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Helping you communicate in French with confidence in every situation

Boost your confidence and skills through individual or group sessions adapted to your linguistic needs and achieve your goals with the flexibility of online training from the convenience of your home or office.

 

1:1 Coaching

Individual training and coaching sessions personalized to meet your needs to learn, practice and improve your communication skills in French and be able to communicate with confidence in any situation.

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Individual Exam Preparation

DELF, DALF, TEF,  TCF, TFI, PSC* (*Public Service Commission tests)

Preparation and simulation of the tests using authentic questions and scenarios. Tips and constructive feedback.

Corporate Training

Individual or group customized training with your industry specific language to improve your bilingual skills, collaborate better and communicate efficiently in your workplace or in any situation.

 

 

    Group Workshops

    In small groups with limited number of participants we focus on specific topics that are relevant and modern  to build up your confidence to interact in day-to-day conversations.

       

      Feel Like It’s Time to Improve Your French?

      Whether you are seeking to enhance your proficiency in French in your workplace, prepare for upcoming foreign travels, get ready for a written or oral test, or gain confidence in your daily communication, we help you achieve your language goals. Our personalized training programs are designed to meet your specific needs and linguistic goals, providing you with the flexibility to study online, from the comfort of your home or office. 

      With our guiding support, embark on a journey towards unlocking your full potential in French, while we provide you with an encouraging and motivating environment essential for your success.

      Why Choose French With Purpose?

      We believe in the power of language and the transformative impact it can have on people’s lives.  Our mission and purpose is to help motivated goal-oriented professionals and adults achieve their goals in French language proficiency so that they experience success communicating in French with confidence in their work and personal life, while having a positive and lasting impact through our work.

      Our core values are be of service, succeed together, and pay it forward.

      We’re here to support you every step of the way through training tailored to your needs and based on a communicative and dynamic  approach in an enjoyable environment. 

      When you choose to work with us, you embark on a journey towards your own success AND make a positive impact in the lives of others.

      We’re committed to giving back to the community by donating a percentage of all profits from our services to organizations that support youth well-being and education.

      Join us today and be a vital part of this purposeful endeavour and make a difference.

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      1. Schedule a free consultation call

      We will discuss your goals and needs to make sure we are a good match and can meet your expectations.

      2. Choose the program right for you

      Depending on your needs and goals, choose one of our trainings.

      3. Start your journey and reach your goals

      We will establish a plan and follow it to help you reach your goals.

      Testimonials

      I love the logistical benefit of being able to attend the online class from anywhere. Agnes is very patient, innovative and resourceful. The online courses she offers include many opportunities for the students to read and speak aloud, with gentle correction as needed. We learn from videos, news casts, songs, dialogues, student presentations, conversation, puzzles and quizzes, reading out loud, and listening to Agnes read to us. The small break-out rooms allow 2 to 3 students to work on a topic, such as “1 minute for 1 book” with Agnes able to join in to assist.  The online platform allows Agnes to make full use of all that technology offers and I really enjoy it.  For me personally, I feel less shy and have a lot more confidence online than I do in a classroom setting.  I have progressed significantly with written and verbal communication, grammar, pronounciation, comprehension, and confidence, thanks to Agnes.  I strongly recommend Agnes and I am very excited to have the opportunity to continue studying with her. 
      Kathleen

      I have recently had the pleasure of taking French classes on line with Agnes! Thanks to Agnes I had a really positive and successful experience. Agnes is wonderful at creating a relaxed and professional online environment. Through a variety of themes that were often inspired by my personal interests, like gardening and French culture, I was encouraged to speak French while acquiring new vocabulary, improving my prononciation and gaining confidence speaking in a conversation. Whether you identify as a beginner of the French language or you are seeking to improve your existing French language I am confident that Agnes will adapt her teaching to your level, interests and goals. I strongly recommend Agnes to anyone who wants to learn French or improve their French, in a fun way, without stress.

      Carol-Ann

      I studied with Agnes one-on-one for two years.  How I looked forward to my lesson each week!  She understood my learning style and knew how to help me make sense of the grammar concepts.  Agnes has a genuine love of teaching and is always kind, patient and positive. During our time together I passed the DELF A2 and B1 exams and cultivated a love of the French language which continues today.
      Bonnie

      I was a student of French with Agnes for several years, during which time she helped me a great deal in my French studies.  She assisted me a lot in obtaining my DELF diplomas in levels B1 and B2. I was particularly strong in the area of oral French.  As a result, I achieved 100% in that area in my exam.  She was always conscientious and punctual for lessons.  I owe her a lot throughout this period.
      Lance

      Agnes is a pleasure to work with. She is well organised, sends out weekly emails on time and always structures each lesson with a theme of the day and some grammar that the group wants to work on. She is careful to check with the group that the subject matter meets our needs. In addition to group work, we break into small groups on Zoom so that two people can converse with each other and get lots of practice in speaking and listening. She has a good sense of humour and likes a laugh, so the lessons are serious but not solemn. It is gratifying to be in France and greeted with “Ah, Monsieur, vous parlez français”. Merci, Agnes!

      Doug

      The French class with Agnes is truly wonderful and a lot of fun. Each session is unique and covers a lot of territory: new vocabulary, new grammar, reading, correct pronunciation, casual conversations on contemporary subjects. She shares “how the French would actually say that”. In a group, we benefit from each other’s questions but also receive individual instruction. Forget Duolingo!

      Barbara

      I truly enjoyed the workshops I attended in a group setting. Learning French was fun and we were given many useful tips that helped us to understand and to speak French effectively. Susan

      I started a weekly one-on-one sessions with Agnes after I finished several beginners’ courses at Alliance Française.  She has been a great teacher, not only teaching me French grammar, words and phrases, but also French culture to get to know more about France. She makes lessons fun yet a bit challenging, that makes me very motivated and passionate to learn. When I want to learn something more specific or something different, she prepares lessons for me, so I always feel lessons are very well catered especially for me. 
      Wako

      I am extremely grateful that I came across French with Purpose during my exam preparation. I was under significant time pressure, and after spending nearly 1.5 years learning French the wrong way, I realized I had to unlearn many habits and rebuild my foundation properly. Looking back, my biggest advice to anyone reading this would be: take the demo session without hesitation. It can save you an incredible amount of time, frustration, and confusion. What truly sets Agnes apart is her ability to identify the weaknesses of each student and adapt her teaching accordingly. Not every tutor has the patience, flexibility, or skill to do that effectively. Thanks to her guidance, my comfort level in speaking French improved tremendously, along with my vocabulary, grammar, and overall confidence. More importantly, she taught me how to approach the exam  strategically and efficiently based on my specific goals and timeline. I genuinely consider myself fortunate to have had Agnes as my instructor, and thanks to her support, I was finally able to clear my exam. Whether you are a complete beginner or someone trying to improve your existing French skills, I am confident that Agnes will adapt her teaching to your level, interests, and objectives in a way that truly helps you progress.

      Anmol

      Agnes is a warm, caring, dynamic, and focused person. These qualities also make her a wonderful French instructor. She consistently places the goals of her students in the forefront, creating lessons that include various subjects to help students add to their vocabulary repertoire; exercises and homework to increase their grammar skills; and many opportunities in class, both as a group and as individuals, to practice and increase fluidity in conversation. In addition, she offers many suggestions to help students influence their own learning outside of class. Agnes is generous, always taking time to explain and clarify the intricacies of the French language. During the two years that I have been her student, both privately  and in a group setting, my French conversation skills have improved notably. My comfort level in speaking French has increased as has my range of vocabulary and my grammar skills. I consider myself fortunate to have such an excellent instructor.

      Vicky L-M.

      Agnes is, very simply, a marvellous instructor!  She is the best French teacher I’ve ever had.  She does an amazing amount of preparation for each class, using a wide range and type of source materials, then combines them with a terrific sense of humour and a ton of creative energy to create a warm, inviting learning experience.  Her advance preparation means you learn a lot in a short period of time, all while having a lot of fun.  My very rusty French has been improving quickly and I’m enjoying every minute of it.  I can’t recommend her highly enough!

      Sue

      I was fortunate to attend a series of eight Agnes’ online French workshops. I wasn’t convinced I could survive two hours online but it turns out I loved it. Her sense of humour, charming smile and comfort with the technology made the online experience fun and user-friendly. The mix of activities – conversation, student presentations, grammar discussions, polls and quizzes, all with Agnes’s encouragement and correction – gave the students a variety of ways to learn and interact in French. I even appreciated the homework – and the fact that Agnes followed up by email when required. It was definitely the best French class I have taken – I’ll be back for more. Merci beaucoup Agnes!

      Gilian

      I have taken two online french group classes with Agnes over the past year. Agnes is an excellent teacher!  Her lessons are well structured and very engaging and entertaining. She runs the group using a variety of informal and formal exercises and there is plenty of time to interact with her and the other students. The class always starts and finishes on time. As a beginner – early intermediate I find it quite easy to understand her French because she speaks clearly and with an easy pace to follow. It’s been a pleasure learning with Agnes and I hope to have further opportunities to join her class.
      Michael

      Agnes is a terrific teacher whose classes I have greatly enjoyed and look forward to every week. She brings bundles of energy, creativity, thoughtfulness and dedication to her classes. Her teaching style is always positive, encouraging, friendly and humorus. The benefits for me include making travel easier and enjoying a stimulating experience with a great teacher and interesting classmates.
      John

      I am a member of a Zoom group and we have been fortunate to have Agnes work with us. During our weekly lessons, she adds new vocabulary and grammar concepts into a group “Chat” which she emails at the end of each lesson. Mid-week, we receive topics, information and homework as preparation for our next lesson. Agnes always chooses interesting lesson topics which are reflective of the world-wide and Canadian calendar: from the Burglary of the Louvre, a lesson about famous women for International Women’s Day, a lesson on Earth day, to the French Open tennis tournament. The adjectives I would use to describe Agnes:  knowledgeable, kind, caring and encouraging, highly organized and energetic…a wonderful “enseignante”….

      MJ

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