Bonjour, I'm Wanda.
I am originally from Tournon-sur-Rhône, a beautiful town in the Ardèche region of southeastern France, nestled between the Rhône River and the mountains.
Over the years, my curiosity for languages and cultures has taken me around the world. I have lived in six countries, including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and these experiences have shaped the way I see language learning: not just as a way to communicate, but as a gateway to understanding people, cultures, and new ways of life.
Today, I live in Santa Barbara, California, where I teach French and enjoy sharing my language and culture with students from all backgrounds. I also love bringing my students closer to France through immersive experiences, cultural discoveries, and conversations about everyday French life.
A love for France and cultural immersion
Having grown up in France and spent many years abroad, I understand both sides of language learning: the excitement and the challenges of discovering a new culture. This is why I created French immersion experiences, so that learners can experience authentic French life while improving their language skills. From exploring charming villages and local markets to tasting regional specialties and discovering French history, my goal is to create meaningful experiences that go far beyond the classroom.
French teaching as a passion
Teaching French has always been more than a job for me: it is passion. Certified to teach French as a Foreign Language (FLE), I have taught hundreds of students in the United States and abroad, including through the Alliance Française, where I worked as a French teacher and official exam evaluator. I specialize in helping adult learners build confidence in French, whether they are complete beginners, intermediate speakers looking to improve their fluency, or advanced students wanting to refine their communication. My approach is built on conversation, cultural discovery and practical French. Learning a language should be enjoyable, meaningful and connected to real life, from French traditions and gastronomy to the small cultural details that make France unique.
Personal interests and daily life
Outside of teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, exploring nature, gardening, cooking, doing ceramics, and discovering new places. I love growing fruit trees, vegetables and herbs in my garden, and I especially enjoy sharing meals and stories around a table, a very French tradition.
I am also passionate about travel, photography and cultural exchange. Having lived in different countries, I continue to be curious, and I always enjoy learning from the people and places around me.
I currently live in Santa Barbara with my husband and our daughter, where I continue to build bridges between French and American cultures, one conversation at a time.
Qualifications and experience
Certified French as a Foreign Language (FLE) teacher
More than 100 students taught in the United States and internationally
Native French speaker
Fluent in English
Get in Touch
Ready to start your French journey? Send me a message to discuss your goals or schedule your first lesson.
Telephone
+1 (805) 420-7896Merci !
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