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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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9+ years
Annie
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.
University of California Los Angeles
Bachelors, Physiological Sciences
Drexel University College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, MD
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8th grade introduces present tense conjugation for regular and irregular verbs, plus the passé composé—a major jump from basic vocabulary. Students often struggle because French verbs change based on subject pronouns (je, tu, il/elle, nous, vous, ils/elles), and irregular verbs like être, avoir, and aller don't follow predictable patterns. A tutor can break conjugation into manageable chunks, use pattern recognition to show how verb families work, and provide targeted practice that builds automaticity rather than relying on memorization alone.
In a classroom of 25+ students, an 8th grader might speak French for just a few minutes per class period. With personalized tutoring, students get consistent, sustained speaking practice where they're the primary speaker—not waiting for their turn. A tutor can engage in real conversation, correct pronunciation and grammar in context, and adjust difficulty on the fly, creating a low-pressure environment where students build confidence speaking without fear of peer judgment.
French pronunciation differs significantly from English—nasal vowels, the guttural 'r' sound, and silent letters trip up many students. Rather than isolated drills, effective tutoring focuses on ear training (listening to native speakers), mouth positioning for tricky sounds, and practicing pronunciation within meaningful phrases and conversations. A tutor can model correct pronunciation repeatedly, listen closely to a student's attempts, and provide immediate feedback that helps retrain muscle memory for unfamiliar sounds.
Cramming vocabulary lists doesn't work because isolated words fade quickly from memory. Effective retention uses spaced repetition (reviewing words at increasing intervals), contextual learning (learning words in phrases and sentences), and active retrieval (using words in conversation, not just recognition). A tutor can create personalized vocabulary practice that connects new words to a student's interests, weave vocabulary into speaking activities, and strategically revisit words over weeks to move them into long-term memory.
At 8th grade, students encounter longer texts with mixed tenses and more complex grammar, which can feel overwhelming. Rather than translating word-by-word, effective reading uses context clues, cognates (words similar to English), and skimming for main ideas before diving into details. A tutor can teach these strategies explicitly, guide students through passages, and help them recognize patterns in how French structures meaning—building both comprehension and confidence with authentic French texts.
Language and culture are inseparable—idioms, expressions, and social norms only make sense within cultural context. For example, the formal 'vous' versus informal 'tu' reflects French social conventions that students need to understand to use language appropriately. Tutoring can weave cultural elements naturally into lessons—discussing French holidays, media, and customs—which deepens language comprehension, makes learning more engaging, and helps students appreciate why certain phrases exist.
The most effective approach balances both: students need to understand grammar rules (like subject-verb agreement and adjective placement) to build a foundation, but they also need exposure to how native speakers actually use language. A tutor can teach the rule, show examples of it in context, and then have students practice using it conversationally—this bridges the gap between textbook French and real communication. This combination helps students internalize patterns rather than just memorize rules.
Some 8th graders enter with prior French experience while others are complete beginners, and some struggle with foundational skills while peers move ahead. Personalized tutoring assesses where each student actually is—not where they should be—and builds from there. A tutor might focus a beginner on essential present tense and survival vocabulary, while supporting an advanced student with more complex past tenses and nuanced conversation. This customization means every student progresses at their own pace without gaps or boredom.
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