French nerd
Michelle L.
High school
I help French sound natural, not translated.
What we can work on
- French
- AP English
- Latin
- Education
- McGill UniversityB.A. in French Literature (semester at La Sorbonne)
- Hometown
- Montréal, Québec (raised partly in Aix-en-Provence)
Learning with Michelle
How we’ll work together
“You don't learn French by conjugating in silence — you learn it by speaking badly until you speak well.”
I'll talk with you in French from the first session, gently fix you as we go, and bring in real culture — food, music, slang — so it actually sticks.
A little background
Michelle’s story
Michelle grew up bilingual between Montréal and the south of France, switching languages at the dinner table without thinking about it. She trained briefly at a patisserie in Aix before deciding she'd rather teach the language than bake in it. She believes fluency is 'earned through embarrassment and laughter' — so her sessions are conversational from day one, accent and all.
What students say
904 ratings“Michelle got me conversational before a semester abroad in Lyon. By the time I landed I could actually order, argue, and joke in French.”
“AP French: 5. She corrects your accent without making you self-conscious, and the culture bits make it fun.”
“I'm 58 and learning French for retirement travel. Michelle is warm, funny, and endlessly patient. J'adore!”
Before your first session
How does Michelle run a French session?
Michelle adapts each French session to the student's current assignment, exam, or goal.
Can this nerd remember past sessions?
Yes. Nerdy can save important notes, goals, preferences, and breakthroughs so future sessions can pick up with more context.
Can I get practice tests and study materials?
Yes. The session toolbox can generate practice tests, flashcards, diagrams, and study notes when they fit the lesson.