En ligne, personne ne sait que vous êtes un chat

On the internet, no one knows you’re a cat. This famous phrase perfectly illustrates the anonymity we can and should have online. Whether you’d like to learn or teach French online, you shouldn’t be asked to share personal info or talk about your family history. I call it Le respect de la vie privée de mes étudiants.*

If you’re taking online French classes with me, you know that I respect my students’ privacy. Voici* some principles that I follow:

• I never ask for your last name (unless you’ve indicated it yourself). This helps you maintain a certain distance and protects your identity.🔐
• I don’t record lessons or take screenshots. You’d be surprised with how many online tutors do it without asking you… And it is illegal! The confidentiality of our exchanges is très importante* to me. I never take screenshots or record lessons. If I ever decide to do so, I would ask for explicit oral and written consent of my students. Our interactions remain private and secure.📸
• I never ask for your email or address to avoid any risk of misuse of information. However, if you’re my student and would like to receive a postcard from France, I am more than happy to send you one! It’s a fun and personalized way to stay in touch without compromising security.💌

La sécurité avant tout

Or should I say “Safety First”? Be careful, both online learning and teaching should be safe. As it’s easy to get carried away by l’enthousiasme* of online learning, here are some tips to ensure a safe online learning experience:

• Use secure platforms 🔒 You can book a lesson with me via platforms that respect privacy standards.
• Don’t share sensitive information: Even if you feel comfortable with your teacher or classmates, never share sensitive information like your address or financial details.
• Stay vigilant ❌ If something seems bizarre* or if you feel uncomfortable, speak up or leave the conversation. C’est ta sécurité avant tout.*

Y a des limites!

La transparence* creates an environment of trust and collaboration, which is essential for effective online learning. However, remember that old saying, “On the internet, no one knows you’re a cat”? Well, that’s actually une bonne chose* (and not just because I love cats)! It means we all have the power to control what information we share and protect our privacy.

Whether you’re a curious cat or a dedicated student, let’s make sure your online French lessons are both enriching and secure. After all, learning should be une aventure*, not a risk!🚀

Ready to begin your language journey? Safely book your online French lessons with me directly on Buy Me a Coffee or via Italki. Any questions? Feel free to reach out via this Contact Form. A très vite!

🥐 French vocab used in this article :

• En ligne, personne ne sait que vous êtes un chat – On the internet, no one knows you’re a cat
• Le respect de la vie privée de mes étudiants – Respecting the privacy of my students
• Voici – Here are
• Très importante – Very important (feminine adjective)
• La sécurité avant tout – Safety first
• L’enthousiasme – the excitement
• Bizarre – weird, bizarre, fishy
• C’est ta sécurité avant tout – Your safety comes first
• Y a des limites! – There are limits
• Une bonne chose – a good thing
• Une aventure – an adventure
• A très vite! – Talk soon!