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Students from Chicago took part in French classes recently
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Laurence taught 8 days ago
The Student and Tutor covered vocabulary related to jobs, countries, and people in French. The Student practiced pronunciation and sentence construction using the new words. There was no explicit homework set, but the Student is expected to review the new vocabulary.
French Noun Gender & Articles
Basic French Vocabulary: Jobs
Basic French Vocabulary: Countries
Basic French Vocabulary: People & Descriptions
Verb Conjugation: Present Tense
Gaetan taught 10 days ago
The Student and Tutor reviewed the passé composé and recent past tenses in French, focusing on their formation and usage. The Student practiced translating sentences and forming questions, with the tutor providing guidance and corrections. More exercises were assigned as homework to reinforce the concepts learned.
Pick Up/Give a Lift (Vocabulary)
Recent Past Tense (Passé Récent)
Passé Composé with Avoir
Translating English Perfect Tenses to French
Forming Questions in the Past Tense
Laurence taught 16 days ago
The Tutor and Student practiced French pronunciation of vowels, consonants, and accents, along with useful phrases for asking directions and making purchases while shopping. The Student was assigned to watch the French movie 'Les Intouchables' and the next lesson will focus on restaurant-related vocabulary and phrases.
French Pronunciation: 'O' Sounds
French Pronunciation: 'É'
'ER'
'ET'
'EZ' Sounds
French Pronunciation: The silent or soft 'E'
French Pronunciation: 'C cedilla'
Directional Phrases
Laurence taught 18 days ago
The Student practiced French vocabulary, including days of the week, months, animals, and geography. The session involved reading French words, providing English translations, and completing a quiz to reinforce learning. The next class will focus on jobs, countries, and people.
Days of the Week (English & French)
Months of the Year (English & French)
Animal Names (English & French)
World Geography Vocabulary (English & French)
Isis taught 19 days ago
The Tutor and Student reviewed French greetings and pronunciation of the letter 'A' in different combinations. They learned vocabulary related to family and started learning the verb 'avoir' and how to use it to express feelings and physical states. The Student was assigned to practice pronunciation and vocabulary before the next lesson.
French Pronunciation: The Letter 'A'
Family Vocabulary (La Famille)
Numbers 1-10 (Les Nombres)
Subject Pronouns (Les Pronoms Sujets)
Verb 'Avoir' (To Have)
Laly taught 23 days ago
The session focused on French prepositions of location and direction, along with vocabulary related to places in a city and countryside. The student practiced using these prepositions in sentences and reviewed direction verbs. The tutor assigned writing three original sentences using the vocabulary learned and hinted that the student would be tested soon.
Prepositions of Place
Places and Buildings Vocabulary
Expressing Distance and Relative Positions
Direction Verbs and Instructions
Overview of French learning options in Chicago
Mastering French in Chicago: Everything you need to know
Learning French in Chicago is accessible through private French tutors, local language schools, and online platforms. One common challenge for students is mastering pronunciation and grammar rules. Chicago’s curriculum includes both classical and contemporary French, with standardized tests assessing language proficiency.
Local resources such as Alliance Française provide a range of courses, from beginner to advanced, helping students refine their language skills and immerse themselves in French culture. Tutors in Chicago offer personalized lessons that focus on speaking, writing, and listening comprehension.
These lessons are designed to overcome common challenges like sentence structure and verb conjugation. French language exchange programs are also available, offering real-world practice opportunities.
Whether you're learning French for travel, academics, or career advancement, Chicago offers ample resources and expert support to help you master the language. With consistent practice and tutoring, you'll gain the skills needed to speak French fluently and confidently.
Top study resources for French students in Chicago
Libraries
Alliance Française de Chicago: A great resource for French books, audio courses, and language materials.
Chicago Public Library: Provides French learning resources, including textbooks and films.
School language learning programs
University of Chicago French Department: Offers study groups and language learning services.
DePaul University: Provides tutoring for French language learners.
Academic workshops
Alliance Française de Chicago: Regular language learning workshops and cultural events to immerse yourself in French.
University of Chicago: Hosts French-related cultural and French language learning workshops.
Competitions
French Language Competitions: Engage in language challenges like those held by the French Embassy.
University of Chicago: Hosts French poetry and writing competitions.
French tutor costs in Chicago: What to expect & how to budget
French tutoring in Chicago averages around $46 per hour. Online tutoring can be a more affordable option. Entry-level tutors charge about $35/hour for basic grammar and vocabulary, while mid-range tutors charge $45-60/hour for intermediate lessons, including conversational skills and writing. Expert French tutors specializing in advanced topics like French literature or fluency practice charge $70-85/hour.
Local resources such as Alliance Française de Chicago offer specialized French tutoring programs and cultural workshops. Find expert-vetted French tutors on Wiingy starting at $32/hour, with a free trial lesson offered by tutors to ensure the right fit for your learning needs.
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