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Karine taught Edward 3 days ago
Karine tutored Ed in French, focusing on reflexive verbs, travel vocabulary, and giving directions. Ed practiced sentence construction, map reading, and dialogue, with Karine providing corrections and explanations. They discussed upcoming vacations and scheduled future lessons.
Reflexive Verbs
Describing Locations/Directions
Airport/Airplane Vocabulary
Polite Requests
Karine taught Paul 5 days ago
Karine tutored Paul in French, covering verb tenses and conjugations, and practiced conversational French using questions about family and friends. Karine corrected Paul's grammar and vocabulary while providing example sentences. Karine will send Paul a document with conversation questions for further practice.
Future Tense Formation
Passé Composé Agreement
Distinguishing Past
Present
and Future
Infinitive after Prepositions
Adjective Agreement
Saivee taught Mari 8 days ago
Saivee Mudalli tutored Michael Legg in French, reviewing present tense verb conjugations and introducing numbers up to 100, days of the week, months, and dates. Michael practiced conjugating verbs and saying numbers/dates in French. Homework includes practicing dates and writing phone numbers in French, and the next session will cover the 'passé composé' tense.
French Verb Conjugation
French Numbers (21-100)
Days of the Week in French
Months of the Year in French
Expressing Dates in French
Hristina taught David 9 days ago
David is taking language lessons from Hristina, covering Bulgarian and French grammar. The lessons involve explanations of grammatical concepts (like "suka/suki," "key/seki," "si/siki," "ce/ki," and pronouns) followed by exercises. They also discuss personal anecdotes, including David's run-in with the police, Hristina's wasp sting, and their holiday experiences. David requests future lessons focus on sentence structure and pronoun usage. They schedule their next lesson and confirm David has the necessary materials.
Suki vs. Ki
Using 'ce que'/'ce qui' at sentence start
Sentence structure
Saivee taught Rachel 10 days ago
Saivee tutored Rachel on French present tense verb conjugations, focusing on irregular verbs and exceptions. Rachel practiced conjugating various verbs, receiving immediate feedback and corrections from Saivee. They agreed that Rachel would redo the exercises independently and then they would review them in the next session before moving on to future tense conjugations; Saivee will also provide a list of exception verbs.
Verb Conjugation Review
Irregular Verbs & Exceptions
French Vowel Rules
Importance of Note-Taking
Laly taught Marie-Claire 12 days ago
Laly Martin tutored Marie-Claire Edmunds in French, focusing on frequency adverbs, spatial prepositions, verb conjugations, and giving directions. Marie-Claire practiced sentence construction and translation exercises. They scheduled the next lesson for July 27th at 6 PM Melbourne time and discussed Marie-Claire's upcoming medical appointments.
Frequency Adverbs
Expressions of Time
Future Tense (Briefly)
Prepositions of Location
Articles with Location
Direction Verbs
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Eve Owens rated Clara
Elmhurst, Queens
3 months ago
If you’re looking for a tutor who’s always on time, kind, and fun, Delgado is the perfect teacher! She has made learning French so much easier and not as scary. Delgado knows how to teach in a way that works best for me, so every lesson is fun and really helpful!
Dwayne Delacruz rated Cynthia
Flatbush, Brooklyn
3 months ago
I’m just beginning to learn French, and Akwadah was super amazing! Our first lesson was like a fun adventure, and I learned tons of cool stuff already. She reallly is a great tutor
Allisson Wu rated Ella
Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn
3 months ago
Thompson has been an amazing tutor while I’ve been learning French! After all our lessons, I can now have real conversations in French. She makes learning fun and interesting, and her way of teaching really helped me get better at the language.
Darrell Fitzpatrick rated Judith
Bushwick, Brooklyn
3 months ago
Rodrigo is an amazing teacher! She brings so much energy to every lesson and makes sure to teach in a way that works best for you. She’s really patient and helps you learn French at your own speed, so you can see how much you’re improving.
Taliyah Barajas rated Cameron
Jackson Heights, Brooklyn
4 months ago
Cameron is an amazing tutor! he’s helped me a lot with understanding how French works, and because of his, I’m much better at speaking and writing in French. he’s super patient and always ready to answer my questions. Cameron makes learning fun and always makes sure I feel supported. Thanks to his, I’m more confident using French, and I think anyone would love learning with his!
Maci Horton rated Alyssa
East Harlem, Brooklyn
5 months ago
Gaouette is an awesome tutor! She explains things really clearly and is super patient. She’s great at breaking down hard parts of French so they’re easy to understand, making learning fun and super helpful.
Deacon Ramirez rated Maarie
Sunset Park, Brooklyn
5 months ago
I’m so happy to recommend Rt as a fantastic French teacher! She’s always honest, reliable, and really cares about helping her students succeed. She comes to every lesson prepared, and she’s super patient and kind. Rt makes learning feel comfortable and fun, and she’s always there to support you.
Amiya Perkins rated Cynthia
Lower Manhattan
6 months ago
Akwadah truly loves the French language and it shows in her teaching. She knows a lot about French grammar and literature and explains everything in a clear, fun way. Her passion makes learning with her both easy and enjoyable.
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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