Varsity Tutors can help you find professional French lessons whether you are just starting to study the language at a local high school such as Ardrey Kell High School or Charlotte Country Day School, brushing up on your skills for a gen ed requirement at a local institution like the University of North Carolina at Charlotte or Davidson College, or looking for something unique to put on your resume. After English, French is the second most spoken language in international business. It is also a recognized language at the United Nations and spoken by 300,000,000 people from North America to Africa. France also plays a key role in European history, inspiring some history buffs to study the language in order to get closer to one of the world's richest cultures.
While there are many reasons to study French, learning a new language can be tricky. English and French have many points of commonality, including the Roman alphabet and cognates, or words that sound the same in both languages. For example, an English-speaker probably doesn't need to try very hard to figure out what "le hamburger" means. However, the differences can be difficult to wrap your head around. For instance, le hamburger is preceded by a "le" because it is a masculine noun, a concept that does not exist in English. There are also a variety of accent marks in French that force native-English speakers to learn pronunciations that they haven't looked at before.
Thankfully, you don't have to try to learn a new language completely on your own. We can enroll you in an online French class where you can study under the tutelage of a knowledgeable teacher. If you would prefer to study in a one-on-one learning environment, we can help you find a private Charlotte French tutor as well. Either way, you'll be building a more complete understanding of one of the world's most-spoken languages before you know it.
What skills can Charlotte French lessons help me work on?
When it comes to learning a foreign language, immersion is often one of the most effective ways to learn how to communicate in French. Sadly, students working on their own often lack practice partners to converse with, making it much harder to get the practice you need. Working with Charlotte French tutors ensures that you have set time to practice speaking and listening to French, making it easier to improve your skills. If you are a novice, your instructor can conduct sessions using English, introducing more French as your abilities allow. If you're an advanced French speaker, your teacher may conduct entire sessions in French to force you to get more comfortable with the language.
Students can also review their French written communication skills with their instructor. If you have a hard time effectively expressing yourself in writing, sketching a quick outline in an effective way to organize your thoughts in any language. Your educator may also teach you set phrases with multiple applications, such as "je voudrais" (I would like). Many students find that writing starts to feel a lot less intimidating once you have something on the page. Your instructor can also review your work and point out your strengths to enhance your self-confidence in French. If you have anything that you still need to work on, your unique areas of opportunity can be pointed out as well.
You might also want to look over the intricacies of French grammar. For instance, understanding which nouns take a masculine "le" and which ones need a feminine "la" is difficult for English speakers at first. If you're ever unsure, you can always try to make the noun plural. Plural nouns take "les" regardless of whether they are masculine or feminine.
Depending on why you're studying French, you may also study French culture and history in addition to the language. These concepts are best approached like a high school social studies class, meaning that rote memorization is the order of the day.
How do the two different types of Charlotte French lessons work?
If you opt for a French course, you'll attend regular course sessions online with a knowledgeable teacher and a handful of other students. Our live virtual platform will make you feel as if you're in the same classroom, so asking for assistance is as easy as raising your hand.
Studying with other students also allows you to hear multiple dialects and accents, mimicking what you would experience in a Francophone country. You can also explain concepts to one another to reinforce everyone's understanding of the language. Sharing a classroom also allows you to split the cost, making Charlotte French lessons more affordable than you might think.
We also try to make it as convenient as possible to enroll in our courses. We launch new courses every month, so you never need to wait too long before you can get started. Two and four-week courses are also available to make it easier to find something that works for you.
If you would prefer to work with a private instructor, we can connect you with somebody ready to meet you online or in person. A private tutor can design study sessions around your unique needs. If you're a visual learner, you might study a chart explaining how to conjugate an irregular verb. If you're an auditory student, you can listen to French videos on YouTube to learn how native speakers use a verb in everyday conversation. Working with a private instructor also allows you to proceed at your own pace, ensuring that you find sessions engaging but not overwhelming.
Our proprietary Live Learning Platform also allows students to study online. Video chat functionality and a virtual whiteboard help to ensure that your digital study sessions are just as effective as meeting in person. If you're feeling old-fashioned, we can also set you up with an instructor who can meet you at your home, school, or anywhere else that makes sense for you.
Can I sign up for Charlotte French lessons today?
Whether you want to attend an online class or work with a private Charlotte French tutor, Varsity Tutors has you covered. Reach out to us today to get the process started!
Colleen: Charlotte French lesson instructor
...been a history buff all my life and take a particular interest in the American Revolutionary period. Currently, I'm an editor/producer for a major sports website, helping out on the college sports side. Go Blue! My 11th grade physics teacher taught me an important lesson (aside from the physics, of course!) how to effectively communicate information to someone else. The day after a lesson or homework assignment, he'd ask someone to come to the whiteboard...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, History
Subject Expertise
- French
- Social Studies
- PSAT Mathematics
- PSAT
- +37 subjects
Maria: Charlotte French lesson instructor
...contribute Spanish translation, guidance, and quality control to develop artificial intelligence through natural language processing. On the side, I also work as a Spanish interpreter for two regional language service agencies, facilitating communication between Spanish speakers and medical providers, community staff, and law enforcement officials to ensure mutual understanding, cultural sensitivity, and confidentiality. You'll notice the subjects I tutor are primarily foreign language related, since those are my areas of expertise in terms of education,...
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Bachelor in Arts, French
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Certificate, Language Interpretation and Translation
Subject Expertise
- French
- Spanish
- Conversational French
- Spanish 2
- +12 subjects
Alice: Charlotte French lesson instructor
I always wanted to teach others the skills that are part of my knowledge because of what education means to me: "the more knowledge one can have the powerful they can be, and the better their life can become".
Education & Certification
- UNCC - Bachelors, French
- Pfeiffer University - Masters, MBA
Subject Expertise
- French
- Languages
- French 1
- Business
- +10 subjects
Brianna: Charlotte French lesson instructor
...Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing Analytics and a minor in Mathematics. I have worked with kids of all ages, ranging from elementary school to college students through various subjects. I have also worked extensively with special needs children, doing everything from teaching special education to one-on-one in-home mentoring. Through my experiences, I have continued to carry my passion for working with children and have developed my skills in making successful and individualized learning...
Education & Certification
- University of Richmond - Current Undergrad, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- French
- SAT Math
- Math 3
- Anatomy & Physiology
- +217 subjects
Haley: Charlotte French lesson instructor
...have a BS in environmental science with a biological focus and a minor in chemistry and would love to help anyone understand the world of science. I teach material as if it were a story to be told, because you should never bore kids with such an important field as the study of life. It is an area that everyone, at some point or another in their life, needs to understand in order to make...
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington - Bachelors, Environmental Science
Subject Expertise
- French
- Physiology
- Honors Chemistry
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- +21 subjects
Dana: Charlotte French lesson instructor
I have years of experience tutoring both English and French. After graduating with Honors in French and Geography from UNC-Chapel Hill, I moved to France where I taught English. My students' success is very important to me and I will do everything I can to help make sure you succeed!
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor in Arts, French
Subject Expertise
- French
- High School French
- Geography
- Essay Editing
- +28 subjects
Catrina: Charlotte French lesson instructor
...Language and Literature at NC State University so I value a holistic, well-rounded education. Thus, I am comfortable tutoring in many subjects, including Science,French, Math, English and standardized testing such as the ACT, SAT, and AP exams. I have significant experience as both a one-on-one middle & high school tutor during college and teaching high school students after college. When tutoring a student, I am extremely patient. I understand that struggling with a subject can...
Education & Certification
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh - Bachelor of Science, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Subject Expertise
- French
- Arabic
- College Chemistry
- Conversational French
- +80 subjects
Katie: Charlotte French lesson instructor
...Charlotte working towards a bachelor in Public Health and a Minor in French. I attain an associate degree in science from the central Piedmont Community college. I am a native, fluent French speaker from the Ivory Coast. I spent two years in Marseilles, which is located on the south coast of France. I enjoy reading and, outdoors activities. I am easy going and I value my student's time. I look forward to hearing from you!
Education & Certification
- Central Piedmont Community College - Current Grad Student, Public Health
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Current Undergrad, Public Health/French
Subject Expertise
- French
- Conversational French
- Languages
- French 3
- +2 subjects
Jonathan: Charlotte French lesson instructor
...a wide variety of subjects to students of all ages since graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2012 with a BA in Comparative Literature and Romance Languages. I went on to obtain an MA in French from Middlebury Language Schools in 2013. I have always been a curious and enthusiastic student and have a passion for teaching--especially since I have come to realize how much I learn from my students and from our work in and...
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor in Arts, Romance Languages
- Middlebury College - Master of Arts, French
Subject Expertise
- French
- Spanish
- Latin
- Learning Differences
- +58 subjects
Marie: Charlotte French lesson instructor
I am a certified Physician Assistant with a B.S. in Operations and Supply Chain Management and a Master's of Medical Science. I also have 10+ years of experience working in various pharmacies. But my greatest passion, and the reason I got into medicine, was to help mentor and advocate for women and their care.
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Bachelor of Science, Operations Management
- Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid - Master of Science, Physician Assistance
Subject Expertise
- French
- Middle School Science
- Pharmacology
- French 1
- +26 subjects
Savanna: Charlotte French lesson instructor
...and then I obtained my K-6 Teaching License. Since graduation, I have been a full time teacher in 5th grade. My first year in 5th grade, I taught reading, writing, and social studies. The last couple of years, I've taught reading, writing, social studies, science, and a little bit of math. While I have taught a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about reading, comprehension, and writing. I also love working with students...
Education & Certification
- Queens University of Charlotte - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- French
- Greek
- Study Skills
- French 1
- +23 subjects
Emma: Charlotte French lesson instructor
...current student at the University of Virginia, working and studying in Charlottesville during the school year and Charlotte during summer! I'm looking forward to tutoring you or your children! I'm a persistent, dedicated student who has experience working with those younger than me and I hope to share my academic knowledge and experiences. High school AP classes are my favorite subjects to tutor. In my free time, I enjoy sailing, hiking, practicing yoga, and spending...
Education & Certification
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Economics and Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- French
- Graphic Design
- French 1
- AP Environmental Science
- +30 subjects
Kenol: Charlotte French lesson instructor
...States Medical Licensing Examination) in order to get my credentials transferred and start residency in the United States. I speak fluently French, English, Spanish and Creole. I am passionate about helping others. My tutoring experience started when I was in High School. I have helped various primary school students with special needs in mathematics and those who needed help to do their school homework. A year after I started Medical School, I got the opportunity...
Education & Certification
- Instituto tecnologico de Santo Domingo - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- French
- Spanish
- Languages
- French 2
- +33 subjects
Thomas: Charlotte French lesson instructor
Currently working for Davidson College as a French to English and English to French Translator. I've tutored others in French (and English during my time in France) throughout my academic career. I attended The University of Maryland and L'Universit de Nice Sophia-Antipolis in Nice, France. I'm hoping to take on introductory to advanced students starting July 2018.
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelor in Arts, French Studies
- University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- French
- High School Level American Literature
- French 2
- Conversational French
- +30 subjects
Mutombo: Charlotte French lesson instructor
...As today, I am a current undergraduate senior student at University of North Carolina-Charlotte.Since my high school years; I always enjoy tutoring, I tutor some of my classmates, and elementary, middle school in my neighbourhood. Tutoring is an important opportunity I have to help other people understand maths, physics and sciences.The only way you can master in these sciences is by practices so every tutoring session for me is a recall, and a practice session...
Education & Certification
- Rowan-Cabarrus Community College - Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Subject Expertise
- French
- AP Physics 2
- Pre-Calculus
- AP Physics 1
- +40 subjects
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Current Undergrad Student, Business Statistics
Subject Expertise
- French
- Statistics
- Technology and Coding
- Math
- +16 subjects
Gray: Charlotte French lesson instructor
...a graduating senior from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I began tutoring in high school and continued through college. I enjoy learning and am committed to not only helping students in their courses, but also to reaching their long term schools. I believe in working hard and making the process as enjoyable as possible. In my free time, I enjoy watching movies and Netflix, going to the theatre, and volunteering in service...
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- French
- Greek
- AP Calculus BC
- High School Biology
- +75 subjects
Jesa: Charlotte French lesson instructor
...a recent graduate of Winston-Salem State University. While studying there, I received my Bachelor of Arts in English. I also studied French for three out of my four years at the University. My passion for English and writing blossomed throughout my matriculation as I became a student writing tutor, and certified through the National Tutoring Association. I am thoroughly excited to share my knowledge and passion of linguistics with students everywhere. "The pen is mightier...
Education & Certification
- Winston-Salem State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- French
- American Literature
- Public Speaking
- Middle School Reading
- +17 subjects
Rowena: Charlotte French lesson instructor
...a Bachelors in Psychology with a concentration in Counseling. Will be pursing Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling right after. I am currently a stay at home mom who tutors Math, Language Arts, and French from the grades of 1st to 10th. My tutoring experience dates back to high school. I choose to tutor because I appreciate all my education has given me. Tutoring allows me to give back and make a difference in the...
Education & Certification
- Capella University - Bachelor of Science, Counseling Psychology
Subject Expertise
- French
- English
- Middle School Math
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- +17 subjects
Marc: Charlotte French lesson instructor
...instructions given. Of further great importance are homework problems, quizzes and exams, which allow me to gauge both how well a student can individually explore problems and how effective my lessons are at teaching the necessary methods and techniques. These formal assessments allow me to improve as a teacher from year to year. The most gratifying part of teaching is perceiving that I am contributing to generate a more scientifically literate society, where my students...
Education & Certification
- UPN - Bachelor of Science, Physical Sciences
- UNCC - Master of Science, Applied Physics
Subject Expertise
- French
- Physics
- Algebra
- French 4
- +14 subjects