A lifelong language educator
Francois Thibaut is a lifelong language educator who has spent decades developing teaching methods and training language teachers, especially Spanish teachers. He has worked with learners of all ages, from babies as young as six months old to adults in their 90s. Observing how people learn across a lifetime has shaped the principles behind JustSpanish.
His work has received international recognition, including awards for the animated language program Professor Toto, features in major media such as The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, and the title of Knight in the Order of the Palmes Académiques, a French honor awarded for outstanding contributions to education and culture.
Across decades of classroom work, he designed teacher training programs that emphasize clarity, pacing, and student confidence. Those programs are the backbone of how JustSpanish evaluates and supports tutors today.
He continues to study how students progress over time and applies those insights so the platform stays focused on what helps learners speak with ease and accuracy.
Why JustSpanish exists
JustSpanish was created for learners who want to learn Spanish seriously and confidently, with real structure and real human guidance. It is not built as a marketplace for volume or quick transactions. It is built around a teaching philosophy refined through decades of work with real learners in real situations.
Students come to JustSpanish because they want clarity and a path forward. The platform is designed to reduce noise, focus on progress, and connect each learner with a tutor who fits their goals and learning style.
Get Matched with the Right Tutor
For a limited time, you can schedule a complimentary consultation with our founder, François Thibaut.
Having personally interviewed every tutor, he will help you identify the one best suited to your goals and learning style. We are fully committed to matching you with a tutor tailored to your specific needs.
Credentials at a glance
- Decades of teaching research and teacher training
- Experience with learners from six months old to their 90s
- Creator of the animated program Professor Toto
- Knight in the Order of the Palmes Académiques
- Featured in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal
Featured in the press
