Corinne Magnier
Reading ,Berkshire
Summary
Experienced FLE lecturer with over 20 years of teaching in international and higher-education contexts, including Institut Mines-Télécom and the French Institute in London. Specialist in designing learner-centred language programmes for adults and international students, integrating intercultural communication and professional language skills. Confident delivering online and face-to-face teaching using digital learning environments and committed to creating inclusive and engaging learning experiences.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work history
Teacher of French as a Foreign Language (FLE)
French Institute
London
2025.02 - Current
1994–2004; February 2025–present
- Deliver general and professional French courses to adult and international learners
- Teach professionals within French for International Relations programmes
- Design tailored learning materials for diverse professional audiences
- Support learners preparing for academic mobility and progression (e.g. UCL–Sciences Po pathway)
- Promote intercultural communication and professional language skills
Lecturer in FLE and French for Specific Purposes
Institut Mines-Télécom Engineering school
Alès, Gard
2022.01 - 2024.11
2005-2015; 2022-2024
- Taught French for the international Master’s program " CTN CELSA-Mines Communication and Digital Technologies, PhD candidates, and researchers.
- Delivered academic and professional French modules
- French for Specific Purposes (engineering / research context)
- Designed learning materials and assessments aligned with CEFR
Founder & Pedagogical Manager
Pôle Linguistique Language School
Alès, Gard
2006.01 - 2022.02
- Designed and delivered tailored FLE/FOS/ESP programmes for adult and professional learners
- Created learning materials and assessment frameworks aligned with CEFR
- Conducted needs analysis and curriculum development
- Managed learner progression and quality of training provision
- Coordinated training projects and collaborated with institutional partners
FLE Trainer
GRETA CFA (Adult Education)
Alès, Gard
2021.01 - 2023.05
- Delivered FLE courses to adult refugees and migrants from Alpha to B1 levels
- Taught highly heterogeneous groups using differentiated and inclusive teaching approaches
- Prepared learners for the DCL examination and acted as an accredited examiner
Education
PGCE - Modern languages
University of London, Goldsmiths
London /1996 - /1997
Bachelor of Arts - English
Université Sorbonne Paris-Nord And Goldsmiths College
Paris/ LondonSkills
- Able to deliver effective and enjoyable language lessons from total beginners to advanced levels
- Good understanding of CEFR Framework to design and evaluate language programs
- Online teaching via Microsoft Teams and blended learning delivery
- Teaching heterogeneous and international groups
- Strong intercultural communication skills
- Inclusive teaching practice
CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- DELF–DALF Examiner Accreditation (A1–B2), London, January 2026
- AI in Education Training – “Former avec l’IA” (Train with AI)- April 2024
- Voltaire Certification – Expert level (a recognised French standard assessing written language proficiency)
Timeline
Teacher of French as a Foreign Language (FLE)
French Institute
2025.02 - Current
Lecturer in FLE and French for Specific Purposes
Institut Mines-Télécom Engineering school
2022.01 - 2024.11
FLE Trainer
GRETA CFA (Adult Education)
2021.01 - 2023.05
Founder & Pedagogical Manager
Pôle Linguistique Language School
2006.01 - 2022.02
PGCE - Modern languages
University of London, Goldsmiths
/1996 - /1997
Bachelor of Arts - English
Université Sorbonne Paris-Nord And Goldsmiths College