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Active - Public

French

Bonjour tout le monde ! (Hello everyone!)

My name is Mikayla and I cannot wait to meet and teach you my favorite language and life's passion.  I have been speaking French for half my life now and I have loved it since day one. I earned my Bachelors in French and Francophone Studies with a minor in European History from San Diego State University in 2014, lived and worked as an English and French teacher in Nîmes (south of France) and I now live in Lyon where I completed my Masters-FLES (teaching French as a second and foreign language).

I tailor my lessons to fit my students. I look at your level, background, age and goals to find the best course of action for us to take. We work on grammar and vocabulary of course, but also phonetics and French and Francophone culture !

I like to keep my lessons fun and interactive and I pull resources from many different places. Currently the books I'm using for instruction are: Latitudes, Adomania, Alter Ego, Tex's French Grammar, Liberté, and SuperMax. I also use many online exercises, songs, videos, and articles to supplement for listening and reading exercises.

Because I live in France, it may appear that my availability isn't all that great -- please note that I am very flexible and I am certain that we can find a time that works for both of us. If this is the case please contact me with times you were hoping to do.

Don't hesitate with any questions !
À bientôt ! (see you soon)

Traveling to a French-speaking country soon? Take these group French classes to learn and practice some essential vocabulary for tourists. You’ll also find out how to read and speak key phrases for getting around town, public transit, and more.

Survival French for Travelers

Mikayla is so sweet and patient. She customizes each lesson to meet the needs of her students. If you have questions, she takes the time to explain and welcomes any question you may have. I have previously taken her group classes and have learned so much from her especially in her private lessons. À très bientôt Mikayla! :)

Very friendly and patient. Open to working with students in the way that they learn best.

I just had my first French lesson with Mikayla. She was on time, organized, prepared, knowledgeable, very positive and encouraging!

I'm very much looking forward learning from her.

My girls confidence in French increased. Also, their marks improved. I highly recommend her.

I love my lessons with Mikayla. She is very supportive and I’m learning just what I hoped for.

She's amazing. Makes French fun & adjusts to whatever you need. 10/10 :D

Such a delight, I love lesson with Mikayla :)

Mikayla is a brilliant teacher and instructor. Helped me 100% in my speaking skills and she was very supportive and encouraging. Thank u very much!

Just started. Great first lesson. Looking forward to having Mikayla help me on my French journey :)

Mikayla has been extremely helpful in explaining French concepts.  She is also very patient and personable.

Mikayla is very kind, patient, has a wonderful teaching style and attitude.

Lovely! This was our first meeting and it felt like a more in-depth college discussion section.

My daughter, has been a student, under Mikayla for awhile now. She loves it!  Mikayla is an excellent, caring, and accomplished teacher. She is just what we were looking for. My daughter looks  forward to every lesson with her, and enjoys her teaching style. Mikayla has worked with us on many occasions to fit our schedual to her classes. She is great! My daughter is very happy to have her as a French teacher.

So far so good! Only the first lesson, but Mikala did a great job! Seems very nice and very relatable. Good at her job.

Comparative adjectives allow you to compare only two things. Superlative adjectives compare three or more things. Mikayla will teach you the formula for comparing items, plus share common adjectives that you can use!

English (ESL)

How to Use Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

There are many ways to talk about activities in the past. In this video, Mikayla will teach you how to talk about activities or actions that have already taken place. 

What did you do today at work? What errands did you get done today? You will be able to answer those questions by the end of this video!

How to Talk About Activites in the Past

In this video, Mikayla will teach you how to express your hopes, plans, likes, and dislikes. You will also learn how to describe your preferences between items and activities.

How to Express Your Likes and Dislikes

In this video, Mikayla will teach you the formula to conjugate verbs in the present continuous tense. This tense is used to describe what you are currently doing, at this moment. 

For example: 

- You are watching this video.
- You are studying English. 

How to Conjugate Verbs in the Present Continuous Tense

In this video, Mikayla will teach you how to conjugate verbs in the present simple. Most verbs follow the same pattern, so you will unlock 100s of conjugations by the end of this video!

How to Conjugate Verbs in the Present Tense

Routines are actions you do throughout a typical day. Mikayla will teach you how to describe what you do when you wake up, after school, after work, or before bed.

Describing Your Daily Routine

In this video, Mikayla will teach you common vocabulary for articles of clothing. Clothes change in function of weather, activities, and how you are feeling that day. 

By the end of this video, you will know how to explain what you are wearing to others, or make a suggestion for what others should wear.

Clothing Vocabulary

In this video, Mikayla will teach you how to ask what the time is, and how to respond. She will also teach you common phrases for certain times throughout the day.

Asking For and Telling the Time

In this video, Mikayla will teach you how to conjugate the common verbs "Prendre" and "Venir." These verbs mean "To Take" and "To Come," respectfully. These are irregular verbs that are commonly used while ordering food or talking about activities that occurred in the past. 

Learn the French Verbs "To Take" and "To Come"  (Prendre and Venir)

In this video, Mikayla will teach you how to properly pronounce numbers 100 to infinity.

Numbers 100 and Beyond

In this video, Mikayla will teach you how to conjugate regular verbs ending in "-IR." Some come regular "-IR" ending verbs in French are "to finish," "to success," "to warn," and more! 

How to Conjugate Regular "-IR" Verbs

In this video, Mikayla will teach you how to conjugate the verb, "Faire." This verb means "To Do" or "To Make" in English. It is an irregular verb that is commonly used while talking about daily actions. 

Survival French for Travelers - French Class

Mikayla's French videos