A Simple Guide to French Language Proficiency Tests French is widely spoken worldwide and is one of Canada's official languages. Canada has millions of French speakers and thriving Francophone communities. Indeed, French instruction is mandatory in all English-speaking schools, ensuring that the next generation acquires the language as part of their Canadian identity. Because French is[…]
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						French Lessons at Every Level
Anyone can learn French. Whether you want to learn to speak French or just improve your level, you can. It can be useful for your career as well as when you travel.
Do you speak French or have you thought about teaching French as a private tutor?
Are you looking for French teachers or tutors to help you improve your foreign language skills?
Are you dyslexic and have always struggled with learning foreign languages? On Superprof, you can find plenty of French native speakers to help you improve your French.
French Lessons With Superprof
Our French tutors are experienced, qualified, and there are plenty of native speakers from France or other French-speaking countries.
Each French tutor will have their own unique methodology and specialisation.
Have a look at different profiles and find the tutor that works best for you. Whether you’re a beginner, or at intermediate or advanced levels, you can find an appropriate tutor to suit your needs.
You can focus on improving your speaking, writing, or reading, learn to hold a conversation, study verb conjugations or grammar points, or spend your time reading French literature.
You could also do an intensive course! It’s probably a good idea to do a level test before moving on to studying French culture and literature.
Who Are French Classes For?
French lessons can be useful if you’re looking for work. Around 3/4 of Brits don’t speak a foreign language.
If you learn to speak French with a private tutor, you’ll have something extra to put on your CV.
Speaking a foreign language can also create opportunities to travel.
Once you’ve mastered the language, you could become a tutor and start teaching the language to other students.
A private tutor can also help you prepare for the Diplôme d’études en Langue Française or DELF as well as the Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française or DALF qualifications.
Why Take French Classes
Thinking about spending time in France? Plenty of those who learn French can improve their language skills by spending time in France (or any other French-speaking country) and speaking to French native speakers.
French can sometimes be a tricky language to learn. While there are plenty of people who study it at school, a private tutor can focus on you as a student, unlike your teachers at school who probably had a whole class of students with completely different levels.
You can learn the fundamentals of French – grammar, pronunciation, spelling, the alphabet, and the vocabulary – everything you need in order to speak French.
You can also learn to speak French with online private tutors. Thanks to webcams, you can learn from a French native speaker from the other side of the channel.