Karine Sauvignon

Karine is the Founder and Director of “French in Oxford”
In Spring 2025, after more than a decade teaching French in the UK, Karine has embarked on a new adventure living in France. Karine continues to undertake all online tuition for “French in Oxford”, while her new colleague Marlène looks after all face-to-face teaching.

Born and educated in Paris, I lived in England for twenty-two years. I worked as a Museum professional in London and Oxford for six years. However, I changed subsequently career to join the Education sector, because I felt very much attracted to teaching.
I immediately was convinced that this was the right path to follow, especially as I received praise and encouragement from my first students, as well as from established teachers.

I have a genuine interest in helping others and very much enjoy being able to transfer my language skills. I consider that I have developed a friendly approach to teaching, as I don’t overly focus on theory and make sure that the learning activities are interactive and fun. Having a wide range of interests, I am able to quickly identify the topics that I can explore with my students.

Qualifications
2013: FLE (Français Langue Étrangère) Certificate for Teaching Children – CNED
2012: TEFL Advanced Certificate in English Language Teaching – TEFL Express
2001: MPhil in Art History (distinction) – University of Lyon-Lumière
1999: Masters in Art History (distinction) – University of Paris-La Sorbonne
1996: Masters in Museum Studies (distinction) – École du Louvre, Paris
1995: Bachelors in Art History (distinction) – École du Louvre, Paris


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Marlène Quinnell

In Spring 2025, I was honoured to be invited to join “French in Oxford” by its Founder and Director, my friend Karine Sauvignon. After more than a decade teaching French in the UK, Karine has embarked on a new adventure overseas.
I am therefore very happy and excited to now be heading all face-to-face teaching for “French in Oxford”, while Karine continues to undertake all online tuition.

Bienvenue!
I am a native French speaker, qualified teacher and tutor, based in Headington, East Oxford.
I was born and grew up in Béziers, in the beautiful South of France. I first moved to England more than 20 years ago, and have lived in Singapore for many years.
I originally qualified as an English teacher in France (CAPES). While living abroad, I gained extensive experience in teaching French as a Foreign Language in different countries and with very diverse students.
I pride myself in offering a relaxed and personalised learning experience for students of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.
My classes are dynamic, interactive and rewarding, fun yet structured. They are completely tailored to your needs and project with French.
(I am DBS checked)
à bientôt!