Loïc Lerme
Angoulême, France
Bio
A native of Angoulême, in the south west of France, Loïc holds a maîtrise in English and Irish Literatures from the University of Lille, France, and an M.A. and Ph.D in French Studies from the University of Indiana, Bloomington. Loïc has taught French in 3 different American universities and has lived in France, French Guiana, Senegal, Djibouti, New Caledonia, and Northern Ireland. He loves to travel around the world and learn more about foreign cultures. He is trained in 2nd language acquisition, FLE, translation and interpreting, and literary studies. He published several book reviews (about Charles Baudelaire among others) and translated articles for French magazines. Until June 2022, Loïc taught French language, Francophone cultures, conversation, and writing classes at Dartmouth College, NH. He also organized, supervised, and advertised cultural events for the French club in the French program.
Classes Recently Taught
A2 | Literature: Easy Reading - Eugénie Grandet| In-Person
You don't have to be at the Advanced level to enjoy reading in French! Develop speaking and comprehension while reading and analyzing simple literary works from a wide variety of genres. For this edition, discover Balzac's Eugénie Grandet.
Read MoreB2| Great Paintings at a Glance | In-Person
Great paintings speak to us across time. Join Loic to delve into the time and works of some of France's most famous painters and learn what sparked their visions and masterpieces.
Read MoreA2-1 short track | Advanced Beginner French 1 | Online
Are you ready to kick-start your French education? Learn to Ask for and give directions, understand an itinerary, get around using public transportation, and much more!
Read MoreA1-2 short track | Beginner French 1 | In-Person
Are you ready to kick-start your French education? Learn to Ask for and give directions, understand an itinerary, get around using public transportation, and much more!
Read MoreA2 | Literature: Easy Reading - Tristan et Yseut | In-Person
You don't have to be at the Advanced level to enjoy reading in French! Develop speaking and comprehension while reading and analyzing simple literary works from a wide variety of genres. For this edition, discover Beroul's Tristan et Yseut.
Read MoreA1-2 short track | Beginner French 1 | Online
Are you ready to kick-start your French education? Learn to Ask for and give directions, understand an itinerary, get around using public transportation, and much more!
Read MoreB2 | Literature: special - Récits fantastiques de Théophile Gautier | Online
Join Loic to discover the magical world of Marcel Pagnol!
Read MoreLes Ados (A1) | In-Person
Through oral and written comprehension as well as speaking and writing exercises, students acquire the linguistic tools they will need to effectively communicate in a variety of contexts.
Read MoreB1+/B2 | A la découverte des… régions françaises | In-Person
Prepare to discover the beautiful regions of Bretagne, Côte d'azur, Limousin, Alsace and Rhône-Alpes as more than a tourist! In this class, you will learn about the main landmarks as well as new places, cultural sites and more!
Read MoreB2/C1 | Débat Sociologique: l’héritage rousseauiste| Online
Join this class with to discuss education and general culture. Is Rousseau's influence still have a mark on our time? Class is taught by Loic.
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