Your online French teacher
Clarisse Van Kote
Your online French teacher
A personalized, creative and supportive space to study French!
Whether you want to feel more comfortable in every-day exchanges, sharpen your comprehension and grammar skills, or have a passionate discussion about the latest novel you read - together we'll create a French learning experience tailored to your goals and interests!
+7 years
experience
100%
online
Native
French speaker
This is your dedicated time to expand your knowledge and express yourself in French!
WHAT I OFFER
FRENCH LANGUAGE LESSONS & BOOK CLUB
Through weekly private lessons or a monthly book club, I'll be here to support you every step of the way, bringing my curiosity, rigor and artistic sensibility.
Contact me or book a free 15 minute introduction call to find out if my lessons or book club would be the right fit for you!
INDIVIDUAL
Online Private French Lessons
1 hour one-on-one lessons to accompany you in your French learning journey. Expand your conversation, comprehension and grammar skills in a personalized curriculum.
GROUP
Online French Book Club
Discover contemporary French literature and discuss with your peers in an engaging and caring setting.
ABOUT ME
Moi c'est Clarisse, votre
prof de français !
A dual citizen and native French and English speaker, I have lived in Lyon, New York and Paris.
I have over 7 years of experience teaching French, through private lessons and at institutions such as l'Alliance Française of New York and the American University of Paris.
I also have a strong artistic background. I studied Theatre and Russian at Barnard College and hold an MFA in Acting from Columbia University School of the Arts. I currently write creative essays and short stories.
I am dedicated to fostering a genuine connection with my students within a caring and fun learning environment.
TESTIMONIALS
THEY ENJOYED FRENCH LESSONS
Clarisse is a wonderful teacher. She is calm, encouraging and has a wonderful way of adapting my interests to her lessons. She is very adept at flagging what weaknesses need to be addressed in my knowledge of French. My husband and I are both extremely happy that we found her and can't imagine a better person to work with.
Rachel & Bart
Private lessons
Clarisse is a thoughtful, hands-on instructor who crafts lessons to match your experience level and your learning pace. Can't recommend highly enough!
Najet
Private lessons
I’ve been working with Clarisse for a year and a half, and I’m so happy with the progress I’ve made in that time. Clarisse does a wonderful job of making French feel more accessible through clear explanations, engaging and diverse exercises, and real-world examples. My initial goal was to improve my conversational skills, and I’m amazed at the ease and confidence I’ve gained in my speaking abilities.
Anna
Private lessons