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Patrick

Doctor of Philosophy, European History
6+ years of tutoring

I'm a PhD student in Modern European History at Rutgers University, and I recently did an exchange year at the Ecole Normale Superieure in Paris. I have 8 years of experiencing in tutoring and previou...

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Bachelor of Arts in French; minors in Film & Media Studies and Psychology
5+ years of tutoring

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 ...

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Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor of Arts in French; minors in Film & Media Studies and Psychology

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PHD, Medicine
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Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
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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 mon...

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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...

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Jeffrey

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
6+ years of tutoring

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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...

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Masters, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
10+ years of tutoring

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University of Pennsylvania

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University of Pennsylvania

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9+ years of tutoring

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fourth graders typically struggle with present tense verb conjugation, especially irregular verbs like être, avoir, and aller, which appear constantly in everyday French. Vocabulary retention is another major hurdle—students need to internalize 300+ new words while managing pronunciation patterns that don't exist in English (like nasal vowels and the French 'r'). Many also hit a wall with reading comprehension when texts move beyond simple, repetitive patterns, and speaking confidence lags because classroom time rarely allows for extended one-on-one conversation practice.

In a typical classroom, a 4th grader might speak French for just a few minutes per class period. With personalized tutoring, students get sustained speaking practice where they're the focus—tutors can adjust pace, correct pronunciation in real-time, and encourage risk-taking without peer anxiety. This repeated, responsive conversation practice is how students internalize natural speech patterns and build the confidence to move beyond memorized phrases into actual dialogue.

The most effective approach combines both. While 4th graders need to understand verb conjugation rules to build a foundation, they also need exposure to how French is actually spoken—contractions, elisions, and common colloquialisms that don't follow textbook patterns. A skilled tutor balances explicit grammar instruction with plenty of listening and speaking practice so students internalize natural usage patterns alongside formal rules, making their French sound authentic rather than robotic.

French pronunciation requires attention to sounds that don't exist in English—the guttural 'r', nasal vowels (on, an, in, un), and the distinction between 'u' and 'ou'. A tutor can model correct pronunciation repeatedly, listen to a student's attempts, and provide immediate feedback on mouth position and airflow. Over time, this targeted listening and mimicry builds the muscle memory needed for accurate pronunciation, which also boosts reading fluency since students recognize words they've practiced aloud.

Effective vocabulary retention requires repeated exposure in different contexts—not just flashcard drilling. Tutors use spaced repetition (reviewing words at increasing intervals), contextualized practice (using new words in sentences and conversations), and thematic grouping (learning related words together, like food vocabulary before a restaurant dialogue). When students actively use new words in speaking and writing rather than passively reviewing them, retention improves dramatically and the words become part of their working vocabulary.

Learning about Francophone cultures—holidays, daily routines, food, games, and customs—gives students meaningful context for the language they're studying. For example, understanding how French families structure their day helps explain why certain time-related phrases are used frequently. Tutors can weave cultural elements into lessons through authentic materials (short videos, songs, stories), making French feel connected to real people and places rather than abstract classroom content, which deepens both engagement and retention.

Irregular verbs like être, avoir, aller, and faire are so frequently used that explicit, repeated practice is essential. Rather than memorizing conjugation tables, tutors help students learn these verbs through high-frequency phrases and conversations where the verbs appear naturally—'Je suis fatigué,' 'Tu as raison,' 'On va au parc.' Once students practice these common patterns in context multiple times, the conjugations stick because they're tied to meaningful communication rather than rote memorization.

Progression happens gradually through scaffolded reading practice. Tutors start with high-frequency vocabulary and repetitive sentence structures, then introduce new vocabulary and more varied sentence patterns in small increments. They also teach decoding strategies—recognizing word families, using context clues, and understanding that some words are cognates (similar to English). By building reading stamina and confidence with manageable texts first, students develop the skills and confidence to tackle longer, more complex passages independently.

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