Narjes Barzegar

About Me

I don’t see French as just a language, but as a way of thinking more clearly, building connections, and discovering a different world. My own journey in learning and teaching French has always involved experience, effort, and challenges, which is why I understand that language learners may sometimes feel tired, confused, or even discouraged. What matters most to me in teaching is making sure students feel they are not alone and that they are not expected to know everything perfectly from the start. I believe in calm, step-by-step, and understandable learning. I like to create a classroom environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, trying again, and gradually building confidence. For me, teaching is not just about transferring grammar and vocabulary it is about accompanying each learner on their journey.

Teaching Method

In teaching, I have experience working with a variety of resources and textbooks such as Édito, L’Atelier, Alter Ego, Mobile, Grammaire Progressive, Communication Progressive, Amis et Compagnie, and Vite et Bien. At the same time, I always choose materials and design the learning path based on each student’s age, level, goals, and needs. For me, a textbook is only the starting point. Alongside it, depending on the class, I use supplementary exercises, interactive activities, visuals, videos, simplified texts, songs, and everyday materials to make learning structured, lively, and practical.

Experience

• 3 years of experience teaching French both in person and online, in private and group classes, across different levels • Experience teaching teenage and adult learners at Pardisan Institute, Ponak branch • Master’s student in French Language Teaching at Paul-Valéry Montpellier 3 University, France • Bachelor’s degree in French Translation from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad and Master’s degree in French Translation from the University of Tehran • Holder of DELF B2 and TCF C1 certifications • Completed several hours of teacher training at the French Language Center in Tehran • 60 hours of internship experience at Jean Zay Elementary School in France • Translator of the novel Mend the Living by Maylis de Kerangal, published by Noon Publishing