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5+ years
Tara
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 while remaining passionate about French and helping others achieve their language learning goals. I'...
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts in French; minors in Film & Media Studies and Psychology

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Nova
I'm an undergraduate at Brown University with a planned concentration in Health and Human Biology and Visual Art. I have had extensive experience working as a summer camp counselor, teaching at a Mandarin School, working as an SAT Tutor, and tutoring Physics, Biology, and Math at a local high school...
Brown University
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Michelle
I'm a recent PhD graduate in Bioengineering in the Boston area. My thesis involved nanoparticles and bacterial infections, but as a biomedical engineer I've had training in circuits, mechanics, some programming, chemistry and biology. Tutoring for me is a collaborative effort, following a problem-ba...
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Northeastern University
Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Caitlin
I graduated from Willamette University with a bachelor's degree in French. As an undergraduate, I developed and taught curriculum for an extracurricular French course for local middle schoolers. I emphasized beginning vocabulary and verb conjugations and integrated games, music, homework, cooking an...
Willamette University
Bachelor in Arts, French

Certified Tutor
3+ years
Melissa
I am a graduate student at Virginia Commonwealth University where I am studying Public Administration. Before I enrolled in school, I traveled to Beijing, China, where I taught Language Arts, Pre-Algebra, and Environmental Science at an international school. While I lived in Beijing, China, I enjoye...
Virginia Commonwealth University
Master in Public Health Administration, Public Administration
James Madison University
Bachelor of Science, Public Policy and Administration

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Aman
I went to a collegiate high school, the Texas Academy of Math and Science. It's taught me how to be the best of the best in Mathematics and I've learned every nook and cranny of the subject. This allows me to establish a strong foundation of knowledge in my students. I've been tutoring since 7th gra...
Texas AM
Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Judy
I have had a fulfilling career as an RD/CDCES and am grateful to my mentors along the way. It is my desire to give back to the profession and to provide you with support, instill confidence, and achieve success in passing the RD exam as you launch into your career of dietetics.
Russell Sage College
Master in Public Health, Public Health Education
State University of New York Plattsburgh
Bachelor in Arts, Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Ruby
I graduated from Wesleyan University as a double major in Film Studies and History. I first began tutoring as part of Wesleyan's Writing Workshop where I helped students on a range of assignments, from small academic papers to a PhD dissertation in ethnomusicology. Since graduation, I have traveled ...
Wesleyan University
Bachelors, History/Film Studies

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Elizabeth
I am an energetic, compassionate, DE-certified teacher and life-long learner with the experience, passion, and sense of urgency needed to help students from all backgrounds achieve their long-term goals in education and life.I have been teaching Anatomy, Physiology, Biology at the College level for ...
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Master of Science, Biology, General
Bethany Lutheran College
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

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Gianpiero
I am a recent graduate from St. John's University in Queens,NY. My mother is from Italy and my father is from Colombia. I speak both Italian and Spanish fluently. Growing up with such a diverse culture has led me to so many great experiences and wonderful people all around the world. I've traveled t...
St.John's University
Bachelors, Italian/Spanish
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Frequently Asked Questions
12th grade French students often struggle with advanced verb tenses (subjunctive, conditional perfect), maintaining conversational fluency, and understanding cultural nuances in authentic texts. Many also find it challenging to move beyond textbook French to understand native speaker speed and colloquial expressions. The transition from mechanical grammar exercises to thinking and speaking naturally in French can be particularly difficult without consistent practice with someone who speaks the language fluently.
Classroom instruction often limits speaking time to a few minutes per student per class. With personalized 1-on-1 instruction, you get consistent conversation practice tailored to your level—whether that's discussing literature, debating topics, or simply building confidence in spontaneous dialogue. A tutor can also provide immediate feedback on pronunciation and help you develop listening comprehension through real-time conversation, which builds the ability to understand native speakers at normal pace.
Rather than memorizing conjugation charts, the most effective approach combines pattern recognition with repeated use in meaningful contexts. A tutor can help you understand the logic behind verb tenses (why subjunctive is used, when conditional applies) rather than treating them as isolated rules. Through guided conversation and writing practice, you'll internalize conjugations naturally. Spaced repetition—reviewing tenses over time in real sentences rather than all at once—significantly improves retention and your ability to use them automatically when speaking.
Understanding French culture—literature, film, history, and contemporary society—isn't just enriching; it's essential for genuine language comprehension. When you understand the context behind expressions, references, and perspectives, you're learning how native speakers actually think and communicate. A tutor can incorporate authentic materials (news articles, films, podcasts) into your lessons and help you understand the cultural assumptions embedded in the language, moving you beyond translation toward true fluency.
Look for someone who is a fluent or native French speaker with strong command of advanced grammar and curriculum standards. They should balance your specific needs—whether that's AP exam prep, college placement testing, or conversational confidence—while keeping lessons engaging and personalized. A great tutor adapts their teaching style to how you learn best, provides constructive feedback on pronunciation and grammar without discouraging you, and helps you see French as a living language rather than just an academic subject.
The timeline varies depending on your starting point and intensity of study. Language learning research suggests that reaching professional-level proficiency in French requires roughly 600-750 hours of study for English speakers. By 12th grade, if you've been studying for several years, you're likely building toward upper-intermediate proficiency. With focused tutoring in your final year, you can solidify advanced grammar, expand vocabulary, and develop conversational confidence—especially if you're preparing for AP French or college placement exams.
Learning vocabulary in isolation (flashcards of random words) is less effective than learning words in context and using them repeatedly in conversation and writing. A tutor can help you build thematic vocabulary relevant to your interests and curriculum—whether that's literary analysis, current events, or travel—and immediately put new words into practice. Pairing new vocabulary with real usage, spaced review over time, and active retrieval practice (using the word in sentences) makes retention stick far better than passive memorization.
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