Your Online French teacher
Your Online French Teacher
Hi, its Daria, Founder of La French Zone and your online French teacher.
So you want to know more about the person behind this online French school? Good. Curiosity is one of the best qualities a language learner can have.
If we were meeting over coffee, here’s what I’d tell you: I’m Franco-Polish, I’m in my thirties, and I love travelling, though not quite as much as I love animals. My dog Sonny and my cat Nala would confirm that. Literature feeds me every day, and the great love of my life is French. (shhh.. don’t tell my husband)
Since 2019, I have been teaching French to pass on my passion and help foreigners integrate into France, like me.
I wasn't always an online French teacher
Yes, you read that right! I am Franco-Polish and nothing predestined me to teach French.
Wait, I’ll tell you the story. Go get your coffee and make yourself comfortable.
The stress of the unknown
Once upon a time, 7-year-old Daria cried at the thought of saying “hello” to her grandparents. Curled up in a ball, I couldn’t imagine that I was going to have to learn a whole new language for a whole new life.
Indeed, a few months later, my family had to move to Belgium because of my fathers job. Needless to say, Polish wasn’t going to be of much use to me.
Fall in love
Fortunately, I immediately fell in love with French! Within 6 months, I was speaking it (almost) fluently, and my best friends were chatting with me in the language of Molière.
A lack
When I returned to Poland at age 11, I HAD to continue speaking French and learn more about the country’s culture. It was almost a lack.
Once upon a time, 7-year-old Daria cried at the thought of saying “hello” to her grandparents. Curled up in a ball, I couldn’t imagine that I was going to have to learn a whole new language for a whole new life.
Indeed, a few months later, my family had to move to Belgium because of my fathers job. Needless to say, Polish wasn’t going to be of much use to me.
Fortunately, I immediately fell in love with French! Within 6 months, I was speaking it (almost) fluently, and my best friends were chatting with me in the language of Molière.
When I returned to Poland at age 11, I HAD to continue speaking French and learn more about the country’s culture. It was almost a lack.
Here is what I did to make it part of my daily life:
Baccalaureate
My middle school and high school classes were in French and I took a literature and languages baccalaureate in French and English.
Bachelor's degree
I continued in higher studies with a Bachelor's degree, first year and Bachelor's degree, second year Applied Linguistics in French, Arabic and Spanish to move towards translation.
Au pair
After my Bachelor's degree, second year, I went to France as an au pair for a year. In the end, I never came back and today I live in Brittany. Kenavo!*
Master's degree FLE
I obtained a Master's degree, second year - FLE at the University of Nantes in 2020.
Permanent contract in Nantes
In Nantes, I took French lessons for foreigners (yes, like you) before obtaining a permanent contract in the same school. Afterwards, I became a FLE (French as a Foreign Language) teacher and taught an A1 group to help them progress towards the B1 level. Additionally, I gave individual lessons.
OFII
I worked at the OFII (French Office for Integration and Immigration). This is where I helped migrants learn French and integrate into France, along with exam correction.
La French Zone
I created La French Zone! And tadam, the story still remains to be written! You can even be one of the protagonists.
*Kenavo is a Breton word which means goodbye.
Being a non-native French teacher is a strength.
I’ve been in your shoes, I know what it’s like to learn a new language from A to Z.
I understand how it is to feel like you’re not moving forward. I can relate to how hard it is to remember all those vocabulary words, only to realize 3 days later that you only remember five.
I’ve been there, and no, you don’t have the memory of a goldfish.
I’m here to support you with fun lessons, exercises that motivate you and make you want to improve (without hating grammar too much).
The teachers behind La French Zone
Daria · Lorient, France
Daria is the founder of La French Zone and has been teaching French since 2019. Franco-Polish and based in Lorient, she learned French from scratch at age 7. She understands what her students are going through. Her lessons are personalised, warm, and surprisingly fun.
Passionate about: literature, travel, her dog Sonny, her cat Nala, and Brittany (most days)
Marie · France & Portugal
Marie joined La French Zone in 2024, with years of teaching experience in Spain, Portugal and France. Her lessons always have a cultural touch: expect personalised support, fun expressions, genuine conversations and sometimes a deep dive into Francophone music.
Passionate about: learning new languages, literature, music, dancing
Agathe · Porto & Angers
Agathe is trilingual, has taught French for 11 years across four countries, and currently splits her time between Porto, Portugal and Angers, France. Her classes are dynamic and debate-friendly. She loves helping students find their voice in French, not just their vocabulary.
Passionate about: reading, painting, hiking, a good argument
The values behind La French Zone
Did you know that French, along with English, is the only language spoken on all continents? That means 321 million people use it! That’s quite a crowd, isn’t it? And you’ll soon be part of the club!
I always wanted to teach, but I wanted to do things my way so that my passion could be found on the other side of the screen as an online french teacher.
Here are the founding pillars of my online French school:
Honesty and sincerity
I will never tell you that learning French is simple and effortless. It's possible, of course. But you won't find crazy, too-good-to-be-true promises at La French Zone.
It's like a relationship: you have to put effort into it to live the most beautiful story of your life. (And don't leave everything at the first argument about the fact that the cat prefers you).
Motivation
I encourage you throughout your learning and I am here to listen to you moan when you have to learn definite and indefinite articles.
My classes are all designed to be fun and enjoyable to follow. I promise, you won't relive your high school classes with that boring teacher.
Personalization
You are unique. Your classes too. After the first free call of around fifteen minutes, I build your training course according to your needs, your level and your gaps.
I closely follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CERL) to work on your speaking and writing, and I continually enrich my lessons, my materials and my sessions.
Stop flirting with French, build a real relationship with her.
French for professional integration
Turn your high school crush into an official relationship: love French like never before.
I would never promise you that I would learn French in just three weeks using miracle (and somewhat questionable) techniques.
However, I can guarantee that I will be by your side throughout this wonderful adventure of learning a language and the traditions of a country. For several weeks or a few months, I will do everything I can to support you in your professional and personal integration. I will never let you give up or come to dislike French.
Learning French isn't easy every day, but it's possible!
If I managed to learn French and integrate into this beautiful country, then I know you are capable too. I’m here to motivate you throughout your adventure and keep you from giving up.
I am your cheerleader behind the screen and your French teacher who will make you love subjunctive conjugation. Yes, yes.
Why am I telling you all this?
These days we tend to want things to go quickly. Impatience somewhat defines our century and our society. Therefore when it comes to learning a new language, time and dedication are your best friends for seeing rapid progress.
Learning French is a great new adventure as long as you jump in with both feet*. It’s a bit like a relationship: the more you open up and get involved, the more beautiful your story will be.
*Sauter à pieds joints means acting with enthusiasm, completely and without restraint.
A free 15-minute meeting to discuss how to achieve your goals.
- Not sure of your French?
- Not sure which course to take?
- Would you like to know how the courses are run?
A little test?
Test your level of French!
What’s your French level?
- A1-A2 — Complete beginner or basic understanding
- B1-B2 — Intermediate, you get by but want to go further
- C1-C2 — Advanced, you’re almost fluent
The French test consists of 16 multiple choice questions, divided into 2 parts (Grammar /Vocabulary)
Take the free test and find out exactly where you stand — bonus ebook included.