Maï Harfouche | UBC & Algonquin College French Instructor · Executive Language Coach

Speak French with the confidence you have in English.

1:1 French coaching for professionals, immigration candidates, and public servants. Taught by a UBC & Algonquin College French instructor. Targeted preparation from TEF/TCF Canada (A1 to B2) and Federal SLE (Level B & C) to executive workplace communication.Online across Canada · In-person in Vancouver

I built this once. Now I'm doing it in reverse.

FRANCE ➜ NORTH AMERICAN ENGLISHFor 10+ years in Europe, I built a coaching business in France dedicated to helping French-speaking professionals master North American English for their careers.Not traditional English classes. Language coaching built around confidence, communication and professional identity.

CANADA ➜ FRENCHToday, as a native French speaker in Canada, I bring that same approach to professionals who need to operate confidently in French. Same philosophy. Different direction.

Language is only part of the work.

01THE HUMANPsychosociology + coaching.
I don't just correct sentences. I look at what happens when confidence, pressure, and language collide.

02THE REAL
WORLD10+ years with demanding professionals. Promotions. Immigration. High-stakes interviews. Structural meetings.
Something is always at stake.

03THE CULTUREI help with the expressions, references, and professional tones people actually use in Canadian workplaces, not textbook French.

Let’s be completely honest: the promise of achieving "flawless fluency" in a few months is simply a marketing myth.True communication isn’t about textbook rules; it is deeply rooted in psychology and human behavior.When you speak a second language under professional pressure, the real challenge usually isn't a lack of vocabulary. It is the frustrating disconnect between how sharp you are in your mind, and how hesitant you sound when you begin to overthink. You don't need schoolroom drills to thrive in a bilingual space. You need cultural fluency and psychological resilience.

I combine language coaching with a deep understanding of people.

THE LANGUAGE
French that sounds natural and appropriate to the situation.
THE PSYCHOLOGY
Navigating what happens to your speech when high pressure and anxiety collide.
THE MOMENT
French for situations where something is at stake. Interviews. Meetings. Presentations. Promotions. Relocation. Leadership.

WHO THIS COACHING IS FOR

TEF & TCF Canada | Express Entry

12 × 60-min 1:1 private sessions · Diagnostic & timed simulations

$999 CAD
~$83 / session
+

Targeted exam preparation specifically structured to move your score from A1 to B2 (NCLC 7) and unlock up to 50 bonus CRS points for your Express Entry invitation.

  • Diagnostic & Strategy: Comprehensive evaluation of oral and written strengths and gaps.
  • Live Simulations: Timed Section A and Section B speaking tasks under exam conditions.
  • Asynchronous Corrections: Weekly written essay critiques between sessions.
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Professionals & PRs | Career French

12 × 60-min 1:1 private sessions · Workplace & interview fluency

$1,299 CAD
~$108 / session
+

Designed for professionals navigating Canadian positions requiring French, or aiming to lead meetings and communicate without losing authority.

  • Bilingual Interview Prep: Mock behavioral and competency-based interview rehearsals.
  • Workplace Fluency: Canadian administrative French, meeting vocabulary, and professional email conventions.
  • Industry-Specific Vocabulary: Tailored coaching for your exact sector and leadership role.
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Public Servants & Leaders | Federal SLE Level B & C

12 × 60-min 1:1 private sessions · Lead by UBC & Algonquin Instructor

$1,599 CAD
~$133 / session
+

Designed for active Canadian public servants aiming to secure and renew their mandatory Level B or Level C oral and written linguistic profiles for promotions and EX competitions.

  • Elite Academic Standard: Coached by an active UBC and Algonquin College French instructor.
  • Level B & C Oral Fluency: Expressing nuance, hypothetical scenarios, defense of complex policy positions, and diplomatic phrasing.
  • Mock MS Teams Board Exams: Realistic test simulations following PSC (Public Service Commission) testing standards.
  • Confidence Under Pressure: Psychosociological coaching to eliminate freeze responses during evaluations.
Book 30-Min Fit Call for SLE B/C →✓ Invoices provided for departmental professional development / employer training budget reimbursement.
5.0★★★★★(20+ Verified Google Reviews)
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Federal Public Servant · Ottawa
SLE Level C Candidate · Google Verified Review

"Maïwen’s structured approach and simulation sessions completely removed my test anxiety. Her background teaching at Algonquin and UBC gives her an unparalleled grasp of what evaluators demand."

★★★★★
Express Entry Candidate · Vancouver
TEF Canada B2 Achieved · Google Verified Review

"I needed NCLC 7 for the 50 bonus CRS points. In 12 sessions, we targeted exactly where I was losing marks in Section B oral and written. Received my ITA right after!"

★★★★★
Corporate Executive · Toronto
Bilingual Leadership Coaching · Google Verified Review

"Finally a coach who understands executive communication. No childish exercises—real professional scenarios, meeting facilitation phrasing, and board briefing prep."

Let's make French work for your project.

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