For a truly bilingual country, one professional at a time

Have you been trying to learn the French language by yourself and you find yourself overwhelmed by the large task ahead of you? Have you taken classes after classes, with a private tutor, online or in a language school but you still can’t communicate confidently?

You have found the right place and I hope I can lift some of the burden on your shoulders. My name is Marie-Eve Brideau and I am a language teacher and coach for business executives, professionals, civil servants and military personnel who need to learn the French language for the Canadian market quickly and efficiently. My specialty: to be a cheerleader and help adult learners who struggle with confidence and the current traditional delivery of language classes. 

What’s the difference between a French tutor and a Neurolanguage Coach®?

The Neurolanguage Coaching® approach is rooted in the current findings in neuroscience combined with coaching principles to transfer language knowledge in the most efficient way possible for long lasting effects and retention of the language learned. It differs from language teaching in that the coachee is at the center of this approach and has control over his/her own learning process. By exploring intrinsic motivation and the coachee’s learning styles, the coach acts as a facilitator and a guide in a positive and active learning environment.

Like any coach will tell you, it might be hard at times, but I’ve got your back. Anyone promising instant bilingualism is unfortunately pulling your leg, but with time, efforts and me on your side to support you through the learning of the language mechanics you need, building your vocabulary, understanding the sentence structure and practicing your pronunciation in a safe environment, you can achieve your goals.

Based on an individually tailored plan, I help my clients learn the language concepts and gain the confidence to speak French in Canada so they can communicate seamlessly with their French-speaking clients, colleagues and staff members. I also developed The Language Learning Success Companion to help keep track of progress so my coachees can be as proactive in their learning as possible. The Language Learning Success Companion is included with all language coaching packages.

If this sounds like something you could benefit from, I would be more than happy to meet with you and discuss your needs! Book a free consultation.

À bientôt

Marie-Eve

“It always seems impossible until it’s done” – Nelson Mandela

My credentials
I am a second language learner myself. My mother tongue is French and I learned English the hard way and I always felt there was a better way, so I studied to become a language teacher. I have been teaching languages (French and English as a Second Language) for more than 20 years, with the last 10 years teaching small groups and one-on-one from 1 to 30 hours a week.

–  (2017) Certified and accredited Neurolanguage Coach®
– (2005) Bachelor of Education – Second Language Teaching

Experience with teaching programs:
– Tailor-made programs based on client needs and objectives
– French Language Training program , Canadian Armed Forces (Canada)
– English Language Training Program, Canadian Armed Forces (Canada)
– French Language Training Program PFL2, Federal Government (Canada)
– English Language Training Program Interface Canada,  Federal Government (Canada)
– Français Interactif, University of Texas in Austin