Bonjour! I'm Kainaz.
A French teacher from Mumbai, helping you speak French with ease, warmth and confidence.
I didn't fall in love with French in Paris. I fell in love with it in a Mumbai classroom at age 13 — and I've never stopped. Over the last two decades, I've taught more than 1,000 students across boards, DELF levels, and age groups. I spent a decade at the Consulate General of France in Mumbai, working daily with native speakers across multiple roles.
Today, I'm completing my DU de FLE from Le Mans Université, France — because a great teacher never stops learning.
What My Experience Means for Your French
You'll Learn French That Sounds Natural — Not Textbook
I spent 10 years at the French Consulate in Mumbai, speaking daily with native French speakers. That means you'll learn pronunciation, expressions, and vocabulary that actually sound right — not just grammatically correct sentences nobody uses in real life.
You'll Get Over the Fear of Speaking
Most students are terrified of opening their mouth in a new language. In my classes, speaking practice is structured, mistakes are expected, and confidence is built one conversation at a time. You'll speak French, not just study it.
You'll Get Modern Methods Backed by Years of Experience
I'm currently completing my DU de FLE from Le Mans Université, France — on top of 20+ years in the classroom. That means you get the best of both worlds: cutting-edge French teaching methodology and decades of practical know-how.
You'll Be Taught by Someone Who Learned French the Hard Way
I didn't grow up speaking French. I learned it from scratch — before the internet, before YouTube, before apps. I know exactly where you'll struggle, what confuses beginners, and how to get you past the hard parts faster.
The Path That Shaped How I Teach
Fell in love with French in a Mumbai classroom. One language, one moment, a lifelong passion.
Formal training in French language and culture. Built a strong foundation that would shape everything to come.
Started teaching from home, developing my own methods. Discovered that the best way to learn a language is to live it in the classroom.
Three roles: Reception, Press Service, Executive Assistant to the Consul General. A decade of immersion in French language, culture, and professional life.
Stepped back for family, discovered Reiki. A quiet chapter that brought new perspective and depth to everything I do.
Came back with renewed clarity. Desi French Gal was born — a teaching practice built on real experience, real methods, and real results.
Teaching 1,000+ students, building comprehensive DELF courses, and completing my DU de FLE from Le Mans Université, France. The journey continues.
My Purpose Is Simple
I want my students to fall in love with French — the way I did. Not because they have to pass an exam (though they will), and not because it looks good on a résumé (though it does). I want them to feel the thrill of understanding a French film without subtitles, of ordering confidently at a Parisian café, of reading Victor Hugo and feeling something.
My core belief: Every class I teach is built around that belief: that language learning should be joyful, structured, and deeply human. I don't just teach grammar rules. I teach people how to communicate, how to connect, and how to carry a language with them for life.
Let's Find the Right Course for You
Whether you're a parent looking for the right French class for your child, a student preparing for DELF, or an adult who's always wanted to learn — I'd love to help you find the right fit.