French for you.I’m a native French speaker from the Dordogne, with over 15 years’ experience teaching French, both as a private tutor and in a variety of settings, including as a Fellow at Kingston University, Esher College and Kingston Adult Education.Whether you’re studying French for A Level or GCSE, or simply want to feel more confident speaking French, I’m here to help.Have a look through my reviews, explore my resources and classes, and feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.À bientôt,
Magali

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SMALL AND FRIENDLY CLASSES IN KINGSTONFrench Conversation — Tuesdays
6–8pm Quaker Centre KT1 2PT
Comfortable speakers. Intermediate to Higher French.
£20 per 2-hour class.Rusty French — Thursdays
6–8pm Quaker Centre KT1 2PT
Refresher & holiday French. £20 per 2-hour class.French Intermediate — Wednesdays
6:30–8:30pm Online
Intermediate French. £15 per 2-hour class.French Café — Thursdays
9:30–11:00am Online
Intermediate French. £12 per 1.5-hour class.ABOUT THE CLASSES
No two classes are the same! Each week, we chat about France, from current events and culture to everyday life.The classes are relaxed, friendly and conversation-based, helping you build vocabulary and improve your grammar along the way.mailto:magalien[email protected]

NEWS!!!After a fantastic summer of French classes at the pub, regular classes restart week commencing 14th September 2026.Contact me to try a class or book your place!

« I have been improving my French with Magali for 3 years. I really enjoy the weekly classes in the Quaker centre as the learning environment and class structure is relaxed but effective. I think the small class size, the mix of ages, motivation for improving our French, gender mix and varied professional backgrounds all add to the learning experience and perhaps most importantly the « team spirit » in our weekly sessions. » Brian P.read more reviews

TUTORING FOR A LEVEL FRENCH – AQA AND EDEXCELThere’s a big step from GCSE to A Level French. Having taught A Level French for over 15 years, including at Esher College, and currently tutoring both AS and A Level students following AQA and Edexcel, I understand where students tend to struggle, and how to help.I also know that many schools are no longer able to offer A Level French, or that French can sometimes clash with other subjects on the timetable. Whether you’re studying French at school or need support studying more independently, I can help.The 12 A Level themes are rich in content and can feel quite demanding. I know the themes and exam requirements for both boards inside out, and have created comprehensive presentations for every theme, fully updated with the latest facts, statistics and information. They’re ideal for learning the course content, consolidating what you’ve covered in class, exam preparation or independent revision.Alongside the course content, we work on exam techniques and the specific skills needed to succeed at A Level. You’ll also find a wide range of resources to download on this website.Lessons are tailored to you, with a friendly, supportive approach and a clear focus on building confidence and getting results.I’m fully DBS checked and teach online or from my home near Kingston-upon-Thames train station.

NEWS!!!Fantastic A Level results from my students this year, with one heading to Oxford to study French and another to Cambridge to study MML. Well done and good luck to all my students! :)

FEESFirst meeting is free, we’ll discuss what you need and how I can help, and you can decide whether my approach is right for you.£60 per hour for regular students
£70 per hour for one-off exam revision sessions- Tailored resources included, sent to you after each lesson
- No cancellation fee, provided you cancel before the scheduled lesson time

« Knowing I needed at least 90% in my AQA A Level French exam to meet my Cambridge offer was incredibly daunting. With just a couple of months to go, Magali completely transformed both my preparation and my confidence, particularly for the Speaking exam.
Magali’s sessions were invaluable: we spent almost the entire time speaking in French and practising mock speaking cards under exam conditions, which made the real exam feel very familiar and well rehearsed. Magali’s materials and the information she had carefully gathered for me were also incredibly detailed, up-to-date and engaging. I learnt more from her in a few months than I had from my school lessons and the AQA textbook combined. With her help, I achieved an A* in French with 96% overall, meeting my Cambridge offer to study MML (French and Spanish), and dropped just one mark in the Speaking exam which, before working with Magali, had definitely been my weakest area. Merci infiniment, Magali ! » Aliceread more reviews

TUTORING FOR GCSE FRENCH - AQA AND EDEXCELI’ve been teaching French for over 15 years, including at Esher College, and currently tutor GCSE students, both AQA and Edexcel. Having lived in the UK for nearly 30 years and raised three children here, I understand the UK school system from both a teacher’s and a parent’s perspective.I know the GCSE courses and exam requirements well and have created a wide range of resources to help with speaking, listening, reading and writing, as well as grammar and exam techniques. You’ll also find plenty of resources to download on this website.Lessons are tailored to each student, whether they need extra support, want to build their confidence or are aiming for a higher grade. I’m fully DBS checked and teach online or from my home near Kingston-upon-Thames station.

NEWS!!!Fantastic GCSE French results from my students this year!
Wishing them lots of luck at sixth form and college :)

RESOURCESFeel free to browse and download my French resources, whether you’re an adult learner or studying for A Level or GCSE.For A Level French, you’ll also find more comprehensive resources to purchase, including presentations covering the AQA and Edexcel themes.Just click My TES Resources Shop above to explore from the TES website.Happy learning!

NEWS!!!
I have just created bundles for A Level themes and I am working on adding more free resources to download, so watch this space :)

A LEVEL tutoring« Knowing I needed at least 90% in my AQA A Level French exam to meet my Cambridge offer was incredibly daunting. With just a couple of months to go, Magali completely transformed both my preparation and my confidence, particularly for the Speaking exam.
Magali’s sessions were invaluable: we spent almost the entire time speaking in French and practising mock speaking cards under exam conditions, which made the real exam feel very familiar and well rehearsed. Magali’s materials and the information she had carefully gathered for me were also incredibly detailed, up-to-date and engaging. I learnt more from her in a few months than I had from my school lessons and the AQA textbook combined. With her help, I achieved an A* in French with 96% overall, meeting my Cambridge offer to study MML (French and Spanish), and dropped just one mark in the Speaking exam which, before working with Magali, had definitely been my weakest area. Merci infiniment, Magali ! Alice. »« When I found out that my school could not run the French A level course, I turned to Magali for help. Having already had so much experience delivering both the AQA and Edexcel French curriculums, she exceeded all expectations. Not only did she help me to learn the ins and outs of the AQA curriculum, she took my grammar, speaking and writing skills from average at best to extremely precise, most of all improving my confidence and my love for the language. Because of all of her help, I achieved almost full marks in French A Level, and am off to Oxford to study French! Merci pour tout Magali !!! Ella. »« Magali provided invaluable support for our daughter to help her prepare for her A Level French speaking exam. She is ultra organised, enthusiastic and just brilliant in her approach. Her thorough teaching and resources are just excellent and gave my daughter far more confidence. I would highly recommend her. Thank you Magali! Kathryn. »« I cannot recommend Magali highly enough. I started learning A-level French only two months before my exams, despite having very little knowledge of the A-level course itself. With my school unable to help me, Magali was able to recognise my existing strengths while quickly identifying and teaching me everything I was missing. She was incredibly thorough and guided me through the course content, exam technique and the areas I needed to improve, including completing mock exams together in person. Despite the short amount of time with Magali’s help I managed to achieve a grade A in French. I would not have achieved that result without her. I would highly recommend Magali to anyone looking for a dedicated and encouraging French tutor. Mathias »« Magali is an amazing teacher and she has really helped my son Ben with his A level preparation. I am so grateful to have found her! Thank you Magali! Sarah. »« Magali helped me with my French A level. Her experience is evident, with a broad range of teaching techniques to suit your learning style. Magali always has a friendly, positive attitude and is adaptable to suit your needs. She is always well prepared for lessons, with strong material to support your learning. She is extremely friendly and welcoming. Euan. »« Magali is an inspiring French tutor. She goes above and beyond in her teaching, giving advice and support which makes a huge difference. Thanks to Magali my daughter is on track to get the grade she needs for university. Lesley »

GCSE tutoring
« Magali taught our son for his GCSEs. We got her reference from another friend who were hugely helped by her. We found Magali to be very knowledgeable, helpful, structured yet very flexible. She got invested in our son's success and helped him both formally and informally. We are very grateful for her support. Harpreet. »« I am incredibly grateful to Magali for helping our son with GCSE French. Her structured approach and fantastic way of working with students helped him build his confidence and ultimately achieve a Grade 9 in French GCSE. Magali is a brilliant teacher who truly brings out the best in her students. We couldn’t recommend her highly enough! NB »« My daughter had lost interest in French and as a result her grades were slipping. Magali was able to reignite her interest by rebuilding the basics and giving her the confidence to expand her comprehension. In the end my daughter excelled in her GCSE
exams. Michael. »

Conversation classes
« Magali is a very professional teacher. She encourages the least able and provides excellent support to the most able student. She prepares her material with great care. She is diligent, kind, understanding and has a lovely manner. John. »« I have been improving my French with Magali for 3 years. I really enjoy the weekly classes in the Quaker centre as the learning environment and class structure is relaxed but effective. I think the small class size, the mix of ages, motivation for improving our French, gender mix and varied professional backgrounds all add to the learning experience and perhaps most importantly the « team spirit » in our weekly sessions. Brian P. »« I've been taking lessons from Magali since last summer, after is previously taken lessons with a week known commercial enterprise. I cannot recommend her too highly. Her lessons are instructive and great fun. It makes the process really enjoyable. Tim. »« I have been attending Magali's conversation French course in Kingston for 7 years now. Her classes are always well-prepared and she uses a variety of text, audio and video material and a few games to make them interesting and fun. Alan. »« I found Magali to be an excellent French teacher, having attended her classes for five years. She also tutored my grandson who passed A level French. Frances. »« Magali is a brilliant tutor who works hard in preparing every lesson. I would recommend her to anyone learning French, whatever their level. Brian. »« Magali is a fantastic teacher. I’ve been learning French in Magali’s small groups in University evening classes for 3 years. I really value her relaxed teaching style and the fun way we improve vocabulary, grammar and conversation skill while improving knowledge of French culture. My French speaking friends have seen clear improvements in my French language skills. I plan to continue to learn with Magali and know I can use her learning materials outside of the classroom setting. More than happy to recommend Magali to anyone keen to learn or improve their French. Brian. »« I have studied in Magali’s class for 2 years. She is extremely knowledgeable and efficient. and she is fair. She works hard to prepare lots of educational material every week using a wide range of French resources. Highly recommended. Sarah. »« Magali is a wonderful teacher. She's kind, helpful and encouraging whatever your level. I've been with her for a few years now and she is the reason why I continue to strive and have more confidence. Pauline. »« Magali est super prof. Elle s’occupe des sujets de conversation au courant et elle encourage tous à ajouter leur avis. Aussi il y a un peu de grammaire, en somme des heures d’amitié et d’amélioration. Chouette! ----- Magali is a great teacher. She keeps everyone up to date with the topics of conversation and encourages everyone to add their opinions. Also there is a little grammar, in short hours of friendship and improvement. Great! Joy »