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French Moments is based in Mosman on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, Australia and specialises in French lessons for all ages, as well as travel advice about France and cultural events.

Banking & Finance (London, Paris, Sydney)

Governmental Institutions (London, Paris)

Various Embassies (Paris)

Churches (London, Paris, Sydney)

Automotive (Paris)

Engineering (Paris)

Travel and Tourism (Paris)

International Furniture and Interior design (Paris)

Perfume (Paris)

Educational Institutions (London, Paris, Sydney)

Recruitment (Paris)

I.T. (Paris)

Construction (Paris)

about Pierre...

Pierre was born in Nancy, Lorraine and spent his childhood in Speyer, Germany before returning to France in Southern Alsace. Pierre has a vast teaching experience. He has taught at university level in France (BTS - Brevet de Technicien Supérieur) in Mulhouse and in Paris for the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

He has also taught at the Institut Français, a prestigious French language school in London, part of the French Foreign Affairs cabinet. His other teaching experiences in a well-renowned Parisian language school and in Sydney have enabled him to work with multinational companies, embassies as well as individuals. Now a French teacher in Sydney, Australia, he is establishing his own dream - French Moments.

Pierre holds a Master of Translating and Interpreting English-French with the degree of Master of International Relations and a degree of Economics and Management. Pierre is an accredited translator (english->french) by NAATI.

Throughout his professional experience, Pierre has had the opportunity of teaching the administrative and executive staff from companies from the following sectors:

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These opening hours are indicative only and may vary depending on external activities and events. To avoid disappointment we recommend you arrange an appointment before visiting us. Contact French Moments...

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9.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4.30pm

10.30am-12pm

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Our FRENCH MOMENTS centre is tastefully set up to give you a stylish yet comfortable place to learn French and participate in our French events and activities. Our centre is air-conditioned and centrally located with easy access by public transport or car. Step into our French world and enjoy French Moments with us!

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Managers Pierre and his wife Rachel are passionate about France.

Senior teacher Pierre is surrounded with French native teachers that work with French Moments.

All our teachers are very friendly, experienced and enthusiastic about what they do ...

About Pierre and Rachel

questionnaire...

Originally from: Nancy, region of Lorraine, France

Lived in: Speyer (Germany), Alsace (France), Paris (France), London (UK), Sydney (Australia).

Favourite places in France: Nancy, Savoie and the Vanoise mountains in the French Alps.

Favourite French dish: it has to be home-made French fries and delicious French patisserie!

Favourite French cheese: Reblochon.

Favourite French singer: this is a difficult question... maybe Patrick Fiori and Yannick Noah?

Favourite French topics: history, architecture, current affairs, and hiking in the Alps.

questionnaire...

Originally from: Portsmouth, England

Lived in: Alsace (France), Paris (France), London (UK), Sydney (Australia).

Favourite places in France: Paris, Savoie and Périgord (anywhere with mountains or beautiful chateaux and good cafés!).

Favourite French dish: that’s a hard one! Maybe confit de canard with braised red cabbage and potatoes... Crème brulée for dessert and a macaron from La Durée for afternoon tea (see Gourmet Paris).

Favourite French cheese: Beaufort or a local goats cheese.

Favourite French singer: maybe Chimène Badi and I admire Faudel for his creativity.

Favourite French topics: gastronomy, home decor “l’art de vivre”!, music and singing.

about Rachel...

Rachel is originally from England and fell in love with France at a young age! She is bilingual and worked in Paris for an American investment bank where she organised many sophisticated events. She was also involved in a London-based company which helped promote the Alsace region to the British market. She is passionate about all things French, especially French gastronomy and oversees the cultural events, marketing and French Savvy section. She is one of the key organisers behind the Trip to France 2012.

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