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Native Parisian French Tutor | 10+ Yrs Exp | AP/IB, College & Adults
Chrystele L.

2,132 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $59
Response time: 5 hours

About Chrystele


Bio

Hi! I am a native Parisian and a full-time French tutor, educated in both France and the United States. In 10+ years on Wyzant, I’ve taught 280+ students of all ages, helping them improve grades, succeed on AP/IB/college/professional exams, and — most importantly — remember what they learn. For adults, I offer step-by-step lessons to learn from scratch or refresh past knowledge with confidence.

My expertise is in developing oral and written fluency, the two skills most challenging for...

Hi! I am a native Parisian and a full-time French tutor, educated in both France and the United States. In 10+ years on Wyzant, I’ve taught 280+ students of all ages, helping them improve grades, succeed on AP/IB/college/professional exams, and — most importantly — remember what they learn. For adults, I offer step-by-step lessons to learn from scratch or refresh past knowledge with confidence.

My expertise is in developing oral and written fluency, the two skills most challenging for non-natives. In many classes, students are expected to speak and understand without being taught the sound system, and they study grammar but rarely write enough to integrate it. I guide them through both, so they can follow native speakers, express themselves clearly, and write with accuracy — essential for exams, enrolling in a French university, and long-term mastery.

I graduated Summa Cum Laude in French from UNC Charlotte, earned a Graduate Certificate in Translation (4.0 GPA), and taught at Waddell Language Academy, a French immersion school in Charlotte, NC.

➡️ Students describe me as patient, warm, and encouraging. I make complex concepts easy to understand and adapt quickly to each learner’s style.

If you're ready to make real progress, I’d love to help. À bientôt!


Education

BA, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
French
Graduate Certificate in Translating (English-French), University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Masters
Bachelor in Fashion Design , Esmod Paris
Other

Additional Languages

French

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $59
  • Rate details: Cancellations & rescheduled lessons within 24 hours of the start time are charged the full rate. Group rates: $20 per additional person
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 9/3/2015

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

French

French

These last 3 years I have been tutoring young adults and adults with very different goals (before an exam or on a regular yearly basis, before an assessment, some before an expatriation in France, some just for regular trips in Canada) and backgrounds but whatever their goals and difficulty I helped them to really improve their skills and especially their confidence. Often, the most difficult part is speaking French because they have no opportunity to practice with French native. I used to work for lawyers in an international firm in Paris so my French had to be excellent to meet their expectations. So, you can be sure you will learn a proper French in a relaxed environment.

Examples of Expertise


Chrystele has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 3 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

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Ratings and Reviews


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Reviews

Organized, perceptive, and a good listener

My situation was pretty specific and fairly urgent, and Chrystele made a quick and accurate assessment and produced improvements in my French during the first lesson. She also followed up right away and provided practical solutions for my specific situation over a realistic timeline.

David, 8 lessons with Chrystele

Amazing!

This was our first session. Chrystele has a joyful way of teaching and presenting materials. She excels at feedback. Chrystele was able to tailor the program for my particular needs. Wonderful! ! I loved her approach and I am excited for our future sessions.

Susan, 3 lessons with Chrystele

Great tutor

Chrystele was very patient and knowledgeable with my high school daughter. She was flexible in staying on the session longer than scheduled. My daughter felt very good about the session and is looking forward to working with Chrystele!

Mindy , 7 lessons with Chrystele

Wonderful, Creative Native French Tutor!

Chrystele is wonderful! She can quickly discern your needs and your level, she is very prompt, she creates situations for conversation, documents and recorded sessions so you can review during the week. My specific needs for refreshing my (very rusty) French so I could travel with some degree of confidence are being met and exceeded with her tutoring. I highly recommend Chrystele!

Kathy, 4 lessons with Chrystele

Excellent Teacher. Will see again

Chrystele focuses her lesson plan on perfecting the basics, helping with pronunciation and base-line conversational skills. Personally, I had invested a lot of time studying on the app Duolingo—which helps with reading and writing. Chrystele’s teaching will help me be confident in speaking when I travel to France abroad.

Alex, 1 lesson with Chrystele

Great class

The 2 times I’ve spent with my teach I’m already gaining confidence in learning French. She is extremely clear and patient when it comes to corrections. I am truly having a great time so far learning This most beautiful language ever.

LeMel, 21 lessons with Chrystele

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

My son has been struggling with his advance French class and Chrystele has been great helping him build with his confidence, pronunciation, reviewing the grammar they are working on at school and providing him various tips. He loves his sessions.

Totti, 10 lessons with Chrystele

Building on basics.

It sounds simple, but Chrystele has shown us that having a basic mastery of French sounds and pronunciation is the key to improving. We are really focused this week on the different sounds of the French "e". My wife is working hard and she is very pleased with her progress

Larry, 16 lessons with Chrystele

Excellent teacher

Chrystele is a very encouraging teacher, easy to understand. She’s helped me feel ready to speak French in Paris on my first trip there in 7 years.

Susan, 4 lessons with Chrystele

Excellent teacher

Chrystele is a great teacher, easy to understand, very encouraging. I look forward to more classes with her. She’s helping me regain my confidence speaking French.

Susan, 4 lessons with Chrystele
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