Leyla Caybasi

Hey there! I'm Leyla, and I'm passionate about guiding you through your French language journey.

Whether you’re drawn to French for professional growth, relocating to a Francophone country, or purely for the joy of learning, I’m here to make your experience both effective and enjoyable.

With a rich background as a native French speaker and over six years of online teaching experience, I bring a unique perspective to language instruction. But before stepping into the role of a tutor, I was once a language student, charting my own path as a self-taught polyglot.

Speaking French 🇫🇷, English 🇬🇧, Portuguese 🇧🇷🇵🇹, and Turkish 🇹🇷 isn’t just a list of languages—it’s a reflection of my own language-learning journey. Through personal challenges and triumphs, I’ve encountered and navigated the very hurdles you might be facing in your quest to learn French.

Learning a new language isn’t always smooth sailing, but armed with my experience both as a learner and teacher of multiple languages, I’ve honed a method tailored to facilitate your French language acquisition.

In my classes, I don’t expect you to arrive with an encyclopedic knowledge of French grammar or the ability to conjugate every verb. Instead, our focus is on practicality and speaking French from the get-go. Even as a complete beginner, you’ll dive into conversational French right from our first lesson.

The secret sauce? It’s not magic, but it is a different approach: the communicative method.

What’s that? You may ask. 

The communicative approach is all about fostering language acquisition through real communication. I’ve developed a method that combines conversational ease with targeted learning. We start with casual chats to ease any nervousness, while structured lessons address specific vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

Our sessions are learner-centered, allowing your natural language acquisition strategies to flourish. You won’t just learn French; you’ll engage with it, communicate meaningfully, and find joy in the process.

So does this mean our classes will solely focus on conversation?

Not at all! I believe in a diverse array of materials to enrich our lessons—short texts, vivid images for description, engaging videos, and immersive audios are all part of our toolkit.

Through these resources, our aim is to foster genuine communication, refining not only your oral and written comprehension but also honing your expression, both spoken and written.

Expect to expand your vocabulary across various topics while delving into essential grammar rules that form the foundation of crafting meaningful sentences.

Throughout our sessions, I provide detailed notes on vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation in collaborative Google Docs and an Excel file. This serves as a comprehensive tool to track your progress and provide insights into areas of growth.

Moreover, I’ll share tips and tricks tailored to amplify your progress and empower you in reaching your French language goals.

Furthermore, if you’re considering obtaining a certificate, such as the DELF/DALF exams, I have extensive experience in guiding students through these assessments. So, if that’s your aspiration, we can certainly work towards that too!

Together, we’ll explore a diverse range of materials, focusing on authentic communication to refine your language skills. My goal is to make learning French not just educational, but also an enjoyable and enriching experience.

Join me on this journey, where learning French isn’t just about mastering a language—it’s about meaningful communication and enjoyable discovery.

What do my students say about me?

“Leyla is excellent! She always has relevant material to study in the lessons, is helping me and encouraging me to learn and use the French language!”

Duncan B.ERP Consultant | United Kingdom 🇬🇧

“My tutor, Leyla, is very understanding and supportive. We focus a lot on my oral comprehension and speaking skills, and it’s definitely raised my confidence in speaking French.”

Dina M.Graphic Designer | Italy 🇮🇹

“I am greatly enjoying practicing my French and being stretched in the process. My tutor, Leyla, very skilfully has adjusted each lesson to meet me where I’m at and at the same time introduces me to new words and concepts. She is very patient and a pleasure to work with.”

Stephen P.Business Executive | Australia 🇦🇺