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Lenny
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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
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Kansas State University
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Fatoumata
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Amy
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Kate
I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...
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Erika
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Jeffrey
I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...
University of Notre Dame
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Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

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Rhea
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University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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Students often find it challenging to analyze complex narrative structures in works like those by Proust or Duras, where non-linear timelines and stream-of-consciousness techniques require careful attention to detail. Interpreting symbolism and allegory—particularly in 17th and 18th-century texts—can also be difficult without proper historical and cultural context. Additionally, many students struggle with understanding how language itself functions as a literary device in French, where stylistic choices (like Flaubert's precision or Baudelaire's imagery) carry meanings that don't always translate directly into English.
French Literature focuses on analyzing texts, themes, historical movements, and authorial techniques rather than grammar and conversation. While language study teaches you how to communicate, French Literature teaches you to understand how writers use language for artistic effect—examining things like metaphor, tone, and narrative perspective. That said, close reading of authentic French texts naturally builds advanced vocabulary and exposes you to sophisticated sentence structures you wouldn't encounter in standard language courses.
French literary movements—Romanticism, Symbolism, Existentialism—were deeply shaped by specific historical moments, and understanding that context unlocks the meaning of the texts. For example, reading Camus or Sartre without understanding post-WWII France and the Algerian War leaves you missing crucial layers of meaning. A tutor can help you connect literary works to the social, political, and intellectual climates in which they were written, making even difficult modernist texts like those by Robbe-Grillet much more comprehensible.
Close reading in French Literature requires analyzing word choice, syntax, imagery, and narrative technique—skills that develop through guided practice with specific passages. A tutor can walk you through how to annotate texts effectively, ask analytical questions that deepen your interpretation, and help you move beyond plot summary to understanding how form and content work together. Working 1-on-1 means you can practice analyzing excerpts from texts you're studying and receive immediate feedback on your interpretations.
French Literature essays often emphasize the 'explication de texte' approach—a rigorous method of analyzing short passages with attention to linguistic and stylistic detail—which differs from the broader thematic essays common in English classes. French literary tradition also values clear argumentation and precise language, sometimes with specific structural expectations depending on whether you're preparing for AP French Literature, IB exams, or university-level coursework. A tutor familiar with these conventions can help you structure arguments effectively and support claims with textual evidence in the style expected by your course or exam.
Literary French uses sophisticated vocabulary and archaic or specialized terms that standard language courses don't cover—words that appear repeatedly across canonical texts. Rather than memorizing word lists, a tutor can help you encounter vocabulary in context, understand how words carry different meanings across different authors and periods, and practice using these terms in your own analytical writing. Spaced repetition through regular reading and discussion of texts you're studying helps vocabulary stick better than isolated study.
Look for tutors with strong backgrounds in French language and literature—ideally those who have studied French literature at the university level or have significant teaching experience with literary texts. They should be familiar with major French authors and movements, understand different analytical approaches (formalist, historical, thematic), and be able to explain complex ideas clearly. It's also valuable if they have experience with your specific curriculum, whether that's AP French Literature, IB French B or A, or university-level courses.
Yes—many students find authentic French texts challenging because literary language differs significantly from conversational French, with more complex syntax and denser vocabulary. A tutor can help you develop strategies for tackling difficult passages, build confidence with unfamiliar texts, and explain cultural or historical references that affect meaning. They can also help you understand how to use context clues and literary knowledge to work through challenging sections, gradually building your ability to engage with more sophisticated works independently.
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