If you are looking for quality New York City French lessons, Varsity Tutors can get you started with exceptional French learning opportunities. French is one of the world's major languages and is the second highest most studied language in the world. About 300 million people around the world consider French their first or second language.
There are many reasons why one might need or want to learn French. If you're a student at an educational institution such as Trinity School or Stuyvesant High School, you might be required to take a couple of foreign language classes in order to graduate. Undergraduate students at colleges such as Columbia University or New York University may also have to take foreign language credits as a part of their chosen program of study.
Perhaps you're not a current student but are planning to visit one of the 29 countries with French as the official language. Taking the time to learn the language and become aware of different cultural norms before you visit a country can help you better navigate while traveling. Learning French can also give you an edge in your professional career. Many companies are looking for bilingual applicants, and knowing French can open up career opportunities in new countries. No matter what your reasons are for wanting to take French lessons, Varsity Tutors is here to help you reach your goals.
What skills or topics can I learn when taking New York City French lessons?
Working with a New York City French tutor or enrolling in a French course can help you study more efficiently than you might be able to do on your own. French lessons can help you practice speaking, listening, reading, writing, pronunciation, and memorization of vocabulary and grammar. All six of these skills are necessary to achieving fluency. Speaking is the skill you should practice the most, since it helps with conversation and pronunciation. You want to try to learn to think in the French language rather than translating in your mind. This will help you not to fumble through vocabulary in your head while speaking. An instructor can give your tips on how to work on creating this habit. You can receive help learning proper sentence structure, how to place accents properly, and receive guidance on different ways to remember which nouns are feminine or masculine. Your lessons can also help you learn memorization tricks to assist you in remembering vocabulary, parts of speech, pronouns, etc. No matter which of these skills you want to work on, we're here to help.
What are the advantages of the different types of New York City French lessons?
When you choose Varsity Tutors to assist you with New York City French lessons, you have the opportunity to sign up for two different types of language lesson. You can either choose to enroll in an online French course or work with a private New York City French tutor. Both opportunities are a good resource when you are attempting to learn the French language. However, each comes with its own set of unique benefits and advantage. Here we will take a look at each option individually.
If you're the type of learner who enjoys a structured and social learning environment, an online French course might be the right choice for you. This option allows you to attend live sessions from the comfort of your favorite study spot at home or from the local library. All you need is a computer connected to high-speed internet. This makes it very convenient to fit a French course into your schedule. You have the opportunity to speak directly to your instructor as if you are sitting at the same table. You'll also be able to interact with classmates to complete group activities or engage in group discussions. For example, when working on your French reading and writing skills, you can read passages written by peers and attempt to use context clues to understand the meaning of a word you don't know. While you do this, you can also assist with editing to make sure the proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation was used, which can help you learn to identify these kinds of mistakes in your own writing. These types of collaborative lessons can make learning more enjoyable and help with memory retention.
If you prefer a more individual and personal learning experience, you may wish to work with a private New York City French tutor. This allows you to receive personal instruction on the exact areas you wish to improve. For example, if you prefer to work on your conversational skills, you and your teacher can make sure to only speak French to each other. Your instructor can take the time to determine your personal learning style as well and cater your study sessions to suit those needs. For example, if you are an auditory learner, your instructor may assign you to listen to your favorite audiobook in French. If you're a visual learner, watching a movie in French with French subtitles on so you can physically see the words while you hear them is a supplemental exercise your instructor could suggest. Private instruction also allows you to work at your own pace. You can take extra time to practice conjugating irregular verbs and skip over topics you've already mastered.
Some people can benefit from signing up for both options. Whichever you choose, you're receiving instruction from highly-knowledgeable instructors due to our meticulous interview process.
How do I sign up to get start with New York City French lessons?
No matter where you are in your French studies, we have the right option to assist you in learning to speak French with confidence. If you choose to enroll in a French course, you'll have the opportunity to sign up for a two-week or four-week course. New sessions begin monthly, so you can get started in your course quickly. If you choose to work with a private instructor, you can be connected to a tutor within 24 hours. Learning French can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience with the right resources. Contact Varsity Tutors today so we can sign you up for excellent New York City French lessons.

Gloria: New York French lesson instructor
...have a BA in Latin American Studies and a PhD in Food Policy and Applied Nutrition. My mother tongue is Spanish; I am also fluent in Italian; and have extensive advanced fluency in French and German. I picked up my language skills while working and traveling to over 65 countries. My extensive linguistics knowledge coupled with my teaching experience allows me to help students struggling with learning Spanish; or writing college essays, term papers, dissertations...
Education & Certification
- Wellesley College - Bachelor in Arts, Latin American Studies
- Northwestern University - Master of Arts, Public Policy Analysis
- Tufts University - Doctor of Philosophy, Nutrition Sciences
Subject Expertise
- French
- Spanish
- Italian
- Latin America History
- +30 subjects

Sarah: New York French lesson instructor
...any subject, including math and science, as I took advanced-level courses and 13 AP tests in high school. I have years of experience tutoring students of all ages, from elementary school through high school. In my spare time, I enjoy playing the violin, reading, and writing. I live in New York City during the academic year (September - May) and would be happy to tutor in-person (depending on the travel distance) then. Of course, if...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
Subject Expertise
- French
- Middle School Writing
- PSAT Writing Skills
- PSAT Critical Reading
- +36 subjects

Sita: New York French lesson instructor
...the beauty and logic of math. Later I went on to complete a master's degree in mathematics at Portland State University, where I was teaching Pre-Calculus as well as a fun class called 'Excursions in Mathematics.' The Excursions class was especially meant for liberal arts students who struggled with traditional math classes but still needed to fulfill a math requirement to graduate. After I finished my master's degree I moved to Finland to do a...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
- Portland State University - Master of Science, Mathematics
- University of Jyvaskyla - Doctor of Philosophy, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- French
- Latin
- Finnish
- Greek
- +147 subjects

Lear: New York French lesson instructor
...from them. That's why I love being a tutor! I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2015 with degrees in Economics and Political Science. I spent most of 2015-2016 travelling around the world. I have been to over twenty countries and four continents. My goal is to visit as many as I can! I am willing to tutor a variety of subjects to a variety of students. This includes test prep for both ACT/SAT...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelors, Economics, Political Science
- Columbia Law School - Current Grad Student, J.D.
Subject Expertise
- French
- Mandarin Chinese
- LSAT Logical Reasoning
- Algebra 3/4
- +72 subjects

Margot: New York French lesson instructor
...prep (SAT, SSAT, ISEE, HSPT, etc.), college essay editing, AP English Literature and Language, AP U.S. History, and AP Music Theory. While at Dartmouth, I performed in theater and opera productions, sang in several choirs, took ballet and yoga classes, worked as a teaching assistant and stage manager in the Theater Department, and volunteered as an arts teacher in under-served local public elementary schools. Dartmouth expanded my passion for learning and taught me the value...
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Double Major in Music and Theater
Subject Expertise
- French
- SAT Math
- SSAT- Middle Level
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +57 subjects

Dylan: New York French lesson instructor
...a certified and accredited language coach; my approach prioritizes facilitating the learner's independent growth and psychological homeostasis. My students and coachees always feel respected because I nurture their learning process and provide clear guideposts of what to expect at every step of the lesson. This both motivates the learner toward a clear goal and reduces their anxiety. I also know that students have different brains that respond to different methods, and I optimize the student's...
Education & Certification
- Fordham College at Lincoln Center - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre Performance in Romance Languages
Subject Expertise
- French
- Spanish
- College World History
- Writing
- +56 subjects

Kaleel: New York French lesson instructor
...(Columbia University), and currently work as a forensic biologist at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in New York City. I am passionate about tutoring the ACT, high school math, biology, and English. My greatest ACT tutoring success story was increasing a student's overall score from a 23 to a 28 in a matter of 8 weeks during the summer of 2015. Ideally, I would like to tutor students preparing for the ACT and...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- French
- Spanish
- Trigonometry
- Geometry
- +33 subjects

Katherine: New York French lesson instructor
I am currently a sophomore on the Varsity Tennis Team at Williams College majoring in Economics and Psychology. I have 3 years of experience tutoring/mentoring struggling students and those wishing to excel beyond their curriculum. I absolutely love to guide students towards their full potentials. In my experience, I have tutored all subjects from 5th-7th grade, and have the most fun working through Math and English.
Education & Certification
- Williams College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- French
- English Grammar and Syntax
- Reading
- ACT Science
- +48 subjects

Ben: New York French lesson instructor
...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 to helping you however I can!
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelors, English
Subject Expertise
- French
- SAT Subject Test in French
- SAT Subject Tests
- AP French
- +26 subjects

Kathryn: New York French lesson instructor
...International Relations from Seton Hall University. I recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with degrees in International Studies and French. I love learning, reading, and exploring the world around me through kayaking, skiing, hiking, and biking! I am also an avid opera fan and enjoy the fine arts in general. Languages and different cultures have always been a passion of mine, and I love to make connections from around the world in my learning and...
Education & Certification
- Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies and French; Minors in German, Arabic, African Studies
Subject Expertise
- French
- German
- Other
- SAT Subject Test in World History
- +90 subjects

Allison: New York French lesson instructor
...French. Since graduating, I lived in St. Petersburg, Russia where I taught at the American Montessori International School and worked at The St. Petersburg Times, a weekly newspaper. I started tutoring before college, and I have since tutored students ages three-adult in French, SAT Reading, Writing, and Verbal, Essay Writing, ESL, Study Skills, and more. I am also an avid, competitive ballroom dancer. I began teaching dance at my ballet studio in high school before...
Education & Certification
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, English and French
Subject Expertise
- French
- French 1
- Russian
- Writing
- +32 subjects

Hannah: New York French lesson instructor
...city life in Manhattan. I love to help students improve, whether for the sake of a class, a standardized test, or just a desire to hone their skills. If you're looking for help with your reading comprehension and writing skills, interested in growing your vocabulary and perfecting your grammar, or need some help with English class, literary analysis, or essay editing, I would love to help bring out the best in you as a reader...
Education & Certification
- Michigan State University - Bachelors, Music
Subject Expertise
- French
- ACT English
- French 1
- Conversational French
- +31 subjects

Eva : New York French lesson instructor
...career at St. Paul Academy and Summit School, a small prep-school with a heavy emphasis on writing and discussion. I worked as the editor of my high school's national and state award-winning newsmagazine, The Rubicon, and have closely edited hundreds of drafts, worked one-on-one with a staff of 26 editors and writers (ages 15-18), and written a few articles too in between it all! I'm happiest learning and sharing my knowledge with people of all...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, English/Comparative Literature, Pre-Medical Studies
Subject Expertise
- French
- Spanish
- ESL/ELL
- College Essays
- +43 subjects

Johann: New York French lesson instructor
...prep classes to 10th and 11th grade 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...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Theatre/Music Theatre
Subject Expertise
- French
- French 1
- SAT Mathematics
- PSAT Writing Skills
- +57 subjects

Brandon: New York French lesson instructor
...Over the last two years, I've worked in the media and entertainment world and will be applying to law school later this year to matriculate in the fall of 2017. I'd be a great tutor particularly because of the success I've observed in tutoring my younger cousin (rising HS sophomore). I also tutored classmates throughout my high school career in a variety of subjects. In my opinion, the most important attribute in a tutor is...
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelors, Politics
Subject Expertise
- French
- Spanish
- SAT Subject Test in French with Listening
- High School Level American History
- +33 subjects

Rebecca: New York French lesson instructor
...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 can find me playing or teaching...
Education & Certification
- Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Economics and Mathematics (interdepartmental), Cognitive Science, Music Performance
Subject Expertise
- French
- Microeconomics
- Singing
- Applied Mathematics
- +137 subjects

Destiny: New York French lesson instructor
...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 in Ireland, France, the USA and...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, International Relations / French Studies
Subject Expertise
- French
- LSAT Analytical Reasoning
- College English
- Environmental Science
- +24 subjects

Suzanne: New York French lesson instructor
...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 Fordham University's Graduate School of Education....
Education & Certification
- Colgate University - Bachelors, Psychology
- Fordham University - Current Grad Student, School Psychology (PhD)
Subject Expertise
- French
- 8th Grade Reading
- Business Writing
- 1st Grade Math
- +65 subjects

Julie: New York French lesson instructor
...Literature. During my time at Wooster I studied abroad in Paris and Kenya, took many writing courses, child development courses, and completed a 90 page thesis on the study of literature as a tool in children's therapy. I am currently working at City Year New York and am tutoring 6th and 7th graders in English and math. I have a lot of experience tutoring and making learning fun for students of all ages! I love...
Education & Certification
- College of Wooster - Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature
Subject Expertise
- French
- Conversational French
- Languages
- Reading
- +21 subjects

Robine: New York French lesson instructor
...have as much knowledge and interest about her subject as she does confidence in her student's ability to learn it. She cannot effectively teach what she herself does not know or care for. She should also be very patient and provide the necessary tools, rather than just the finished product. She must know when to step back and let students transition from theory to practice, from facts to personal experience. I strive to emulate these...
Education & Certification
- NYC College of Technology - Bachelors, Entertainment Technology
Subject Expertise
- French
- Math
- English Grammar and Syntax
- AP French
- +15 subjects