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French tutoring to improve grades and self-confidence

One of the biggest difficulties with learning a language is a heavy reliance on the teacher. While apps have made self-learning more accessible in recent years, they cannot correct written work the way a teacher can or replicate the experience of having a conversation with a native speaker.

Large classroom scenarios don’t allow teachers to give every child the individual attention they need to work on problem areas either.

A French tutor, by contrast, can offer additional help and practice tailored to individual strengths and weaknesses.

At GoStudent, our French tutors make the most of the interactive digital whiteboard and introduce games and fun topics to make the sessions as enjoyable as possible.

French tuition is not just about teaching course content. It’s about supporting your child, boosting their self-esteem, and tailoring lessons according to their needs. This leads to improved understanding and better exam performance.

The advantages of studying French

Learning French or any other language takes perseverance but is linked to improved memory and cognitive skills. It is even thought to lower the risk of developing dementia later in life. French lessons do more than keep the brain active, however: they are the gateway to travelling or working abroad.

If your child does well in their primary school French lessons and continues into secondary school and degree level, they will have access to many job opportunities. These could include doing a ski season in Quebec (Canada) or even working for the United Nations in Geneva. It may be that your child has no desire to travel but end up working at a French multinational in the UK. In a global world, speaking French pays off.

Careers related to French include:

• Teacher
• International relations
• Journalist
• Translator/interpreter
• Bilingual customer support
• Cultural events coordinator
• Travel agent
• Immigration officer
• Foreign diplomat

French exam preparation and French revision classes

French exams test skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Many students find reading the easiest of the four areas as there are words that French and English share that are easier to spot on paper due to differences in pronunciation. Writing them down or pronouncing the words correctly can be a lot harder, however.

Spaced repetition is critical for French revision. Your child needs to keep up with their schoolwork and practise regularly outside of lessons so vocabulary, grammar and their accent become natural and ingrained in long-term memory.

This is how practical French tutoring works at GoStudent

No matter what level your child is at, we will have a French tutor who will work to meet their specific goals. Do they want to just pass their French exam or would they like excel as they intend to study it further?

Our French tutors can provide additional revision materials and offer advice on how to study for the different components of the exams. This boosts confidence and leads to better results.