Learn French with Clarity, Confidence, and a Teacher Who Gets It.
I'm Kainaz Turel — a Mumbai-based French teacher with 20+ years of experience and a decade at the French Consulate. Whether you're preparing for board exams, DELF certification, or your first trip to Paris, I'll help you actually understand French — not just memorise it.
- ICSE / CBSE / IB / IGCSE
- Certified DELF Examiner
- Alliance Française Trained
You Want to Learn French!
You're here for a reason. See which one sounds like you...
"If you see yourself in even one of these, you're in the right place."
Contact nowThe Traveller
You're planning a trip to France or a French-speaking country. You don't just want to point at menus — you want to order, chat, and connect. Speaking the local language transforms you from "tourist" to "almost one of us" in the eyes of the French.
The Student Abroad
You're moving to France for further studies. Living there is very different from visiting on holiday. Knowing French helps you integrate, make friends, and handle daily life without feeling like an outsider.
The Professional
You work with a French company or dream of an international role. French is spoken in 26+ countries and used in major international organisations. Leveling up your French can quietly level up your career too.
The French Enthusiast
You studied French earlier and want to get back to it. You love the language, the movies, the songs, the vibe — and now you'd like to brush up, refine and feel fluent again.
The Partner in Love
Your partner speaks French. Love doesn't need a language, but communication does. Learning French helps you connect more deeply — with them and their world.
Génial — You've Decided to Learn French. Now What?
There are a hundred apps, a thousand YouTube channels, and a million reasons to feel overwhelmed. Here's the thing: learning a language doesn't have to be complicated. You need the right structure, real practice, and a teacher who knows how to meet you where you are. That's exactly what I do — take the complicated and make it simple.
How I Help
Three Pillars of the DFG Approach
Structured Courses Built Around Your Goal
- Courses aligned to ICSE, CBSE, IB, and IGCSE syllabi
- DELF preparation from A1 to B2
- Themed workshops for travel, work, and life in France
- Clear progression so you always know what's next
Practice That Builds Real Confidence
- Speaking drills, mock orals, and roleplay scenarios
- Listening exercises with authentic French audio
- Writing feedback that goes beyond "correct/incorrect"
- Small batches so every student gets attention
A Teacher Who's Been Where You Are
- 20+ years of teaching French across levels and ages
- 10 years at the French Consulate in Mumbai
- I've navigated French bureaucracy, culture, and exams firsthand
- Trained by Alliance Française and certified DELF examiner
Your Learning Options
Choose Your Path
Click a tab to explore each programme — built around real goals, not generic levels.
Curriculum-Based Courses
Aligned to ICSE, CBSE, IB, and IGCSE syllabi. Grammar, comprehension, writing, and exam strategy — all covered without the dread.
- Board-aligned content for Grades 5–12
- Weekly homework checks & oral practice
- Past-paper drills before each exam cycle
Themed Workshops
Short-format sessions on travel French, conversational skills, pronunciation, and culture — designed for adults and young learners alike.
- Travel French — order, ask, navigate
- Pronunciation clinics & accent work
- Conversation cafés in small groups
Virtual Library
A growing collection of self-study resources — grammar guides, vocabulary sheets, audio clips, and practice exercises you can revisit anytime.
- Searchable grammar & vocab notes
- Native-speaker audio clips
- Practice sets with answer keys
DELF Exam Courses
Structured prep for DELF A1 through B2. Covers all four skills — listening, reading, writing, and speaking — with mock exams from a certified examiner.
- Mock orals with examiner feedback
- Skill-by-skill targeted practice
- Timed writing & listening drills
Upcoming Batches
See what's starting soon and reserve your spot. Batches are kept small so every student gets personal attention from day one.
- Small-group learning, never crowded
- Online & in-person options
- Early-bird seats fill quickly
Quick French Lessons
Learn Something New in 60 Seconds
Quick, fun videos from my Instagram — bite-sized French tips you can watch on your chai break.
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Before You Sign Up
Questions Parents & Learners Ask
Quick answers to the things people email me about most. Don’t see yours? Drop me a line.
Do I need to know any French to start?
Not at all. I teach absolute beginners alongside students who’ve had French in school for years. We start exactly where you are — the first session usually doubles as a friendly placement chat so we don’t waste time on what you already know.
Are classes online, in-person, or both?
Both. Most batches run online over video so students from any city can join, but I also keep a few in-person slots open in Mumbai. Workshops sometimes happen in hybrid format — check the upcoming-batches page for the latest schedule.
How big are the batches?
Small — usually 4 to 8 students. That’s deliberate. With more, students stop speaking up. With fewer, the conversation loses energy. I want every learner to actually open their mouth and try the language each session.
Can you prep my child for the ICSE / CBSE / IB French exam?
Yes — that’s a big chunk of what I do. Curriculum-based courses are mapped to ICSE, CBSE, IB, and IGCSE syllabi, with past-paper practice ramping up before each exam cycle. Many of my students enter Grade 10/12 already comfortable with the format.
Will I be ready for the DELF exam at the end?
If you’re on the DELF track, yes. I’m a certified DELF examiner, so I drill all four skills the way the exam tests them — including mock orals with proper feedback. Students typically clear A1–B2 on their first attempt.
How do I know which course is right for me?
Easiest route: send a quick message with your goal — board prep, DELF, travel, just-because — and your current level. I’ll point you at the right path, even if it’s not one of mine.
Ready to Start?
Whether you're beginning from scratch or picking up where you left off — the next step is simple. Tell me your goal, and I'll help you find the right course.