Virginie Picquet
4.9
France•
8:26 AM (GMT+01:00)
French
10
225
French
10
225
Speaks
French
Native
,English
C2
,Spanish
B1
About Me
My name is Virginie. I am a native French speaker from Nantes and a qualified French teacher, now based in the south of France after 30+ years living abroad in the UK and the UAE.
I specialise in French conversation for expatriates and adult learners who understand French but feel stressed when speaking. If you freeze, search for words, or worry about making mistakes — you are not alone, and you are in the right place 😊
My lessons are interactive, varied and friendly (cours dynamiques et bienveillants). I create bespoke lessons to help you speak more naturally, with confidence, for everyday life and work (français professionnel).
During our first lesson, we define your goals together — speaking (parler), writing (écrire), or both.
No pressure, no judgment, and yes… mistakes are welcome 😉
If you want to enjoy your leçons de français and make real progress, à bientôt sur Verbling !
Read MoreI specialise in French conversation for expatriates and adult learners who understand French but feel stressed when speaking. If you freeze, search for words, or worry about making mistakes — you are not alone, and you are in the right place 😊
My lessons are interactive, varied and friendly (cours dynamiques et bienveillants). I create bespoke lessons to help you speak more naturally, with confidence, for everyday life and work (français professionnel).
During our first lesson, we define your goals together — speaking (parler), writing (écrire), or both.
No pressure, no judgment, and yes… mistakes are welcome 😉
If you want to enjoy your leçons de français and make real progress, à bientôt sur Verbling !
My trial lessons
Book a 30 minutes sample lesson and we will discuss your needs in French as well as your goals. We can also define your level and take it from there!
Read MoreTrial Lesson
One time, 30 minutesPrivate Lessons
60 minutesTeacher Stats
Within a few hours 
8 years ago 
100.00%225 
25.3 lesson average
4.9 Schedule
Teaching Expertise
Beginner
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
Résumé
Education
2021 - 2022
Post Graduate certificate in translation ( Diptrans)
CIOL - UK
A certified diploma in translation English -French
Work Experience
2017
French tutor on language platforms
Verbling - Online
I have been a French tutor since 2017 and have been teaching students from level A1 up to C1
2006 - 2025
French and Spanish teacher
Kings school Dubai - Dubai, UAE
Teaching as well French for natives
2004 - 2005
French teacher
Godstowe Preparatory school - High Wycombe, UK
French teacher
1999 - 2003
French teacher
The Beacon school - Chesham Bois, UK
French teacher
Certifications
1998 - 1999
Post Graduate Certificate in Education
westminster College - Oxford, UK
qualified as a French and German teacher
1997 - 1998
BA in English and American civilisation and literature.
Université de Nantes - France
Focus on literature and civilisation as well as linguistics.