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Online French Tutoring With Oxbridge-Educated Tutors:
KS1-KS3, GCSE, A Level, University Support, Conversation Classes.
Georgia
French Tutor & Oxbridge Mentor
Hello! My name is Georgia, I recently graduated from Magdalen College (Oxford) with a BA in French and Arabic ab initio (First-Class Honours).
My study of French and Arabic has varied from eighth-century Islamic texts to work of Montaigne, the role of Islam in modern politics to cross-cultural views of utopia in the nineteenth-century. I’ve also spent over a year studying, volunteering, and working in France and Jordan over the past four years. This experience has developed me into a flexible tutor with a deep enthusiasm for a wide range of topics.
I’m now pursuing an MPhil in Modern Middle Eastern Studies at St Antony’s College, Oxford, where I’m studying Turkish and focusing on the relationship between Islam and politics in the Middle East.
I have been a French tutor for over four years and have helped a wide range of pupils achieve their academic goals, from 13+ entrance exams to A-Level students and Oxbridge applicants.
I can support you with:
- KS1-KS3
- GCSE French
- A-Level French
- Oxbridge admissions
- Conversational French
My lessons are personalised to each pupil, allowing them to guide our study and focus. I’ve found that my pupils benefit most from a focus on grammar, returning to the essential ‘building blocks’ of the French language and increasing the complexity of topics. All grammar topics are constantly reinforced through exercises and translation practice. I’ve developed my own resources to help aid and explain all concepts that we cover.
I’m particularly interested in helping Oxbridge applicants discover French literature for the first time, using my focus on early modern and modern French literature throughout my degree to support and inspire applicants. I’d also be particularly interested in helping anyone applying for studying an ab initio language alongside French.
Georgia's Testimonials
“Georgia is such an amazing tutor. Her lessons are always so enjoyable and informative. She is always smiling and happy which makes learning easier. She has really helped me to improve in skills such as translations and reading comprehension where we do exercises together to practise. I’ve gone from getting an average of 5/10 to 10/10 in translations thanks to Georgia’s help! Her notes and resources (such as PowerPoints) are also very helpful as they state what we have covered in the lesson and all the grammar rules to remember. At the start of each session, Georgia recaps what we did in the prior lesson which helps me to further enforce my knowledge and understanding of the topic. Her passion for French is really shown through her teaching which is very motivating and inspiring for me. I always look forward to having lessons with Georgia, she’s very kind and a fantastic tutor! I would highly recommend.”
“Amazing tutor – nothing but positive/encouraging towards Amy and so knowledgeable. Georgia has already helped Amy’s confidence ten-fold.”
“Georgia is absolutely amazing! I started tutoring with her in Year 12, and she supported me throughout the entire Oxbridge application process. She is patient, explains things with clarity (especially complex grammar), and always comes up with engaging ways to teach. Most importantly, her in-depth knowledge of the admissions process was invaluable in helping me prepare for the MLAT exam and my interviews. She really is an expert! It has been a pleasure being her student.”
Ready for your first lesson with Georgia?
Theo
French Tutor & Oxbridge Mentor
Hello! My name is Theo, I recently graduated with a First from Oxford (St Peter’s College) in French and German (BA).
I love teaching languages, and I am passionate about helping students to attain their academic goals. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
Though I grew up in London, my mother tongue is French and I hold a certificate of proficiency in German at the highest level, C2, denoting near-native to native ability.
At Oxford, I read early modern French literature (1600 to 1750) and modern German literature (1750 to the present day), and was awarded two college prizes and a Scholarship in recognition of the high quality of my work. I was also recently awarded a scholarship to complete a Master’s degree in German literature at Magdalen College, Oxford.
Over the last six years, I have helped all kinds of students, including some entering less common examinations such as IGCSE and Pre U, some applying to Oxbridge, and some who simply wanted to become more fluent in French or German.
I can support you with:
- GCSE French
- A-Level French
- Oxbridge admissions
- Conversational French
I cover every level of French and German, from the earliest stages of internalising basic grammar to fine-tuning style and idiom in argumentative writing. I also offer tutoring in literary translation, writing about literature, and close reading, as well as conversation classes at any level.
I’m particularly interested in helping Oxbridge applicants discover French literature for the first time, using my focus on early modern and modern French literature throughout my degree to support and inspire applicants. I’d also be particularly interested in helping anyone applying for studying an ab initio language alongside French.
Theo's Testimonials
“From starting tutoring with Theo a quarter in of the school year to the end, my exam mark improved by 22% and took me to an A grade (the highest in my education system). Theo has helped me fill the gaps in my French knowledge around grammar and literature, and gives practical, honest feedback. The work he sets is simultaneously challenging and exciting which stretches me and furthers my love for the language. My confidence in speaking French has improved dramatically and I’ve gone from feeling lost when hearing French dialogue to realising I can understand what they are saying. I deeply value the tutoring I have received as it has encouraged me to pursue my French studies at a higher level.”
Ready for your first lesson with Theo?
Kate
French Tutor
Bonjour! My name is Kate, I am a current DPhil student in contemporary French literature at the University of Oxford (New College).
- BA in Arabic and French, University of Cambridge
- MSt in 19th-Century French Literature, University of Oxford
- PhD in Contemporary French Literature (ongoing), Oxford
I obtained a B.A. in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (Arabic and French) from the University of Cambridge (King’s College). This involved living and studying abroad in France, Morocco and Jordan.
I then completed a Master of Studies (M.St.) in 19th-century French literature at the University of Oxford (New College) in June 2023, and began my DPhil the following October on a full scholarship.
I have extensive teaching and tutoring experience in French language and literature. I have been tutoring for over 5 years and have worked at various schools as a language teaching assistant. I have taught commentary and essay writing as well as translation classes. I am currently shadowing professors of French literature at Oxford as part of my DPhil and applying for teaching jobs.
I can support you with:
- GCSE French
- A-Level French
- Oxbridge admissions
- Conversational French
- University French support
I am particularly interested in assisting undergraduates and masters students with French literature. My specialty is literature of the contemporary period (19th, 20th and 21st century), however, I have studied aspects of the 17th and 18th centuries as well.
I can also help with Oxbridge entry, preparation for A-level and International Baccalaureate exams. I love getting students engaged with French books, explaining different themes, literary devices and effects. I often prepare factsheets for my students that summarise key secondary reading, practice commentary and essay questions and translation passages. If this sounds like it might be useful for you, please do get in touch!
Ready for your first lesson with Kate?
Maëlle
French Tutor
Hello! My name is Maëlle, and I’m a native French speaker. While my academic background is in English Language and Literature, I have taught French since 2021 as a French Lectrice at the University of Oxford (2021-2023) and as a private tutor.
I am a current PhD student in English at Université Paris Cité and the University of Surrey. Most of my higher education was completed at the École Normale Supérieure and the Sorbonne, in Paris. I spent the first year of my master’s degree as an exchange student at Oxford, and went on to teach French to Oxford undergraduate students for two years (2021-2023). In 2024, I passed the agrégation in English – a teacher training course taking the form of highly competitive examination – and came first in national rankings.
While working as a Lectrice at the University of Oxford, I taught all the language classes in the French curriculum – namely, Grammar & Summary (Prelims), Essay (Finals), and Conversation classes. I also participated in the admissions interview process and was a primary examiner in the Final Oral Examinations.
I can support you with:
- GCSE French
- A-Level French
- Oxbridge admissions
- Conversational French
Whether you wish to refine your knowledge of formal or academic registers, to speak French in a professional environment, to get better at everyday conversation, or even simply to start learning a few words, I can help! I develop tailored learning plans for each of my students, building on their existing skills to guide them towards a rich understanding of the language and its various uses in context. I provide resources and exercises as well as advice for revising outside of class.
Having both studied and taught at the University of Oxford, I am familiar with the curricula, learning methods, and exigencies of Oxbridge language courses. I can guide you through the application process or help you with any skills you feel you might lack during your course. I can also help with CV- and cover letter-writing ahead of your year abroad.
Ready for your first lesson with Maëlle?
French Tutoring Fees
| KS1-KS3 | £35 per hour |
| GCSE | £43 per hour |
| A Level/IB | £47 per hour |
| University Level | £55 per hour |
| Conversational / General | £46 per hour |
