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Native French Speaker & Published Author based in Japan

Online French Lessons and
English-to-French Language Services

Learn with a native French teacher based in Japan, or prepare your English content for French-speaking audiences through professional translation, proofreading, localization and transcreation.

Choose the Support You Need

A clear path for French learners and a separate professional service for organizations communicating with French-speaking audiences.

Learn and Use French with Confidence

Personalized online lessons for teenagers and adults, from everyday communication to professional French and DELF/DALF preparation.

Publish Natural, Credible French Content

English-to-French translation, proofreading, bilingual revision, MTPE and transcreation, with a dedicated service for Japanese tourism, culture and craft businesses.

Experience and Method

Why Choose Le chapeau d'a?

Two clearly defined areas of expertise, supported by long-term professional experience in Japan.

For French Learners

Lessons are built around what you need to do in French: speak more naturally, consolidate grammar, work in a professional context or prepare for an official exam.

  • Personalized one-to-one progression
  • Experience with teenagers, adults and corporate learners
  • Dedicated DELF A1-B2 and DALF C1-C2 preparation
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For Businesses and Organizations

French content is reviewed for meaning, tone and usability, not just grammar. Projects can include bilingual revision, MTPE, localization and marketing transcreation.

  • 17+ years in professional translation
  • Native French writing and terminology consistency
  • Based in Japan and available in the JST time zone
Free Self-Study Tool

Accelerate Your Learning with Free Resources

Gain access to curated grammar cheat sheets, vocabulary lists, and my custom AI-powered French Self-Study GPT available 24/7.

My Books

Recommended Learning Materials

High-quality, specialized educational books published to help you clear common language blocks.

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French Grammar: Pronouns

Master French pronouns cleanly. A practical roadmap to understanding y, en, double pronouns, and more.

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Se Présenter (A1)

Your comprehensive, step-by-step PDF manual to perfecting your self-introductions in standard and professional French.

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Historical Figures

Designed for advanced learners (B2+). Explore French history with rich, bilingual side-by-side lexicons.

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Simple Process

How We Collaborate

1

Initial Inquiry

Send a message outlining your language goals or attach documents for a prompt translation estimate.

2

Custom Proposal

Receive a precise, tailored study outline or a clear project proposal respecting your timeline.

3

Direct Execution

Collaborate in real-time through shared Google Docs or receive your finalized human-curated translation.

What People Say

"Hervé is an amazing teacher. He understood my weaknesses immediately and helped me pass my DELF B2 exam!"

- Sarah K.

"Thanks to Hervé, our Shikoku sake is now appreciated in France. The translation of our e-shop perfectly reflects our tradition."

- Sake Brewery, Shikoku

"I've learned more in 3 months with Hervé than in 2 years of language school. Highly recommended."

- Kenji T.