Meet UPWARD’s lecturer Davit Aduashvili

The French language is one of the leading languages in international organizations, spoken across all five continents, ranking fourth in the world by the number of speakers and second in terms of learners, right after English. If you want to gain experience working in a culturally diverse environment, knowing this language is a significant advantage. At UPWARD, learning French is possible through particularly interesting, diverse, and engaging methods. In this blog, we will introduce you to David Aduashvili, who teaches the French language through podcasts, songs, interactive games, and masterpieces of French literature and cinema.

David mastered the French language in the Bachelor’s program in French Studies at Ilia State University, and later continued his studies at the Master’s level in Romance Philology. As part of an exchange program, he also stayed in France, where he studied the French language and Comparative Literature at Paul Valéry University Montpellier III. Currently, he is studying in the Department of Lexicography.

David has been a French language teacher for five years now. He began this activity in 2021 by conducting private lessons, and since 2024, he has been working at the Georgian-American School Saduni. David is proficient in French at the C1 level and has successfully passed the French language teacher certification exam. Additionally, he has completed training courses on French language teaching organized by the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF).

Why the French Language?

For David, the French language is synonymous with art, sophistication, and culture, while France is his second homeland. It was precisely this immense love and inspiration that led him to connect his life with teaching this language. What makes him happiest in his profession is the moment he shares the French world with his students and sees the same interest and admiration in their eyes.

This interest is thanks to one of his lecturers. In his first year of sociology, a professor of Romanistics made a profound impact on him. Her exceptional personality, boundless love for her profession, and obvious enthusiasm charmed him so much that he decided to study the French language. Ultimately, it is thanks to this person that David is a French language teacher today and approaches his work with that same inspiration.

“For me, this profession is a huge responsibility and, at the same time, an immense happiness.”

As David points out, for him, teaching the French language is not just passing on information and grammatical rules—it is an unbroken chain of sharing emotions and experiences. Being a teacher means being a guide for students into the world that once completely transformed his own life:

“It is an opportunity to cultivate interest every day, show them the beauty of the French language, and help them discover their own potential.”

What Does the French Language Course Include?

The French language course focuses on developing the four core language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Within the framework of the program, students will thoroughly master French grammar and a rich vocabulary. Most importantly, alongside the language, they will experience French culture, mindset, traditions, and way of life, which will make their integration into this world much easier.

The practical outcome of the course is aimed at achieving a level corresponding to international standards (CEFR). Students will be able to freely overcome the communication barrier, perceive French speech at a natural pace, and express their thoughts both verbally and in writing. This knowledge will provide them with a solid foundation for passing international certification exams, working in French-speaking companies, or continuing their studies at French universities where practical fluency in the language is decisive.

As for the teaching style, it will be practice-oriented, lively, and dynamic. In every lesson, David creates a so-called “French environment” (teaching with cultural context in mind)—using real audio-video materials, music, French press, and cinema. His goal is for students not to cram the French language, but to start feeling it, which makes the learning process much more interesting and results-driven.

To keep students motivated, David uses several approaches, but the main ones remain variety and connecting the material to real life. In lessons, you will frequently encounter modern French music, podcasts, movie snippets, and even relevant “memes.” Furthermore, David utilizes interactive games and quizzes (such as Kahoot and Foufotainment-style tools). As he puts it, when students see that the language is alive and relates to their daily lives, their engagement and interest naturally increase.

This course is especially useful for those looking not just for dry grammar rules, but for the living, practical use of the language. It is ideal for beginners who want to develop correct pronunciation from their very first steps, as well as students and adults planning to travel to France, continue their education, or advance their careers.

Advice for Students Interested in the French Language

David’s primary advice is not to be afraid of making mistakes. Learning a foreign language is like learning to walk—progress is impossible without stumbling. The French language has its specific sound and phonetics, which might seem difficult at first, but once you catch the rhythm of this beauty, the process turns into a supreme pleasure.

It is also important to make the language a part of your daily life: watch movies with subtitles, listen to French music, and even switch your phone’s language settings to French. The main thing is consistency and realizing that you are not just learning rules, but discovering a whole new world.

To achieve the desired results, several skills will come in handy:

• Curiosity and Openness: Language learning is not just memorizing words. Success comes to those who take an interest in French daily life, art, and mindset.

• Determination and Consistency: Language loves regularity. Small daily practice sessions, even just 15 minutes long, beat everything else.

• A Healthy Attitude Toward Mistakes: The main secret to success is shedding complexes. A student who views a mistake not as a failure, but as a natural part of the learning process, will be able to learn the French language much faster.

Here, we should also note that David’s exceptionally favorite study resource is everyone’s beloved novella by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince. Its language is simple yet wonderfully poetic. For beginners, this is the first real piece of French literature they can read independently, which gives them immense motivation.

So, if you want to discover the French world, communicate in this language in a short time, and get acquainted with its literary masterpieces, this course is for you. Join us at UPWARD!