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Karine taught 1 day ago
The Student and Tutor discussed the nuances of future and conditional tenses in French, focusing on formation and usage. The Student practiced conjugating verbs in both tenses and worked through exercises to distinguish between them. The Tutor assigned a grammar document for further review and practice.
Futur Proche (Near Future)
Futur Simple (Simple Future)
Conditional Present
Conditional Past
Si Clauses (Conditional Sentences)
Irregular Verbs in Future and Conditional Tenses
Delfina taught 3 days ago
The tutor and student reviewed French pronunciation, focusing on rhythmic phrasing and grammatical gender, explaining its linguistic origins. They practiced travel-related phrases for airport navigation and polite requests, and discussed strategies for effective listening and speaking in French. The student was assigned homework to compile a list of phrases they'd like to learn for their upcoming trip to Paris.
French Gender Assignment: Sound and Rhythm
French Rhythmic Accent vs. English Tonic Accent
The Importance of Flow and Breath in French Pronunciation
French Articles: Definite (Le/La/Les) and Indefinite (Un/Une/Des)
Karine taught 4 days ago
The session focused on building French vocabulary related to food and drink. The Student practiced identifying food items, understanding gendered nouns, and forming sentences to express food preferences. The next session will focus on expressing actions in the past and future tenses related to eating and ordering food in a restaurant.
French Food Vocabulary
Gendered Nouns in French (Food)
Expressing Food Preferences
Adjective Placement (BRAGS)
New Vocabulary Adjectives Around Food
Lea taught 4 days ago
The session reviewed French vocabulary related to times of day and common verbs, focusing on sentence construction using 'Je' and 'Tu'. The student practiced forming simple sentences and answering questions. The homework is to write three sentences with 'Je' and two sentences with 'Tu'.
French Verb Conjugation: *Je* and *Tu*
Sentence Structure: Subject-Verb-Object/Time
Asking Simple Questions Using Intonation
Definite Articles: *Le*
*La*
*L'*
Answering Questions: *Oui* and *Non*
Common Verbs: *Manger*
Karine taught 5 days ago
The student learned and practiced French prepositions of place, focusing on vocabulary and grammar rules related to spatial relationships. The Tutor explained rules about using 'chez' versus 'à' and the contractions between 'de' and articles. The session involved exercises to reinforce understanding of the prepositions.
Prepositions of Place in French
Using 'Chez' and 'À' with People and Places
Contractions with 'De' and 'À'
Grammatical Rule: Avoiding D and L Combination
Isabelle taught 10 days ago
The session focused on French pronunciation, vocabulary building, and basic sentence construction. The student practiced the alphabet, common sounds, and grammatical rules related to expressing nationality and origin. They reviewed new vocabulary and worked on forming sentences using the correct grammatical structures, including gender agreement with countries.
French Alphabet Pronunciation
Vowel Sounds
Pronunciation Rules: Silent Letters
Gendered Countries: Feminine vs. Masculine
Asking and Answering 'Where are you from?'
Nationality and Language
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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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