Tutorat de français · Online, Canada-wide

French that
opens doors.

You need French for a reason. I build the shortest honest path to it — and tell you exactly where you stand.

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Free 30-minute fit-check Quebec French, taught from Montréal
Ashfaaq Kazi, French tutor in Montréal
Ashfaaq Kazi
MONTRÉAL · EN / FR / AR
NCLC 7
TARGET SCORE
1-ON-1
EVERY SESSION
TEF · TCF · TEFAQ
Who it's for

Two kinds of students. One standard.

Two camps. Same deal: an honest read on where you are, and a plan built backwards from where you need to be.

EXAM PREP 01

Exam prep

TEF Canada · TCF · TEFAQ

Targeting NCLC 7? The rubric rewards specific moves. "Better French" is too slow. We drill the moves.

Scored on real exam criteria, every session
Writing and speaking, drilled to the rubric
Daily homework, feedback in 24 hours
At a 6? You'll hear 6 — and the plan to reach 7.
FROM ZERO 02

Starting from zero

Vrai débutant · A0 et plus

No French, or close to it. You'll make real sentences in ten minutes. Confidence first, precision later.

Real sentences from session one. No alphabet drills.
Quebec French — what people actually speak here
Patterns, not rule lists. It sticks.
Builds toward TEF Canada when you're ready
How it works

Diagnose first. Then commit.

No program starts until we both know where you stand. That order is why my plans work.

01
Free · 30 minutes

Consult call

Your goal, your timeline, whether I'm the right fit. Not a lesson — a fit check, both ways.

02
90 minutes

Diagnostic

You write, you speak, scored on the real rubrics. You leave with a one-page report: NCLC level per skill, your biggest bottleneck, the path forward. Required first.

03
Your track

Pick your program

Sprint, Bridge, or Foundation. The diagnostic tells us which — no guessing.

Programs

Three tracks. Pick your pace.

All one-on-one, all online, all shaped by your diagnostic. What changes is the split: building French vs. sharpening it.

Sprint

Exam's close. Your French is nearly there.

4–6 weeks
80% exam technique, 20% skill building
Rubric-specific writing & speaking drills
Timed practice, real exam conditions
Daily homework, fast feedback
MOST CHOSEN

Bridge

Real work on your French, before exam polish pays off.

10–12 weeks
50/50 split: French improves, then sharpens
Weekly sessions, structured daily homework
Progress re-scored on NCLC benchmarks
Flips to exam mode when the numbers say so

Foundation

Building durable French. The exam's a checkpoint, not the point.

4–6 months
70% skill building, 30% exam orientation
Full curriculum: speaking, writing, listening, reading
Quebec-accurate French throughout
Long-horizon plan, milestones you can check
NOTE

Not sure which fits? That's the diagnostic's job. Book the free consult — pricing comes after.

About

Montréal French. The kind people actually speak.

I'm Ashfaaq Kazi — a Mauritian-Canadian tutor in Montréal. Trilingual in English, French, and Arabic, with years spent working in both of Canada's official languages.

Two convictions. One: the fastest way to learn a language is to speak it — badly, from day one. Two: exam scores come from teachable moves, so honest feedback beats comfortable feedback.

« Une réponse tentée vaut mieux qu'un silence parfait. »

An attempted answer beats a perfect silence — the first rule in every beginner lesson.

Ashfaaq Kazi
Ashfaaq Kazi MONTRÉAL, QC
Questions

The things people ask before booking.

If yours isn't here, the consult call is the place for it. Thirty minutes, no cost.

Is this online, or in person in Montréal?
One-on-one and online, so I work with students across Canada. I'm in Montréal and teach Quebec French — but you don't need to be here.
Which exams do you prepare students for?
TEF Canada, TCF, and TEFAQ — most people target NCLC 7. Not sure which fits your goal? We sort that out on the consult.
I'm a complete beginner. Is this for me?
Yes. The "starting from zero" track is built for true beginners — real sentences in your first session. No prior French, no alphabet drills.
Do I really need the diagnostic first?
Yes. Every program starts with a 90-minute diagnostic, so we both know your real level before committing. It's what makes everything after it work.
How much does it cost?
It depends on your track and length, so I quote after the free consult and diagnostic — not before. The consult is always free.
Will I learn France French or Quebec French?
Quebec French — what people actually speak here. If you're building a life in Canada, that's the version that serves you.
How long until I reach NCLC 7?
Depends where you start. Close to target? A 4–6 week Sprint. Building from lower? A few months. The diagnostic gives an honest timeline, not a pitch.
What do I need for a session?
A computer with a webcam, stable internet, and a willingness to speak badly at first. That last one matters most.
Book your consult

Thirty minutes. No cost. No pressure.

Pick a time. We'll talk goals and timeline, and you'll leave knowing if it's a fit.

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