Who we are

Isabelle Nicolas

- Founder & CEO

As a native Québécoise, born to a Franco-Belgian family, now living in Nyon with her two children, Isabelle is no stranger to the expat reality! Trained as a professional opera singer, her passion for arts and languages led her to become an ambassador of the French language & francophone culture, i.e. a French Teacher!

She founded Prêt à Parler in January 2015. Since then she's been hard at work helping native and non-native English-speaking expats make French part of their everyday life! Prêt à Parler's mission is based on what Isabelle does best: helping busy professionals and parents improve their language skills by providing a high quality, eco-friendly, fun, no-nonsense approach to learning French online!

Would you like to work with our CEO? Learn more about Isabelle's conversation and pronunciation coachings.

Brice Béjuit

- Super Prof and Pedagogical Manager

Do you want to learn French so you can order a glass of wine? Be able to communicate easily with friends, family or colleagues? Or prepare French exams?

With our teacher Brice, you will learn French in engaging, tailor made and fun lessons ! Brice lived and worked in London for 8 years and his solid experience in different language institutions (King's College London/London Business School/ Language schools) allows him to always adapt the pace and create enjoyable lessons based on communicative method. There is always a touch of humor in his classes because yes, « we can have fun learning French ! » .

Brice is currently living in Lyon and also speaks English and Spanish.

Interesting facts about Brice:

• Brice loves travelling and discovering new cultures. His favourite destinations ? The ones he hasn’t discovered yet !
• He used to be a tennis coach.
• He learned the quechua language for a job in an Ecuadorian school.

Aurore Francq

- Super Prof and Pedagogical Manager

Aurore is passionate about learning and teaching languages as she believes it is a great way to open one’s mind, to broaden our life experiences on a personal and/or professional level. She enjoys sharing her love for the French language with her students and her biggest reward is to see them grow happier and more confident in French with her.

Born in Belgium, Aurore has been teaching French and English since 2004. A DAEFLE (French) and TOEFL (English) specialist, she has great experience teaching with levels, ages and cultures. She is convinced that developing self-confidence when learning a language is what matters the most. Aurore makes sure to give her students the right tools and means to succeed in their learning process whilst taking into consideration their life context and self-motivation.

Interesting facts about Aurore:

• She did a BA in Sociology and Spanish in Cambridge.
• She was a resident for almost 10 years in Granada (Spain) and now lives in Bratislava (Slovakia).
• She is fluent in Spanish and is now learning Slovak.

Maxime Guglielmi 

- Super Prof

Maxime has been teaching French online since 2021, working with students of all ages from all around the world. Fluent in English and Spanish, he has lived abroad for three years and is deeply passionate about languages. These diverse experiences allow him to bring a rich, multicultural perspective to his teaching, helping students connect with the French language in meaningful ways.

Maxime works to equip learners with the skills and confidence needed to achieve their goals. He tailors his classes to each of his students’ needs and expectations using different materials such as newspaper articles, TV documentaries, videos, recordings...

Having personally experienced the challenges of adapting to life abroad, Maxime understands the importance of effective communication and integration. His mission is to empower students to succeed and feel at home in their new life in Switzerland.

He recently moved back to his hometown, Bordeaux. The city, often hailed as the wine capital of the world, is renowned for its historic vineyards, exceptional terroirs, and centuries-old tradition of producing some of the finest wines globally.

Fun facts about Max :

• Maxime holds a degree in Foreign Languages from the University of Bordeaux and has spent his senior year at the University of Oklahoma (USA).
• He lived in Bogotá, Colombia for 2 years and was a basketball coach for kids and teenagers during his free time.
• He also played basketball for 15+ years, loves snowboarding and is passionate about geography.

Marjolaine Moulin

- Super Prof

Marjolaine is a Franco-Swiss originally from the south of France and the canton of Vaud, with a passion for languages and cultures. She holds degrees in Classical Literature and International Relations, during which she had the opportunity to learn Arabic. This experience allowed her to travel and explore the world, further strengthening her interest in language learning and teaching.

To deepen her skills, she completed a master’s degree in Applied Linguistics with a focus on teaching French as a foreign language (FLE).

Teaching Methodology

In her classes, Marjolaine strives to make learning engaging and interactive by incorporating a variety of activities that stimulate interest and participation. She places special emphasis on encouraging oral expression, even among beginners, by creating a supportive environment where everyone feels comfortable to speak. She also values the culture of her students and endeavors to integrate it into her lessons to help them progress.

Interesting Facts about Marjolaine

Marjolaine is currently pursuing further studies in psychology to deepen her understanding of language acquisition. Additionally, she lived on a farm with her husband in Burgundy for a few years, which has enriched her perspective on life and learning.

Quentin Gris

- Super Prof

Quentin has been a dedicated French teacher since 2022, with experience teaching at a university and offering online classes. He is passionate about his work and enjoys teaching students from around the world, each with unique goals and backgrounds, but all sharing the same enthusiasm for learning.

Born in Chicago, Quentin is fluent in English and also speaks some Spanish, which helps him connect with his diverse group of students. He strives to create a joyful and engaging classroom environment, ensuring that everyone feels comfortable and excited to learn.

Currently residing in Lyon, Quentin grew up in Clermont-Ferrand and brings his vibrant personality to every lesson.

Interesting Facts About Quentin:

• Basketball is his passion, and he never misses a week of playing or running.
• He has visited almost every major city in Europe and plans to explore more.
• He is an art enthusiast, enjoying both design and writing in his free time.

Felamihanta Rambeloarimanga alias Miha

- Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Miha is the brain behind all things related to the operation and optimisation of Prêt à Parler's services. She has been working super hard over the last two years to get us where we are right now.

Miha’s mother tongue is Malagasy or malgache and she is fluent in French. She has a passion for reading, especially crime novels, and she is currently improving her English language skills by listening to… the whole Sherlock Holmes collection, as recounted by Stephen Fry on Audible! She’s also a strong advocate for the protection of the lemurs. Did you know that these incredibly cute animals can only be found in Madagascar and are unfortunately part of the world’s 25 most endangered primates?

Don't hesitate to contact her at miha@pretaparler.ch if you have any questions about our e-learning platform and online processes.

Lovely Botardo-Navarro

- Customer Service

Lovely is our client onboarding superstar who takes care of all customer service-related, administrative and scheduling matters in Prêt à Parler.

Lovely is fluent in English and is currently learning French. She loves exploring her local culture and travels to as many beautiful local spots as possible. Her passion to help has always kept her driven. In fact, she has been in the customer service field for 12 years and she still feels excited whenever she is needed!

Feel free to reach out to her at lovely@pretaparler.ch if you need any assistance or if you have any questions about our services.