Global Language Coach

Jamike Ugochukwu Okoroji

Monsieur Jam

Linguist, French educator, researcher, and language coach helping learners build confidence, fluency, and cultural competence in French.

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About Jamike

Jamike Ugochukwu Okoroji is a linguist with a degree in Languages and Linguistics from Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Education and a Master’s degree in French Language and Literature from the University of Lagos.

He taught French for seven years at Alliance Française de Lagos before moving to the United States in 2022 to begin a PhD in Applied Linguistics at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. His research focuses on the acoustics of French interrogatives.

Jamike is also an Instructor of Record who has served the community in different capacities. He is a social justice advocate and a member of the Afrolongevity Movement.

Highlights

Education

Trained in Languages, Linguistics, Education, and French studies, with ongoing doctoral research in Applied Linguistics.

Teaching

Seven years of French teaching experience at Alliance Française de Lagos, plus university-level teaching in the United States.

Research

Focused on the acoustics of French interrogatives, with interests in language, discourse, sound, identity, and communication.

Advocacy

Passionate about social justice, service, and using knowledge to create a more humane and equitable society.

Community & Service

Jamike is the Co-founder of the Ezinne Malinda Mmadinachi Foundation (EMMF), which aims to help educate and care for the less privileged in society.

His work reflects a commitment not only to scholarship and teaching, but also to compassionate service and meaningful social impact.

What I Love Doing

Traveling
Reading
Scrabble
Chess
Tennis

French Curriculum

Structured pathways aligned with the Cadre européen commun de référence pour les langues (CECRL / CEFR). We also prepare learners for TEF Canada, TCF Canada, DELF, and DALF.

A2 Elementary

A2.1 – A2.4

Practical communication, routine interaction, short texts, and greater grammar control.

B1 Intermediate

B1.1 – B1.5

Independent interaction, narration, opinions, and stronger spoken and written fluency.

B2 Upper Intermediate

B2.1 – B2.6

Advanced expression, argumentation, academic support, and professional communication.

C1–C2 Advanced

C1 – C2

High-level mastery, nuance, refinement, critical discussion, and advanced performance.

Exams Preparation

Official French Proficiency Exams

  • TEF Canada
  • TCF Canada
  • DELF
  • DALF

A1.1 – A1.3 Program Structure

Levels built around integrated skills and communicative-actional progression.

Oral Interaction / Speaking
Listening
Reading
Writing
Grammar + Vocabulary
Phonetics / Pronunciation

What We Cover in A1

A1.1 — Foundations
  • Greetings and introductions
  • Alphabet, spelling, numbers
  • Name, nationality, language, identity
  • Personal information and simple questions
  • Family, likes, dislikes, and daily routine
A1.2 — Everyday Life
  • Town, places, and directions
  • Food, café, and shopping
  • Invitations, hobbies, and social life
  • Housing and domestic vocabulary
  • Simple real-life role-play situations
A1.3 — Practical Communication
  • Travel, transport, and holidays
  • Health, body, and basic problems
  • Simple emails and messages
  • First professional and digital exchanges
  • Integrated review and end-of-level performance
Core Skills Developed
  • Speaking with confidence in simple situations
  • Understanding short spoken messages
  • Reading short practical texts
  • Writing basic forms, notes, emails, and postcards
  • Improving pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation

Book Classes

Learn French with Monsieur Jam

Private lessons, structured level-based coaching, conversation practice, exam preparation, and guided progression through CECRL-aligned curriculum.

  • One-on-one coaching
  • Small group classes
  • Conversation sessions
  • Beginner to advanced support
  • TEF Canada / TCF Canada preparation
  • DELF / DALF preparation
  • Flexible online learning
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