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1193 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 Zakaria M.
5.0

279 Lessons

Zakaria M

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

French tutor with 3.5 years of online experience I have tutored over 50 students from different countries, continents and backgrounds online, for over 1000 hours in the past 3 years, which allowed me to have an idea about the difficulties different people face while learning this language and I will do my best to help you overcome them. I invite you to book a trial lesson with me so can discuss your goals, but also find the best way to achieve them.

USD 14.00/Hour
Available 11:45 Tomorrow
Learn French with the teacher Laura García Álvarez.
5.0

106 Lessons

Laura García Álvarez

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :French
Catalan
Native
Spanish
Native
English
+1

🌟 LEARN CATALA, SPANISH & FRENCH| Classes personalitzades amb professora nativa amb experiència! 🌟 📚Una cosa he aprés tots aquests anys d'aprenentatge i ensenyament de llengües: les llengües no s'aprenen jutjant o comparant-se. 📚 És per això que aquest curs és un espai segur, lliure, per a tots aquells amb ganes d'aprendre. Els errors no són un impediment, sinó que formen part de l'aprenentatge. Eixe és el meu LEMA. 📝

USD 5.00/trial
Learn French with the teacher Rachel N..
5.0

2,196 Lessons

Rachel N.

Community Tutorid verified
Kids
Speaks :French
Native
English
Portuguese
+1

Diplômée du DAEFLE avec spécialisation pour l'enseignement aux enfants Tutrice depuis 3 ans sur Italki et diplômée du DAEFLE en tant que professeure de FLE, je suis une personne très patiente et compréhensive. Je sais qu'apprendre une nouvelle langue peut être difficile et les erreurs sont tout à fait normale. Je suis également à l'écoute et suis présente pour vous aider à rester motivé pour atteindre vos objectifs. Tutor for 3 years on Italki and graduated with the DAEFL as a teacher of FLE, I'm a very patient and understanding person. I know that learning a new language can be difficult and mistakes are quite normal, it's part of the learning process. I'm also a good listener and am there to help you stay motivated to achieve your goals.

USD 13.00/trial
Learn French with the teacher AURELIEN B.
5.0

3,528 Lessons

AURELIEN B

Professional Teacherid verified
Technology
Kids
Business
Speaks :French
Native
English
Italian
Russian
+5

Certificated teacher 👨‍🎓 helping more than 4 years (online and Russian school). 🗣️🇬🇧🇷🇺🇮🇹 🇬🇧 I will do what is necessary to adapt to my interlocutor. 🗣️I can talk to you about various topics, from the simplest (personal journey, travel) or teach you more advanced topics thanks to my experience (legal French, business...). 👨‍🎓 🇫🇷 Bienveillant, je ferai le nécessaire pour m'adapter à mon interlocuteur. Je peux vous parler de divers sujets, des plus simples (parcours personnel, voyages) ou vous enseigner des sujets plus poussés grâce à mon expérience (français juridique, business...).

USD 7.00/trial
Learn French with the teacher Thea.
5.0

3,114 Lessons

Thea

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :French
Catalan
Native
Romanian
Native
Spanish
Native
English
Italian
Portuguese
German
+5

Polyglot and language teacher with 10 years of experience 📚 I'm pretty easy-going, and an eternal learner! I would love to discuss any hobbies you may have, especially if they are related to language-learning, music, reading, and so on. Let me know if you have a very specific topic you want to talk about as well!

USD 15.00/trial
Learn French with the teacher Charles.
5.0

361 Lessons

Charles

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :French
Spanish
Native
English
German
Italian
+2

**Can't find any available times? Write to me and we'll look at the options.** Mientras aprendia otros idiomas, me di cuenta que para muchas personas, hablar en un idioma extranjero era lo más complicado. Quizás sea el miedo a no pronunciar bien las palabras o quizás la falta de confianza. He podido experimentar esto con otras personas y es una satisfacción enorme poder ayudarlas a tener esa confianza para empezar a hablar en un idioma extranjero. Para aprender los idiomas en los que a dia de hoy estoy interesado, intento escuchar, hablar, leer y escribir repetidas veces cada palabra o frase que añado a mi vocabulario personal. Contigo practicaré las mismas bases para ayudarte a alcanzar tus objetivos.

USD 9.50/trial
Learn French with the teacher KARIM.
5.0

14 Lessons

KARIM

Professional Teacherid verified
Test Preparation
Technology
Speaks :French
Native
Arabic
Native
German
Portuguese
English
+2

Boost & Speak French! Native Teacher • DELF/DALF Trainer • International Background! Hello! I’m Karim, a French teacher and educational technologies specialist with over 20 years of experience. I’ve taught in Brazil, Germany, the U.S. and Algeria for institutions such as the Alliance Française in Brasília and Portland, Babbel (Berlin), the University of Magdeburg, Amazon in Canada and Proformation in France. I hold a Master’s in FLE and a partial Master’s in language didactics (Sorbonne Nouvelle). I work with Moodle, H5P, Zoom, Canva, Genially, Google Workspace and many other tools that support effective online learning. I speak French and Arabic natively, and German, Portuguese and English fluently. My lessons are clear, structured and interactive to help you progres.

USD 9.00/trial
Learn French with the teacher Tati.
5.0

5,436 Lessons

Tati

Professional Teacherid verified
Kids
Speaks :French
Russian
Native
English
Spanish
+2

une approche structurée mais très vivante At formal lessons I work with various textbooks as well as with my own materials. We can focus mostly on communication and listening comprehension or choose a more general approach towards learning. At informal conversation classes I make you talk as much as possible asking you lots of questions and correcting you in the chat so that you're able to review everything on your own afterwards. I can also make extra voice recordings if asked. Я хороший методист и работаю системно и последовательно по определённой программе, которая выстраивается с учётом ваших пожеланий. Часто с фокусом на эффективную коммуникацию и быстрое достижение уровня выживания. Времязатратные вещи даю в качестве д/з.

USD 13.00/trial
Learn French with the teacher Fausto Ramírez.
5.0

7,381 Lessons

Fausto Ramírez

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :French
Spanish
Native
English

Profesor de español y francés para todos los niveles. I love the interaction with my students and seeing them progress in comprehension and expression. Language learning and teaching is a challenge I love to face. I like to adapt my teaching to the personality of my students and to use a variety of material or techniques that best suit the way you naturally learn. I like teaching in a practical way to help my students apply what they learned as soon as possible and enabling them to get by even with a beginner's level.

USD 15.00/trial
Learn French with the teacher Christina.
5.0

4,515 Lessons

Christina

Professional Teacherid verified
Test Preparation
Kids
Speaks :French
Greek
Native
English
+6

8+ years of experience teaching foreign languages In my classes I focus on speaking and listening, but I also give homework, insist on correct grammar and try to reduce your accent.

USD 15.00/Hour
Available 17:00 Tomorrow
Learn French with the teacher Raphaëlle.
5.0

2,947 Lessons

Raphaëlle

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :French
Native
Haitian Creole
Native
English
+2

Language teacher since 2018! Ready to help you achieve your goals! :) En tant que professeur je suis très patiente et compréhensive. Je suis attentive et je suis de bonne écoute. J'aime discuter de tout et de rien. Et je peux être créative lors de nos séances pour te faire comprendre un mot, une phrase etc.... J'aide les débutants et les avancés. For teaching, I'm patient and understanding. I'm careful, and I'm a good listener. I love to talk about any subjects you want to talk about. And I can be creative to help you understand and learn a new word. I can help beginners and advanced students.

USD 5.00/trial
Available 15:00 Tomorrow
Learn French with the teacher Natalya.
5.0

162 Lessons

Natalya

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :French
English
Native
Russian
Native
Spanish

Tu vas vite améliorer ton niveau de langue conversationnel avec moi puisque j'aimerais bien t'aider! I have experience guiding different age groups, teenagers, first-year university students and friends, helping language learners to find a way to learn that is fun and motivating. If you are here, you and I will most likely be a great fit because your motivation is a very important component of your language learning journey!

USD 11.00/trial
Learn French with the teacher Justine.
5.0

3,218 Lessons

Justine

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :French
Native
Latin
English
Spanish
Greek (Ancient)
+2

Certified French teacher by the Alliance Française (A1-C2) - over 3000 lessons on italki! Every student is unique so it's very important for me to create a lesson that you love. I will ask you questions about your level and your passions to determinate what kind of lessons we will have together.

USD 25.00/trial
Learn French with the teacher Simon Cocry.
5.0

6,182 Lessons

Simon Cocry

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :French
Native
English
Spanish
+2

Professeur de FLE certifié & examinateur DELF | Conversation – Examens I have been teaching many kind of people from differents types of cultural background. I started teaching in Mexico in High School and University, I learn really quick that the very best way of teaching don't need to be organise with an exam every two weeks but being free with your students leading the conversation and every subject. Then I gave personal French classes until my travel in Indonesia, where I taught English as volunteer in different schools in West Java. A great experience to teach without any other base than the signs language and some photos. Now it has been 5 years since I teach online and in a language school in France.

USD 5.00/trial
Learn French with the teacher Victor.
5.0

260 Lessons

Victor

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :French
Native
English
+3

🇫🇷 Learn French easily and be more confident with a native French tutor! 🇫🇷 I'm from Normandy in France. With over 2000 hours of online teaching, I help my students to speak with confidence, whether they want to travel or chat naturally in French. I use several materials to teach French which allows me to adapt to your learning objectives. I can also speak in English if you don't understand a grammar point or if you're a beginner and sometimes need explanations in English. I have a master's degree 🧑‍🎓 in translation and a certification in teaching French as a foreign language from Alliance française.

USD 15.00/trial
Available 12:15 Tomorrow
Learn French with the teacher Elise B.
5.0

105 Lessons

Elise B

Professional Teacherid verified
Test Preparation
Speaks :French
Native
Spanish
English

Professeure de français diplômée avec 5 ans d'expérience dans l'enseignement du FLE J'ai toujours enseigné ma langue maternelle. J'ai donné des cours de français à des adolescents dans un lycée en Espagne, puis j'ai travaillé dans une alliance française en Equateur pendant 3 ans. J'ai également la certification d'examinatrice et correctrice des épreuves du DELF et du DALF. Je connais très bien les exigences requises pour ces diplômes et je saurai vous guider au mieux dans la réussite de ces examens.

USD 10.00/trial
Learn French with the teacher Raphaël Antoine.
5.0

1,160 Lessons

Raphaël Antoine

Community Tutorid verified
Technology
Speaks :French
Native
English
+4

🇫🇷 Learn French as a Foreign Language (FLE), Professional & Everyday French |Advanced & beginner🌐 Professeur de français passionné et expérimenté, je propose des cours adaptés à tous niveaux et âges, sur des sujets variés ouverts à tous : culture, voyage, sciences, animaux, bien-être, sport, psychologie… Ma pédagogie repose sur l’apprentissage actif et personnalisé, favorisant l’expression orale et écrite, l’enrichissement du vocabulaire et la confiance en langue. Fort de plus de dix ans d’expérience, j’ai enseigné en Grèce, en Afrique et au Cambodge, et je crée un environnement motivant et dynamique où chaque élève progresse à son rythme.

USD 11.00/trial
Learn French with the teacher Alexandre Applefield.
5.0

2,905 Lessons

Alexandre Applefield

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :French
Native
English
Spanish

I have taught different topics (from science to languages, cooking and basketball) to different populations (children, teenagers, teachers, social workers, entrepreneurs, homeless people...). Teaching is about sharing experiences and understanding others. If there is a genuine curiosity for learning, the process gets really fun and easy!

USD 9.00/trial
Available 13:30 Tomorrow
Learn French with the teacher Franco L..
5.0

9,855 Lessons

Franco L.

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :French
Italian
Native
English
Portuguese
Spanish
Chinese (Mandarin)
Thai
+1

Bringing out the best in every student Each student is a precious gem. My goals: making every lesson effective and enjoyable; boosting the students' confidence; working on topics that really matter to them. Ogni persona è una gemma preziosa. L'idea è di rendere ogni lezione interessante e proficua, con focus specifico sugli argomenti e sugli aspetti linguistici che contano davvero per lo studente. Chaque individu est un bijou. Je préfère une approche détendue, afin de faciliter l'interaction avec l'étudiant, pour que l'apprentissage soit plus efficace et plus agréable. Acho que um jeito descontraído na interação com os estudantes seja a melhor maneira de tornar a aprendizagem mais eficaz e agradável.

USD 9.70/trial
Learn French with the teacher Nathalie FLE.
5.0

117 Lessons

Nathalie FLE

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :French
Russian
Native
English
+3

Tutrice FLE et langue russe, passionnée de langues Je vous offre une approche personnalisée en fonction de vos objectifs, de votre base de connaissance et de vos intérêts. Je mets toujours en priorité la pratique conversationnelle afin que vous puissiez vous exprimer avec confiance. J'encourage les apprenants à parler dès qu'ils maîtrisent les premières phrases, car la pratique régulière est incontournable pour progresser efficacement. Avec moi, vous surmonterez la peur de parler !

USD 14.00/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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