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Lenny
I am a caring, laid-back individual who is passionate about languages and teaching. My aim is to make you succeed whilst encouraging you as much as possible. I am patient, positive and open minded. My teaching is flexible and will be based on your requirements and preference.
University of Exeter
Master of Arts, Language Interpretation and Translation
University of Exeter
Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General

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6+ years
Ariana
I am a former middle-school English teacher (and former high-school French teacher). I am certified to teach English (grades 6-12), History/Government/Social Studies (grades 6-12), Psychology (grades 6-12), Health (grades PreK-12), General Music (grades PreK-12), and French (grades PreK-12). I have ...
Kansas State University
Master of Arts, Teaching French as a Second or Foreign Language
Kansas State University
Bachelor in Arts, French

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Fatoumata
I'm excited to embark on this tutoring journey with you! I have years of experience tutoring and absolutely love working with students. A bit about me,
Northwestern University
Non Degree Master, Biology, General
Bryn Mawr College
Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies

Certified Tutor
3+ years
Amy
I am a Vanderbilt graduate and I earned my master's degree at Texas A and M-Corpus Christi (Texas). I love working with words and I'm really good at explaining language structure. My love of languages naturally led me to travel the world, and I have been a practicing art and travel photographer for ...
Texas A & M University Corpus Christi
Master of Science, English
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Science

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8+ years
Jane
I am a current student at Princeton University, obtaining a major in English with minors in Environmental Studies and Musical Theater. I graduated from Sewickley Academy in 2016 as a member of the Cum Laude Society with highest honors for all semesters. I am an AP Scholar with Honors, an Academic Al...
Princeton University
Current Undergrad Student, English

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Anna
With each of my experiences working with children my passion for education has grown. I first came to Austin to work with a Spanish literacy intervention program through Americorps called A Community for Education (ACE). After my service with ACE I taught at a dual language (Spanish-English) school ...
Oberlin College
Bachelors, Comparative American Studies
The University of Texas at Austin
Current Grad Student, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Deborah
My MA in English with a concentration in Rhetoric and Composition, together with my MA in Adult Education and Continuing Education, qualified me to have a stellar forty-three-year career as a full-time college professor predominately in the University System of Georgia. I have successfully instructe...
Georgia State University
Master of Arts, English
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Master of Arts, Adult and Continuing Education
University of Georgia
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Hi. I love math and I love teaching math. I am a state certified high school math teacher. I have 31 years of classroom experience. I currently teach Pre-Calculus and AP Statistics.
Clark Atlanta University
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

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Katherine
Hi, my name is Katherine and I've been tutoring in various capacities since 2012. Although I'm currently studying Computer Science at Swarthmore College, I have expertise in a number of subject areas and I'd love to help you out.
Swarthmore College
Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Samantha
I believe every student has a unique learning skill set and every teacher continues to learn from her students. To ensure every student receives the best tutoring, I strive to offer excellent communication and a diverse set of teaching skills.I obtained my Bachelor in Business Administration from th...
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Bachelor in Business Administration, International Business/French
Vermont Law School
Juris Doctor, International Law
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Students typically struggle with three interconnected areas: analyzing literary texts in French while managing unfamiliar vocabulary and complex syntax, mastering the nuances of written French composition (including subjunctive mood, literary tenses like passé simple, and stylistic conventions), and understanding cultural and historical context that shapes French literature. Additionally, many students find it difficult to balance grammatical precision with natural, idiomatic expression—what works grammatically may sound awkward to a native speaker, and vice versa.
Expert tutors work with texts you're actually studying, using them as springboards for both reading comprehension and writing practice. For example, after analyzing a passage from Molière or Balzac, a tutor might guide you through writing a literary essay in French, providing real-time feedback on your argument structure, vocabulary choices, and grammatical accuracy. This approach mirrors how French literature courses work—you're not learning grammar in isolation, but applying it meaningfully to express sophisticated ideas about texts.
One-on-one tutoring provides dedicated oral practice that classroom settings rarely offer—you can discuss literary themes, defend interpretations, and practice articulating analysis in French without the pressure of peer judgment. Tutors also help you develop active listening skills by engaging in substantive conversations about texts, correcting pronunciation and phrasing naturally within context, and exposing you to different speaking styles (formal literary discussion vs. conversational French). This builds the fluency and confidence needed for oral exams or presentations on literature.
Rather than drilling grammar rules in isolation, expert tutors highlight grammatical patterns as they appear in authentic literary texts—showing you how Proust uses the subjunctive or how Camus structures complex sentences. When you're writing your own compositions, tutors help you understand not just whether something is grammatically correct, but whether it sounds natural and appropriate for literary writing. This contextual approach helps you internalize the 'feel' of French while building solid grammatical foundations.
Tutors help you develop vocabulary through repeated, meaningful exposure rather than rote memorization. By encountering words in the actual texts you're studying, discussing their nuances, and then using them in your own writing and conversation, you create multiple retrieval pathways that stick. Additionally, tutors can teach you how to recognize word families and etymology in French—understanding that "courir" (to run) connects to "course," "parcourir," and "recourir"—which helps you infer meaning and expand vocabulary more efficiently than flashcard drilling.
Cultural and historical context is essential—you can't fully analyze a 17th-century play without understanding the court of Louis XIV, or appreciate 20th-century existentialism without knowing post-war France. Tutors help you build this contextual knowledge alongside textual analysis, explaining how social movements, philosophical trends, and historical events shaped what authors wrote and how they wrote it. This deeper understanding not only improves your literary analysis but also makes reading French literature more engaging and your compositions more sophisticated and informed.
Tutors guide you through the entire composition process—from developing a strong thesis in French, organizing arguments logically, selecting textual evidence, and writing analytical paragraphs that balance quotation with interpretation. They help you master the conventions of French academic writing (like the five-paragraph "dissertation" format or the "commentaire composé"), ensure your arguments flow naturally in French, and refine your style to sound appropriately formal and literary. Regular practice with feedback helps you internalize these skills so that writing analytical essays becomes second nature.
For intermediate students, tutors focus on building confidence with complex texts and developing the grammatical precision needed for literary analysis. For advanced students, tutors might work on stylistic nuance, exploring how to write with greater sophistication and authenticity, or diving deeper into literary movements and critical theory. Regardless of level, tutors personalize instruction based on which texts you're studying, your specific weaknesses (whether that's subjunctive usage, vocabulary gaps, or analytical structure), and your learning pace.
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