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Language lessons online for all levels. Delf/Dalf, Accent training, better grammar,  vocabulary building, conversation practice.

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French Teacher Léa Tirard-Hersant

About Me

  • Born and raised in the Loire Valley, France.

  • Master’s degree in Language Education from La Sorbonne University, Paris.

  • Taught 10,000+ hours of lessons since 2013 — across French, English, and more.

  • I once dreamed of being an astronaut… until I discovered that teaching languages is even more fun!

  • I’m known for The Staircase Method, a step-by-step fluency approach featured on blogs like Fluent in 3 Months

  • I love memorizing poetry in different languages — it’s one of my favorite ways to feel the music of speech

  • Ma confiture préférée est celle à la myrtille. Et vous ?

  • Мне нравится фильм «Вокзал для двоих». Так романтично!

  • 我看电影《我的父親母親》时哭了。不是你?

I’m Léa Tirard-Hersant — educator, polyglot, and language coach. Students from around the world know me for my personalized, human-centered approach to teaching French and English.

La Méthode de l’Escalier

Accomplished linguists like Michel Thomas, Barbara Abelila-Bauer, Stanislas Dehaene, and Olly Richards inspire my methods of teaching.

Over the years, I’ve drawn inspiration from innovative thinkers like Michel Thomas, Barbara Abdelilah-Bauer, Stanislas Dehaene, and Olly Richards. I curate high-quality resources tailored to each student, and I’m always open to their input.

In 2025, I’m relaunching La Méthode de l’Escalier, a step-by-step learning system I originally developed in 2017 — designed to help learners climb steadily toward fluency with confidence and structure. While it began with French, the method can support other languages I teach, including English — and hopefully some day, Spanish and Russian too.

My Teaching Statement

“Ma langue est ma patrie” — My language is my homeland.

Whether you’re learning French, English, or another language, my goal is to help you feel at home in it.
I create a space where learners build fluency, confidence, and connection — not just memorize rules. Whether you’re preparing for a big move, a professional goal, or simply hoping not to lose your skills, I’m here to support your journey.

Do you have a language objective for 2025 or 2026? Let’s meet it — ensemble.

What to expect during Lessons

  • Real-world language immersion: music, movies, news, and cultural insights

  • Accent coaching and pronunciation

  • Grammar made clear

  • Vocabulary building

  • Memory techniques

  • Optional homework for deeper engagement

  • A mix of focus, fun, and steady progress

📅 Ready to begin?

Check my schedule, book a session, and let’s talk — in French, English, or both!

📬 Contact me here if you have questions or want help choosing the right lesson.

📰 Léa and her Friends Bilingual Blog 🐓

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If you want to know more about Le Vignoble audio series, you’re in the right place! The popular method created in 2016 is now available in a new, easy format with podcasts episodes and a companion book. 

French Learning Audio Series

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Benny Lewis
Benny Lewis
The Irish Polyglot
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Great use of technology to teach the language effectively!
Tayo Rockson
Tayo Rockson
Podcast Host of "As Told by Nomads"
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Léa is a daring French linguist and it is with radiance that she shares her love of languages!
Elsa
Elsa
Homeschooling Mom
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Very, very, very fantastic
Wayne
Wayne
French Learner
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Je progresse. Merci beaucoup !
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