French teacher , native speaker, QTS , teaching from home, central cambridge all levels.

Catherine really helped me prepare for my French A-Level, specifically the grammar, speaking and reading work we did together was top quality and boosted my confidence before my exams. Catherine is also extremely flexible, time wise and in terms of teaching to match my needs.

I studied with Catherine in preparation for a TFC DAP exam in order to study at a French university and in just a couple of months we made a lot of progress and I was able to pass the exam with the grade needed for the university. Catherine was very helpful throughout this whole process as she explained the differences between the different boards and helped choose the right exam for me, as well as guiding me through the application process. She is always warm and encouraging and is a great teacher!

Catherine gave me 1-2-1 lessons (2hrs) in French over a 13 week period covering 2017 - May 2018. She was flexible in her approach, always asked what I wanted to learn and where I thought I needed more help so that she could ensure the lessons were relevant. Speaking, listening, writing and reading were covered in each lesson and Catherine always provided a range of materials. She was an engaged and engaging teacher as well as being a very nice person. I would have no hesitation in recommending her to this site.

Catherine is a native french speaker who is outgoing and considerate. She has a great deal of experience studying and teaching french.

As a result of the link with Catherine's husband's business, we then engaged her as a French-English tutor for my eldest daughter who was studying Law & French Law, which requires a high degree of fluency and grammar.

Catherine was exemplary.

Catherine was throughout professional, and available at the agreed time and day, on an ongoing basis.
She had the experience and knowledge, gained over 25 years of teaching; and the ability to adapt her teaching methods to my particular linguistic needs.
From the level of a complete beginner, in an academic year, I was able to reach the level A1/A2.
I particularly welcomed her creative methods, and her offering language lessons combined with the relevant local information. Without going to Britany, France, I was able to gain a sense of life there with its diverse dynamics; which encouraged my learning.

I highly recommend Catherine as a second language teacher. I took 3 months of French lessons with her and found her to be reliable, kind, and genuinely interested in my progress. She is very organised and always had plans ready for each lesson. She is an excellent teacher for anyone who wants to learn French as a second language.

I am currently a student of Catherine, I started studying French almost two months ago. She is really professional, methodical and enthusiastic.
We have done a lot of grammar so far and she managed to make it really clear and easy.
If you would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me on my mail: marcocalza1@gmail.com

Catherine Barnes is able to assess your linguistic needs and capacity accurately and provides a tuition programme that is in tune with your pace of learning. Her interpersonal skills enhance her teaching style and create an inspiring and encouraging atmosphere of learning. Attending her lessons is a joyous experience.