I'm an experienced tutor of over 15 years, have lived and studied in France and can understand how you, as an English speaker, approach learning the language.
I can help you with:
Travel preparation
Improving grades
Grammar
Reading /listening comprehension
Writing
Pronunciation and intonation
Conversation
A specialized focus for your profession
I have coached sommeliers, singers, Peace Corps volunteers, job seekers, travelers, partners of French speakers and many, many students.
I can start you from zero if you haven't had French before.
You'll be challenged, learn a lot, gain confidence, and have fun, too!
References available.
Free, no-obligation, 20-minute consultation by phone or video call.
$35/hr; $50 for 90 minutes.
Add a second person for an additional $15 per hour-long lesson or $20 for 90 minutes.
10% off with the purchase of a block of ten lessons.
I accept students aged 12 through 100+.
While I have found virtual lessons to be every bit as effective as in-person ones, I'd be willing to meet in person at a cafe in the Sunset, Cole Valley or West Portal for an additional $10 per session.
A bit of feedback:
"I started working with Mary upon taking on some work that included travel to Francophone Africa. She really helped me improve my beginner French skills and maintain them between trips. I then later worked intensively with her to prepare for a job interview that required French -speaking skills. My interviewers complimented me on my French, even calling it "elegant" and I got the job! Mary does a great job of flexibly working with you on the things you want to focus on in your French-learning process. She's patient and accommodating, which was key for me!"
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"Mary is gifted in her ability to explain concepts clearly and can break down information with ease. She creates a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere but, at the same time, is rigorous in her teaching."
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"Thank you so much for tutoring our daughter during the past academic year. I have seen her confidence level in the mechanics of the language go from non-existent to high and I know this is the direct result of the training she has had with you.
The first semester's work resulted in such improvement and growth, she has come to expect that she can do better and, as a result of the increased expectation and the preparedness you have developed, her work has continued to be remarkable. [T]his semester, she has brought home grades in her French class from 16 to 20 consistently, on a scale of 0 - 20. This is highly impressive since, before her work with you, the average grade was 4 - 7.
Thank you again for your persistence...your kindness and concern, and for your availability. I hope to see you again next semester ... if you are still in the tutoring business, or should I say the miracle business!"