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If you want to do your best in VCE French but feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of content you need to master, you’re in the right place.
Hey, I’m Liv! Over the past 5 years, I’ve worked with high-achieving French students from some of Melbourne’s top schools (Bialik College, Haileybury, McKinnon Secondary, Nossal High School,...). And I say this with confidence: French doesn’t have to be stressful or expensive — and you most definitely don’t need to be a native speaker to succeed. BonjourATAR was created to bring clarity, science-backed methods, real results and even joy to your French studies, so you can feel confident in French and work towards your dream ATAR.
The VCE French Program
BonjourATAR's VCE Program is a Duolinguo-style app that was designed for students who feel overwhelmed by VCE French and unsure how to revise effectively. When VCE hits, many students try to improve reading, listening, writing and speaking all at once, but end up cramming, and panicking before exams because they lack a clear structure and a strong foundation in vocabulary and grammar.
This program gives you a simple, science-based system. All revisions are organised for you, so you know exactly what to work on each day. By committing to a little, consistently, you build automaticity: French starts coming to you naturally, without translating or hesitating. That’s when confidence grows and you can finally focus on expressing ideas clearly and confidently, just like the VCE exam requires.
Hey, I'm Liv!
A language enthusiast turned French teacher.
I grew up in Switzerland, speaking 2 languages at home and learning four more at school. So whatever challenge my students are facing with French... Believe me, I’ve been there too!
Still, learning languages was one of the most rewarding parts of my education. And when I moved to Australia nearly 10 years ago, I quickly realized languages don't get the love they deserve here. And at the heart of it, that's why BonjourATAR emerged: I want my students to leave not just with better French, but with the same confidence, curiosity, and joy I’ve found through learning them.
Everything I teach is based on 3 ideas:
Backed By Science
As the saying goes, work smarter, not harder. Working long hours doesn’t necessarily result in better marks. I myself studied a lot and my grades didn’t always reflect that. So I know how frustrating it can be. As a teacher, I love empowering my students with the knowledge I acquired on the science of studying, learning and language acquisition. Curious about how science can help you study better? Here are some examples. Testing yourself repeatedly (eg: through flashcards) is more efficient than passive note taking (“active recall”). Using a "spaced repetition system" to learn your vocabulary is much more efficient than trying to cram everything. It’s also worth "chunking" your vocabulary, meaning learning some words together rather than learning them one by one. In my blog, Instagram account and newsletter I share about my strategies and how you can apply them not only in your language learning but also in every other subject. Make sure to sign up.
Engaging & Interactive
The true secret to improving French isn’t discipline. It’s joy. Students need to find ways to enjoy at least *some* of the process. This is why I highly value the use of games, competitions, quizzes and apps. I am not here to pretend that learning the subjunctive tense is fun! But revising it through games, quizzes and authentic videos can be rewarding. One reason I enjoyed learning English and Spanish so much was the opportunity of seeing my skills translate into the real world: being able to understand songs, movies and YouTube videos in their original language was incredibly rewarding. So when working with my students, I always try to find at least one song, artist or movie that they would genuinely appreciate. It’s an easy way to add enjoyment and motivation to their learning.
Student-Centered
Obvious? Yes. But here is what I truly mean by student-centered. Firstly, using clear and simple explanations. Not everything needs to be complicated. Secondly, I know VCE is busy and there’s lots going on. My programs are flexible and designed to fit within your schedule. Lastly, I meet my students where they’re at. Whether you love French and looking to excel or hate it and just want to survive the year… I truly believe there’s a solution for everyone.
