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I'm a French confidence coach helping English-speaking Quebecers transform their relationship with French so they can learn, speak, and live it with confidence. Unlike traditional language coaching, I don't focus on grammar or vocabulary. I help you build the self-trust, resilience, and sense of identity that make using French feel natural and sustainable. Subscribe to my newsletter to find out how coaching with me can help you speak French more confidently in Québec!
Hi, I'm Valerie! (Or, Valérie if you prefer). I'm an ICF-Certified Professional Coach with 10 years of experience in education as a tutor, teacher, pedagogical advisor and learning consultant. I am a literature fiend and language learner, now on to studying my fourth language.
My mission is to help individuals in Québec build the emotional resilience, courage, and inner stability needed to communicate authentically in French in Québec.
I empower Quebecers to feel capable and confident speaking French in personal and professional situations. My services are tailored to your needs, regardless of your current level of French.
I help beginners overcome the mental obstacles that come with learning a new language, and I also guide people who are already functioning in French towards feeling safe, confident, and authentic while speaking.
I firmly believe that speaking a second language goes beyond learning vocabulary and grammar. My services address the side of language learning that we are always confronted with, but that we often don't necessarily have the words for: the way our mindset and emotions affect our ability to speak.
The journey towards speaking French more authentically looks like
- Reassessing your thoughts about your French skills — understanding that “perfect French” isn’t the goal; connection and self-expression are
- Developing a francophone identity — so that speaking French feels natural, authentic, and part of who you are
- Overcoming barriers to belonging — whether that’s joining cultural activities, forming friendships, or applying for jobs that require French
As a fellow English-speaking Quebecer who has embraced French as a living part of my identity, I believe that speaking a second language isn’t about hiding your identity — it’s about amplifying it. It's about building resilience so that the degree of belonging that you feel is something you decide, and has nothing to do with your accent, where you were born, or other peoples' opinions.
By the end of coaching, my clients feel empowered to speak French courageously, connect deeply with other Quebecers, and embrace their place in Québec’s francophone culture.
Interested in finding out more? Book a free consultation with me to see how I can help you speak French with confidence: