Hi! I'm Tom, a native French speaker and French-English law student at University College Dublin (UCD), where I am completing a French-English double degree in Law.
I offer French grinds and personalised French lessons in Dublin, particularly around UCD, Blackrock, Stillorgan, Booterstown and Dún Laoghaire, as well as online.
Whether you are preparing for the Leaving Certificate French exam, studying French at Junior Cycle or university level, looking to improve your spoken French, or simply wanting to become more confident in the language, I adapt every lesson to your level and goals.
📚 WHAT I CAN HELP YOU WITH
• Leaving Certificate French & exam preparation
• Junior Cycle French
• French grinds and homework support
• French grammar and vocabulary
• French speaking & conversation
• Pronunciation and fluency
• Reading and written expression
• Listening and comprehension
• University-level French
• French for academic and professional purposes
• French legal terminology for students interested in Law
• French for beginners
• General French improvement
👨🏫 MY APPROACH TO TEACHING FRENCH
I believe that learning a language should be structured, practical and engaging, but also flexible.
I have personally experienced what it is like to learn and use a new language on a daily basis at home. This taught me that having a clear structure and objective for each lesson is important, but that flexibility and adaptation are just as essential.
I therefore give every lesson a clear structure while adapting the content and pace to the individual student. If you are struggling with grammar, we can focus on grammar. If you need to become more confident speaking French, we can focus on conversation. If you are preparing for the Leaving Certificate, we can work specifically on the skills required for your exam.
For exam preparation, lessons can include grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, listening, written expression and oral practice.
As a native French speaker studying in an English-speaking university environment, I can also explain difficult French concepts clearly in English whenever necessary.
🎓 WHY CHOOSE ME AS YOUR FRENCH TUTOR?
• Native French speaker
• Fluent in English
• French-English double degree student
• Law student at University College Dublin (UCD)
• Very strong academic background
• Experience working with children and teenagers
• Friendly, patient and organised
• Lessons fully adapted to your individual needs
I also work every summer at a YMCA summer camp in the United States, where I work with children and teenagers of different ages.
Working with young people is therefore something I am very comfortable with — and, more importantly, something I genuinely enjoy. I have experience creating a positive and supportive environment where children and teenagers can feel comfortable, build confidence and develop new skills.
📍 FRENCH LESSONS IN DUBLIN, BLACKROCK & ONLINE
I am based around UCD and Blackrock and offer in-person French lessons in the surrounding areas, as well as online lessons.
I can therefore offer French tutoring around:
UCD • Blackrock • Booterstown • Stillorgan • Dún Laoghaire • Monkstown
Whether you are a complete beginner, preparing for the Leaving Certificate French exam, looking for French grinds, helping your child improve their French at school, or simply wanting to speak French with greater confidence, I would be happy to help.
SO LET'S IMPROVE YOUR FRENCH
Every student has different goals, strengths and difficulties. My aim is to make French lessons useful, enjoyable and genuinely tailored to you.
Send me a message with your age, current French level and what you would like to improve, and we can discuss the best approach for your lessons.