Painting 'Storming of the Bastille and arrest of the Governor M. de Launay, July 14, 1789.'

Causes of the French Revolution

Why Did the French Revolution Start? At the start of the 18th Century, France was a crowded place. It had 26 million people within its borders, and grew by another 10 million or so as the century wore on. Disease, lack of food and opportunity, and gross inequality ruled the day. Mixing all that with[…]

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Ultimate Guide to Travelling in France

How to Plan The Perfect Holiday in France In France we have a saying, ‘Joie de vivre,’ which actually doesn’t exist in the English language. Mireille Guiliano Some people consider France a romantic destination. Others consider it a destination because that's where everyone goes, at least once in their lives. For some travellers, France is[…]

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Find and Connect with an Amazing French Tutor in New Zealand

Learn French Anywhere with a Private Teacher Learning a language is always useful. We live in a very globalised world. Our planet is like a big tower of Babel. Technology has made us closer and we no longer feel that great gap between countries, cultures, and people. Naturally, it becomes extremely beneficial to know more[…]

8 October 20236 minutes to read

How can you learn French online?

Learn French Online with Websites and Apps

The Best Ways to Learn French Online Lots of people are choosing to learn a language rather than waste their money on possessions. Learning a language is great for your brain and an amazing way to learn more about other people and cultures. A lot of people are drawn to the French language for the following[…]

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Do you want to learn French?

Our French teachers give you all their tips for learning to speak the language of love. Whether you are totally beginner, looking for improvement or in preparation for an exam you will find the help you need. Superprof is the best source for reliable French teachers. Check their profiles if you want to learn French and take French lessons. You can even schedule online French classes and learn from the comfort of your own home.

The Pont Alexandre III in Paris

How to start learning French

Aspects to keep in mind when choosing a French course One of the questions often asked by prospective students of French is whether it is worth learning. Do you want to visit the Louvre Museum in Paris or discover the vineyards of Bordeaux, or perhaps walk the pilgrims' paths? You will feel much more comfortable[…]

6 April 20238 minutes to read

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A Complete Guide to NCEA French

A Complete Guide to NCEA French Within the NCEA system, you have internals and externals. Depending on your subject, some students will do more internal assessments, others more external. French leans more towards internal assessments as usually, you have three internal and two external. The internal assessments focus on speaking and writing production. The external[…]

29 November 20217 minutes to read

What reasons can you think of to learn French?

Why Learn French? The Reasons and Benefits of Language Learning

Why do People Still Study French? Some people think that learning a foreign language, in this day and age, is a needless waste of resources – time, money and brain power. With electronic translators that fit right in your pocket and pretty much everyone the world over speaking English anyway, what is the point of[…]

10 May 202112 minutes to read

Discovering Paris is only exploring a tiny portion of France.

On Living in France and Learning French

Living in France and Learning French: How You Can Achieve You Francophone Ambitions We have to thank our King Henry V for instituting the passport system as we know it. He meant for such documents to permit his subjects identity and safe passage as they traveled through foreign lands and, more importantly, guarantee re entry into England[…]

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Learn French fast.

Tips and Tricks for Fun French Learning

Fun and Unusual Ways to Learn French Always wanted to learn a new language? Signed up for French language course, read every grammar book and pamphlet on how to speak French? And yet you still have trouble finding the motivation to learn vocabulary and do your grammar exercises for your next French lesson? Here are[…]

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Intermediate French Level: How to Reach It

How to Go From a Beginner to an Intermediate Level in French "The beauty of the French language descended from its single latin stock, has triumphed most in the contrary direction - in simplicity, in unity, in clarity, and in restraint." -Lytton Strachey French is one of the most intriguing languages spoken today. People from[…]

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What can you do with a French degree?

How and Where to Teach French

Studying French? What Opportunities Are There? "Boy, those French. They have a different word for everything." - Steve Martin French is the fifth most-spoken language in the world and the second most-learnt foreign language and a lot of people are looking to study French as a foreign language. So if you studied French at university, how[…]

29 May 20196 minutes to read

France has a rich and varied history

A Guide to the History of France

Fascinating Facts About France and Its History France has played a major part in the history of many countries throughout the world – but what about the history of France itself? As a relatively large territory in Western Europe, France has endured a lot over the centuries. From the Roman conquest of Gaul in ancient[…]

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There are numerous benefits to learning French as a second language

Taking French Lessons at School

Why is it Important to Learn French at School? Everybody can appreciate the importance of being able to speak a second language. Whether you enjoy spending your holidays in France, or you want to make your career international, learning a language as widely-spoken as French can only be a good thing! For British children who[…]

23 April 201812 minutes to read

Learn French and live French culture.

French Culture 101

Everything You Need To Know About France: Culture, Language and Etiquette What do you think about when you think about France? French food? Its art and architecture? The Eiffel Tower, perhaps, and the Arc de Triomphe, the palace of the Louvre or other famous monuments? Or the impact of French artists on European art, the[…]

16 April 201812 minutes to read

Learn French grammar and spelling rule exceptions so you can excel at learning French?

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Avoid These Common Mistakes when Learning French! Pencils ready; phrasebook in hand / eager French student; there you stand / however, beware as you go, of any pitfall / that may cause you to want to chuck it all! Starting an exposé of potential pitfalls when learning French with bad poetry is especially apt, seeing[…]

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The Enduring Appeal of French Cinema

Discover the Mystique of French Cinema Who doesn't like watching a good film: curled up on the sofa on a rainy afternoon, or perhaps one might still recall what an occasion going to a theater was, in the days gone by? Even today, with the smell of popcorn wafting through the lobby and enticing posters[…]

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Learn to speak the French language in France.

Learn To Speak French French Fluently

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How To Navigate French Grammar

6 Tips for Learning French Grammar Rules Learning a new language can be exciting, fun, and sometimes also frustrating. Grammar rules are completely different, pronunciation is wacky, and you can never remember exactly where the adjective goes. And when going to your French course becomes frustrating, it’s easy to simply give up. Never fear! Here[…]

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Do you want to learn French before your next Paris holiday?

Interesting Facts About France

Interesting Facts About France, French History and the French Language Language is shaped by history, and French history is full of fascinating facts. Here at Superprof, we want to make sure you know as much as possible about French culture. Fun Facts About the French Language Are you eager to learn French? Have you already[…]

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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.