23 French teachers are available for private French lessons in Melbourne, in-person or online French classes. + Read more TUTOROO now works with 23 private French tutors available for in-person or for online private French classes. You can browse through the teachers profiles below to contact your preferred private tutor. We will introduce you to another private French teacher in the event the tutor you've inquired for is not available or cannot accommodate your needs. Pick your private French teacher and start learning French today! Read less
Teacher joined in Mar, 2018
I am Valérie, a native French and experienced teacher ( I have been teaching for 18 years now; I taught in UK, China, and Australia). For the year 2026 : I don't have any more free slots between 4pm and 8 pm on weekdays, and on week-ends . In any case : please check with me my availabilities before paying anything on the website. I don’t give any lessons exceeding one hour as in my experience this is not efficient and not a good experience for the students . I have a French degree ( DAFLE degree from Alliance Française) to teach French to non French native speakers. I ‘ve been living in Australia for 8 years now and taught privately dozens of VCE students in year 11 &12 (all of them got at least scaled 40, best grade 52 ). If you plan to take French as a VCE subject, I highly recommend to start lessons from year 9 or 10 onwards. I provide comprehensive oral and written resources specifically designed to maximise results: - Grammar/ conjugation worksheets with a focus on useful vocabulary for the VCE students - model essays on the most frequently examined topics. - A personalized support for the VCE oral examination, helping students prepare and refine their chosen topic. I also teach younger students from Y5 , as well as adults (including beginners), for their pleasure or to prepare them for French exams. All my lessons are adjusted to your needs and interests: speaking , listening, writing with focus on grammar & conjugation. For the adults who are more advanced, we'll work on your favorite topics and learn more about French culture. 1 hour is a good duration for my lessons, or 45 minutes if you are younger than 12, especially if the lesson is online .. You are welcome to take lessons at my home in Ahsburton (3147) or online. Face to face lessons are more effective (especially if you are a beginner ) and are usually a better experience, but some students enjoy online lessons and find them more convenient (especially Y12 students). My lessons are intensive and you’ll cover a lot of ground in one hour. I usually give homework unless you don't want to. In addition to grammar & conjugation resources, I provide cultural worksheets about France, articles, videos .... One hour per week is 80$ (as per Tutoroo's pricing rules, "from $45 per hour" is for 4 hours per week). Do not hesitate to ask me any further questions before making a decision.
Tutor available for 1 more student
Teacher joined in Jul, 2020
ONLINE LESSONS ONLY - Hello my name is Inès, I'm 30 years old, I'm from Belgium and I've been working as a language teacher for 4 years now. I studied translation at the Catholic University of Louvain, in Belgium (I got my master's degree in 2019). Then I moved to Australia for 2 years where I worked as an online teacher. When I came back to my home country in 2022, I got my teacher's certification in English, Spanish and French from the Free University of Brussels. I now work in a school in Brussels where I teach English and French as a second language and I also work online with my Australian students. Learning a language can seem like a challenge, I know it because I've been where you are, learning Spanish, English and Dutch. Nonetheless, with the right methods, learning can seem more like a game. That's exactly how I imagine my classes. Grammar is of course important, but to practice languages, games can be very useful. For example, to practice questions and physical features, we can play "Guess who" together. I really emphasize on dynamism in my classes while having fun. As I studied linguistics during my studies, I'll have lots of funny facts to share with you and would be happy to explain a bit more baout the culture of my country. I always adapt my classes to my students' needs and I don't require you to buy a book. J'espère te rencontrer bientôt ! Inès
Tutor available for 3 more students
Teacher joined in Mar, 2021
ONLINE LESSONS ONLY - I am a Native French Speaker with an academic background and over 30 years' experience of teaching French and other subjects at both secondary and tertiary levels and giving private French tuition to adults and children at all levels, from beginners to advanced, in Australia, the UK and Canada. I am fluently bilingual in French and English. I have an advanced level of Spanish so I can also teach French from Spanish. I offer tailor made courses to adults and children, both individuals and small groups (up to 5 people), structured to suit your needs and requirements. I have extensive experience of tutoring VCE students with a high success rate as 80% of my students have obtained a score of 42 and over in French at the VCE exam. I combine a variety of methods such as written exercises, grammar, reading and oral comprehension using written texts and role play scenarios to help you obtain the best level of French as possible and give you the skills and confidence to engage in French conversation while still having fun! I am passionate about working with you to help achieve your French language goals. I can tutor you from anywhere in the world online via Zoom, alternatively, if you live in Melbourne, Australia, and you can come to my place in Caulfield North, I can tutor you in person.
Tutor available for 5 more students
Teacher joined in Jul, 2022
Hello! I’m Maud and I come from France. I’m located in the western suburbs of Melbourne but will be open to discussing lessons in any area. Please contact me before making payments. First 2 weeks of lessons will be automatically be online except if discussed together. I have been teaching French to British people in France and am pleased to keep doing this here in Melbourne. I like sharing my culture and my language and I am calm and patient I will help you make your progress quickly and efficiently. We will see together what you would like to improve, your grammar and writing skills, your vocabulary or your conversation skills, and focus on it, or do a bit of everything. The lessons will be really adapted to your level and your demand. Feel free to contact me for further information! Review from my student Tracey, 37, British I am so happy I found Maud! She is a wonderful and kind person and I can truly call her my friend (as well as my teacher)! She is extremely patient and I feel very comfortable in her presence, which really helps me progress in my french as I can keep relaxed and motivated! I feel like I can make mistakes without judgement and it really allows me to progress. She has extreme attention to detail, which I love! As a perfectionist myself, I really like how meticulous she is and her level of grammar knowledge is second to none! She has helped me converting letters and documents to french, and I know for sure that the grammar is absolutely correct and beautifully written. She has a lovely clear accent and takes her time with me, so it’s very easier to understand her and also perfect my accent by listening to her. She is very passionate about the language and this is evident in the time she gives and the fun we have in our lessons. I am extremely grateful for all her help in my french language learning and highly recommend her to anyone!
Tutor available for 1 more student
Teacher joined in Mar, 2019
My name is Roosh and I have a passion for learning and teaching languages. I am fluent in both French and English. I am NAATI CCL French Qualified and I have completed Alliance Francaise (at all levels) as well as DAFL C1 (Advanced Diploma in the French Language). Happy to teach French at any level, be it a beginner who wants to learn conversational French or for those who are looking for more advanced classes/tutoring to improve their written and or spoken French, I am here to help! Always dreamt of learning one of the world's most beautiful languages? Happy to make this dream of yours come true :)
Tutor available for 3 more students
Teacher joined in May, 2021
Bonjour! I'm a native French speaker with over 6 years of experience as a teacher/tutor. I have an original and unique style of teaching as I believe that learning should not be reduced to reading books and doing exercises. After learning about the Australian culture, I decided it was time for me to share my own culture. I love teaching my mother tongue while guiding students to the understanding of what it means to be French. Flexible, I can adapt to a wide range of students from 4 to 80 yrs. If you're ready for a new experience, come and join me!
Tutor available for 3 more students
Teacher joined in Mar, 2019
My name is Agathe, a 25 bright girl! French native speaker, I am able to correct your mistakes easily and to teach you how people really speak and not just what you could find in a textbook. I know about the culture and I would like you to discover it through my lessons. The success of my students is my absolute priority and I know how to adapt quickly my methodology as well as the content I am delivering in order to match their needs and expectations. I can teach you according to the level you have, from complete beginners to higher levels and I am able to use a wide range of strategies and tools. Do you still have questions in mind like... Have you always wanted to learn French but never dared to do because you were thinking it’s too complicated? Do you already study French and would need a hand? Or do you simply want to get better at it? Or even just talking? In any of those cases, I have a solution —> contact me :)
Tutor available for 5 more students
Teacher joined in Jan, 2019
I arrived in Australia in November and I would be happy to share my native language with you. I can adapt to your topics or come with a program if you don't know where to start. Software engineer in France for 7 years, I am used to communicating with a very high level of French. I have been in higher education until the age of 23 so I am comfortable with school subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, etc...). I am very interested in general culture and always curious to learn new things or share my knowledge. I look forward to starting the sessions with you.
Tutor available for 2 more students
Teacher joined in Aug, 2022
Hello! I am Antoine, from Nice, France. I am a Masters Student in Paris, majoring in Finance and Politics, currently doing an internship in Melbourne. I've also studied for a year at Monash Uni, so I have plenty of experience with Australia and Melbourne! I have plenty of tutoring experience, as I had the opportunity to tutor the students of Stade De Reims (a professional football club in France). I've also been a French Oral (speaking and comprehension) teacher at St Aloysius College in North Melbourne for year 12 students. I also have private tutoring experiences. I usually like to base our time together on your needs and what you like to learn/practice, hence don't have a "one" approach only. Lessons can vary from simply speaking for an hour to learning grammar from a study book.
Tutor available for 2 more students
Teacher joined in May, 2023
French is one of the most beautiful of the Romance Languages, come and join Christelle’s French lessons and become a fluent French Speaker! I am passionate about languages, I currently speak 4 languages. I am a native French and Creole speaker and I am well-versed in the English language. I am also learning Modern Greek so I can absolutely relate to the hurdles of learning a new language as an adult. While my experience is mainly in teaching children, I have been teaching adults over the last year and it has been such an enriching experience. I am happy to assist you to achieve your learning goals, we can focus on the component that you are the most interested in learning, be it conversational French, reading, or understanding the mysteries of French Grammar. I am friendly, flexible, approachable, and very patient and I can understand what it feels like to be in the shoes of a learner!
Tutor available for 5 more students
Teacher joined in Nov, 2022
I can teach in the Balwyn North and Central Melbourne areas. I usually teach French by going to common places (gardens, shopping centers, markets) or around a coffee to learn the language outside the classroom. I'm French and I've just arrived in Melbourne after almost 2 months. I can give French lessons in a fun way or more professional. I have several diplomas and a degree in sports management. I can give lessons to children and adults. I have a medium to intermediate level of English.
Tutor available for 3 more students
Teacher joined in Mar, 2024
Bonjour my name is Andréa and I am from Canada, I am living in Melbourne for the year on a working holiday. I have a French degree in Social work from the University of Ottawa. My mother tongue is French and I have been in French school my whole life. If you are looking for some help with beginner French I would love to help !! I am available in Bentleigh East and surrounding suburbs as well as virtually.
Tutor available for 1 more student
Teacher joined in Jul, 2018
Hello Hello! I am Etienne from Montreal, Canada and I am available to teach French, my mother tongue. I have studied literature and linguistics for many years, and I would love to become a teacher. If you are serious about learning French, I am too! I can come up with exercise and good ways to learn the language. I know French is hard, but if we commit together, I'm sure you can learn it quicker than you think!
Tutor available for 3 more students
Teacher joined in Feb, 2019
Bonjour à tous ! I am a French native speaker, I come from Paris. I have a master's degree in power electrical engineering and I have also a master's degree in business administration. I have been teaching for 1 year in France, 3 days per week. I am adaptive, empathic and pedagogue. If you are looking for help with your French comprehension, writing, speaking and listening, I am the right person!
Tutor available for 3 more students
Teacher joined in Aug, 2017
Hello! I'm French and finished my Bachelors of English at the University of Melbourne. I've been teaching French ever since and have been loving it. I’d be really happy to help you. Looking forward to hearing from you! Mégane :)
Tutor available for 3 more students
Teacher joined in Oct, 2023
Hi, I’m Ninon, I’m from France, I’m 22 years old and I’m in a Master’s degree in Marketing. I would love to help you to learn French by sharing with you my knowledge and with a strong motivation to teach! I’m currently in Melbourne and it would be a pleasure to find a job that can help foreign people learn my language because I know how much it’s hard to learn ( we have so many rules !!). I will teach you in easy and interactive ways because it’s much easier to learn a language by exchanging and sharing with someone! If you are interested, please let me know :)!
Tutor available for 5 more students
Teacher joined in Sep, 2023
Hello My name is Theo, I'm 23, I'm French and I've just arrived in Melbourne. I have a master's 2 in marketing. In France, I've given lessons to foreigners at university in my home town, and it's always gone really well! French isn't an easy language, but if you're willing to listen, you'll get the hang of it, and it's a language you learn pretty quickly! Looking forward to meeting you! I can create specialized programs according to your level and we'll adapt according to the sessions. There will be a section on grammar and conjugation to familiarize you with the language.
Tutor available for 5 more students
Teacher joined in Nov, 2023
My name is Hélène. In France, I worked as a project manager in an organization focusing on refugee integration. I have a strong interest in pedagogy. Alongside my work, I'm pursuing an official certification to teach French. I have already taught French classes, and I love it! I can adapt to all levels and will do my best to offer you the best course based on your preferences! I prioritize multimodal learning methods. For my lessons preparation I cover : - Speaking - Writing - Listening - Reading Let's not wait any longer—let's practice together!
Tutor available for 3 more students
Teacher joined in Feb, 2022
ONLINE LESSONS ONLY - Bonjour tout le monde, I am Audrey, born and raised in the northwest side of France, in a little town called Chartres, famous for its beautiful cathedral. After finishing studying in France, I lived in England for a year to improve my English. I discovered my passion for traveling so I decided to visit beautiful Australia where I fell in love with the culture, the wildlife, and the colorful landscape. I successfully passed a TESOL diploma which allows me to teach both English and French. I taught English for over a year back in France in 2009 and then moved back to Melbourne in 2010 where I have been teaching French ever since.
Tutor available for 5 more students
Teacher joined in Mar, 2019
Hello! I’m a French girl who just moved to Melbourne for a few months. I’m studying a Master in conflict resolution and international peacekeeping. I usually tutor in English for French people, but living in Melbourne I realize French can be valuable. I’d love to spend some time with you to help you with your French at any level.
Tutor available for 3 more students
Teacher joined in Sep, 2025
Hi! My name is Quentin I'm a french exchange student from Paris currently studying at RMIT University. I am proficient in both french and english and offer friendly and practical french tutoring in Melbourne, both online and in-person depending on your preference :) I offer conversation practice, grammar and writing support for school/university students and flexibility on lessons tailored to your particular goal. The first 30 minutes are free with discounts (35$/h) for planned weekly lessons.
Tutor available for 2 more students
Teacher joined in Apr, 2025
Bonjour! I’m Sonia, a native French speaker from the beautiful island of Mauritius, and I’m here to help you learn French in a fun, supportive, and effective way. Having grown up speaking French natively, I bring fluency and a deep cultural understanding of the language. I’ve also successfully participated in Alliance Française examinations and Cambridge A-levels examinations (French and French literature), which means I’m well-versed in the standards and expectations of formal French language learning. French can feel a little tricky at first (those verbs and accents!), but with the right support, it becomes much more manageable—and even enjoyable. Each lesson will be tailor made to meet the needs of the student. With languages consistency is key! I specialise in real-life communication, pronunciation, and interactive exercises designed to help you achieve your specific goals. I’ll help you stay motivated and track your progress so you always know how far you've come.
Tutor available for 5 more students
Teacher joined in Aug, 2026
Bonjour! I’m Julien, a native French speaker from France now living in Melbourne. I offer friendly and practical French lessons for anyone wanting to improve their confidence, conversation, pronunciation and understanding of the language. I have previous teaching experience with Alliance Française, where I worked as a teaching assistant introducing French to young children aged 3–5. This gave me experience making language learning engaging, approachable and adapted to different learners. My lessons can be tailored to your level and goals, whether you’re a complete beginner, already learning French and looking for extra support, or simply want more opportunities to practise speaking with a native French speaker. We can work on conversation, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and everyday French, with a focus on actually using the language rather than just memorising rules. French can certainly be challenging especially pronunciation and grammar, but no need to stress. You don’t need to master everything before you start speaking. I believe one of the best ways to improve is through regular practice, conversation and learning in a relaxed environment where making mistakes is completely normal. Whether you’re learning French for travel, study, work, or simply because you love the language and culture, I’ll adapt our sessions to what you want to achieve. À bientôt!
Tutor available for 3 more students
Learn French online or offline with the best private French tutors. Private French lessons will be held by TUTOROO tutors directly and custom-made for your private learning needs. Learn French effectively with the help of a native speaking French tutor. Have fun learning a new language!
TUTOROO is a website that connects you with private, in-person language tutors. We now work with 350,000 tutors in more than 160 cities. We match genuine native speakers with people who want to enhance their conversational skills in any language at their preferred place and time.
The most difficult part in learning a foreign language is the practice, which can be acquired only by conversing with a native speaker. For people willing to practice foreign languages, it is difficult to find a private language tutor who lives or works in their city. TUTOROO has been designed to provide a frictionless experience while connecting tutors to students, for private in-person language lessons.
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Investing time and resources in learning French with a private French tutor is always a great decision in order to master la langue de Molière. Although there are various French lessons to choose from, mostly online, platforms often don't give learners the utmost attention they need to learn French.
Thanks to private French lessons, learners have tailored learning fit for their learning needs. Here are the top benefits of taking private French lessons.
One of the most widely spoken languages in the world is the French language. It originated from France, as this is where the language derived its name. Getting to know how many countries speak French can boost your will to take French lessons.
Like Italian, Spanish and Portuguese, French is a romance language. From the Gallo-Romance dialect of Northern France, French replaced Latin in 1539 to be the official language of France. This declaration was made by François I.
About 29 countries in the world employ French as their official language, coming close behind English as the second most used official language in the world. Some countries that employ French either as a first language or have a large number of residents that speak French include:
Interestingly, in the European Union, French is the only spoken language in the Union's Court of Justice and it is also one of the working languages of the United Nations.
French isn't difficult to learn. It is regarded as a category 1 language, making it similar to English and easier to learn than categories 3 and 4 hard or extremely hard languages. Also, you don't need a formal education to learn French. You can learn French online.
For native English learners, learning French shouldn't come off as difficult as both languages share the same alphabet. However, the only significant difference is the le c cédille (ç), and accent on French vowels.
With the right learning methods and a skilled private tutor, learning French is pretty easy. Your enthusiasm to learn the French language as well as motivation can outweigh whatever difficulty you encounter while learning French. One point to note when learning a new language is understanding what makes the language difficult. Once that is out of the way, you're on the path to mastering any language of your choice.
TUTOROO offers French lessons online and physical French classes. Depending on your preference, you can combine both modes of learning to ensure you get the best learning experience.
For instance, if you're in Sydney and would rather take physical lessons, you can learn French online on our website. Hybrid lessons offer learners flexibility especially if their schedule is demanding.
French proficiency exams evaluate how well non-native French speakers are able to communicate in French in a real-life situation. Also, French proficiency tests measure a learner's French skills in writing, listening, speaking and reading. The proficiency tests are international standardized exams and are recognised worldwide.
If you wish to study in France, Canada or any country that speaks French, it's important you undergo french proficiency tests. For instance, hiring a French tutor in Brisbane can help you prepare for French proficiency tests in Brisbane with ease if you're resident there. At the end of the tests, the diplomas are proof of your French skills and can offer a chance to study in several french-speaking universities.
Additionally, a high percentage of educational institutions in French-speaking countries require that you pass the tests for postgraduate and undergraduate programmes. For workers, the demand to be fluent in French is growing in the corporate world, especially for jobs requiring the knowledge of French. You can use your certificate to show you're competent in applying for jobs that have French speaking and writing skills as a prerequisite.
The organisation conducts the French proficiency tests in line with the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Language) guidelines. French proficiency tests you can take include,
It helps to know that there are six levels of DELF AND DALF. They are,
Other french proficiency tests are,
Becoming fluent in French not only depends on how skilled your French tutor is but also on your environment. For instance, if you stay in a place where French is the predominant language, you can grasp the language in a short period. With immersion, you can become fluent in French in about a year or less.
However, if you're learning French and you stay in a place where French isn't spoken, it may take you a longer period to become fluent in French. For instance, learners living in Melbourne may take a longer time becoming fluent in French if they aren't fully or partially immersed. Therefore, it becomes important that they get French tutors in Melbourne to speed up their fluency.
As a beginner, you can get fluent in French in a little above a year with partial French immersion. Partial French immersion involves you devoting your time to learning French with a French tutor at home.
To speed up your fluency in French using the partial immersion method, it's important that you use tools that pull you deeper into the French language. For instance, you can fill up your leisure time indulging in activities that involve French as much as you can. You can watch French movies, read French books and listen to the news in French.
French is a popular language as about 300 million people all over the world speak French. According to the International Organisation of the Francophonie, in 2018, about 235 million people speak French daily.
The figure shows how much French has grown. As of 2005, only a little above 175 million people globally spoke French. Also, French native speakers are about 77 million globally allowing French learners to be fully or partially immersed while learning French with a French tutor.
Furthermore, the International Organisation of Francophonie estimates that by 2050, the number of French speakers will rise to 715 million with 85% of this figure coming from Africa. However, this estimate largely depends on schooling evolution and how much importance the French are given in education.
Yes. TUTOROO private French tutors are experienced and certified with most of them being genuine native speakers. As a learner, you can work with your French tutor to arrange your sessions according to your schedule.
Having a native speaker teach you French for DELF and DALF not only ensures you pass the tests but also get high grades. Our tutors have previously taught students for french proficiency tests and are passionate about sharing their culture and knowledge with learners.
Owing to the nature of French proficiency tests, learners are tested based on writing, speaking, listening and reading, an online tutor may not cut it. Having a private French tutor allows learners to smash their goals while focusing on the four skills the tests are based on.
There are several French tutors on TUTOROO, each with a unique style and expertise. Typically, the TUTOROO team facilitates and coordinates the tutor recruitment process for learners to ensure they are paired with a tutor that matches their budget, needs and wants.
We provide students with a large database of tutors and give them the freedom to either accept or refuse our top selection. However, in the event you're not pleased with your tutors' style of teaching or competence, you can request another French tutor.
Not only is French an easy language to learn, but it also makes learning other romance languages like Italian, Spanish and Portuguese easy. Also, aside from English, French is the only language that is taught globally. Here are five reasons you should learn French:
Becoming a French tutor at TUTOROO isn't difficult. Typically, you don't need to have certifications or qualifications to become a private tutor in the city you live in, especially if you live overseas for several months or years. All you're required to have is the confidence and time to teach people conversations in your native language, although our team will verify your proficiency before onboarding you on our platform. Once you're all set, we will be able to share your TUTOROO profile and attract learners for your private classes.
This way, you will be able to earn a steady income while teaching a language you know and love. Our most successful tutors make as much as $8,000 monthly.
With TUTOROO, you can reach students interested in learning your mother tongue in person (physical classes) or online.
One unique benefit of being a tutor on TUTOROO is that your work schedule is flexible, and there's a steady flow of jobs as many students are signing up to learn French.
All you have to do is sign up here to get started! Our team typically responds within three working days to help you teach your mother tongue to others.
