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About me

I grew up in the UK, went to school in Northamptonshire, then studied English & French at Stirling University in Scotland.
Following my Bachelor's degree, I spent a year in Glasgow, then came to Paris to work as an English language assistant at the Sorbonne Nouvelle university. I also taught phonetics there and tutored some students privately. I went on to become a bilingual PA, then a project manager in a Parisian translation agency, where I discovered a love for translation. Less than two years later, I launched my freelance career as a translator. I've been translating (and occasionally copywriting) since 2001.
In 2022, I decided to take my career in a new direction so I could have more contact with people and share my love of learning languages. So I took the CELTA course (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), and went on to teach children and adults in the Pays de Gex, while continuing my translation work as well. As I'm (almost) bilingual and an experienced translator, I can happily explain things in French and usually provide instant translations. Just think of me as a walking dictionary!

What can I offer?

  • Training sessions tailored to your specific needs (the vocabulary relevant to your business, a focus on whichever skills you want to improve).
  • Flexibility (no obligation to do a specific number of training sessions, times can be decided from one week to the next).
  • Instant translation from French to English.
  • Confidence-building (English training isn't just about finding the words, it's also about practising your skills and feeling comfortable).
  • A joint effort. Together, we decide at the end of each session what we need to work on the next time.
  • I come to you. None of the hassle of having to get somewhere else or find a parking spot. You can do your training during your lunch hour, or just before or after work. All I need is a room where you won't be disturbed while you learn.
  • Online training available too. If it’s difficult to find a room for training, you can also learn online, via Zoom.
  • Personalized learning tools. I can create written materials or find role-play or game ideas, etc. to help you achieve your objectives.
  • No pressure! We work at your pace, no-one else's.
  • A sense of humour. Learning a language should be enjoyable, not dull and boring. I always try to inject an element of fun into my training sessions.


English in the Pays de Gex


There are over 90 different nationalities in Saint-Genis-Pouilly alone! The Pays de Gex is a region of France like no other. Its proximity to the Swiss border and many international organisations (WHO, UN, CERN, etc.) gives it a unique character and demographics. Many of the people living here are expats and English is their working language. Many don't speak much French. And many of these people are potential customers for your business. It goes without saying that being able to communicate in English can have a very positive impact on your business - and will always be useful in life too, of course!



Rates

On-site training (min. 3, max. 6 people):
  • 1 hour: €20 per person
  • 90 minutes: €30 per person
Online lessons via Zoom:
  • Individual learners: €35 per hour
  • Groups (min. 3, max. 6 people): €50 per hour

Note:
On-site training is limited to a maximum of 6 people to ensure everyone has ample opportunity to participate.
This training is only available in the Saint-Genis-Pouilly area.
Rates may vary according to the number of people.
Please contact me for further details.


Address

Saint-Genis-Pouilly, 01630 AIN

Email

zoe.lettry@zeewords.com

WhatsApp

+33 6 62 95 79 10