About Jérôme
My name is Jérôme Dupérou. A teacher of French as a Foreign Language (FLE) for over 30 years, I have worked in various institutions in France and abroad.
With a Master's degree in FLE, I have the experience, skills, and qualifications required to teach General French and French for Specific Purposes (business, legal, diplomatic, tourism, and medical French).
As part of my courses, I offer personalized support, a tailor-made program, and a warm, friendly pedagogy.
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Qualifications & Certifications
Solid training for quality teaching
Teaching Medical and Paramedical French
Summer University of Business and Professional French, Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIP)
2006
Master's Degree in Applied Linguistics
New University of Lisbon, Portugal
1996
Master’s Degree in French as a Foreign Language (FLE)
University of Pau and the Adour Region (UPPA)
1990
Specialization in Language Didactics
Linguistics Institute, University of Mons-Hainaut, Belgium
1993
My Methodology
A proven approach for your success
Communicative Approach and Action-Oriented Perspective
Recommended by the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), it combines a communicative approach with an action-oriented perspective for real, effective communication.
Personalized Support
You are not only a learner within the strict framework of our course but also, and above all, a social actor.
Tailor-Made Program
You set up the course plan best suited to your needs. Your program will be developed on the first day with your teacher.
Warm and Friendly Pedagogy
A caring and motivating approach to empower you to be autonomous in French, working on the 6 communication skills.
My Background
2010–Present: Launch of the French as a Foreign Language center “French Language Institute”, Jérôme Dupérou EI, France
Private lessons in General French and French for Specific Purposes.
1997–2009: Trainer at Bordeaux Language Studies, Bordeaux, France
Teaching General French and French for Specific Purposes (business, legal, diplomatic, tourism, and medical French), group classes and private lessons, course planning, DELF preparation, TEF officer with the CCIP, interim duties as Academic Director.
1992–1995: Teacher at the School of Technology and Management of the Polytechnic Institute of Guarda (Portugal)
Teaching French language and culture to Administrative Secretariat students; supervising Administrative Secretariat internship reports; continuing education for secondary-school French teachers.
1990–1991: Teacher of French as a Foreign Language, Institute of French Studies for Foreign Students, Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences of Pau
Teaching General French to groups of international students.
Student Testimonials
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Andy
British
"I am Welsh and take weekly French lessons with Jérôme. We started almost two years ago, and I am very happy to have progressed from level B1 to level C1. He is very patient, and over the past two years he has given me the confidence to speak French on almost any subject, with anyone in France or in French-speaking Switzerland, where I spend a lot of time. He is able to make the lessons stimulating, interesting and fun at the same time. Besides improving my French, thanks to Jérôme I have also learned a great deal about French history and culture. I am very happy to recommend Jérôme as a teacher."
Pavel
Czech
"Jérôme is an extremely competent and experienced French-as-a-foreign-language teacher. I have been working with him for nearly six years, and I can only recommend his teaching approach. His lessons are clear, well structured and perfectly adapted to learners’ needs. Thanks to his professionalism and rigorous method, progress is fast and lasting. But what makes the experience even more enjoyable is Jérôme’s personality: dynamic, caring and always attentive, he knows how to make every lesson lively and motivating. Learning French with him is both effective and pleasant!"
Aspasia
Greek
"I highly recommend Jérôme Dupérou! He helped me tremendously to make progress in French. Thanks to his guidance, I was able to develop my ability to express myself on different topics, improve my pronunciation, and gain ease. Every lesson with Jérôme is truly fascinating and always adapted to my needs: we discuss various interesting themes from daily life while naturally learning vocabulary and grammar. The conversations are always rich, dynamic and motivating. He is a very attentive, kind teacher who is passionate about his work!"
Alessandra
Italian
"I took French lessons with Jérôme, my French teacher, for several years, and I could not be more satisfied! His passion for the French language and culture, combined with a patient, creative, sensitive and courteous approach, as well as exemplary professionalism, helped me progress step by step, day after day, toward a more fluent and exciting knowledge and understanding of French. A true master — I recommend him to everyone!"
Paulette
American
"Conversations in French with Jerôme are always enjoyable. In addition to presenting topics about French culture, Jérôme offers exercises on various other interesting subjects. These exercises have improved my vocabulary and comprehension, so I now speak French with more confidence. I really benefit from this method and from the patience and motivation of this teacher."
Janet
British
"A big thank you to Jérôme who helped me pass my language proficiency exam, level C1 of the CEFR. The lessons were very interesting and varied. Jérôme is always very encouraging and in a good mood. I give him 5 stars as a teacher."
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