Bonjour! I'm Myriam
My journey with the French language in the UK began in 1998 – the year France won the Football World Cup. While I may have missed the celebrations back home, I gained something far more precious: I met my husband, and together we've raised two beautiful bilingual children who navigate effortlessly between French and English.
From Hospitality to Education
My professional background was in hospitality management and staff training, where I honed my skills in communication, organisation, and helping others develop their potential. When my children were young, I made the decision to shift my career focus. I wanted to spend more time with them while doing something meaningful, which led me to teaching French at a local supplementary school on Saturday mornings.
That first teaching experience sparked a passion I didn't know I had. Watching children discover and embrace the French language – whether maintaining their heritage or learning something entirely new – became incredibly fulfilling.
My Commitment to French Language Education
My dedication to bilingual education has grown significantly over the years. I'm now proud to serve as a trustee for Parapluie FLAM UK, a charitable federation supporting supplementary French bilingual schools across the United Kingdom. Through this role, I work alongside other passionate educators to ensure French and Francophone families have access to quality language education for their children.
In 2024, I founded a local community project called "La Petite Ecole ALTétude" based in Wallington to support Francophone families and French Expats.
Why ALTétude?
ALTétude French Tutoring was founded in 2017 after encouragements from friends and family who saw my passion for teaching. Since then, I have helped many students succeed in their exams, develop confidence in conversations, and enhance their business communications through tailored French language instruction.
My approach is simple: I adapt to each student's unique needs and goals. Whether you're preparing for GCSE, A-Levels, or DELF exams, navigating French for business purposes, or learning for the pure pleasure of speaking a beautiful language, I create a supportive learning environment that builds your confidence and ability to navigate French with ease.
I look forward to helping you achieve your French language goals!
Ready to begin your French learning journey? Get in touch to discuss how I can help.
Looking for a new opportunity?
Are you looking for a new opportunity?
ALTétude French Tutoring is expanding and we are always looking for experienced freelance French tutors either based in the UK or in France to take on new online students.
Also, we are looking for freelance FLE/FLAM teachers, either native French or holding a DELF Level C1-C2, to work in our bilingual French Petite Ecole (face-to-face) in South London, near Croydon-Sutton.
Please enquire here and send over your CV with a cover letter, we would love to hear from you.