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Kate

Certified Tutor

Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

Eight months living and studying in France gave Kate the kind of fluency that textbooks alone can't provide — she knows how French actually sounds and flows in real conversation. She covers everything from passé composé vs. imparfait distinctions to advanced reading comprehension, and she's tutored ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Kirstie

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Kirstie

Masters in Education, Education
Kirstie's other Tutor Subjects
Arithmetic
Middle School Math
Elementary Math
Geometry

Learning French grammar often clicks faster when someone can explain why a structure works, not just what the rule is. Kirstie's liberal arts training and strong grounding in Latin give her an unusual ability to connect French syntax back to its roots, making patterns like subjunctive triggers and p...

Education

Harvard University

Masters in Education, Education

St Johns College

Bachelors, Liberal Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1550
Stephanie

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Stephanie

Current Grad Student, History
Stephanie's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Public Speaking
College Essays

Stephanie studied French through her coursework and brings the same structured, detail-oriented approach she applies to her history and English training at Cornell and Penn. She's especially effective at breaking down grammar concepts like the subjunctive mood, pronoun placement, and passé composé v...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelors in English and History

University of Pennsylvania

Current Grad Student, History

Lydia

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Lydia

Current Grad Student, Devised Performance Ensemble
Lydia's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
ACT Reading

Lydia earned her bachelor's degree in French and minored in linguistics, which means she can explain not just what the rules of French grammar are but why they work the way they do — the logic behind subjunctive triggers, partitive articles, and pronoun placement. She teaches everything from foundat...

Education

Centre College

Bachelors, French, Dramatic Arts

The University of the Arts

Current Grad Student, Devised Performance Ensemble

Claire

Certified Tutor

Claire

Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and French
Claire's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Subject Test in French with Listening
SAT Subject Test in French

Few tutors can match Claire's depth with French: she began at age five, earned a degree in it from Brown, TA'd university French courses, and lived entirely in French during a semester in Senegal. Whether a student is conjugating être for the first time or preparing to discuss Francophone literature...

Education

Brown University

Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and French

Test Scores
SAT
1590
Yasmine

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Yasmine

PHD, Public Health and Medicine
Yasmine's other Tutor Subjects
Statistics
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

Yasmine teaches French with an emphasis on building reading fluency and grammatical structure, covering verb conjugation systems, pronoun usage, and written composition. Her background in academic writing across multiple disciplines gives her a knack for explaining how French syntax differs from Eng...

Education

Thomas Jefferson University

PHD, Public Health and Medicine

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Biology, Sustainable Development

Test Scores
SAT
1470
Kendall

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Kendall

Current Grad Student, Environmental Studies
Kendall's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Earth Science
College Essays

Having earned a bachelor's degree in French, Kendall doesn't just teach grammar rules — she explains why French structures work the way they do, from subjunctive triggers to the logic behind pronoun placement. She connects vocabulary and conjugation drills to actual reading and listening so that eac...

Education

Lynchburg College

Bachelors, French

University of Pennsylvania

Current Grad Student, Environmental Studies

Bahaeddine

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Bahaeddine

Doctor of Philosophy, Statistics
Bahaeddine's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Statistics Graduate Level

Bahaeddine teaches French with an emphasis on building grammatical structure systematically — verb conjugations, gendered nouns, and sentence construction — using the same logical scaffolding he applies to his math and statistics courses. His fluency spans multiple levels, from introductory vocabula...

Education

Sorbonne University

Master of Science, Statistics

Sorbonne University

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

Doctor of Philosophy, Statistics

Alina

Certified Tutor

Alina

Bachelor's
Alina's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

As a native French speaker, Alina doesn't just teach grammar rules — she explains the cultural logic behind them, like why the French subjunctive appears in contexts that seem random until you understand the underlying attitude toward certainty and doubt. Students pick up pronunciation, liaison patt...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Felipe

Certified Tutor

Felipe

Current Grad Student, Computer Science
Felipe's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus

Public policy coursework often requires engaging with French-language sources — international treaties, EU policy documents, Francophone governance reports — and Felipe's background gives him a practical, reading-heavy familiarity with the language that translates well to teaching vocabulary and gra...

Education

Princeton University

Bachelors, Public Policy

The University of Pennsylvania

Current Grad Student, Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1540

Frequently Asked Questions

Personalized 1-on-1 French tutoring provides a low-pressure environment where you can practice speaking without worrying about peers judging your accent or mistakes. A tutor can guide you through real-world conversations, correct your pronunciation gently, and help you build confidence at your own pace—something that's difficult to get in a classroom setting with 14+ students per teacher.

French has complex conjugation patterns across multiple tenses, which is one of the biggest challenges for learners. A tutor can break down these patterns into manageable rules, show you how conjugations actually work in real sentences, and use targeted practice to help the patterns stick in your memory—much more effective than memorizing tables on your own.

Research shows spaced repetition and retrieval practice are the most effective strategies for vocabulary retention. A tutor can use these techniques strategically, incorporating new words into conversation practice and reviewing them over time in different contexts, which helps move vocabulary from short-term memory into long-term recall.

While travel is valuable, immersion-style learning can happen through personalized tutoring where a tutor uses French as much as possible during sessions, incorporates cultural materials, and creates scenarios that mirror real-life French interactions. This approach builds practical communication skills and cultural understanding without requiring international travel.

Expert tutors develop all four language skills—reading, writing, speaking, and listening—based on your goals and learning style. If you're preparing for an AP French exam, they'll emphasize written comprehension and essay writing; if you want conversational fluency, they'll prioritize speaking and listening while still building foundational reading and writing skills.

Yes—one of the biggest advantages of 1-on-1 tutoring is personalized feedback on pronunciation. A tutor can identify exactly which sounds you're struggling with (like the French 'r' or nasal vowels), demonstrate proper mouth positioning, and give you immediate correction and practice, which is nearly impossible to get in a large classroom.

The most effective approach combines both: understanding grammar rules gives you a framework for correct speech, but natural practice helps you internalize how French actually sounds and flows. A tutor balances explicit grammar instruction with conversational practice, so you develop both the structure and the intuition needed for fluent communication.

Your first session is typically an assessment where a tutor learns about your current level, goals (whether that's conversational fluency, exam prep, or academic support), and learning preferences. They'll ask you to read, write, and speak a bit in French to understand your strengths and areas for improvement, then create a personalized plan moving forward.

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