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Sandra taught 3 days ago
The Tutor and Student reviewed basic French greetings, introductions, and how to ask about someone's origin. The Student practiced using the verbs 's'appeler' and 'être', along with related vocabulary for nationalities and countries. A link to practice resources was provided and the next session was confirmed.
Verb *S'appeler* (To Be Named)
Verb *Être* (To Be)
Verb *Venir* (To Come)
Asking for Someone's Name
Politeness Expressions
Preposition *De* (From)
Negation: *Ne...Pas*
Laurence taught 3 days ago
The session involved a series of conversational French questions aimed at gauging the student's speaking abilities. The student responded to questions about daily life, preferences, and opinions to practice spoken French. The tutor provided corrections and encouraged fluency, and assigned a recipe to try.
French Question Formation
Food-Related Vocabulary
Expressing Preferences in French
Cultural Comparisons: Holidays and Customs
Adapting French to Personal Context
Discussing Daily Routines and Habits
Isis taught 4 days ago
The session covered the use of definite and indefinite articles in French, focusing on identifying masculine and feminine nouns. The student practiced applying these concepts with vocabulary related to furniture and parts of a house, and then watched a video to reinforce these concepts in a real-world context. The student described rooms in a house using the new vocabulary, and will continue with lesson 18 next session.
Definite Articles (Le
La
L'
Les)
Indefinite Articles (Un
Une
Des)
Gender of Nouns (Masculine vs. Feminine)
Karine taught 4 days ago
The session focused on French reading comprehension and pronunciation, with an emphasis on recognizing tense differences and understanding contextual meaning. The student practiced reading aloud and discussed vocabulary related to environmental and social issues, also learning about the cognitive benefits of music. The tutor suggested further practice in reading and vocabulary to reinforce the concepts.
Tense Usage in Communication
Cognitive Benefits of Music
Global Warming Impact
Alternative Transportation Systems
Managing Animal Populations
Laurence taught 5 days ago
The student reviewed French pronunciation rules and travel vocabulary. The student practiced sentence construction and pronunciation of new words. Homework was assigned focusing on the vocabulary and the next class will cover French accents and pronunciation in more detail.
French Noun Gender: Masculine and Feminine
Adjective Agreement: Feminine Endings
Pronunciation: Silent Letters and 'e Muet'
French Vowels and Diphthongs
Vocabulary: Travel and Basic Adjectives
Lea taught 6 days ago
The Tutor introduced French colors, days of the week, and common phrases. The Student practiced pronunciation, sentence construction, and gender agreement in French. Homework includes writing five sentences using the lesson's vocabulary and an optional video describing objects in the student's room.
French Colors
Days of the Week
Useful Phrases for Public Settings
Gender Agreement with Adjectives
Pronunciation Tips
French learning made easy, New York City perspective
All about learning French in New York
Learning French in New York has many benefits. It enriches culture, boosts careers, and connects you with a lively French-speaking community. The state follows the New York State Learning Standards for World Languages. These focus on communication, cultural understanding, and skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
But learning French can be tough. Fluency, pronunciation, and native accents take time. Grammar rules and verb conjugations can be tricky. Students preparing for tests like the AP French Language and Culture exam or DELF/DALF certifications may find advanced reading and writing challenging.
Luckily, many resources can help. The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) offers structured courses and cultural experiences. The New York Public Library provides free language programs. Universities like CUNY offer French classes. Private French tutors in New York help with pronunciation, grammar, and test prep. With the right support, learning French becomes easier and more enjoyable.
Top study resources for French students in New York
- French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) – A leading French cultural center. It offers immersive language classes, cultural events, and film screenings.
- New York Public Library – Language Learning Programs – Free access to French books, audiobooks, and conversation groups.
- CUNY French Language Programs – Colleges like Hunter and Queens College offer in-depth French courses. These focus on literature and professional use.
- Alliance Française de Westchester – Provides French courses for all ages. Includes DELF/DALF exam preparation.
- Meetup Language Exchange Groups – Social events where learners practice French with native speakers.
- Columbia University Language Resource Center – Offers French courses and conversation practice. Open to students and the public.
- Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC)- Affordable, flexible French courses for all learners.
French tutoring costs in New York: What to expect and how to budget
French tutoring in New York varies in cost based on expertise and lesson structure. For $30–$50 per hour, students can learn from college students, online tutors, or non-certified instructors. These lessons cover basic grammar and conversation skills.
For $40–$70 per hour, high school and college students get structured lessons from experienced French tutors in New York. These tutors may not be native speakers but provide strong guidance. These sessions cover reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension.
For $80–$150 per hour, certified instructors or native speakers offer advanced lessons. They focus on business French, fluency improvement, and exam prep for AP French and DELF/DALF.
For a budget-friendly option, the New York Public Library provides free language programs. Meetup groups offer informal conversation practice. CUNY and BMCC offer affordable courses.
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