Laila - French teacher - Chicago
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Laila - French teacher - Chicago

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Laila

  • Rate 291 GHS
  • Response 3h
  • Students

    Number of students Laila has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

    3

    Number of students Laila has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

Laila - French teacher - Chicago
  • 5 (5 reviews)

291 GHS/hr

1st lesson free

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1st lesson free

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  • French
  • DELF

Native French Speaker & Instructor. Learn french fast with fun! Apprends le français vite et bien avec Laila! 

  • French
  • DELF

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Laila is a respected member of our tutor community. She is highly recommended for her commitment and the quality of her lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.

About Laila

Bonjour!

I'm Laila, a native French speaker and passionate language instructor with a genuine love for helping others discover the beauty of French.

My path to teaching combines both academic depth and real classroom experience. I hold two Master's degrees: one in Education from INSPE in Besançon, France, where I trained specifically in teaching methodology, and one in French and Francophone Studies from the University of Kansas, where I deepened my understanding of the language, literature, and cultures across the French-speaking world.

Along the way, I've taught in French secondary schools, worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the university level, and tutored students of all ages (from elementary schoolers to adult learners).

What I care about most is making French feel accessible and genuinely enjoyable, not intimidating. I know firsthand how challenging (and how rewarding) learning a language can be, and I bring patience, structure, and encouragement to every lesson.
My teaching blends solid grammatical foundations with real conversation, so you're not just memorizing rules: you're learning to actually think and express yourself in French!

Whether you're a complete beginner or working toward fluency, I tailor every lesson to your goals, your pace, and the way you learn best, all with fun and real progress!

C'est parti! (let's get started!)

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About the lesson

  • Primary school
  • Junior high school
  • SHS 1
  • +21
  • levels :

    Primary school

    Junior high school

    SHS 1

    SHS 2

    SHS 3

    BTS

    University education

    Adult Education

    Master's degree

    Doctor of philosophy

    MBA

    Pre school

    A1

    A2

    B1

    B2

    C1

    C2

    Other vocational training

    Beginner

    Intermediate

    Advanced

    Professionel

    Child

  • French
  • English
  • Slovak
  • +3

All languages in which the lesson is available :

French

English

Slovak

Croatian

Serbian

Bosnian

As a native French speaker with formal teacher training (MA in Education from INSPE, France) and an academic specialization in French and Francophone culture (MA, University of Kansas), I combine structured pedagogy with an emphasis on real, natural communication. I don't believe in grammar for grammar's sake, every concept I teach is immediately anchored in conversation.
I begin with an informal assessment to understand the learner's current level, their goals, and their learning style, then build a personalized plan around that. I adjust based on what's working and where the learner needs more repetition or a different explanation.

A typical session blends:
- A short warm-up in French to ease into the language and review previous material

- A focused mini-lesson on a specific grammar point, vocabulary set, or pronunciation challenge

- Applied practice through conversation, roleplay, or guided exercises using that material

- Real-world context: authentic materials like short articles, dialogues, or media appropriate to the student's level

- A quick wrap-up noting progress and previewing what's next
Lessons are adapted in real time: if a student needs more time on a concept, we stay there rather than rushing to "cover" material.

I bring an authentic combination: I'm a native speaker with genuine cultural fluency, and I have formal training in how to teach — not just what to teach. My background spans French internships (Les Augustins secondary school, SOPA elementary program in Calgary), a Graduate Teaching Assistant role at the University of Kansas, and tutoring experience across academic settings (Lake Forest College, AFEV volunteer program). This means I understand both the linguistics of French and the pedagogy of how people actually acquire a second language. I know how to break down what feels intuitive to me as a native speaker into something clear and learnable!

I work well with a wide range of learners:
- Beginners building a foundation from scratch

- Intermediate learners working on fluency, natural expression, and moving past "textbook French"

- Conversational learners who want confidence speaking, whether for travel, family, or personal enrichment

- Academic learners (students in coursework needing support alongside a class) benefiting from my classroom teaching background

Whether you're starting from zero or refining fluency, I tailor lessons to your specific goals, pace, and learning style!

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Rates

Rate

  • 291 GHS

Pack prices

  • 5h: 1,397 GHS
  • 10h: 2,561 GHS

free lessons

The first free lesson with Laila will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

  • 45mins

online

  • GHS291/h

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