete a short online matching game on reflexive verbs.

How This Plan Adapts:
For Beginners (A1): More time on pronunciation and vocabulary, using more images and English instructions. The grammar would be simplified (e.g., just "je" and "tu" forms).

For Advanced (C1): The topic would be more abstract (e.g., "The Sociology of French Daily Life"). The lesson would focus on debate, nuance, and mastering complex sentence structures.

For Exam Prep (DELF/DALF): The activities would mirror the exam format precisely (e.g., a 10-minute guided speaking exercise or a timed reading comprehension).

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Pete
- 5
Perfect! Good teacher, and great at explaining the subtleties of French and grammar so I could learn the trickier aspects faster.
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Pete

Perfect! Good teacher, and great at explaining the subtleties of French and grammar so I could learn the trickier aspects faster.
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Bonjour! I'm Himawari, a native French tutor from Paris. I offer dynamic online lessons for all ages and all levels, from beginners to advanced students.

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