Varsity Tutors can help students of all ages enroll in Cleveland French lessons, whether they are high school students at schools like Saint Ignatius High School or St. Joseph Academy, college students at Cleveland State University, or adults looking to pick up the language for personal or professional reasons. Many students are required to learn a second language to graduate from high school or earn a college degree, and French has always been a popular choice. However, learning a second language can be a challenge that introduces students to concepts and abilities that they may have never encountered before. A good Cleveland French tutor can help through some of the more challenging concepts that you might encounter when learning how to speak a foreign language.
French is one of the world's major languages. It is spoken not just in France, but in parts of Belgium, Switzerland, Monaco, and Canada. It is also widely spoken in North and West Africa, Lebanon, and parts of Southeast Asia, particularly in former French colonies. Overall, it is an official or second language in over 50 countries worldwide and is reputed to be the foreign language that is most widely used in international communications after English. Nearly 300 million people speak French as either their native language or a second language, and it is one of the six official languages used by the United Nations. Learning how to speak French will obviously come in handy if you ever decide to travel the world, but it will also give you an edge in just about any career. The number of international connections that we all have continues to grow every day, and those who speak multiple languages will continue to be more attractive to employers than those who only speak one language.
Whether you are struggling to learn the basics of the French language or you want to get ahead in your classes, Varsity Tutors can set you up with either an online French course or a private instructor. We can connect you with a Cleveland French tutor in as little as 24 hours, and new French courses begin monthly. Each of these options has its advantages, and many students choose to enroll in a course and seek private instruction. We can help you find the option that works best for you.
What are Some Skills an Instructor Might Review During Cleveland French Lessons?
French is a language that features a number of idiosyncrasies that aren't always found in English. Students might be faced with concepts such as accented letters, gendered nouns, irregular verb conjugations, and a new set of spoken sounds that could take some time to perfect. An instructor will cover these concepts as well as pronunciation, definite and indefinite articles, adjective agreement in gender and number, direct object pronouns, time words and phrases, future tense, adverbs, and anything else you may need to know in order to understand and speak the language. Students will also learn more about French culture and French history, both of which will be very important for those who wish to travel and converse with native speakers.
One of the most common barriers to learning a foreign language is finding opportunities to practice speaking. Immersing yourself in a language is one of the keys to learning how to speak it, and a French instructor can give you opportunities to speak, read, and write French in a supportive group setting. You will have opportunities to converse with other students who are on the same level as you as well as highly qualified and vetted instructors. Depending on your level, your instructor might even give Cleveland French lessons entirely in French. This kind of immersion does provide some challenges to students who might not be ready for it, but it is also a great way for them to pick up new vocabulary and hear it in its proper context. It's one thing to hear the same greetings and basic vocabulary repeated in lessons; it's another thing entirely to learn how to say phrases simply by listening to someone have a casual conversation. Both two-week and four-week courses are available, so you can decide how much instruction you will need.
If you're the type of student who benefits more from a private Cleveland French tutor, we can help connect you with one who is suited to your schedule and learning style. Studying one-on-one allows a private instructor to personalize your lessons to target areas of opportunity so that you can have a more thorough understanding of the French language. If you decide to go with private instruction, you will be able to have sessions with your instructor on our Live Learning Platform. This will allow you to use video chat and a virtual whiteboard to take part in sessions from wherever you may be. You can also choose to meet your tutor in person in your home, at a coffee shop, a library, or any location that works for you. No matter what you decide to do, we will be able to connect you with a private instructor who can work within your own schedule.
How Can I Get Started with Cleveland French Lessons?
Learning a new language is never easy, but the benefits that come with learning French will far outweigh any difficulties you might have. Becoming fluent in French will open up opportunities for you that you might have never known existed, and even becoming proficient enough in the language to understand it will help you if you ever decide to travel around the world since it is spoken by millions of people. If you want to learn more about how Cleveland French lessons can help you in your academic career or if you simply want to brush up on your language skills, contact the educational consultants at Varsity Tutors today. We can enroll you in an online French course with like-minded students who are at your level or help you connect with a Cleveland French tutor if you would prefer private instruction. Contact us today to get started.

Rachel: Cleveland French lesson instructor
...the relationship between school and learning is key in achieving academic success. I love using non-traditional materials to explain concepts in tutoring such as YouTube videos, online articles, and advertisements ranging from food to everyday household items. I offer online and one-on-one tutoring. In my free time, I love to read. I read a variety of different books. I enjoy horror stories, science fiction, and westerns. I love studying and learning foreign languages. I have...
Education & Certification
- Cleveland State University - Bachelors, Anthropology and Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- French
- Reading
- Gifted
- World Religions
- +45 subjects

Elizabeth: Cleveland French lesson instructor
...assistant) in Special Education classrooms for local schools. I am also working on getting my certification in ASL (American Sign Language) so that I could further my career with special education departments. I work with students that may/can have developmental delays, emotional disorders, behavioral issues, autism, down syndrome, deaf/blind/mute, minor to severe cases of ADHD and ADD, and moderate to severe problems with learning disabilities and comprehension problems. I love my job and cannot wait...
Education & Certification
- SJVC - Associate in Arts, Human Resources Management
- Cleveland State University - Bachelor in Arts, Education
Subject Expertise
- French
- Study Skills and Organization
- Earth Science
- Macroeconomics
- +219 subjects

Ethan: Cleveland French lesson instructor
...math, however, math suddenly became far more interesting to me, and now it is one of my favorite subjects. I have seen similar results with many of the students I tutor. I have four years of tutoring experience both at The Ohio State University where I received a Bachelor's degree in History, and at The United States Military Academy where I studied International Relations and Psychology. I love tutoring all subjects from writing to math...
Education & Certification
- The Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- French
- SAT Math
- SAT Subject Tests
- 7th Grade Science
- +139 subjects

Mary : Cleveland French lesson instructor
A senior here at the University of Dayton, I am double-majoring in Visual Arts and French with a minor in Theology. Embracing the very things I love in a spirit of abandonment to divine providence, I am eager to develop each gift I am given while growing alongside each person I encounter. As a tutor, I like to first listen to a students specific questions and then walk through solutions, offering feedback and encouraging personal...
Education & Certification
- University of Dayton - Bachelor in Arts, Visual and Performing Arts, General
Subject Expertise
- French
- French 3
- French 1
- Languages
- +29 subjects

Sidney: Cleveland French lesson instructor
I aim to help you achieve your goals by evaluating your current level in a given subject, and developing a solid game plan from there. I want to learn how you learn, in order to come up with a good strategy for improving your understanding of the subject (s) in question.
Education & Certification
- Carleton College - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- French
- Calculus
- Elementary School Math
- Spanish 1
- +25 subjects

Camille: Cleveland French lesson instructor
I am a fourth year medical student at Case Western Reserve University and will be starting my surgical training in 2020 at NYU. I graduated from Skidmore College in 2014 with a BA in Biology and a Music Minor (violin). I tutored extensively from 2014-2016 while working in Boston, MA as a research coordinator and I am comfortable teaching MCAT and STEP 1 board exam material. I believe that every student has the potential to...
Education & Certification
- Skidmore College - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Stony Brook University College of Medicine - Current Grad Student, MD
Subject Expertise
- French
- French 1
- Test Prep
- ACT Math
- +55 subjects

Viola: Cleveland French lesson instructor
...how they felt after the introduction of every concept in order to gage their understanding of the material thus far; this was beneficial because I could usually monitor when a child would get confused thus understanding when I had to focus on certain material. I, too, was a child who was too nervous to stop my teachers/tutors anytime I would get confused which is why I think it is necessary to reach out and ask...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- French
- Conversational French
- Elementary Math
- Social Studies
- +34 subjects

Maggie: Cleveland French lesson instructor
...After college and graduate school (Ashland Theological Seminary), I taught French to middle and high school students for over five years, and I tutored some of those students on the side. I am passionate about helping students because I love seeing their sense of pride and accomplishment when they make progress! Plus, students are fun to be around. :) My tutoring style is fairly relaxed. My first goal is to earn the student's trust and...
Education & Certification
- Nazareth College - Bachelor in Arts, Art History, Criticism, and Conservation
- Ashland Theological Seminary - Master of Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- French
- Languages
- French 1
- French 3
- +1 subjects

Miranda: Cleveland French lesson instructor
I attend Kent State University and am earning my Bachelor's Degree in English Literature with a minor in writing. After graduating next semester, I plan to continue to pursue a career path in education. I have two years of tutoring experience and it is a very special job to me. I love to help each student find their individual voice in their writing and academic pursuits.
Education & Certification
- Kent State University at Kent - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- French
- Spelling Bee
- French 1
- Fiction Writing
- +51 subjects

Robert: Cleveland French lesson instructor
Emerson said that the secret of education is respecting the student. I have the greatest respect for that part of the human spirit that is curious and wants to learn. I find that if students feel they are listened to and heard, this allows them to feel encouraged. When they begin to understand that learning can be fun, the whole process becomes exciting and joyful. We are all curious and like to learn.
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelors, Literature
- Harvard University - PHD, English
Subject Expertise
- French
- Geometry
- GRE 5-Week Prep Class
- Writing
- +126 subjects

Lucas: Cleveland French lesson instructor
...conflict management/resolution. I worked as a tutor for over 6 years, with a range of individuals from high school students to working adults. I traveled a lot growing up; I am French, studied in Germany, played sports in England, and graduated high school in Canada are some examples. Fluent in French and English, I also have a working knowledge of Spanish (lived in Spain for a while)... I love traveling. I love to cook, play...
Education & Certification
- Mercyhurst College - Bachelors, Political Science, Sociology
- Seton Hall University - Masters, Diplomacy and International Relations
Subject Expertise
- French
- Languages
- AP World History
- Government
- +36 subjects

Anish: Cleveland French lesson instructor
...is my favourite subject. The reason I am tutoring is that I want to provide help in mathematics and other subjects which I did not have for myself when I was in high school. Not only do I want to tutor because I have a feeling it will be beneficial for students but I also enjoy teaching. Whenever I show teenagers something cool about physics or math, they seem to enjoy the subject more now...
Education & Certification
- Case Western Reserve University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- French
- GRE Quantitative
- AP Macroeconomics
- College Application Essays
- +67 subjects

Lois: Cleveland French lesson instructor
I have been a tutor for 6 years now and I really enjoy it! I would like to continue tutoring with Varsity Tutors! I am fun to work with, available evenings and weekends and also during the day 7 days a week. I look forward to helping students achieve academic success!... I teach according to how the student learns best. Some students are oral, some are aural, and some are visual learners. It is my duty to gauge how the student learns best.
Education & Certification
- Case Western Reserve University - Bachelors, Theatre/French
- University of Akron Main Campus - Current Grad Student, Non-Profit Arts Administration
Subject Expertise
- French
- Middle School Writing
- ACT English
- French 3
- +20 subjects

Taylor: Cleveland French lesson instructor
Hello! My name is Taylor and I am a MA student in French Translation at Kent State University. I want to do well in school and continue to grow my freelance translation business TSL Language Services, LLC.
Education & Certification
- Kent State University at Kent - Bachelor in Arts, French Studies
- Kent State University at Kent - Current Grad Student, French Studies
Subject Expertise
- French
- French 3
- French 4
- French 1
- +3 subjects

Joseph: Cleveland French lesson instructor
...My background includes attending The Ohio State University where I graduated with a bachelor of science in biology. I also have some clinical experience as an emergency department scribe, and as a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA). Additionally, I conducted research regarding BPA and breast cancer at the Biomedical Research Tower in Columbus, Ohio. I enjoy tutoring and would love to be of service to anyone seeking help in science or writing courses!
Education & Certification
- The Ohio State University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- Northeast Ohio Medical University - Doctor of Medicine, Health Sciences, General
Subject Expertise
- French
- History
- MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
- Microbiology
- +55 subjects

Curtis: Cleveland French lesson instructor
...astronomy and astrophysics; I also have a nontrivial amount of formal education in international affairs, political science, history, linguistics, computer programming, and several other topics. Totalled over various roles, I have been teaching and tutoring for a sum of five years (as of the end of 2016). My hobbies range over topics such as fun reading and being part of several fandoms (Harry Potter, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Wheel of Time, Kingkiller Chronicles,...
Education & Certification
- Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Theoretical Physics, Theoretical Mathematics, Astronomy and Astrophysics
Subject Expertise
- French
- Economics
- Computer Science
- SAT
- +129 subjects

Jessica: Cleveland French lesson instructor
...both BGSU and Tri-C, I would involve certain teaching strategies in my classroom such as group work, presentations, class discussions, and viewing films that portrayed different French-speaking cultures. It was very important to me that my students would gain a deeper understanding and acceptance of other cultures. I am quite traditional in my style of teaching and tutoring; there is great importance in memorizing, in making note cards, and studying on a regular basis--however, French...
Education & Certification
- Baldwin-Wallace College - Bachelor in Arts, French & International Studies
- Bowling Green State University-Main Campus - Master of Arts, French
Subject Expertise
- French
- French 4
- French 1
- Conversational French
- +7 subjects

Ornella Pavel: Cleveland French lesson instructor
...and decided to become a tutor once I got to college. One big advantage of tutoring is that it help you help others, put a smile on their faces and make them happy. I have being a tutor for a total of four years already and have enjoyed all the gifts I have gotten from it. I went to Lone Star College Cy-Fair and then transferred to Baylor University where I earned my Bachelors degree...
Education & Certification
- Baylor University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- French
- Science
- AP Physics 1
- Calculus
- +23 subjects

Julie: Cleveland French lesson instructor
...university level I am very confident in my abilities in French and my ability to work with students who need assistance with the language. I earned a Bachelor's in French and a Master's in Linguistics & TESOL from WVU, where I also worked as a graduate teaching assistant in the basic French program. While working as a graduate teaching assistant at the university level, I frequently met with students during office hours and outside of...
Education & Certification
- West Virginia University - Bachelor in Arts, French
- West Virginia University - Master of Arts, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- French
- Languages
- French 3
- French 1
- +16 subjects

Clara: Cleveland French lesson instructor
I am a current student at Baldwin Wallace University working towards a Bachelors degree in Biology and French with a Pre-Med focus. I have been in French courses for the past seven years. I have been exposed to the Advanced Placement French Exam as well as college-level work. As for the other subjects for which I am qualified to tutor, I am currently pursuing a degree in Biology and have been exposed to these...
Education & Certification
- Baldwin-Wallace College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- French
- AP French Language and Culture
- Science
- Biostatistics
- +18 subjects