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Fabien
My Qualifications
Alliance Fran?aise
French as a Foreign Language (FLE)
14 (2013)
INALCO
Russian language and literature
12 (2005)
Verification Status
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Information about Fabien
BONJOUR,
My name is Fabien. I am a native French tutor and a dialect coach with a QUALIFICATION TO TEACH FRENCH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE from ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE (D.A.E.F.L.E). I speak Italian and have a BA in Russian language & civilisation. I`ve also studied Japanese and Chinese Mandarin.
I am familiar with language teaching methods and I can tailor my lessons according to your objectives and fields of interests (General French, business, law, scientific, art etc
).
On top of my language teaching I also work as a DIALECT & ACCENT COACH for actors within TV, Film and Theatre. I coach mainly Russian and French accents. (See below for more information)
Availability: Preferably:
Monday to Thursday (face-to-face)
Friday and Saturday (Online)
Willing to travel: 2 miles
Experience: I`ve been teaching French as a foreign language for about 8 years.
HOW DO I STRUCTURE MY LESSONS:
I build my lessons through a communicative approach maximizing the use of the target language. Teaching all levels of the European Framework (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2)
My lessons are usually task-based and centred around practical functions. Grammar and vocabulary are taught in a very progressive way and always within a context.
During each lesson we will always work on four different skills such as speaking, listening, reading and writing (usually for homework) using a great variety of teaching materials reflecting real-life situations.
I can also help you with diction and elocution through accent reduction techniques.
Each of my courses will aim at:
- Improving your listening and conversation skills
- Explaining grammar rules with cognitive methodology
- Introducing new vocabulary using specific learning methods
- Enhancing your writing, speaking and listening skills
ACCENT & DIALECT COACHING FOR ACTORS
I specialise in French and Russian accents, both in the target language or in English with those accents. I can also coach other foreign accents such as Italian and Japanese. Please contact me for any other languages.
When teaching an accent I place a great emphasis on developing the speakers detailed awareness of the precise physical actions which make up speech.
I usually start sessions with a quick warm-up followed by a brief anatomy of the vocal tract through an active observation of specific physicality.
I use the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) during lessons and on the handouts I provide. Though students are not required to know the IPA, I can teach it as a useful tool as lessons progress.
Sessions will be focused on how to acquire accents through the study of four main points:
People, Posture, Prosody & Pronunciation
New skills can be practiced directly on students texts or from the material I provide.
You dont need any prior knowledge in accents or language skills to successfully master an accent with me. I will tailor a course according to your needs and abilities.
MY CLIENTS:
My clients range from corporate firms and educational bodies, to investment banks and production companies:
- Companies: Google, ENO, Morgan Stanley, BBC.
- Production companies: DreamWorks, Michelin Film, Working Titles, Warner Brothers, Left Bank Picture.
- Theatre: Donmar theatre
- Here are some actors I have coached: Dame Helen Mirren, Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie, Jason Isaacs, James Norton.
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