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The ABCs of French: Mastering the Alphabet

Unlocking the French Alphabet Think back to the first thing you learned in school. Was it how to write your ABCs? You probably even sang that song. Fast forward to today. You've long since mastered your native language's alphabet and are embarking on a new language-learning journey. Must you relearn the song? As you're learning[…]

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French Etiquette: Navigating Polite Expressions

Mastering Politeness in French This French joke has been around forever. It has to do with two brothers, Tagueule and Politesse. The latter needs to relieve himself before entering the church so his brother tells him to go behind the building. The joke makes no sense unless you know that Tagueule means 'shut your face'.[…]

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How to Revise GCSE French

Revising for GCSE French It's hard to believe that, with everything going on these days, we'll still have to sit GCSEs. Think about it, though: isn't there always plenty going on? Out with the mates or keenly anticipating the latest game release, shopping for new clothes and all the mundane things - from brushing teeth[…]

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A Guide to Preparing for Your French Exams

French Examinations: Effectively Preparing Yourself for Success "Study hard, for the well is deep, and our brains are shallow." -Richard Baxter Students often despise the act of studying since they think it is boring and that it robs them of a lot of fun they are missing out on. While it is true that studying[…]

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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. Browse our French tutors in London, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow or schedule online French classes and learn from the comfort of your own home.

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A Guide to Higher French

Higher French: A Complete Guide The higher French exam in Scotland is made up of several components, and each one requires a solid amount of revision if you hope to pass with flying colours. Like with any modern foreign language, this French exam is broken down into the four key competencies of a language: listening,[…]

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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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How to Find French Lessons Near Me in the UK?

Find French Classes Locally across the UK So, you want to learn French? Congratulations! We’re really proud that you have made the decision to try it. And, wherever you are in the country, we are going to help you out as much as we can to find the right French teaching for you. But why[…]

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Tips for Learning How to Speak French

How to Get the Most Out of Your French Class Anglophones the world over, in Ontario to Sydney, are sympathetic to the struggle of learning world languages. Many, including you, have chosen to make the transition from English to French, learning about everything involved in this vulgar Latin-inspired language. Whether you're looking for free French[…]

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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[…]

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France has a rich and varied history

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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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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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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[…]

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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[…]

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

Don’t Make These Mistakes in Your French Lessons!

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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How can you learn French online?

Learn French Online with Web-based Applications

How Can You Learn French Online? Today, people put more value into amassing experiences than possessions. Thus if follows that more and more minds, eager for extraordinary encounters, see language learning as a pathway to broaden their intellectual and cultural horizons, and select French as their language of choice. And for good reason! France is[…]

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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 to speak the French language in France.

Learn To Speak French French Fluently

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What reasons can you think of to learn French?

Why Learn French? 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[…]

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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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Let your French learning take off with this guide to French lessons

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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 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.