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Hristina taught 2 days ago
The Student and Tutor practiced basic French greetings and introductions. The session included reading a passage and identifying key vocabulary. The Student wrote down new vocabulary and phrases for further study, with the Tutor sharing the slides for review.
French Greetings and Introductions
Understanding *Tu* in French
Expressing Nationality in French
Expressing Origin (Coming From)
Basic Sentence Structure and Key Words
Isis taught 7 days ago
The student and tutor reviewed French pronunciation rules, specifically focusing on the letter 't' and its various sounds or lack thereof. They then moved on to French negation, covering various forms and exceptions to the rule. The student practiced using these concepts in exercises and sentence construction, and will continue the practice next session.
Pronunciation of 'T' in French
Basic French Negation: 'Ne...Pas'
Nuance in French Negation
Negation of Partitive Articles
Expressing Exception with 'Ne...Que'
Common French Expressions of Negation
Delfina taught 8 days ago
The session focused on French pronunciation, grammar, and verb conjugations. The Student practiced pronunciation techniques to improve their accent and learned about formal and informal address. The Student also learned about using 'esco' to form questions and the tutor assigned worksheets for daily practice.
Communicative Approach Methodology
Tense and Relaxed Sounds in French Pronunciation
Niveau Seuil and Language Acquisition Levels
Formal (Vous) vs. Informal (Tu)
Masculine Dominance in Plural Pronouns
Question Formation Using 'Est-ce que'
Stock Phrases and Expressions
Cherith taught 11 days ago
The Tutor and Student reviewed the imparfait tense, direct and indirect object pronouns, and introduced the subjunctive mood in French. The Student practiced forming imparfait verbs and distinguishing between direct and indirect object pronouns. Future sessions will focus on spelling change verbs and further subjunctive practice, incorporating old tests for targeted review.
Imparfait Tense Formation
Irregular Imparfait: Être
Passé Composé vs. Imparfait
Direct Object Pronouns
Indirect Object Pronouns
Subjunctive Mood: Formation and Usage
Irregular Subjunctive Forms
Karine taught 12 days ago
The Student and Tutor worked on French verb conjugation, focusing on regular '-er' verbs and their endings in the present tense. Exercises involved identifying verbs, matching them to subjects, and completing sentences. The plan is to continue with the document in the next session.
French Verb Conjugation: Introduction
-ER Verb Endings
Recognizing Verb Groups
Subject Pronoun and Verb Agreement
Infinitive vs. Conjugated Forms
Recognizing Subject Pronouns from Verb Endings
Laurence taught 14 days ago
The Student and Tutor worked on translating French sentences covering vocabulary related to neighbors, home improvement, and daily errands. They reviewed question formation and various verb tenses. The Student also learned colloquial French phrases and discussed cultural differences in language use.
New Vocabulary: *Voisin/Voisine*
Expressions: *Au bout de*
Question Formation: *Est-ce que*
Vocabulary: *Quartier*
Vocabulary: *Artisan*
Vocabulary: *Quincaillerie*
Spoken French: *Sympa*
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Learning french in Houston: Key challenges & solutions
Studying French in Houston is common among students and professionals. Schools, private institutes, and community programs like Alliance Française de Houston provide structured learning. Universities such as Rice University also offer French courses.
The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) curriculum includes French, and students can take AP French Language and Culture or DELF exams to prove proficiency. However, challenges include difficult grammar, verb conjugations, and limited exposure to native speakers.
Houston has over 30,000 French speakers (Data USA), but not everyone has daily practice opportunities. This is why many learners seek French tutors in Houston for fluency coaching, homework help, and test prep.
Language apps, online courses, and community events like the Houston French Language Meetup also help. If you need structured learning, tutoring is a great way to gain confidence in speaking and writing French.
Exploring french in Houston? Here are some local resources to enhance your learning
- High School Programs: Many Houston ISD schools offer French AP prep and DELF exam support through language clubs.
- University Courses: Rice University and University of Houston offer French classes. Both have student groups for practice.
- Libraries & Study Materials: The Houston Public Library provides free French books. You can also use Mango Languages for online learning.
- Cultural Centers: The Alliance Française de Houston hosts workshops, movie nights, and conversation sessions.
- Competitions & Exams: High school students can compete in the Texas French Symposium. They can also take the National French Contest (Le Grand Concours) to test their skills.French Meetups & Events: The Houston French Language Meetup is great for casual speaking practice.
For structured study, French tutors in Houston can help with fluency and test prep.
French tutoring costs in Houston: What to expect & how to budget
The cost of French tutoring in Houston depends on the tutor’s experience, your learning goals, and the type of session. Private french tutors usually charge $35 to $50 per hour. Online tutoring is often a cheaper choice, with flexible schedules and lower rates.
For beginners, tutors charging $15 to $25 per hour can help with basic grammar and pronunciation. Intermediate learners, preparing for AP French or improving fluency, can find tutors in the $25 to $40 per hour range. Advanced learners needing expert guidance or native-speaking tutors may pay $40 to $70 per hour.
Houston has great local resources. Alliance Française de Houston offers structured courses and cultural programs. Awty International School provides a bilingual French-English curriculum.
Wiingy offers expert-vetted French tutors for just $28 per hour. You can also try a free lesson before you decide.
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