Award-Winning 1st Grade French
Tutors
Who needs tutoring?
FEATURED BY
TUTORS FROM
- YaleUniversity
- PrincetonUniversity
- StanfordUniversity
- CornellUniversity
Award-Winning 1st Grade French Tutors

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Patrick
I'm a PhD student in Modern European History at Rutgers University, and I recently did an exchange year at the Ecole Normale Superieure in Paris. I have 8 years of experiencing in tutoring and previously worked for the Educational Testing Service in test development for the SAT, PSAT and pre-AP Engl...
Rhodes College
Bachelor in Arts, History
Rutgers University (New Brunswick)
Doctor of Philosophy, European History

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Tara
I'm a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis. I received my Bachelor of Arts in French, and minored in Film & Media Studies and Psychology. Since graduation, I have been working in Television while remaining passionate about French and helping others achieve their language learning goals. I'...
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts in French; minors in Film & Media Studies and Psychology

Certified Tutor
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...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Jai
I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Certified Tutor
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 ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors

Certified Tutor
Erika
I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...
Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Rhea
I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Certified Tutor
6+ years
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
Bachelor of Science
Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Sami
I am a Duke University graduate in Economics and Computer Science. I am currently pursuing an MBA degree at the Yale School of Management. I have worked in the financial field, both at a management consulting firm and a fortune 500 company. My hobbies include playing and coaching soccer.
Duke University
Bachelor of Science (Economics and Computer Science)
Yale School of Management
Current Undergrad Student, Business Administration and Management

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Sharon
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, and I will be starting a graduate program at Columbia in August. I am about to complete a year of service with City Year, an education non-profit that places young adults into under-served schools. As a City Year member, I worked full-time in the classro...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Master of Science, Journalism
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts
Top 20 Languages Subjects
Meet Our Expert Tutors
Connect with highly-rated educators ready to help you succeed.
Annie
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +28 Subjects
I am currently a second year medical student. I was a Physiological Sciences major at UCLA (class of 2015), and pursued research during my gap year between undergrad and medical school.
Tony
Calculus Tutor • +28 Subjects
I am a recent graduate of Yale University and incoming first year medical student at Columbia University. Originally from the DC area, I have always had a passion for science and medicine and pursued a degree in Biology while at Yale. During the 2008-2009 academic year, I tutored science, math, English, history, and Mandarin Chinese part-time with a DC-based tutoring company. At Yale, I worked as a freshman counselor to provide academic and career advice to incoming freshmen. I have taken both SAT and MCAT test prep classes and am familiar with both tests as well as the preparation necessary to score well. My personal career goals include attending medical school to pursue either immunology/infectious diseases or psych/neurology, teaching biology at the university level, and working in public/global health with either the CDC or the WHO.
Matthew
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +39 Subjects
I'm a highly creative person who works best with visual thinkers. Very recently graduated from Stanford University, I majored in Human Biology with a concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science. Technical though my background may be, I am currently gigging as a singer/songwriter/composer in NYC and tackle even the most hard-science of problems with a top-down, big-picture, holistic approach. If you have a propensity to look at problems in a cross- or inter-disciplinary manner (or want to learn how to do so), I'm the tutor for you!
Charles
AP Calculus AB Tutor • +25 Subjects
I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best describe my tutoring style as one that adapts to each students' needs. For example, I have always tried to frame questions in a different way so that the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems. I hope to help students improve their standardized test scores and their understanding of the math and sciences so that they can achieve their academic goals! Hobbies: art, books, running, reading, music, writing
Tiffany
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +56 Subjects
I am available to tutor a broad range of subjects, I am passionate about test preparation, Accountancy, and Algebra.
MaryAnn
Calculus Tutor • +21 Subjects
I am a published author who has enjoyed “coaching” our daughter, as she navigated through high school, college and graduate school. I mentor college juniors who are seeking careers in financial services, and I serve as a peer resource to professionals who are transitioning from private industry to the nonprofit sector. Hobbies: reading, cooking, writing, books, music, art, travel
Samuel
AP Calculus AB Tutor • +29 Subjects
I am a freshman at Caltech majoring in Applied and Computational Mathematics. My favorite subject to tutor is math because I find it very rewarding to simplify complex topics to aid in understanding. I have lots of tutoring experience. In high school, I ran and taught an SAT prep class and was vice president of my school's NHS chapter where I ran our tutoring program, and I, myself, tutored. I also was a teaching assistant in the summer of 2020 for a class in discrete mathematics through a program called PACT (Program in Algorithmic and Combinatorial Thinking). I love learning and hope to make the process enjoyable for you!
Quinn
Calculus Tutor • +17 Subjects
I am willing to address any issue with an open mind and I try to develop strategies that play to a student's strengths. I would like to think I am very approachable and personable, and I have had very positive experiences with many students in the past using this philosophy. Outside of academics, I love playing basketball and watching sports, as well as chilling with friends, listening to music, and keeping up with politics and current affairs.
Zachary
Trigonometry Tutor • +35 Subjects
I am passionate about teaching and tutoring and I thoroughly enjoy helping students gain an understanding and a drive for their studies. I have a long history of working with students of all grade levels and abilities (elementary school through college), and I have a good understanding of strategies to excel in both general academics and standardized tests.
Pinelopi
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +25 Subjects
I am a Duke University graduate with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. I have experience tutoring all levels of Spanish language, all sections of the SAT, as well as algebra, pre algebra, geometry, and pre-calculus! I love kids & I have a very flexible schedule and a lot of patience! Let me help you :)
Top 20 Subjects
Frequently Asked Questions
First grade French students often struggle with pronunciation and accent marks, especially distinguishing between similar sounds like 'u' and 'ou' or mastering the French 'r' sound. Many also find it difficult to retain vocabulary across different contexts—knowing "chat" (cat) in isolation but not recognizing it in a sentence. Additionally, understanding gender agreement with nouns (le vs. la) and basic verb conjugation in present tense can feel abstract without consistent, personalized reinforcement. A tutor can address these challenges directly rather than waiting for them to compound.
In a typical classroom, 1st graders get minimal individual speaking time—often just a few minutes per week. With personalized tutoring, students engage in real back-and-forth conversation tailored to their level, whether that's simple greetings and responses or describing familiar objects and family members. A tutor can model correct pronunciation in real time, gently correct errors without discouraging the student, and gradually build confidence through repeated, low-pressure practice. This consistent speaking opportunity is essential for developing fluency and natural language patterns that listening alone cannot provide.
Gender agreement—the idea that every noun is either masculine or feminine and adjectives must match—has no equivalent in English, making it feel arbitrary to young learners. A 1st grader might memorize "le garçon" but struggle to understand why "la fille" uses a different article, or why "grand" becomes "grande" with certain words. A tutor can use visual patterns, repetition, and contextual examples to help students internalize these rules gradually rather than trying to memorize them as abstract grammar. Over time, frequent exposure to gendered phrases helps agreement become intuitive rather than a conscious rule to apply.
Vocabulary sticks when it's connected to real meaning and repeated in varied contexts. Instead of drilling isolated word lists, a tutor connects new words to a student's daily life—learning food vocabulary while talking about lunch, or animal words through storytelling and games. Spaced repetition—reviewing words at increasing intervals—also helps move vocabulary from short-term to long-term memory. A tutor can weave previously learned words into new lessons naturally, so students encounter "maison" not just once but across multiple conversations about family, rooms, and activities, reinforcing retention without tedious drilling.
Young French learners often struggle to recognize individual words in spoken French because the language flows together differently than English, and their ear isn't yet trained to the rhythm and intonation. A tutor can slow down speech, repeat phrases, and use visual supports—gestures, pictures, or props—to help students connect sounds to meaning. Starting with familiar, high-frequency words and gradually introducing new vocabulary in context builds listening confidence. Regular exposure to a tutor's natural speech patterns also trains the ear faster than classroom instruction alone, where students hear multiple accents and paces.
In 1st grade French, students typically learn to recognize and read simple, high-frequency words (je, tu, est, un, une) and short, predictable sentences like "Je suis heureux" or "C'est un chat." They also begin understanding that French spelling patterns and silent letters differ from English. A tutor can teach phonetic patterns specific to French (like recognizing 'oi' sounds as 'wa'), build sight word recognition through repeated exposure, and connect reading to speaking and listening so students understand what they're decoding. This integrated approach prevents reading from feeling like a separate, mechanical skill.
Learning French isn't just about grammar and vocabulary—it's about understanding the culture behind the language. When 1st graders learn about French holidays like Bastille Day, typical French meals, or how French children greet each other, language becomes meaningful and memorable rather than abstract. A tutor can weave in age-appropriate cultural elements—singing French songs, learning about French-speaking countries, or discussing daily routines in France—which makes lessons engaging and helps students see French as a living language, not just a school subject. This cultural foundation also builds intrinsic motivation to keep learning.
An effective 1st grade French tutor should be a native or near-native French speaker with clear pronunciation and natural fluency, ensuring students hear authentic language patterns. They should also understand child development and early language acquisition—knowing how to make lessons playful, visual, and concrete for young learners rather than grammar-focused. Experience with beginner learners and familiarity with 1st grade curriculum standards is valuable, as is patience with repetition and the ability to adapt explanations when something isn't clicking. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who combine French expertise with proven skill in teaching young students at this foundational level.
Connect with 1st Grade French Tutors
Get matched with expert tutors in your subject


