FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions fréquemment posées
What does a day of storytelling day in school look like?
It is entirely up to you! Normally I start with a whole-school assembly then spend some time with each class involved, either in their classroom (I move around) or they come to me (I may be based in the school library for instance). I can work with as many children as the area I am in will allow! If you have any preferred topics, and if you do I will try my best to find stories to fit in with those. A puppet theatre can also be brought in to make the stories even more interactive. Do you have any questions? Just ask!
Nathalie, are you actually a teacher?
Yes, I am and I am DBS checked. I qualified in 1995 and taught full time in secondary schools until 2014. For 10 of those years, I also worked weekly in primary schools, supporting the teaching of languages with younger pupils and training teachers. In 2014 I became self-employed; I currently still teach weekly, as a specialist French teacher, in 2 primary schools in County Durham and I fit the rest of my work around those commitments. I also deliver classes to adults in my local community (Durham) and I am a lecturer in the School of Education at Durham University. So a teacher is what I am, and teaching is what I do best, I feel!
What languages services do you offer?
In schools, I currently offer the following:
- regular teaching of French in nursery and primary schools (weekly but also monthly and half-termly)
- storytelling in French.
- support with the organisation and delivery of special languages days
- staff training on various primary languages matters, eg languages and literacy.
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Ouside school, I have several projects running in Durham:
- teachng adults in the community.
- supporting French-speaking families.
- enabling French conversation practice.
How much does it cost to work with you?
If you are a school, the following costs are within 15 miles of Durham where I am based.
- regular teaching: £100 per afternoon, £200 per day
- support with special languages day/events: £120 per afternoon, £220 per day
- staff training: £120 per hour
- storytelling in the classroom: £120 per afternoon, £220 per day.
If you are not a school, explore the "French in Durham" section of my website and ask me if you're not sure how much something costs!
Do you work with families?
I love supporting members of the family who want their children to learn French. Whatever your circumstances, I am confident that I can either help you or point you in the right direction, so click here if you are in or around Durham, or click here to get in touch and ask any questions you may have!
Have you got any experience as a speaker?
If you know me... you will know that I love reading but I also love speaking! Yes, I have delivered many talks, workshops and training sessions. Get in touch if you would like to invite me to speak at your event.
