Varsity Tutors can get you started with San Francisco-Bay Area French lessons to help you learn the language more deeply. People learn new languages for a number of reasons. Students such as those at San Francisco University High School or the University of San Francisco may need to fulfill foreign language requirements to graduate. In an increasingly globalized world, many employers may consider multi-lingual applicants with greater interest. Also, some people want to learn languages for the excitement of learning about another culture or to broaden their experiences while traveling. Learning a new language can be complicated, but a collaborative atmosphere can help you to make the most of your study time.
French is one of the most influential and important languages in the world. It is one of six official languages of the United Nations, and it boasts over 300 million speakers worldwide. French is spoken by many people in West Africa, Canada, parts of the Middle East, and several European countries.
What are the sorts of skills I can learn during San Francisco-Bay Area French lessons?
Whatever your reason for studying French, the language has a number of tricky features. As a classic Romance language, French presents a number of challenges to English speakers, some of which are gendered nouns, many different verb forms, accented letters, and pronunciation that includes several sounds that do not appear in English. The challenge of learning French is amplified when you do not have consistent chances to practice the language. To learn a language thoroughly, you need frequent opportunities to practice writing, listening, and speaking the language. Being able to converse with other speakers of the language is also key.
Taking time to study French in either a group or one-on-one setting can give you opportunities to practice the necessary skills. You can work on the endings that indicate the tense of a verb, question words, and making adjectives and nouns agree in number and gender. Finding chances to regularly speak and hear the language can improve your understanding of the written language as well. This is because hearing a word sound can solidify your recognition of a written symbol. San Francisco-Bay Area French lessons are great opportunities to explore the French language in a wide variety of ways.
How can San Francisco-Bay Area French lessons help me to review?
There are two main paths Varsity Tutors can provide for your French study. You can work with a San Francisco-Bay Area French tutor, either online or in person, or take a French course. Each option can help you learn the language effectively, but the two options also present different opportunities to learn. Depending on your needs and preferences, you can choose the service that works best for you.
If you choose to take a French language class, you will learn in a virtual classroom alongside other students. You will be able to hear live lectures from your instructor, ask questions of your instructor, and engage in real-time discussions with your classmates. All of the instructors for these classes go through a strict vetting process to make sure that they both understand the French language and can help you learn the language effectively. Many people do their best learning in group environments. This is because discussing a concept or skill in a group allows you to consider the topic from several perspectives. These different viewpoints can help you to internalize the information you learn. By asking questions, you and your classmates can help your instructor to see where the class needs extra help. For example, if several students are struggling with the past perfect verb tense, your instructor can allocate extra time to exploring that concept. Through leading class discussions and performing demonstrations of the skill, your instructor can help the class better understand this verb tense. These classes can help you to develop effective study skills that you can use in a variety of academic or professional contexts as well.
If you would like to participate in a French class, you can sign up for online sessions that last for either two weeks or four weeks. New classes start every month, and there are multiple sessions that are offered. This makes scheduling easier, and you can pick the session that fits your schedule best. Because all classes take place online, you can learn from anywhere with an internet connection. Imagine learning French from your favorite coffee shop after work, at home over the weekend, or during your lunch hour!
If you would prefer to learn in a one-on-one environment, San Francisco-Bay Area tutors can provide a learning experience that is based on your particular needs. You and your San Francisco-Bay Area tutor can devise a study plan that is based on your particular needs and goals. Because you are the only student, you are able to focus on the skills and concepts that are more important for your studying. Whether you want to study a broad range of topics within the French language or focus on a few key areas of improvement, your sessions can reflect your goals. You are also able to tailor sessions to accommodate your particular learning style. You can learn through reading, listening, watching, or practicing. You are able to interact with your tutor throughout your sessions via our Live Learning Platform or in person, depending on your needs.
How can I register for San Francisco-Bay Area French lessons?
Our Educational Consultants are available to help you register, answer questions, or pick the service that is right for you. Whether you attend Lick-Wilmerding High School, a local college, or want to learn French for your own pleasure, they would be glad to help you with whatever you need to get started.
If you hope to improve your study of the French Language, Varsity Tutors can set you up with San Francisco-Bay Area French lessons. Learning a new language can give you many options that can benefit you academically, professionally, and personally. To experience the benefits of flexible scheduling, rigorous teaching, and effective materials, contact an Educational Consultant online or over the phone today.

Matthew: San Francisco French lesson instructor
I have four years of teaching experience in a variety of roles from principal instructor of college math classes to one-on-one mentoring with high school students. I am passionate about social justice, novel mathematics 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...... 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
- Python
- Statistics
- Algebra 3/4
- +38 subjects

Helene: San Francisco French lesson instructor
...to be given the occasion to teach some German, English literature, or composition writing. I've often been my friends' informal editor! In my free time, I love to write, read, and watch movies. I love to ski, though I seldom go. I love to travel. I love to go on bike rides with friends, or sometimes just grab a book and go explore the Berkeley hills on my own. I'll sit on a tree stump...
Education & Certification
- Mills College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology/Anthropology
Subject Expertise
- French
- German
- German 1
- French 1
- +57 subjects

Sophia: San Francisco French lesson instructor
...spent my time traveling to France, working a an academic tutor for middle and high school students, volunteering in the Emergency Department of a local hospital, and (most recently) applying to medical school. My favorite part about tutoring is working to engage students to feel as excited and interested as I do towards the material that I teach and hearing my students tell me that they learn more with me in an hour than they...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Chemistry; Molecular Cell Biology
Subject Expertise
- French
- Spanish
- AP Calculus BC
- Middle School Math
- +44 subjects

Anna : San Francisco French lesson instructor
...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 test that becomes much more manageable with a lot of practice and...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Russian and French
Subject Expertise
- French
- Writing
- College English
- High School English
- +23 subjects

Lila Ann: San Francisco French lesson instructor
...school students. I am proud to say that I had strong success in teaching French to a high school student with learning differences, using a completely oral and visual approach. In addition to my teaching experience and my own academic track, I have worked on various projects as a grant-writer, editor, research assistant and translator. My verbal GRE score is in the 99th percentile, and as for foreign languages I am fluent in French, have...
Education & Certification
- Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies; Dance
Subject Expertise
- French
- SAT Subject Test in French
- Writing
- Social Sciences
- +41 subjects

Steven: San Francisco French lesson instructor
...science, particularly all fields of Biology and Chemistry. I have had the privilege of teaching these intriguing subjects either by mentoring peers and classmates of mine while in college or while tutoring students as a volunteer tutor. Specifically, while I was in Ohio, I had the honor of volunteering with a youth organization that focused on helping lower income children, acting as both a tutor and a mentor to them. Additionally, having taken the MCAT...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
- University of Cincinnati - Master of Science, Physiology
Subject Expertise
- French
- High School Biology
- MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
- College Chemistry
- +15 subjects

Lucas: San Francisco French lesson instructor
...science, English and social studies. I also offer lessons in French, statistics and research/composition skills-- plus test preparation for SAT, ACT, GED and GRE. I am an adaptable and communicative tutor, with a broad knowledge base and varied teaching experiences. After graduating magna cum laude from Georgetown University, I studied and worked on sustainable development issues in Washington, D.C. for several years. I am now pursuing a career in education. I have worked with students...
Education & Certification
- Georgetown University - Bachelors, Int'l Environmental Studies (B.S.F.S.)
Subject Expertise
- French
- Essay Editing
- College Essays
- Pre-Algebra
- +52 subjects

Rebecca: San Francisco French lesson instructor
...their English skills. As I progressed through undergrad and graduate school, I expanded my tutoring repertoire to include French and Japanese, two languages I have studied extensively, while obtaining my teaching credential in Music. After graduate school, I headed to Japan to live and teach ESL for two years, before heading back to Silicon Valley to purse a career as a music teacher. I'm super excited to be your ESL, French, Japanese, or Music Theory...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Arts and Humanities
Subject Expertise
- French
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- +28 subjects

Retesh: San Francisco French lesson instructor
...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 students the material but also encourage them to work hard as school...
Education & Certification
- Marquette University - Bachelors, Physiological Sciences
- Drexel University - Masters, Health Management and Policy
Subject Expertise
- French
- SAT Writing and Language
- Test Prep
- Science
- +46 subjects

Gregory: San Francisco French lesson 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
- French 1
- French 3
- Conversational French
- +4 subjects

Rebecca: San Francisco French lesson instructor
...at the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration. I am passionate about tutoring because I want everyone to be able to perform academically at their highest possible level. I also think it is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one test, but rather that it sticks with you to build a solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor include English,...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
- University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- French
- ACT Math
- Conversational French
- Geometry
- +53 subjects

Nicholas: San Francisco French lesson instructor
...also know that it is important to recognize when you need extra support in a particular subject or course, and even more important to pursue that help. I have tutored for the past 7 years at levels ranging from middle school to college. Additionally, I have been a high school teacher of both Spanish and French for the past 2 years. I am trained in foreign language pedagogy and know how students can best acquire...
Education & Certification
- University of Delaware - Bachelors, Spanish Education
Subject Expertise
- French
- IB Language B SL
- IB Language B HL
- Spanish
- +26 subjects

Michael: San Francisco French lesson 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
- Phonics
- Comparative Literature
- Languages
- +48 subjects

Chris: San Francisco French lesson instructor
...advantage of America Reads, a fantastic work-study opportunity where I was able to work as a classroom tutor and student teacher in several classrooms around Manhattan. I was also lucky enough to complete a semester abroad in Paris, where I took courses (taught in French) on culture, politics, and literature taught by professors from partnered universities including Sciences Po and the Sorbonne. My greatest passion is linguistics and language in general. French has been my...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelors, French, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- French
- American Sign Language
- College English
- English
- +23 subjects

Julie: San Francisco French lesson instructor
...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 I am a strong believer in the importance of education and all...
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 4
- French 3
- +5 subjects

Patrick: San Francisco French lesson instructor
...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 students to feel the same way about history and language as I...
Education & Certification
- Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- French
- English Grammar and Syntax
- Languages
- High School Level American History
- +43 subjects

Alex: San Francisco French lesson instructor
...this technique works very well with math and physics, where understanding the theory is often the key to being able to see a problem and find the right path to a solution. I also try to apply this method to test preparation, so that students aren't just following a test-taking strategy because they were told to, they are using that strategy because they were encouraged to discover it for themselves and they understand why it...
Education & Certification
- University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
- Georgetown University - Master of Arts, Conflict Resolution
Subject Expertise
- French
- Trigonometry
- ACT
- 9th Grade Writing
- +146 subjects

Sarah: San Francisco French lesson instructor
...have extensive volunteer 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,...
Education & Certification
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Undeclared
Subject Expertise
- French
- French 1
- Study Skills
- Essay Editing
- +39 subjects

Ruthie: San Francisco French lesson instructor
...of varying ability levels, and myriad courses. When I taught at Fairmont Heights High School, I taught honors students and also coached seniors who had not yet passed the Biology state test they needed to graduate. At the Noble Academy, I taught AP Biology ninth graders as well as all of our ninth graders with IEPs. Three ninth graders passed the AP Biology exam and the ninth grade grew 2.18 points as a whole on...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Biological Basis of Behavior
Subject Expertise
- French
- SAT Math
- AP Biology
- ACT
- +22 subjects

Joshua: San Francisco French lesson instructor
...New York and Dakar, Senegal. I also received a Certificate in African Studies from the Universit de Paris 1 - Panthon-Sorbonne and focused my research on the social exclusion of African immigrants in Western Europe. Since graduation, I have worked at a public school in Harlem as the College Counselor working with students from grades 6-12. In my two years of experience, I have had the opportunity to network with college admissions counselors across the...
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
- Conversational French
- ACCUPLACER Arithmetic
- Reading
- +92 subjects