Tutorat de français · One-on-one · Online, Canada-wide

French that opens doors.

You need French for something specific. A CRS score. A federal role. A bilingual workplace. Or a real start from zero. I build the shortest honest path to it and tell you exactly where you stand along the way.

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Who it's for

Two kinds of students. One standard.

Most of my students fall into one of these camps. Both get the same thing: a clear read on where they are, and a plan built backwards from where they need to be.

Exam prep

TEF Canada · TCF · TEFAQ

You're targeting NCLC 7 for Express Entry, citizenship, or a bilingual position. The exam rubric rewards specific moves. General "better French" is too slow. We teach the moves.

  • Scored against the real exam criteria, every session
  • Writing and speaking drilled on rubric-specific techniques
  • Daily homework cadence with feedback in 24 hours
  • Honest NCLC estimates. If you're at 6, you'll hear 6, and the plan to reach 7.

Starting from zero

Vrai débutant · A0 et plus

No French at all, or close to it. You'll be producing real sentences in your first ten minutes. Confidence first, precision later, one correction at a time.

  • Useful sentences from session one. No alphabet drills.
  • Quebec French, the kind people actually speak here
  • Patterns over rule lists, so it sticks
  • A long arc that builds toward TEF Canada when you're ready

How it works

Diagnose first. Then commit.

No program starts until we both know exactly where you stand. That order matters. It's why my plans work.

Step 1 · Free · 30 minutes

Consult call

We talk about your goal, your timeline, and whether I'm the right fit. It's not a teaching session. It's a fit check, both ways.

Step 2 · 90 minutes

Diagnostic

You write and you speak, scored against the real exam rubrics. You leave with a one-page report: your estimated NCLC level per skill, your single biggest bottleneck, and the path forward. Required before any program.

Step 3 · Your track

Pick your program

Sprint, Bridge, or Foundation, depending on how far you are from the target and how close the exam is. The diagnostic tells us which one. No guessing.

Programs

Three tracks, built around your timeline.

Every track is one-on-one, online, and shaped by your diagnostic. The difference is the split between building your French and sharpening it for the exam.

Sprint

Your exam is close and your French is most of the way there.

4–6 weeks

  • 80% exam technique, 20% skill building
  • Rubric-specific writing and speaking drills
  • Timed practice under real exam conditions
  • Daily production homework with fast feedback

Bridge

Your French needs real improvement before exam polish pays off.

10–12 weeks

  • 50/50 split: the French improves, then sharpens for the rubric
  • Weekly sessions plus structured daily homework
  • Progress re-scored against NCLC benchmarks
  • Transitions into exam mode when the numbers say so

Foundation

You're building durable French. The exam is 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 with milestones you can check

Not sure which fits? That's the diagnostic's job. Book the free consult first and we'll take it from there, including pricing for your track.

About

Taught from Montréal, in the French people actually speak here.

I'm Ashfaaq Kazi, a Mauritian-Canadian tutor based in Montréal. I'm trilingual, English, French, and Arabic, and I've spent years working professionally in both of Canada's official languages.

My teaching is built on two convictions. First, the fastest way to learn a language is to produce it, badly at first, from day one. Second, exam scores come from specific, teachable moves, so honest feedback beats comfortable feedback every time.

Everything I teach is Quebec-accurate. If you're building a life here, you should learn the French of here, not a Paris textbook's version of it.

Ashfaaq Kazi, French tutor based in Montréal
Ashfaaq Kazi · Montréal

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

An attempted answer beats a perfect silence. It's the first rule in every one of my beginner lessons.

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?
Everything is one-on-one and online, so I work with students right across Canada. I'm based in Montréal and teach Quebec French, but you don't need to be here to learn with me.
Which exams do you prepare students for?
TEF Canada, TCF and TEFAQ, with most people targeting NCLC 7 for Express Entry, citizenship, or a bilingual position. If you're not sure which exam fits your goal, we figure that out together on the consult.
I'm a complete beginner. Is this for me?
Yes. The "starting from zero" track is built for true beginners — you'll be making real sentences in your first session. No prior French needed, and 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, skill by skill, before committing to a plan. It's the step that makes everything after it actually work.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on your track and how long it runs, so I quote it after the free consult and diagnostic rather than guessing up front. The consult itself is always free.
Will I learn France French or Quebec French?
Quebec French — the French people actually speak here. If you're building a life in Canada, that's the version that serves you, not a Paris textbook's.
How long until I reach NCLC 7?
It depends entirely on where you start. Someone close to the target might need a 4–6 week Sprint; someone building from a lower level might need a few months. The diagnostic gives you an honest timeline, not a sales pitch.
What do I need for a session?
A computer with a webcam, a stable internet connection, 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 below. We'll talk about your goal and your timeline, and you'll leave knowing whether this is the right fit.

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