About me and my services.
I am a PGCE‑qualified French and Spanish teacher based in East Sussex, specialising in high‑quality French tuition for children, teenagers and adults across Lewes, Brighton, Eastbourne, Uckfield and surrounding areas. With 13 years of tutoring experience, I help learners build confidence, improve fluency and achieve excellent results in French at every level.
While I am primarily a French tutor, I also offer Spanish tutoring up to GCSE level, supporting students who want to strengthen their schoolwork, prepare for exams or develop practical conversational skills.
I provide personalised one‑to‑one lessons, both in person and online, tailored to each learner’s goals — from GCSE and A‑Level French preparation to adult lessons for travel, work or personal interest. My teaching style is clear, structured and supportive, making languages accessible for complete beginners through to advanced learners.
As an experienced French tutor in East Sussex, I focus on practical communication, accurate grammar, strong pronunciation and real‑world language use. Every lesson is designed to help you progress steadily and enjoy the learning process.
If you are looking for a friendly, qualified and experienced French tutor in Lewes, Brighton, Eastbourne, Uckfield, Seaford or anywhere in East Sussex — with the option of Spanish tutoring up to GCSE level — I would be delighted to support your language learning journey.
Appointment available Monday to Saturday.
Simply give me a call on 07914 050242 or send me an email indicating your requirements and let’s get started!
Call me for a free 20 minutes introduction!
GCSE Students
- Preparation and revision for GCSE Exams
A Level Students
- Revision and preparation for A Level Students or adults looking to learn French at a conversational level
2 People
- Learn together for children and adults
Groups
- Learn together for children and adults
Online
- Learn online in the comfort of your own home.
Terms and Conditions
Lessons can be rescheduled if 1 working day notice is given. In the event you fail to give 1 working day notice I reserve the right to charge you for that lesson.
Qualifications
PGCE in French and Spanish from University of Sussex
BSc Human Sciences, University of Sussex.
AQA Examiner
Secondary School Teacher
DBS Checked.
Contact.
Let me know your requirements and we’ll take it from there!
07914 050242
Just to let you know that Emily got an 8 in her French GCSE so she’s thrilled! Many thanks for all your help and support. I’m sure she’d be keen to keep up a bit of conversational French with you next year from time to time if that’s ok….
Best wishes,
August 2018
Hi Sophie, we wanted to let you know that Amelia got a grade 8 in her GCSE which she (and we) are very happy with. Thanks again for guiding her to the finish line, it really helped her confidence and I am sure it boosted her grade too.
Best wishes,
August 2018
Hi Sophie, I wanted to say a huge thank you ! Astrid got her French GCSE result today and she got a level 6 which she was delighted with! She could not have done so well without all your help and support I am so very grateful.
With warmest wishes,
August 2018
Dear Sophie, just wanted to let you know that Adam got a 9 in his French GCSE. Thank you for the help you gave him.
Best wishes,
August 2018
Sophie is a great teacher. She a adapted the lessons based on my needs. Each lesson is well planned and interactive. It`s great that we`re building my conversational skills in French, helping build my knowledge of French but also my confidence.
November 2020
Very pleasant, professional and patient, Sophie`s teaching style has allowed me to progress with my French where previously I would have felt overwhelmed. I would definitely recommend Sophie as a tutor for others!
September 2020
Great teacher! My daughter is doing GCSE french and Sophie has really helped her with pronouncing and building her confidence, teaching her more vocab and my daughter is enjoying it so much! Thank you so much Sophie.
Sophie has been wonderful helping my daughter improve her French (which was at a very basic level). My daughter`s school teacher has noted that she has been more involved in the lessons and her confidence is improving.
15/05/2022