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Tara
I'm a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis. I received my Bachelor of Arts in French, and minored in Film & Media Studies and Psychology. Since graduation, I have been working in Television while remaining passionate about French and helping others achieve their language learning goals. I'...
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts in French; minors in Film & Media Studies and Psychology
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2+ years
Vitoria
I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics from St. Francis Xavier University, and I have over four years of tutoring experience across a diverse age range, from kindergarteners to adults. My expertise includes teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), French as a Second Languag...
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Bachelor's
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2+ years
Alexander
Brown University BA (Latin and Sanskrit) and UCLA PhD (Indo-European Studies) with extensive teaching experience in language and linguistics.
Brown University
Bachelor
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Kate
I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...
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PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
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9+ years
Jai
I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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6+ years
Jeffrey
I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science
Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
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Erika
I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...
Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
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6+ years
Rhea
I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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Tony
I am a recent graduate of Yale University and incoming first year medical student at Columbia University. Originally from the DC area, I have always had a passion for science and medicine and pursued a degree in Biology while at Yale. During the 2008-2009 academic year, I tutored science, math, Engl...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science in Biology
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Tenth graders typically find passé composé and imparfait challenging—understanding when to use each past tense requires grasping subtle distinctions that don't exist in English. Subjunctive mood is another major hurdle, since it involves both irregular conjugations and recognizing the specific contexts where it's required. Beyond grammar, students often struggle with listening comprehension at natural speech speeds and building conversational fluency beyond memorized phrases. Vocabulary retention across themes like current events, relationships, and professional contexts also becomes more demanding at this level.
Rather than memorizing conjugations in isolation, a tutor can help you recognize patterns—regular -er, -ir, and -re verbs follow predictable rules, while irregular verbs often share stems or patterns with other verbs. The key is practicing conjugations in meaningful contexts (sentences and conversations) rather than drilling tables, which helps your brain retain the patterns naturally. Spaced repetition over multiple sessions, combined with using conjugations in actual speaking practice, makes them stick far better than cramming before a test.
Classroom French often emphasizes reading and writing, leaving students uncomfortable actually speaking—yet speaking forces you to think quickly and apply grammar rules in real time, which deepens your overall fluency. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction provides dedicated conversation time where you can practice without the pressure or self-consciousness of a classroom, and a tutor can gently correct pronunciation and grammar while keeping the conversation flowing naturally. This regular speaking practice builds confidence and helps you internalize structures that feel awkward on paper but become natural through repetition.
Tenth graders often struggle with native-speed French because classroom materials are slower and more carefully enunciated than real conversations. A tutor can bridge this gap by using authentic materials—clips from French films, podcasts, or news segments—and teaching you strategies like listening for key words rather than trying to understand every word, which is how native speakers actually process language. Building listening skills requires consistent exposure, so a tutor can recommend resources matched to your level and help you develop the habit of regular listening practice outside of sessions.
The subjunctive is notoriously abstract because it expresses doubt, desire, necessity, or emotion—concepts that don't require a special mood in English. Rather than memorizing trigger phrases, a tutor helps you understand the *logic* behind it: the subjunctive signals that something is uncertain or not yet real, which clarifies why "Je veux que tu viennes" (I want you to come—but you haven't yet) uses subjunctive, while "Je sais que tu viens" (I know you're coming—it's certain) doesn't. Once you grasp this conceptual foundation, recognizing subjunctive triggers becomes intuitive rather than rule-based.
Passive vocabulary lists don't stick because your brain doesn't encode words you've only read once. A tutor can help you build vocabulary through active use—speaking sentences with new words, writing short paragraphs, and revisiting words across multiple sessions in different contexts—which creates stronger neural pathways. Grouping vocabulary thematically (family, school, travel, careers) and connecting new words to words you already know helps your brain organize and retrieve them faster, and spacing out vocabulary practice over weeks rather than cramming it before a test significantly improves long-term retention.
Language and culture are inseparable—idioms, humor, social conventions, and references only make sense within cultural context. A tutor can explain why certain expressions exist, what cultural assumptions underlie grammar choices, and help you understand French perspectives on topics like education, family, or food, which deepens your comprehension of authentic texts and conversations. This cultural grounding also makes learning more engaging and helps you communicate more naturally, since you're not just translating words but understanding the *why* behind how French speakers express themselves.
Beyond fluency, an effective tutor understands the specific challenges 10th graders face—they know which grammar concepts are genuinely difficult versus which just seem hard due to poor explanation, and they can diagnose whether a student's listening struggles stem from vocabulary gaps, pronunciation recognition, or processing speed. Experience teaching or tutoring at the high school level matters because the tutor understands curriculum expectations and can connect tutoring to what you're learning in class. A tutor who can explain *why* French works the way it does—not just how—helps you develop deeper understanding rather than memorizing rules.
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