Who am I?

  • Hugo

    My name is Hugo. I was born and spent my childhood in the picturesque village of Bormes-les-Mimosas on the French Riviera. Later, I moved to Paris, where I studied French and English literature, philosophy, and human geography at Lycée Henri IV and Sorbonne University. I then pursued fine arts at the École des Beaux-Arts de Paris. I lived in New York City for many years before finally choosing Los Angeles as my home!

    My eclectic background in the liberal arts has shaped who I am today—I cannot imagine my life without the aesthetic emotions and passion that books and ideas bring. I founded The French Book Club to share my deep love of literature and my enthusiasm for the French language and culture.

After five years of teaching French in New York City, I began to focus more on courses in French and Francophone literature. I discovered that this approach offered a unique opportunity for my students: through adapted books and the joy of reading, they could learn French in a new and engaging way. I strive to foster a collaborative environment where students share insights through analysis and discussion, as literature is not only a tool for language learning but also a gateway to Francophone culture.

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