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1202 French tutors available

Our team of experienced French teachers provides one-on-one online classes and courses designed to help you learn the language in a fun and interactive way.

Learn French with the teacher Erika.
5.0

413 Lessons

Erika

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :French
English
Native

Warm and friendly English conversation with Erika ! I completed my training to become a TEFL certified English teacher through TEFL Toulouse in France in 2020. I offer both formal and informal lessons. I have lots of experience with helping people improve their English skills through language exchanges, mostly in English and French. I taught English to recent immigrants to the United States from many countries around the world as a volunteer in Massachusetts in 2018.

USD 10.00/trial
Learn French with the teacher Marcelle Ribeiro.
5.0

1,077 Lessons

Marcelle Ribeiro

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :French
Portuguese
Native
+1

Portugues \ Français Après être devenue fluente et proficiente en langue française, j'ai commencé à enseigner le français dans des écoles maternelles au Brésil. Par la suite, j'ai élargi mon champ d'action en tant que tutrice et guide touristique à Salvador, enseignant le portugais et le français aux étrangers, aussi bien en ligne qu'en présentiel, comme je l'ai mentionné. J'ai travaillé dans une agence de tourisme de renom en France, et bientôt, je rejoindrai une agence de tourisme de renom américaine ici au Brésil.

USD 8.00/trial
Available 16:00 Today
Learn French with the teacher Claude Christelle.

Claude Christelle

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :French
Native
English

French Teacher with 7 years of experience teaching French to 1000 + students Avec près de 7 ans d'expérience, mon profil d'enseignement est à la fois varié et spécialisé. J'ai eu le privilège de former des publics très divers, du niveau A1 au B2 : ​Expertise Professionnelle : J'ai formé des employés de grandes entreprises (notamment Nestlé via Learnship) et des groupes de diplomates, pour qui la précision et l'efficacité sont primordiales. ​Niveau Universitaire : J'enseigne actuellement à l'université (étudiants de 1ère à 3ème année), ce qui garantit une maîtrise rigoureuse de la grammaire.

USD 17.00/Hour
Learn French with the teacher Raphael.
4.9

102 Lessons

Raphael

Community Tutorid verified
Technology
Speaks :French
Native
English
+2

🇫🇷 Native French Teacher | DAEFLE Diploma in Progress | Conversation, Pronunciation & Fluency As a teacher, I’m patient, encouraging, and adaptable. I focus on creating a friendly space where students feel comfortable speaking, making mistakes, and improving naturally. My goal is to help you gain fluency, clarity, and confidence in spoken French. I love guiding students through conversation while giving gentle corrections and pronunciation tips. Each session is built around your needs, whether you prefer casual discussions, structured topics, or specific goals like accent training or vocabulary building.

USD 6.00/trial
Available 16:00 Today
Learn French with the teacher ANNE.
5.0

130 Lessons

ANNE

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :French
Native
English
Spanish

tutrice certifiée d’origine française expatriée en Amérique Latine Je suis passionnée par l’enseignement du français à mes élèves de tous niveaux (enfants et adultes), je bénéficie d'une expérience significative d'enseignement en ligne et en présentiel. Mes élèves apprécient le temps passé ensemble car je m'applique à personnaliser chacune de mes leçons.

USD 10.00/trial
Learn French with the teacher Valentin.
5.0

2,823 Lessons

Valentin

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :French
Native
Spanish
English
Portuguese
+2

Experienced and passionate teacher | Gain confidence in speaking french and build up your vocab 😉 As a teacher, I am completely involved and dedicated in my student's learning path. I strive for concrete and practical results. I make it a point of honor to create a warm and relaxing atmosphere in my lessons. We always learn better in an enjoyable setting, right ? I also try to get to know my students as best as I can so that I can provide lessons matching to their expectations. I am patient, supportive and I give regular feedback with the aim of improving your french-language skills. Besides, as a language learner myself, I'd give you some relevant tips about the learning.

USD 20.00/trial
Available 11:00 Today
Learn French with the teacher Bouchra.
5.0

536 Lessons

Bouchra

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :French
Native
Arabic
Native
English
+1

🇫🇷 French teacher for beginner to advanced Learners : Kids + Adults 🇫🇷 🔥2x30min spécial offer for 20 lessons package🇫🇷 🔥 just contact me 👌 🔥 “My role is to guide, motivate, and encourage you to continue learning while making the learning process fun and engaging. 🇫🇷🇫🇷🔥 I’m very spontaneous, and our sessions will be highly entertaining. It’s also important to know that I’m very curious. I enjoy discussing everything and, most importantly, listening to you. So, what are you waiting for? Book a lesson with me now! 🇫🇷🇫🇷”

USD 12.00/trial
Learn French with the teacher Rhuana Silva.
5.0

731 Lessons

Rhuana Silva

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :French
Portuguese
Native
English
+2

Certified French and Brazilian Portuguese teacher with 15 years of experience I have a Languages degree (Portuguese and French) from the UFPE and I did a postgraduate course in Applied Linguistics to Portuguese Language Teaching in the FAFIRE. I also had the opportunity to study Didactics for Languages for six months in the Université Sorbonne Nouvelle, in Paris. Since 2011, I work as a teacher of Portuguese (as first and foreign language) and French and I’ve had experiences in schools, language courses, online lessons… So I have a large experience teaching both of them and I had the opportunity to teach students with different levels, profiles and goals. My lessons are dynamic, fun and prepared according to the student's objective and interests.

USD 5.00/trial
Learn French with the teacher Ornella.

Ornella

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :French
Native
English
+1

Professeure diplômée master PGE - Français (FLE) & Anglais - méthode claire, structurée et efficace Je m’adapte entièrement à ton objectif : - préparer un examen - t’améliorer à l’oral - gagner en confiance - t’installer en France Chaque cours est structuré, dynamique et axé sur la pratique. Et si je vous disais qu’on pouvait prendre du plaisir en apprenant ? À vos inscriptions !

USD 11.83/trial
Available 16:00 Today
Learn French with the teacher Lucas Dias Avelar.
5.0

549 Lessons

Lucas Dias Avelar

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :French
Portuguese
Native
English
Spanish
+2

Qualified Portuguese native speaker with over eight years of experience tutoring. Throughout my teaching tenure, I've engaged with various age groups and proficiency levels in Portuguese, English, and French. Beginning as an English tutor for high school and college students, I progressed to teaching English across different skill levels and facilitating dynamic conversation classes at a professional institution. I also had the privilege of serving as a Portuguese language tutor for France Éducation Internationale, an initiative backed by the French government. In 2019, I transitioned to online instruction, mentoring children aged 4-12 in English while also leading French as a Foreign Language (FLE) sessions for small groups and individuals ranging from A2 to C1 levels.

USD 10.00/trial
Learn French with the teacher Paul.
5.0

1,778 Lessons

Paul

Professional Teacherid verified
Test Preparation
Business
Speaks :French
Native
English
+1

✅ Native ✅ Experienced ✅ Qualified ✅ Focused on your needs✅ TEF/TCF/DELF/DALF. I'd love to help you! I’ve been French tutor for adults in Vancouver to help them to improve their vocabulary or pronunciation and working as a online french tutor few years. I am patient, interested, motivated, passionate, and I am happy to be part of someone's journey in learning a new language.

USD 18.00/trial
Learn French with the teacher Eline.
5.0

1,651 Lessons

Eline

Professional Teacherid verified
Test Preparation
Speaks :French
Native
English
Spanish
Urdu
+3

Make progress & get the results you want ! FIDE / DELF / TEF preparation ★ Certified Examiner My classes are very interactive teaching techniques that motivate and bring out hidden potential of students to assimilate French, using the correct pronunciation, voice tone and as well mastering the grammar as a whole and its peculiarities. You will learn to improve on the accent and speak and sound close to a native. For the past years, I have tutored lots of foreigners from India, UK, US, Canada, Turkey, Australia who were planning to go to France for study, work, holidays. I have also given classes to native French speakers to help them with their grammar and conjugation. I love teaching languages that I believe are such a beauty and indispensable in our modern world.

USD 5.00/trial
Learn French with the teacher 福星 Tian تيان 티엔.
5.0

200 Lessons

福星 Tian تيان 티엔

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :French
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
English
Spanish
Korean
+7

DELF DALF,TCF Canada 口语 // Polyglotte t'enseigne le chinois ! 外语达人教你中文!Polyglot teaches you Chinese! J'ai commencé à enseigner le mandarin en 2020 en distantiel et en présentiel. J'ensigne aux français.es à Paris depuis 2023. Ils ont tous aimé mes cours et en sont très contents. Je suis toujours très patient car je sais qu'apprendre une langue, c'est vraiment difficile. N'aie pas peur de faire des fautes, ça peut t'aider. 中文:我教中文有四年了,经验比较丰富,清楚了解很多容易犯的错误。 如果你中文已经比较好了,我还可以和你聊中国的社会文化、历史、政治、文学等等。 法语:我陪很多人练过法语口语,口语真的很重要!我也可以讲解语法、考题、法国的俚语以及社会文化。文学和哲学也有所涉猎,欢迎来探讨。 I've been teaching foreigners Mandarin since 2020 online and offline. I'm always patient since I know exactly learning languages is quite challenging. Don't be afraid of making mistakes, that's exactly how you learn.

USD 7.00/trial
Available 01:00 Tomorrow
Learn French with the teacher Abdennour Ahmadi.
5.0

585 Lessons

Abdennour Ahmadi

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :French
Arabic
Native
English
+1

Certified French teacher from university of 🇫🇷Besançon🇫🇷 Researcher in French didactics 🔥🔥 En tant que professeur, je garde toujours un sens de professionnalisme dans ma pratique enseignante. En fait, j'ai de bonnes relations avec mon directeur et mes collègues. La porte est toujours ouverte pour les parents d'élèves. Je suis toujours à leur écoute. La négociation avec mes élèves est une qualité que je dispose en classe et en dehors de la classe. As a teacher, I always maintain a sense of professionalism in my teaching practice. In fact, I have a good relationship with my manager and my colleagues. The door is always open for parents of students. I am always listening to them. Negotiating with my students is a quality that I have inside and outside the classroom.

USD 10.00/trial
Available 10:00 Today
Learn French with the teacher Ousmane.
5.0

860 Lessons

Ousmane

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :French
Native
English
Dutch
Spanish
+2

Tuteur communautaire multilingue avec 3 ans d’expérience ! I am open-minded to talk about any subject. What I like the most is exchanging with people from different culture, different languages and different origins. I have already given some face-to-face lessons of English, French and Dutch to some students of my country and helped them pass their exams.

USD 6.00/trial
Available 10:45 Today
Learn French with the teacher Wilbert.
4.9

1,196 Lessons

Wilbert

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :French
Spanish
Native
English
German
Russian

Dominican Polyglot Passionate About Sharing His Love for Languages My teaching method focuses on natural language acquisition, moving away from rigid rule-based learning. We'll start with conversations to identify your specific areas for improvement. Together, we'll create a customized learning plan that addresses your unique needs. This approach enhances learning efficiency, helping you progress faster in your language journey.

USD 10.00/trial
Learn French with the teacher Maria.
5.0

405 Lessons

Maria

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :French
Romanian
Native
Italian
English
Spanish
+2

Certified French-Romanian teacher (French Institute) with over 12 years of teaching experience I think that the human connection has an essential role, your needs are very important for me. I want you to feel at ease and know that mistakes are part of the learning process and help you progress. My motivation, listening skills, creativity are the watchwords of my professional behavior. My goal is to foster a positive and very interactive learning environment for my students. I also use interdisciplinarity in my lessons as I am passionate about the visual arts. Learning is largely based on the visual method, the interpretation of the image and the balance between the oral practice of the language and the written one.

USD 25.00/trial
Available 10:00 Today
Learn French with the teacher Emile.
5.0

6,139 Lessons

Emile

Professional Teacherid verified
Kids
Test Preparation
Speaks :French
Native
English
+1

Salut ! Let's meet, build a solid study plan and make a ton of progress together! DAEFLE certified I think the reason I love teaching is that I genuinely care about your progress as if it was my own learning journey. Anyone can learn theory and rules on their own but I wish to help you becoming more confident in French, help you identify your areas of improvement and give you the necessary tools so you can thrive at speaking French. My qualities as a teacher are that I am caring, patient, and that I am not only qualified and passionate about the subject matter that I teach but also about linguistic itself.

USD 14.00/trial
Learn French with the teacher Anne-Lise.
5.0

4,155 Lessons

Anne-Lise

Professional Teacherid verified
Test Preparation
Kids
Speaks :French
Native
Italian
English
Spanish
+1

Professeure certifiée en possession du DAEFLE avec plus de 10 ans d'expérience dans l'enseignement. Je suis professeur de français depuis un peu plus de 10 ans. J'ai commencé à enseigner à Rome, en Italie, dans une école de langue et je travaille aujourd'hui principalement en ligne. J'ai de nombreuses expériences de travail, avec des élèves de tous les âges (de 5 à 70 ans) et de tous les niveaux (A1 à C1). J'adore mon métier et la satisfaction que m'apporte les progrès de mes élèves.

USD 12.00/trial
Learn French with the teacher Edvin⎪A2 - C2 French.
5.0

432 Lessons

Edvin⎪A2 - C2 French

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :French
Native
English
Arabic
+1

Black Belt in Teaching 🤓🥋 🧦 Kick off your shoes and relax - I know what it’s like to learn a new language from scratch! 🧘🏻 I’m patient, and totally fine with you making 78 mistakes per sentence (I’ll only start worrying if we hit 79). 😎 I adapt to your needs to help you develop fluency, expand your vocabulary, and fine-tune your pronunciation. 🎯 Your goals, your pace, I’ll create a learning plan tailored just for you. Let’s make French fun! 🚀

USD 8.00/trial
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Frequently asked questions about online French classes

What is the fastest way to learn to speak French?

The fastest way to learn to speak French is with an online French tutor. Working with a tutor ensures your time is focused on the skills that matter most, mistakes are corrected immediately, and your lessons adapt to your level and goals.

To make the most of your learning, take private French lessons tailored to your current level and goals, schedule conversational French classes to practice speaking in real situations and build confidence, and track your progress to adjust focus. Your French teacher can pinpoint weak spots, like pronunciation or verb usage, so every session helps you improve steadily. You can also access free French learning resources, which will help you develop your grammar and vocabulary, and writing skills. This coupled with an italki French tutor will help you on your path to French fluency.

What is the 80/20 rule for learning French?

The 80/20 rule suggests that roughly 20% of what you study produces about 80% of your progress. For French learners, this means focusing on the high-value areas that you use most: common verbs, everyday vocabulary, core grammar patterns, and regular speaking practice.

On italki, a French tutor can help you apply the 80/20 rule by identifying the skills and topics that matter most for your goals. Instead of spending time on rarely used grammar or obscure vocabulary, your private French tutor guides your online French lessons to stay focused, helping you see progress faster.

Are private French tutors worth it?

Yes, private French tutors are worth it if you want faster, noticeable progress in your French learning.

Hiring a private French tutor is worth it because:

  • Lessons are tailored to your goals, whether it’s French lessons for beginners or French conversation classes.
  • You get immediate feedback on pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary.
  • One-on-one attention ensures you actively practice speaking in every lesson.
  • Tutors can adjust your French lessons online to focus on your strengths, weaknesses, and learning pace.

Many learners find that combining private French lessons with additional resources, like apps or podcasts, makes learning more efficient and keeps them motivated.

Can you learn French without a tutor?

Yes, you can learn French without a tutor, but most learners progress faster when they work with a French tutor or an online French tutor.

A French tutor helps you:

  • 🗣️ Build correct pronunciation from the start
  • 🛠️ Fix pronunciation and grammar issues before they become habits
  • 📅 Stay consistent with a clear study plan
  • 💬 Get real conversation practice, which self-study can’t provide

Many learners try to study only with apps, books, or videos. It works, but it usually takes longer because you don’t get feedback, correction, or regular conversation time.

Using a platform like italki gives you access to experienced online French tutors for one-on-one lessons. When you combine private French lessons with extra resources such as apps or podcasts, your progress stays steady and more balanced.

How much does a French tutor cost?

French tutors on italki cost between $4 to $60 per hour, depending on the tutor’s experience and lesson format.

Many learners choose private French tutors because they provide personalized guidance, instant correction, and real conversation practice that help them progress faster than studying alone.

On italki, you have access to both community and professional tutors, making it easy to find a French teacher that matches your goals and budget. A 30-minute online French lesson typically costs between $4 and $10.

Is 3 months enough to learn French?

Yes. With intensive French classes and a dedicated French tutor, you can reach a basic conversational level (A2-B1). At this stage, you can hold simple conversations, introduce yourself, order food, ask for directions, and manage everyday travel situations.

Full fluency takes longer, usually 1–2 years, but 3 months of focused French lessons can help you understand slow, clear French and respond confidently in common situations.

How long does it take to learn French with a tutor?

It depends on your goals and study intensity, but most learners reach conversational French in 6-12 months when they work with an online French tutor. Regular private French lessons help you stay consistent, fix mistakes early, and get real speaking practice.

Basic French conversation (A2) typically takes 3–6 months with 2–3 French lessons per week.
Intermediate French fluency (B1–B2) may take 6–12 months while advanced fluency (C1–C2) may take 1–2 years.

A private French tutor speeds up your progress by providing immediate feedback and consistent speaking practice. Learners who book 3–5 French classes online per week usually move through levels faster than those studying only once a week.

How do I find a good French tutor on italki?

Finding a good French tutor on italki is easy with filters.

  1. Narrow by price, native language, availability, and specialization (conversation, grammar, exam prep).
  2. Watch intro videos to check teaching style, read student reviews to see how others rate their lessons.
  3. Start with a trial lesson to test compatibility.

A good French teacher adapts lessons to your goals, corrects mistakes constructively, maximizes speaking practice, and tracks progress. If the first tutor isn’t a fit, try another.

Can I find French tutors for specific needs on italki?

Yes, italki offers French tutors who specialize in different learning needs and goals.

You’ll find French tutors for beginners,
French tutors for kids, and
French tutors for conversations, as well as tutors who focus on conversation practice, French grammar, or specialized areas like exam preparation (DELF, DALF, TCF) and business French.

If you feel more comfortable learning French with someone who can speak your native language, italki also offers tutors for
French classes for English speakers and
French classes for Arabic speakers. Whatever your goal, there’s a French tutor for it.

How does italki work?

italki’s online French 1-1 lessons with tutors are simple, flexible, and personalized:

  • 🧐 Browse tutors – After creating an account, browse through qualified French tutors with detailed profiles showing their teaching style, experience, and student reviews.
  • Choose your tutor – Filter by price, availability, specialization, or tutor type to find a tutor that fits your goals and schedule. Many offer trial lessons to help you find the right match.
  • 📅 Book and attend lessons – Once you book a lesson, you’ll meet your private French tutor via italki’s video platform. Your tutor will assess your level, discuss your objectives, and tailor lessons to your needs.
  • 🚀 Learn at your pace – French classes are fully flexible and can be scheduled daily, weekly, or as often as you like. Between lessons, tutors often provide extra resources or conversation practice to help you progress in learning French online.

How many hours a week should I study French?

It depends on your goals, schedule, and current level, but most learners see steady progress with 3–5 hours of French lessons per week.

Beginners often benefit from 3–5 hours a week to build consistency, practice speaking, and reinforce new grammar and vocabulary. Intermediate and advanced learners may have 2–4 hours a week for focused practice, exam preparation, or conversation skills.

Your learning style also matters: some students thrive with intensive French classes, while others prefer a slower, steady pace. A private French tutor can help you design a schedule that fits your pace, and lessons can be adjusted as your goals evolve.

How often should I meet with an online French tutor?

How often you meet with an online French tutor depends on your goals, schedule, and level. Beginners often benefit from 3–5 online French lessons per week to build consistency, practice speaking, and reinforce new grammar and vocabulary. Intermediate and advanced learners may have 2–3 online French lessons per week to focus on conversation, exam prep, or specific skills.

Short, regular lessons usually work better than long, infrequent sessions. Your private French tutor can help create a schedule that fits your lifestyle and adjust it as your goals change.

Do italki's French tutors offer free online French lessons?

While italki French tutors don’t offer completely free lessons, many provide discounted trial lessons. Each student can book up to three trial lessons (one per tutor) to experience different French teaching styles before committing.

Trial lessons let you try a French lesson online, assess the tutor’s approach, discuss your goals, and see if their style fits your needs. It’s a low-risk way to find the right French teacher.

Do I need a basic understanding of the French language before I can take French classes with italki?

No. You don’t need any previous knowledge to start learning French on italki. The platform has many French tutors for beginners who specialize in teaching students starting from scratch and make the language approachable from day one.

Starting as a complete beginner can be an advantage, as your French tutor will help you build good pronunciation and grammar habits from the very beginning.

What is the difference between an italki Community tutor vs. Professional tutor?

The main difference between an italki community tutors and a professional tutors lies in their qualifications, teaching style, and focus.

Professional tutors are certified teachers with formal training. They offer structured lessons with prepared materials, covering grammar, vocabulary, and exam prep. They provide study resources and detailed feedback during online French lessons, making them ideal for beginners or students seeking systematic learning.

Community tutors, on the other hand, are native or fluent speakers without formal teaching credentials. They focus on French conversational practice, helping learners build fluency and confidence in a flexible, informal, and often more budget-friendly way.

Many learners use both: professional tutors for foundational skills and community tutors for speaking practice.

How can I find the best online French tutors near me?

To find the best online French tutors near you, use italki’s location filter to browse tutors from your country or region.

You can also explore French tutors in major cities like:

All lessons take place online through italki Classroom, providing personalized and convenient French tutoring wherever you are.

Ready to start learning French today? Sign up now to find the perfect French teacher for you and take your language skills to the next level!

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