Hello, my name is Sophie Rubegue and I'm an experienced native French tutor currently living in Australia. I have been giving French lessons online with Verbalplanet since 2026. I am currently offering a free initial trial lesson for new students.
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About me - English
I’m a native French speaker, and I’ve been living in Australia for twelve years.
I’m fully bilingual in French and English, and I have a deep love for language, culture, and connection.
My background is shaped by both European and Australian experiences, as well as time spent working internationally...
I’m dedicated to helping students build confidence in their communication, whether they’re beginners or advanced learners.
Qualifications & Experience
Being a native speaker with two years of university study in French literature and languages, I have a deep understanding of the language beyond everyday use.
In addition, over the past several years, I’ve informally tutored Australian friends in French, especially partners of my friends, helping them build practical conversational skills. These experiences gave me a strong sense of how to guide English speakers in grasping French naturally.
Teaching Approach
My teaching methodology is centered on real-life communication. I believe language is best learned through conversation, cultural context, and practical usage.
I guide students step by step, starting with their goals, whether that's everyday conversation, preparing for travel, or boosting confidence at work.
I incorporate a mix of structured exercises, real-world examples, and casual chats, so students feel comfortable and engaged at every step.
In my lessons, I also like to assign thoughtful, practical 'grown-up homework,' encouraging students to integrate the language into their daily routines. These activities help reinforce what we cover in class, so they build a natural habit of using the language beyond just the lesson times.
Je suis francaise de naissance et je vis en Australie depuis 12 ans.
Je suis complètement bilingue en français et en anglais, et j’ai une passion pour les langues, la culture et les liens humains.
Mon parcours est façonné par des expériences européennes et australiennes, ainsi que par des périodes de travail et de voyages autours du monde.
J'aime aider ceux qui le veulent à gagner confiance dans leur communication, que ce soit des débutants ou des apprenants avancés.
Qualifications & Experience
L'Anglais est depuis douze ans ma langue quotidienne, et ma curiosite m'a permis de perfectionner cet usage dans de multiple contextes.
Additionnellement, apres avoir étudié un an en Australie, j’ai obtenu un certificat IV en Formation et évaluation, ce qui m’a permis d’acquérir des compétences solides pour accompagner les apprenants.
Teaching Approach
Au cours de mes voyages, j’ai eu l’occasion d’enseigner l’anglais de manière très informelle, avec des enfants et des adultes naturellement curieux.
J’utilise des échanges conversationnels, beaucoup de petites expressions, des mots amusants...
Cela crée un environnement ludique, détendu, où l'apprentissage est naturel.
En parallèle, j’accompagne également des adultes francophones vivant à l’étranger, avec qui je partage des discussions quotidiennes. Je les aide à enrichir leur vocabulaire, à affiner leur prononciation, et à surmonter les subtilités comme les H aspirés par example.
Mon approche avec eux reste conviviale, centrée sur la pratique, les échanges, et le développement de leur confiance en anglais.