If you're a student taking your first French course at a school such as San Francisco University High School or an undergraduate student taking advanced French courses at the University of San Francisco, Varsity Tutors can assist you in practicing your language skills with a San Francisco-Bay Area French course. The French language is one of the world's major languages and is the main language in France, Monaco, parts of Belgium, Switzerland, and Canada, as well as being widely used in North and West Africa and parts of Southeast Asia. Around 300 million people around the world speak French as their first or second language. Learning French can open all kinds of future opportunities for you, both professionally and for personal benefit. Maybe you're not in a class but simply want to learn French to enhance your experience for a future trip to a French-speaking country. French is spoken on every continent around the world so knowing how to converse naturally can be very helpful when traveling. Applicants with bilingual skills may gain an edge over their competitors when applying for a job.
Many students are required to take a number of courses in a language when attending a school such as Lick-Wilmerding High School. A lot of students choose French as their language elective. Many college programs also require students to take foreign language courses. Undergraduates wanting to practice conversational skills or needing help learning to write French properly can benefit from working with expert instructors. Enrolling in a San Francisco-Bay Area French class can help you to feel more comfortable when learning this complex language.
What language skills can a San Francisco-Bay Area French class help me to learn or improve?
Learning a new language can be a difficult task. Many rules of the French language are completely foreign to non-native speakers. Concepts such as feminine and masculine nouns or how to make words plural or singular can be unfamiliar and confusing. Learning how to properly conjugate different verbs and why it's necessary can also be a difficult task. A French course can help you practice these skills under the supervision of a knowledgeable teacher. You can gain access to activities which help you learn better grammar, punctuation, and intonation skills as you work to master French. Practicing these concepts with a French instructor as well as with your classmates can help with fluency and natural-sounding pronunciation.
One of the difficult parts of foreign language acquisition is the opportunity to practice. It's impossible to practice having a conversation by yourself. Being able to take advantage of conversational practice can greatly improve your ability to speak the language understandably, as well as being able to learn colloquial vocabulary. Regular exposure to these conventions can help you gain confidence and feel at ease when speaking with native French speakers.
What are the benefits of taking a San Francisco-Bay Area French course?
When you sign up for a French course provided by Varsity Tutors, you'll gain access to an interactive, online course. You'll be able to access your course anywhere you can find internet and a computer, which allows you to attend your live instructional sessions from the comfort of your favorite study spot. This means you can attend your class at the public library, at your favorite local coffee shop, or in the comfort of your own home. The convenience of attending your course sessions in this manner can be useful for students who otherwise wouldn't have had time to enroll.
Using our online learning platform will allow you the opportunity to hear, see, and speak to your teacher as if he or she is sitting in front of you in the same room. You'll also be able to participate in various group discussions or collaborative activities with your classmates. For example, you can practice pronunciation with your peers as a means to improve your French speaking skills. If you're a student who speaks French easily but has a hard time with the written aspect of the language, you can participate in group writing activities to improve your grasp of written French conventions. If you have no issue with writing or speaking French but struggle with understanding it when others speak, taking a course with extra practice in listening can help you as your face this obstacle. Collaborating with other students in this manner has been shown to help students learn the material more easily and retain the knowledge or skills for a longer period of time. Working with peers to master French can also make it more enjoyable.
If you ever find yourself struggling, you can request to set up one-on-one time with your instructor to ask questions and get feedback about how to improve the skill or concept you're having a hard time understanding. With a meticulous and thorough interview process, you can be sure you're receiving instruction from knowledgeable instructors with excellent communication skills.
Additionally, courses are offered in different sessions at different times of the day, so you should be able to easily find a session which fits into your busy schedule in between classes, family obligations, and work. New sessions begin each month so you can start quickly. You'll also be able to choose between taking a 2-week or 4-week course.
No matter whether you are a complete beginner to the French language or need help with more difficult concepts in an advanced French class, Varsity Tutors is here to support you as you work to understand this beautiful and sometimes difficult language.
How do I get started in a San Francisco-Bay Area French course?
Learning a new language doesn't have to be frustrating. With an exceptional San Francisco-Bay Area French class, you can work to gain the skills necessary to become a fluent French speaker. These classes are an exceptional supplemental resource when working on conversational skills or grammar. All you need to do is call and speak to one of our Educational Consultants. We'll help you determine which length of class you will benefit most from and help get you signed up for a course session which fits into your schedule. If you're ready to get started, call Varsity Tutors and get started in an exceptional San Francisco-Bay Area French course today!
Matthew: San Francisco French course instructor
...education, and increasing diversity in STEM majors and careers. Currently, I am working on a thesis in discrete geometry and combinatorics, as well as doing research for UCSF where I design machine vision software. I am well positioned to motivate and justify nearly every aspect of math education as being crucial for a future career in science, engineering or education. I bring this emphasis on real world relevance every time I teach.... The philosophy that I bring to every class and tutoring session is that it is going to be a period of high intensity training. However I assume that for the student, it is only the beginning of their training, and that for every hour spent in class in a tutoring session with me, at least one hour will be spent in self-study to completely master the topic. Together we lay the groundwork and the pace for that study. Tutoring is not be an extension of lecture, but a training session where I expect a high level of student effort, attention and creativity. My method is to quickly develop a casual but engaging rapport with the student so that we feel comfortable making mistakes in front of each other and are able to collaborate on a learning method rather than drilling problems. The aim is twofold: to help students realize the level of commitment, work, and intellectual awareness required to really master subjects, as well as to instill confidence that they are capable of doing so.
Education & Certification
- SFSU - Bachelors, Philosophy/Mathematics
- SFSU - Masters, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- French
- Pre-Algebra
- Statistics
- College Algebra
- +38 subjects
Rebecca: San Francisco French course instructor
...be your ESL, French, Japanese, or Music Theory tutor! I find that the one-on-one environment of tutoring is truly special because of the tutor-student relationship that can develop over time, and the learning and growth that can happen in such a setting. I love interacting with my students and helping them directly, and I love seeing students meet their learning goals. When I'm not teaching or tutoring, I enjoy singing karaoke, hiking, traveling, photography, and...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Arts and Humanities
Subject Expertise
- French
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- +28 subjects
Lila Ann: San Francisco French course instructor
...do ten months of research on contemporary dance in Burkina Faso (in francophone West Africa) after graduating. My teaching experience includes serving as a T.A. at Yale College, Santa Barbara City College, and Education Française Bay Area, and teaching study skills and ACT preparation courses at College Track Oakland. Independently, I have tutored English skills and French for elementary and high school students. I am proud to say that I had strong success in teaching...
Education & Certification
- Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies; Dance
Subject Expertise
- French
- SAT Subject Test in French
- French 1
- Languages
- +41 subjects
Retesh: San Francisco French course instructor
...I've been a student myself for essentially my whole life and the most important lesson I've learned would be that it is important to never lose hope when life gets tough. It's okay if you don't have all As every semester in every class: what's more important is your effort. One's efforts and hard work are what really measure one's intelligence and my goal as a Varsity Tutors instructor are to not only teach my...
Education & Certification
- Marquette University - Bachelors, Physiological Sciences
- Drexel University - Masters, Health Management and Policy
Subject Expertise
- French
- SAT Writing and Language
- Physiology
- GRE
- +46 subjects
Lucas: San Francisco French course instructor
...range of settings-- as a K-12 substitute teacher, an after-school program instructor, and a graduate teaching assistant in geography and economics. My time spent at the head of the classroom has granted me a great deal of patience for working with a range of learning styles, and a passion for creating positive learning experiences. Good luck, and keep studying! -- B.S.F.S. '06, Science, Technology & Int'l Affairs, Georgetown Univ., Washington D.C. GPA: 3.75 -- 5...
Education & Certification
- Georgetown University - Bachelors, Int'l Environmental Studies (B.S.F.S.)
Subject Expertise
- French
- French 2
- ESL/ELL
- College Algebra
- +52 subjects
Sophia: San Francisco French course instructor
...an entire week of school! When I teach, I strive to let my students know that they are in a safe place where no question is too insignificant to ask while simultaneously encouraging them to be active participants in the sessions so that they can better retain the material we cover and better analyze problems or questions for improved success! Some of my favorite activities outside of work include breaking out some tunes on my...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Chemistry; Molecular Cell Biology
Subject Expertise
- French
- Spanish
- Math
- Algebra 2
- +44 subjects
Steven: San Francisco French course instructor
...and scoring dramatically better the second time, I feel that I have compiled a set of study skills and techniques that could also help other pre-med students who, like me, had struggled with getting familiar with that challenging exam. Moreover, being at the College of Medicine at the U. of Cincinnati and talking to the Dean of Admissions on multiple occasions, I'm familiar with what is important in student applications to medical school and could...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
- University of Cincinnati - Master of Science, Physiology
Subject Expertise
- French
- Math
- MCAT Verbal Reasoning
- MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
- +15 subjects
Anna : San Francisco French course instructor
...in Russian and French, and before law school, I spent two years teaching English as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine. In the years since, I have provided ESL tutoring to students with a diversity of backgrounds, ages, and nationalities. During law school, I taught full-length LSAT courses and provided private LSAT tutoring for a test preparation company. Indeed, I have a special place in my heart for the LSAT, and I think it's a...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Russian and French
Subject Expertise
- French
- Essay Editing
- Other
- High School English
- +23 subjects
Helene: San Francisco French course instructor
...I am comfortable teaching, of course Math and French are what I have the most experience with. But I would love to be given the chance to tackle new things as well! For instance, I have an enduring love for literature and writing, and I am also completely fluent in German, having lived in Germany for fourteen years. I would love to be given the occasion to teach some German, English literature, or composition writing....
Education & Certification
- Mills College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology/Anthropology
Subject Expertise
- French
- French 1
- German
- German 1
- +57 subjects
Gregory: San Francisco French course instructor
I tutor French students at all levels and ages. I recently graduated from UC Santa Barbara as a French major and I have been all over the beautiful country of France. My interests include soccer, chess and reading books in both English and French. I can help students with their reading, writing, listening and speaking of the language as I am a fluent French speaker. I look forward to meeting you. Au revoir!
Education & Certification
- University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelors, French
Subject Expertise
- French
- AP French Language and Culture
- French 3
- French 1
- +4 subjects
Chris: San Francisco French course instructor
...study for ten years, including theoretical research in college. I'm extremely interested in modern language, and how to turn mechanical textbook understanding into fluency and contemporary usage. (Sometimes textbooks age poorly in how they teach slang.) My pedagogical style is process-based and goal-oriented. I like students to set a goal (or several), collaborate with me on a process to achieve it, and then put the plan into action with individualized methodology and assessment. In my...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelors, French, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- French
- American Sign Language
- French 4
- French 1
- +23 subjects
Julie: San Francisco French course instructor
...I tutored various subjects as a volunteer with the NBC Homework Hotline, and I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to teach French for 2 years while earning my Master's. I am very passionate about learning and teaching foreign languages, and I hope to share that with my students. In my experience students particularly enjoy (and benefit from) learning and exploring new cultures while learning the language itself. As the child of a teacher...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, French and Francophone Studies
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Master of Arts, French and Francophone Studies
Subject Expertise
- French
- Italian
- French 1
- Languages
- +5 subjects
Sarah: San Francisco French course instructor
...tutoring experience, having worked with kindergarten and second grade students as a reading tutor and middle school students as a math tutor. I am passionate about tutoring because of my own life long love of learning, and because I believe that all children are capable of accomplishing amazing things if they have a committed support system. I tutor reading, writing, math, economics, french and test prep. Over a broad range of subjects, I particularly enjoy...
Education & Certification
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Undeclared
Subject Expertise
- French
- Advanced Placement
- AP Microeconomics
- High School Writing
- +39 subjects
Joshua: San Francisco French course instructor
...I gladly connect my students to any college admissions departments I am familiar with. Although my tutoring specialty is test prep -- SAT, ACT, PSAT, SHSAT, and GRE -- I particularly love tutoring writing, and creative writing is a hobby of mine. My philosophy is that even when we are preparing for a standardized exam, we should always be relating the work to your passions, pursuits, and educational goals to make the work that much...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, French and Francophone Studies
- University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Social Policy
Subject Expertise
- French
- Advanced Placement
- Other
- ACCUPLACER ESL
- +92 subjects
Michael: San Francisco French course instructor
I am a middle school French teacher in Parker but have taught either Language Arts or ESL for the past seven years. I have a lot of experience working with students of various backgrounds and have had a proven record of success with my classes. I have worked one on one before with students, helping both their grades and skills greatly improve. I'm looking forward to meeting and working with you!... I would spend time getting to know who the student is and what they are looking for, and I'd develop a plan to achieve their learning goals.
Education & Certification
- University of Colorado Denver - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature and French
Subject Expertise
- French
- Expository Writing
- 6th Grade Reading
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +48 subjects
Cynthia: San Francisco French course instructor
...Hopkins. I have been tutoring high school students outside of class in college and involved in STEM academics and research mentorship as well as a translation program from and to English outside of class. I speak Japanese and French, and I have taken the PSATs, SATs, 10 APs, and the GREs successfully. I would be willing to help with any of these subjects, with math, science, and languages being more of my strong suit, and...
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
- Johns Hopkins University - PHD, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- French
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- +72 subjects
Caroline: San Francisco French course instructor
...Friends. After graduating college, I joined Teach for America and began teaching at a middle school in Nashville. Last year I taught Social Studies, and this year I moved into teaching literacy. I will continue in this position next year as well. Not only do I have extensive experience tutoring and mentoring, but I also have experience that is varied. I have worked with different age groups under various settings, such as a more academic...
Education & Certification
- Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature
- Lipscomb University - Masters in Education, Instructional Practice
Subject Expertise
- French
- English
- Elementary School Reading
- 6th Grade Reading
- +35 subjects
Alex: San Francisco French course instructor
...the technique. The majority of his class-time revolved around asking us questions that led us to the points he was trying to make. While not everything can be taught purely in this fashion, I try to make my lessons focus on principles and processes, creating a deeper understanding of the facts presented in class or in the textbook. I find that this technique works very well with math and physics, where understanding the theory is...
Education & Certification
- University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
- Georgetown University - Master of Arts, Conflict Resolution
Subject Expertise
- French
- Graduate Test Prep
- Elementary School Math
- High School Physics
- +146 subjects
Sarah: San Francisco French course instructor
...(python), french, and writing courses. Additionally, I took many AP classes throughout high school which enabled me to enter college with over 30 credits already completed. I have spent two years tutoring in the past and have gained experience learning how to work best with struggling students. I enjoy teaching and helping others learn, be it for a specific subject, test preparation (ACT, SAT or AP), or writing skills. I am an organized, responsible, and...
Education & Certification
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Current Undergrad, Undecided
Subject Expertise
- French
- French 3
- English
- Conversational French
- +38 subjects
Patrick: San Francisco French course instructor
...amount about the importance of education and the importance of good teachers and mentors. Education is a field that I hope to pursue as a career and there is nothing more crucial to the project of education than fostering positive relationships with students. Tutoring is a great way to begin to do that. I also have a real passion for the subjects I tutor, History, English, and French. The best part about tutoring is helping...
Education & Certification
- Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- French
- AP US History
- High School Level American History
- English
- +43 subjects