Frédéric Dessard Email & Phone Number

France

York, England

• Language Instruction: deliver comprehensive French business language and conversational classes, including personalised 1:1 sessions. Specialise in French & Spanish A-level tuition, creating customised learning programmes to maximise student success.• Content Writing/Editing/Translation: write/edit/translate web content, commercial agreements, brochures, and correspondence for European and North American clients. Areas of expertise: chemical, art, tourism, hospitality and travel.• SEO… Show more • Language Instruction: deliver comprehensive French business language and conversational classes, including personalised 1:1 sessions. Specialise in French & Spanish A-level tuition, creating customised learning programmes to maximise student success.• Content Writing/Editing/Translation: write/edit/translate web content, commercial agreements, brochures, and correspondence for European and North American clients. Areas of expertise: chemical, art, tourism, hospitality and travel.• SEO Optimisation: keyword research & mapping, enhancing online visibility through strategic content rewriting. Implement cutting-edge SEO techniques to drive organic traffic and improve search engine rankings.• Sales Coaching/Training: Provide feedback to marketing & communications teams, facilitating product briefings and translating trainer notes, slide decks, and user manuals. Proven track record of success with prestigious clients such as Bouygues Telecom/Asurion (2011), and Airbnb (2016).• Interpreting: Deliver interpretation services in relevant language combinations, covering face-to-face, video, and telephone settings. Ensure split-second accuracy in the interpretation of speeches or statements, meeting the highest standards of professionalism and reliability. Show less

Suffolk, England, United Kingdom

Norwich, England, United Kingdom

Preparation and delivery of engaging lectures on phonetic and diverse topics related to French culture within the Honours Programme and Subsidiary modules. Helped students explore concepts to prepare for class through challenging literature to stimulate class discussion besides contribution to department meetings and collaborative work with colleagues to share and improve practices, prepare, mark, and assess exams.

York, England, United Kingdom

English-Spanish-French Tour Guide for YORKTOUR, the most experienced and trusted tour company in York for educational visits. As a storyteller and cultural ambassador, I took groups around the city on immersive journeys to reveal hidden gems and historical insights. With passion and expertise, the tours gave a blend of history, anecdotes, and practical knowledge to create an unforgettable exploration of the city and beyond. I also worked with cruise ships to give coach history tours through… Show more English-Spanish-French Tour Guide for YORKTOUR, the most experienced and trusted tour company in York for educational visits. As a storyteller and cultural ambassador, I took groups around the city on immersive journeys to reveal hidden gems and historical insights. With passion and expertise, the tours gave a blend of history, anecdotes, and practical knowledge to create an unforgettable exploration of the city and beyond. I also worked with cruise ships to give coach history tours through Newcastle, The Angel of the North, and Durham and offered walking tours at Whitby and Fountains Abbeys to small groups upon request. Show less

York, Uk

• Teach LFA syllabus for French levels (1 to 2+) and culture and conversation classes for the Department of Language and Linguistic Science, and prepare and mark exams • Provide online resources for grammar teaching and learning to better support student learning• In parallel, taught AS & A2 levels curriculum as well as French in the International Programme at York College, (09-12/2015), and currently teach European Framework for Languages Levels A1 to C1 online (Learnship Networks… Show more • Teach LFA syllabus for French levels (1 to 2+) and culture and conversation classes for the Department of Language and Linguistic Science, and prepare and mark exams • Provide online resources for grammar teaching and learning to better support student learning• In parallel, taught AS & A2 levels curriculum as well as French in the International Programme at York College, (09-12/2015), and currently teach European Framework for Languages Levels A1 to C1 online (Learnship Networks GmbH, Köln, Germany, 12/2016-on)• Also completed Certificate in Understanding Language: Learning & Teaching (University of Southampton/British Council, 04/2016) and Post-graduate Certificate in Learning & Teaching in Higher Education (Kingston University, London, UK, 2016-2017) Services/Programs offered:- Essential Language Acquisition Labs: Create individually-tailored programmes in face-to-face tuition or in group settings for business or A-level using a communicative approach. Assess level with task-based activities to determine which skill to develop (e.g. oral or written fluency)- Lunch Conversation Café: Run lunchtime conversation café, where each person shares one event from their week (past tense) and one upcoming event (future tense). Each café session is built around a particular day-to-day theme, such as work, health & fitness, and family & friends.- Online Movie Club: Study a selection of award-winning French movies by reading online summaries and reviews/critiques and then watching the movie, with a focus on new vocabulary acquisition and pronunciation. - Targeted Feedback Lab: Run a feedback lab with a focus on fluency, the accuracy of meaning conveyed and familiar/recurring mistakes. Offer Virtual Shared Journaling option to support and enhance student learning. Show less

York, Uk

• Managed operations, to include marketing and PR, financial management and sales and supplier negotiations, new product development, staff recruiting and training

Ma, Languages For International Business (English & Spanish)

Core modules: Business Management, Communication, Comparative Grammar, Contractual Law, Economics & Statistics, Culture & Civilization.

Diploma In International Business

Activities and Societies: Modules included Business Economics, HR, Marketing, Translation/Interpreting

Mooc Certificate In Language Learning And Teaching In Partnership With British Council, Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas