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Learn French Online or In-Person in Victoria, BC
At Je Parle French, we offer personalized French lessons tailored to your goals, interests, and learning pace. Based in Victoria, BC, we provide flexible online tutoring and in-person lessons to help you make real progress.
Whether you’re supporting your child in school, preparing for an exam like the TEF or TCF, or improving your French for work or travel, our lessons are designed to be practical, structured, and engaging.
Our experienced tutors take a personalized approach to every student, ensuring each lesson is effective and adapted to your needs. From conversation practice to grammar and exam preparation, we’re here to help you build confidence and reach your goals.
Start your French journey with Je Parle French today.
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Our story
Barbara moved from Paris, France to BC in 2019 and has been working as a full-time French tutor ever since. She founded Je Parle French to meet the growing demand for personalized French lessons and to share her passion for teaching.
Now based in Victoria, BC, she designs learning programs, creates teaching materials, and supports a team of tutors - ensuring every student benefits from a structured, engaging, and supportive learning experience.
What our students say
"Barbara is a wonderful French tutor and I would highly recommend her! She tailors lesson plans to your needs and wants, which means I never fail to learn something new with each lesson. I enjoy my classes because she’s patient, accommodating, and great at explaining concepts."
— Magnus, Richmond
"Barbara is a great tutor. It's very easy to feel comfortable with her, and easliy has you relaxed for, and through, the learning process. She does adapt to you for how you learn, and the learning process feels smooth and simple. Highly recommend Barbara."
— Mason, Vancouver
"Barbara has been working with our 7 and 10 year old children since September 2020. We have found Barbara to be a kind and knowledgeable person and our children are always happy to see her. Our children have gained a lot of confidence and we've seen a tremendous improvement in their ability to speak and write in French and we have been very grateful for Barbara's help."
— Erin, Surrey
"Barbara is an absolute gem! She prepared me for my new job in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, and I couldn’t have done it without her. I've worked with Barbara on and off for the past four years, and every single class has felt tailor-made just for me. Her patience and personalized approach are incredible"
— Margo, Switzerland
“I’ve had a great time working with Barbara! She understood my goals for our lessons, and designed them specifically for them. I appreciate the time and dedication she provides to ensure I fully grasp concepts, and she continues to help me advance! I would highly recommend Barbara to anyone hoping to become a better French student.”
— Samantha, Vancouver
“We are loving our sessions with Giovanna and feeling more and more confident to speak French with strangers”
Antoinette & Theo, Vancouver
“My goal is to improve my fluency in French. Barbara has been instrumental in helping me to achieve this goal in the past year. She customizes the lessons, patiently listens to and corrects me while writing out the proper phrase. Barbara understands what it is like to learn a new language. Since I started taking lessons from her, my vocabulary, conversation and listening skills have all improved vastly. As a French language tutor, Barbara is a natural."
— Moi-Yin, Toronto
"Barbara’s online French tutoring school is fantastic for adults at any level. She creates a supportive, engaging environment and tailors lessons to your goals. Her clear, patient teaching style makes learning French enjoyable and effective. Highly recommended!"
— Tom, Kelowna
“I made a great decision when I chose Barbara to be my French language tutor. She's totally professional, well organized and very knowledgeable. I love that she was born in France is therefore able to advise me on how French people actually say things. This gives me confidence that I'm learning the proper way to express ideas in French. In the beginning, Barbara took the time to find out what was most important to me as it concerns my overall goals in French and then tailored our lessons to help me accomplish those goals. We are still on that journey and our lessons have been a lot of fun!”
— Nelson, Vancouver