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Asta
While French isn't Asta's primary language specialty, her background in language instruction — including ESL/ELL and Mandarin — means she understands how grammar systems work across languages and how to make verb conjugations and gendered nouns click for English speakers. She brings a structured, an...
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts in Political Science

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Of all the subjects Daniel covers, foreign languages — especially French — represent his deepest tutoring experience, from foundational vocabulary and verb conjugations to preparing students for AP French Language and Culture. He also teaches Spanish, so he can draw on the structural similarities be...
Brown University
Bachelors
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Emily
Learning French means internalizing patterns — verb conjugation systems, gendered agreement, the logic behind subjunctive triggers — not just memorizing word lists. Emily earned a full French major at Yale alongside her science degree, so she teaches the structure underneath the language in a way th...
Yale University
Master of Public Health (MPH), concentration in Epidemiology and Global Health
Yale School of Public Health
Master in Public Health, Public Health
Yale University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), double major in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and French
Certified Tutor
7+ years
Lauren
Lauren earned her bachelor's degree in French, which means she doesn't just teach grammar rules — she understands the language from the inside, including the irregular verb patterns, gendered agreement quirks, and subjunctive triggers that textbooks often gloss over. Whether a student is wrestling w...
University of Chicago
Master of Arts, Social Sciences
Kent State University at Kent
Bachelor in Arts, French
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Sherry
Studying both linguistics and psychology at the University of Chicago gave Sherry an unusual edge for teaching French — she understands how language systems are structured and how the brain actually acquires new ones. She applies that dual perspective to everything from gendered noun patterns to the...
University of Chicago
Bachelor's degree in psychology and linguistics
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jackie
Having studied French through the advanced level, Jackie tackles everything from verb conjugation patterns and pronoun placement to reading comprehension in the target language. She connects grammar rules to practical usage so that concepts like the subjunctive mood or passé composé vs. imparfait di...
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Science, Business Communications
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Ben
Living in France for a year and tutoring in Dartmouth's French department gave Ben a feel for the language that goes well beyond verb charts. He unpacks tricky grammar concepts like the subjunctive and object pronoun placement by connecting them to real spoken patterns, making the rules intuitive ra...
Dartmouth College
Bachelor's in English (minor in French)
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Abby
Eleven years of French study and time living abroad in a Francophone country turned Abby into a self-described French grammar geek — the kind of tutor who can explain the subjunctive mood or the nuances of passé composé vs. imparfait with genuine enthusiasm. She tackles everything from verb conjugat...
Brown University
Bachelors, Education Studies
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Andrew
Having prepared for and taught the SAT French and SAT French with Listening exams, Andrew brings real familiarity with French grammar — verb conjugations, pronoun usage, subjunctive triggers, and the idiomatic phrases that trip up intermediate learners. He takes an analytical approach to the languag...
Boston University
PHD, Law, Management
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors, Molecular Biology, Literature
Certified Tutor
10+ years
William teaches French across multiple levels, from foundational verb conjugations and noun-adjective agreement through more complex structures like the subjunctive and conditional tenses. His approach connects grammar rules to real reading and writing so that patterns stick instead of feeling like ...
Yale University
Bachelors, English
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I am an undergraduate Cornell University. I will receive my Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences and Psychology with a minor in French. Since graduation from high school, I have tutored children from various education systems as a part of REACH and college students by being an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Physics. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, I always see the most improvement in prepping for the Math and Science portions of the exams. I am a firm supporter of learning, believing that it is absolutely important for a better quality of life, and I strive to give all of my students this respect. I love sketching which enriches my life, dancing, running and tennis in my spare time. Hobbies: reading, writing, art, books, music, dancing, running
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I'm Emma. I'm a 2016 Northwestern University graduate currently working as an ESL classroom teacher. I'm a tutor because I love working individually with students, helping them understand material and grow more confident as learners! I majored in History and French at Northwestern and have worked for over a year as a classroom and private English teacher. I am qualified to teach English as a second language, French language, and all levels of academic writing. I'm also a \*huge\* standardized test geek--I'm here to help you prepare for tests like the SAT, LSAT, and GRE by helping you understand the logic of the test and the similarities among question types. My LSAT score puts me in the top half of one percent of all test takers--I have the skills to get you in the same range!
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I am a student at Cornell University pursuing a double major in Biological Sciences, concentrating in computational biology, and Computer Science. I have tutored math, biology, physics, and French to middle school and high school students. I have also facilitated group discussion sessions for English language learners. I love learning new things and helping others understand these concepts as well.
Claire
Calculus Tutor • +23 Subjects
I'm a recent graduate from Brown University where I studied Linguistics and French. I teach French at all levels, including AP and SAT subject test prep. I started learning French when I was 5 and it's been an important part of my life so I hope to help others appreciate the language as much as I do! I studied abroad in Senegal, West Africa where I spoke nothing but French for a semester. In college I was a French TA for several semesters. Hobbies: running, art, books, writing, reading, music
Laura
AP Calculus BC Tutor • +43 Subjects
I am an energetic tutor with an abundance of tutoring experience in a broad range of subjects. As a biology major at Washington University in St. Louis, I am well-versed in chemistry, biology, physics and calculus. I have privately tutored elementary through high school students in these areas of study, as well as algebra, trigonometry and geometry. However, my academic interests are not limited to math and science. My true academic passion is for French language and literature, which is my second major at my university. I developed this passion at a young age, but mastered the language during my semester abroad in a language-immersion program in Toulouse, France.
Claire
Arithmetic Tutor • +47 Subjects
I am an experienced and dynamic language instructor with a background in literature, history, and math. I have taught students in Spanish, French, and English as a Second-Language, using highly visual and interactive techniques to engage students in the fun and challenge of learning a language. I have lived in Spain, France, and Chile, as well as various parts of the United States, so I bring cultural insight into each lesson. Hobbies: art, books, writing, reading, music
Kate
AP Calculus BC Tutor • +53 Subjects
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 I'm not working or studying, I love playing volleyball (indoors or on the beach!) and spending time outside, canoeing or hiking with my dog. I look forward to meeting and working with you!
Xaviera
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I am a recent graduate from the University of Alabama who will be starting at Yale Law School in the fall of 2019. I double majored in International Studies and French with a minor in African American Studies. During my time at UA, I participated in mentoring programs that allowed me to work with elementary school children, in addition, to being a coach for children aged 2-18 years old. I entirely self-studied for the LSAT and scored in the top 1 percentile, so I am well prepared for helping students achieve their law school goals. Hobbies: reading, music, writing, art, books, running
Finley
Calculus Tutor • +35 Subjects
I am a junior at Harvard University where I study History and Economics. I maintain a 3.9 GPA while playing on a varsity sports team. I understand the challenges that students today face because I too have experienced them. I have plenty of tips to help you stay organized and on top of your work. But most importantly I love to learn and to help others learn. I look forward to working and learning together.
Kirstie
Arithmetic Tutor • +35 Subjects
I am friendly, reliable, and most importantlycommitted to helping you learn! It is my top priority to create a positive learning experience that will help boost your test scores without boring you to tears. After all, shouldn't learning be fun? Hobbies: art, books, reading, music, writing
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French verb conjugation is one of the most challenging aspects for learners because of the sheer number of tenses and irregular verbs. A tutor can break down conjugation patterns systematically, starting with present tense regular verbs (-er, -ir, -re) before moving to compound tenses like passé composé and imparfait. Rather than memorizing tables, expert tutors teach you to recognize patterns and understand when to use each tense in real conversation, which makes conjugation stick much better than classroom drilling alone.
In a classroom, most students speak only a few minutes per class. With personalized 1-on-1 instruction, you get continuous speaking practice where a tutor can correct your pronunciation, help you think through complex sentences, and respond naturally to keep conversation flowing. Tutors also adapt the difficulty in real-time—slowing down when you need it or pushing you to use more advanced structures—which accelerates your ability to think and speak in French without translating from English first.
Many students struggle with listening because native speakers talk quickly and use connected speech, slang, and cultural references that textbooks don't teach. Tutors expose you to authentic French audio at your level, pause to explain difficult passages, and teach you strategies like listening for key words rather than understanding every single word. They can also use French media—podcasts, films, news clips—tailored to your interests, which keeps you engaged while building the ear training that classroom listening exercises alone often miss.
Passive vocabulary lists don't work—you need to use new words in context and revisit them repeatedly. Expert tutors teach vocabulary through conversation and real scenarios rather than flashcards, and they use spaced repetition by bringing back words you've learned in previous sessions. They also help you understand word families and patterns (like how -tion words are similar in French and English), which lets you learn more efficiently and remember words longer because they're connected to meaning, not just memorized.
Yes—pronunciation is one of the biggest advantages of 1-on-1 tutoring. Tutors can identify exactly which sounds you're struggling with (like the French 'r', nasal vowels, or silent letters) and show you how to position your mouth and tongue correctly. They provide immediate feedback in conversation, so you can hear the difference between your pronunciation and native-like speech, and they help you practice the rhythm and intonation of French, which are just as important as individual sounds for sounding natural.
The best French tutors teach grammar as a tool to understand patterns, not as rigid rules to memorize. For example, they explain why the passé composé uses 'avoir' vs 'être' by showing you the pattern, then immediately use it in real sentences so you internalize when it's actually used. This approach—learning grammar in context rather than in isolation—helps you develop intuition for what sounds right in French, which is essential because native speakers don't think about grammar rules when they speak.
Language and culture are inseparable. Understanding French cultural references, idioms, and social norms helps you use language appropriately and makes learning more engaging. For instance, knowing that 'tu' vs 'vous' reflects social hierarchy helps you understand why these distinctions matter beyond just grammar rules. Tutors who weave in cultural context—through films, literature, current events, or discussions about French-speaking regions—help you develop communicative competence, not just technical language skills.
True immersion means thinking and responding in French without translating. Expert tutors create this by speaking primarily in French during sessions (adjusted to your level), encouraging you to express ideas in French even if it's imperfect, and gently correcting mistakes without breaking the flow of conversation. Over time, this trains your brain to process French directly rather than translate from English, which is the key to developing real fluency and confidence in spontaneous conversation.
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