If you're interested in taking a New York City French course to develop a deeper understanding of the language, Varsity Tutors can enroll you in one of the premier products on the market today. French is one of the world's most spoken languages, being spoken regularly in France, Canada, Monaco, Belgium, Switzerland, and a variety of former French colonies. It is also a recognized language at the United Nations and the second most-utilized language in the business world behind English. All told, there are nearly 300 million French speakers worldwide.
Considering how popular French is, there is no shortage of reasons to want to learn it. Maybe you're a high school student at a local school like Trinity School or Stuyvesant High School who just enrolled in your first foreign language course. Perhaps you're a college student at a local institution such as New York University or Columbia University who needs to take French to fulfill a general ed requirement. You might be planning a trip to France, or looking for improved access to French culture and history. Some students even start taking French classes to become bilingual and enhance their resume. Regardless of why you want to study French, we provide a New York City French class that suits your needs.
That said, many native English speakers find French challenging to learn. Many common verbs are irregular, meaning that they take forms different from those suggested by conjugating simple "er" verbs. Likewise, there are two distinct past tenses in past perfect and past conditional, adding another layer of intricacy for French students to shift through. There are even "false cognates," or words that sound like the same thing in both languages but actually have completely different meanings in each one. If all of this feels overwhelming to you, there is nothing wrong with seeking professional assistance to help you reach for your French-speaking potential.
What skills can I work on in a New York City French course?
One of the biggest problems with trying to study a foreign language on your own is not having anybody to practice with. Immersion is the best way to get comfortable speaking and listening to a new language, and there's really no way to do that on your own. Students in a New York City French class have a set time each week when they can practice their French skills with a knowledgeable instructor, helping to ensure that your skills stay sharp. You can also practice in a safe learning environment, so you don't have to worry about mispronouncing a word or asking a question while you're learning.
An instructor can also help you develop your written French skills. If you could more effectively express yourself in writing, composing an outline before you start trying to compose is a good tactic in any language. Your instructor can also show you set phrases that fit into a variety of contexts to make getting started easier. For instance, je veux (I want) can be used for anything from a casual conversation to listing your hopes and dreams. Many students find fleshing out a piece to be easier than getting started, so even a simple phrase can get you on the right track.
You can also go over the intricacies of French grammar. For example, many native English-speakers have a hard time understanding that nouns in French are classified as either masculine or feminine, each of which takes a different set of pronouns. Worse, plural nouns have their own set of pronouns regardless of whether they are otherwise masculine or feminine. Your instructor can teach you memorization tricks to help you remember which words are associated with which pronouns and improve your self-confidence with the language.
Depending on why you're studying French, you may also need to study French history and culture. These topics are best approached like a social studies class. For example, a timeline of events can help you understand the Napoleonic Era and how it made French an international standard even after the Emperor's defeat.
How does a New York City French course provided by Varsity Tutors work?
Every New York City French class we provide consists of a knowledgeable teacher and other students studying the language. Each instructor undergoes an extensive vetting process, so you can trust that you will be studying under a skilled communicator with fluency in French. You can also arrange private study sessions with your teacher if you feel as though you need some individualized attention to overcome a particular learning obstacle.
All class sessions take place on our live virtual platform, an online classroom that supports real-time communication with both your teacher and your peers. Since you're studying online, you don't have to worry about commuting anywhere in order to attend your sessions. We also offer two and four-week classes to make it easier to find something that works with your schedule. New classes start on a monthly basis, so you never need to wait too long to start studying French.
Working with other students may seem like an unwanted distraction at first, but it's actually quite beneficial. Everybody is likely to bring a different accent and dialect to the classroom, giving you experience hearing different types of spoken French. This provides a more realistic simulation of what it would be like to visit Francophone areas, as even native speakers often sound differently based on their home region. You can also explain concepts to each other and foster a collaborative learning environment that makes French more accessible to everyone. Splitting a classroom also allows you to split the cost, making formal French instruction more affordable than you might expect.
Can I enroll in a New York City French course today?
No matter why you want to take a New York City French class, Varsity Tutors can enroll you in a class that suits your academic and scheduling needs. Reach out to a knowledgeable Educational Consultant today for more information on how to get the process started. We look forward to hearing from you!

Ben: New York French course instructor
...with a major in English and a minor in French. I've been a passionate wordsmith all my life - I'm a thorough reader and an articulate writer and I'm excited to help you develop in these areas. I am also a fluent French speaker; I worked as a tutor for beginning classes in the Dartmouth French department, and spent the past year in France teaching English to middle and high school students. I look forward...
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelors, English
Subject Expertise
- French
- English
- Writing
- SAT Writing and Language
- +26 subjects

Adam: New York French course instructor
I'm a current student at Columbia University studying sociology and business management. I'm passionate about helping others learn new material and reach new heights of academic excellence. In my free time, I'm usually visiting art museums, in a ballet class, or exploring the city. Feel free to reach out to me with any further questions!... All students can reach excellence when given the type of instruction that fits their unique learning style.... The first thing I do is create a connection with each student--being comfortable with each other is essential. Then, we can set some goals to be entirely clear about what we plan to accomplish during the session.
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Sociology and Business Management
Subject Expertise
- French
- Essay Editing
- English
- Homework Support
- +64 subjects

Rebecca: New York French course instructor
...and excel on assignments and tests for more than five years. I strive to not only prepare students to exceed academic standards but also to be critical thinkers and curious, well-informed human beings. I recently completed a dual degree at Indiana University and moved to New York to take a gap year before beginning graduate school. As a scholarship student at IU, I majored in economics, cognitive science, and piano performance. Outside of tutoring, you...
Education & Certification
- Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Economics and Mathematics (interdepartmental), Cognitive Science, Music Performance
Subject Expertise
- French
- PSAT Mathematics
- PSAT Writing Skills
- Elementary Math
- +137 subjects

Jane: New York French course instructor
...challenging test. Before I focused in on law, much of my work and volunteer experience was in teaching. During a gap year between high school and college, I taught ESL both at a summer camp and in an elementary school setting to over 500 schoolchildren in China. During my summers in college, I also worked at an educational summer camp for underserved youth in Boston where I first taught a classroom of 9-year-olds and later...
Education & Certification
- Harvard College - Bachelors, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- French
- French 1
- LSAT
- Graduate Test Prep
- +5 subjects

Ben: New York French course instructor
...Columbia University with a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics. I scored exceptionally well on my SAT and earned a perfect score in the writing section. At Columbia, I took a wide variety of courses in areas ranging from computer science, calculus, and statistics to philosophy and political theory. My previous teaching and mentoring experiences include working as a volunteer math tutor at Columbia’s Double Discovery Center and as an editor at the Columbia Daily Spectator...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
- University of Cambridge - Unknown, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- French
- SAT Subject Test in Literature
- English Grammar and Syntax
- College Essays
- +43 subjects
Education & Certification
- Vanderbilt University - Bachelor of Science, International Business
Subject Expertise
- French
- French 3
- Study Skills
- Elementary School Writing
- +82 subjects

Cristino: New York French course instructor
...learn a new skill that will stick with you even more because it took some work to master. My focus in teaching is in French and, more broadly, language arts. I studied French Literature at New York University because of my passion for literature, creativity, and expression. Learning a new language opens up more than just a new literary world but also lets you tap into another set of human experiences, expression, emotion, history. I...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelors, French
Subject Expertise
- French
- French 4
- AP French Language and Culture
- Conversational French
- +7 subjects

Destiny: New York French course instructor
...share this passion with you! I am a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, and a prospective law student at NYU Law School as of Fall 2017. Fun Facts: My favorite subjects have always been English, French and Biology. Before I decided to major in International Relations and French, I was accepted to university as an Environmental Science major! I love to travel, and have been to almost 30 countries! I have lived...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, International Relations / French Studies
Subject Expertise
- French
- LSAT Logical Reasoning
- Elementary School Writing
- LSAT Analytical Reasoning
- +24 subjects

Johann: New York French course instructor
...students at The Lycee Francais of New York, The Spence School, The Nightingale Bamford School, and LaGuardia High School. For the past 4 years, he has tutored hundreds of students one-on-one for the SSAT, ISEE, and SAT II Math Subject Tests (I and II). He also advises students applying to performing arts conservatories and coaches students on their college application essays. Johann is a proud graduate of Northwestern University, Choate Rosemary Hall, and the School...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Theatre/Music Theatre
Subject Expertise
- French
- Reading
- Arithmetic
- ACT Math
- +57 subjects

Suzanne: New York French course instructor
...my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. At Colgate, I was involved in the Hamilton Central School Tutoring Program, through which I was responsible for team tutoring 10 elementary-aged students in French on a weekly basis. After graduation, I worked at Hanover Research in Washington, D.C., where I worked to support student achievement by conducting primary and secondary research for school districts across the country. Currently, I am a first-year PhD student in School Psychology at...
Education & Certification
- Colgate University - Bachelors, Psychology
- Fordham University - Current Grad Student, School Psychology (PhD)
Subject Expertise
- French
- 2nd Grade Writing
- Elementary School Math
- 4th Grade Reading
- +65 subjects