Le News, In Easy French was founded by French teacher and language expert Tara Southey, together with award-winning journalist Jaco Maritz. Tara focuses on the language and translation side, while Jaco curates the news stories.
About Tara Southey
Salut, je m’appelle Tara :) I’m a passionate French teacher, and have helped students succeed in DELF exams - one even scored 96% on A2! Now in France for my master’s degree, I keep sharing my love for French, helping learners gain skills and confidence.
About Jaco Maritz
Bonjour à tous, je suis Jaco. I am a journalist and media entrepreneur. After beginning my career at the global media group Naspers, I launched my own company in 2010. My media venture publishes specialist business titles such as How We Made It In Africa and Africa Private Equity News. Based in Cape Town, I am also an avid French learner.