Testimonials – Learning French with Gaëlle Napoléon

Here you can read the full testimonials provided by some of the FormaScape students.

“I found Gaëlle’s understanding of English helped explain and avoid common pitfalls when learning French”.

“Gaëlle’s methods of teaching French helped me quickly improve my conversational skills”

J. S. Normandy

 

I would recommend Gaelle’s lessons to anyone wanting to learn French or progress with their French, she helps you learn to speak French correctly, whilst making the lesson both fun and informative. She is an excellent teacher!

D. B. Lonlay l’abbaye.

 

Gaelle is a very approachable and competent tutor, and we are gaining confidence in our spoken French with every lesson.

It is brilliant finding out the correct French expressions for everyday use from someone who uses them everyday!

Gaelle encourages questions and gives explanations that are easy to grasp.

L. B. Normandy

 

Madame Gaelle Napoleon has been my French teacher for the last 10 months on a weekly basis during this period. On starting I could only remember six words in French from my old school lessons aged 12yrs, which is an extremely long time ago. My progress has been due to a one to one lesson where there is the ability to go at my own pace and understanding. Gaelle shows such empathy when I feel that I cannot do it and manages to persuade you otherwise and give you the spree you need to continue. I am know able to understand what those around me are saying and can translate what is written which makes such a difference to living here. Gaelle has great patience’s and makes the individual lesson really enjoyable and has not only teaches you the language, but about living and life in France.

Her new teaching aid is great and because it is her voice I can picture her speaking to me I found myself remembering how certain words are pronounce, how they are spelt and actually visualizing the words, which has actually encouraged me to try and speak more.

W.W.

 

I was always nervous in joining a large group.

I take my lesson’s with a friend. This style of learning suits me perfectly.

Gaelle’s determination and encouragement has improved my confidence.

You need to work hard, but it is certainly worth it.

Lesson’s are varied and interesting with topics such as,

everyday conversation, French traditions and even politics if you are interested.

I would certainly recommend you try French lesson’s with Gaelle.

L.T.

 

As one of Gaëlle’s first students, I have no hesitation in recommending her tutorials to anyone who wants to understand and be understood in the French language.  Her approach is geared to the individual’s requirements and abilities and lessons are structured and professional while maintaining an informal, friendly atmosphere which makes learning the language a rewarding and pleasurable experience.

R.S.B

 

 

“Normandy French Tuition successfully helped me gain my DELF qualification in just 3 months! I’d recommend them any time.”

 R. Domfront.

 

“When I moved to France, I could just about order a coffee and discuss the weather. Now I have the confidence to have a conversation about politics, the state of the economy, or even the size of my wood stack – all thanks to Normandy French Tuition”

K, St Bomer les Forges

 

We have been having private lessons with Gaëlle for the past 6 months, being the third tutor we have tried. The lessons are plenty of content and variety and set in a friendly and relaxed manner. We have made good progress taking home extra work upon request, endorsing the subjects covered in the lesson along with covering day to day living in France. We would highly recommend Gaëlle to anyone wishing to learn French.

T & J, Beauvain 61 (Two to one lessons).

 

A friendly, well structured way to learn your new language.

C. (Rânes group).

 

Thank you so much for your lessons.  They were always enjoyable, interesting, amusing and added to which I always learnt something.  My French improved immensely.  Thank you, you are a great teacher.  I would like continue my lessons with Skype.

J. (group and one to one lessons)

 

I am a professional person who needed to learn french quickly to do my business in France. I have had 2 intensive courses with Gaelle, and stayed at the excellent Belle Vallee, and, not only did my French improve by an incredible degree, but it was also a very enjoyable mini break both times. I think it is nearly impossible to speak french quickly without this type of tuition .

J.B (one to one intensive course)

 

I have just returned from a fabulous week in Normandy where I took an intensive course in French, staying in an exquisite country house. Gaelle Napoleon, a gifted teacher, taught us in depth formal French but we also had fun learning colourful French phrases in the local idiom. Learning was reinforced with cultural talks and visits to local historical and architectural sites. We also tasted 20 year old calvados, local poire (pear cider) and bought local cheeses and French hens at the market.

Our hosts for this residential course were Victoria and Richard Hobson-Cossey who own the stunning chambres d’hotes called Belle Vallee. The house dates back to Napoleon times and Victoria and Richard are very welcoming and relaxed and so the atmosphere in the house is a perfect mixture of warmth and elegance . Belle Vallee is surrounded by a stunning garden, woods and rolling hills. Meals were delicious and we ate fresh strawberries and new potatoes from the garden and of course newly laid eggs.

Do try this course if you want to improve your French quickly. You will speak, read and write with greater accurancy and confidence by the end of your stay in Belle Vallee. Your pronunciation and ability to talk and be understood on the phone will improve greatly and you will be able to understand spoken French significantly better. You will also enjoy Normandy hospitality at its very best.

M.J. (one week intensive course)

 

I had spent a number of years learning French at home with C.D. courses and was unhappy with my progress. I decided to take one to one lessons with Gaelle four months ago. In this short time I have been very surprised and pleased with my progress. She is an excellent teacher, very knowledgeable, patient and a great motivator. My confidence has grown to the extent that I am finally happy to use my French in public and even make and answer phone calls. Such is my confidence, that I have little doubt after twelve months I should be able to cope with the majority of day to day French contact and conversation. My only regret is that I did not meet her sooner.

M.B. UK (one to one lessons)

 

“Comencé mis clases de francés en marzo del 2017, llegué a Francia sin hablar nada de francés y sin poder entenderlo. En mi caso fueron clases particulares por lo que me daba la oportunidad de aprender a mi ritmo, Gaelle siempre se preocupó por darme el material necesario para practicar,  así como enfocarse en las partes que más se me dificultaban e incluso enseñarme más sobre la cultura francesa. Luz, Columbia.

Estuve 3 meses tomando clases con ella y al final de tal período puedo decir que ahora entiendo conversaciones básicas e igualmente puedo comunicarme.

Quiero agradecer a Gaelle por transmitirme la confianza de poder aprender el idioma y por su paciencia, es una persona que ama lo que hace. y si tengo la oportunidad de regresar a Francia sin duda buscaría la manera de continuar mis lecciones con ella.”

K.N. México 

 

 

è stato bello vedere i miei progressi in francese grazie anche alle lezioni di Gaelle, sono arrivata senza parlare una parola di francese e sono partita sapendo comunicare e comprendere correttamente!

– durante le classi l’atmosfera era amichevole, sia con Gaelle che con gli altri studenti, si apprende ancora meglio quando si ride!

– durante le lezioni abbiamo anche affrontato temi di attualità, è importante per chi viene dall’estero conoscere non solo la lingua, ma anche l’attualità del paese in cui si vive!

M.M.- Italia

 

Gaelle ist eine großartige Lehrerin, mit der richtigen Herangehensweise an den  Unterricht und vor allem an  das Training der Aussprache. Sie erklärt verständlich, ist freundlich und ist eine sehr interessante Person.

Ich nehme Französischnterricht mit Gaelle seit einem Jahr und bin sehr zufrieden mit ihren persönlichen und beruflichen Qualitäten. Der Unterricht findet in einer aktiven und freundlichen Atmosphäre statt. Sie ist eine verantwortungsvolle Lehrerin, eine intelligente und angenehme Dame in der Kommunikation.

Gaelle kann sich gut an der Schüler anpassen. Ich bin mit ihr komplett zufrieden!

 

Y. Austria.

 

Eigenlijk is een uurtje Franse les per week niet genoeg om goed Frans te leren, maar de lessen van Gaelle zijn super nuttig.

Grammatica, woorden die je in het dagelijks leven gebruikt (ook die je niet in de Franse lesboekjes vindt), uitspraak, de Franse gebruiken, actualiteiten, alles passeert de revue.

Afwisselend van serieus tot zeer humoristisch en luchtig, het uurtje is voorbij voordat je het weet. En dan thuis goed oefenen.

Een grote aanrader !

‘De lessen van Gaelle zijn heel leerzaam en praktisch. Je leert echt Frans!’

R.P. Netherlands.

 

Я занимаюсь уроками французского языка с Gaelle в течение года и очень доволна ее личными и профессиональными качествами. Занятия проходят в активной и дружеской атмосфере. Она ответственный учитель, умная и приятная дама в общении.

Гаель – прекрасный преподаватель, с правильным подходом к обучению. Она понимает что нужно ученику и может составить индивидуально подобранную под нужды ученика программу. Гаель уделяет большое внимание произношению, что во французском языке немаловажно, особенно для нас, славян, поскольку во французком языке есть много носовых звуком не присущих нашему языку.

Если у Вас будет возможность посетить Нормандию, рекоммендую также обратиться к Гаель как к гиду. Ведь никто другой, как истинный француз не покажет вам и традиции и культуры страны. Мы посетили совместно город Кан и Байю.

Гаель – прекрасный преподаватель, с правильным подходом к обучению. Она понимает что нужно ученику и может составить индивидуально подобранную программу. Гаель уделяет большое внимание произношению, что во французском языке очень важно

Y. Russia.

 

Thank you so much for your help over the last two years. Due to your input, I was able to survive a month in a French hospital, totally immersed in French culture and language. I have no doubt the experience helped my confidence immensely.

 M. UK