A passionate and flexible French tutor who gives both online and home lessons. State: Lagos Qualification: Bachelor of Arts in French Language Diploma: DELF DALF >B2. 4 years experience.

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• Do you speak this language fluently because of your origins or because a teacher inspired you to learn?

  I speak French language fluently because of my origin, I was born bilingual I grew up speaking French/English I also attended a bilingual school

• 2) Can you name a living, historical or fictional character that you think is the emblematic representative of the language's culture?

  I wouldn't choose cause there are many characters that represents the French culture

• Is there a typical word, phrase, tradition or behavior in the language that you particularly like?

  the word is Amour - love  ,the phrase is Joie de vivre -  zest for life and the behaviour I like  is the way they live life so simple and loving.

• Why does speaking this language matter to you?

  It's not just french language that matters to me I love languages ,I love it when I see a person from another country or nation and I am able to communicate with him/her . To me language is the barrier breaker so I am open to learn more languages.

• What is the main difficulty in learning this language and what can help the process of learning?

  The major difficulty of the language is the many rules it has, the grammar and the pronunciation once you can overcome these you are good to go. What can help beginners to learn, it's to have interest, take it easy on themselves while learning and be determined to reach their goals then get the necessary tools for your learning journey.

• Provide a valuable anecdote related to your language learning or your days at school.

  Well the was this one particular confusion I always had with french grammar while in school and how I overcome it was to deduce a short cut for myself so that whenever I see it I won't be confused and will know exactly where and how to use it.

• How has travel or a specific trip helped you to increase your skill and knowledge of the language?

  I have not  really travelled a lot although I love travelling but I know that you can learn a language by meeting new people and discovering new cultures so I advise people to travel if they can it's a great way of learning

• What makes you a Superprof in language?

  well, I will not really call myself a superprof not because I doubt my abilities to deliver but because I don't think I know it all, once you tell your mind that you know this thing your mind tend to stop Learning and the truth is we learn everyday new words comes out everyday so I am the best but still improving myself daily...