A level french tuition

A Level French is a challenging and rewarding subject that develops advanced language skills alongside cultural, social, and analytical understanding. Success requires more than vocabulary and grammar; students must apply their knowledge fluently, analyse complex texts and spoken material, and express ideas clearly under exam conditions. Our expert tutors provide structured guidance, personalised feedback, and exam-focused strategies to help students build confidence, achieve fluency, and secure top grades.

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Our A Level French programme develops fluency, accuracy, and cultural understanding, aligned to all major exam boards.

A Level French Curriculum & Tutor Support

 1. Language Skills Development

Listening

Curriculum Focus

  • Understanding extended spoken French

  • Interpreting opinions, attitudes, and tone

  • Responding accurately to authentic audio

How Our Tutors Help

  • Teaching effective listening strategies

  • Regular exam-style practice

  • Building confidence with unfamiliar material


Reading

Curriculum Focus

  • Comprehension of complex written texts

  • Identifying viewpoints and implied meaning

  • Developing inference skills

How Our Tutors Help

  • Breaking down challenging texts

  • Teaching scanning and inference techniques

  • Strengthening exam performance


Writing

Curriculum Focus

  • Structured essays in French

  • Accurate grammar and advanced vocabulary

  • Translation into French

How Our Tutors Help

  • Teaching high-scoring essay structures

  • Correcting recurring errors

  • Providing detailed written feedback


Speaking

Curriculum Focus

  • Expressing and justifying opinions

  • Participating in discussions

  • Presenting a researched topic

How Our Tutors Help

  • One-to-one speaking practice

  • Improving fluency, pronunciation, and spontaneity

  • Training for top-band speaking marks


2. Grammar and Vocabulary

Curriculum Focus

  • Advanced tenses and moods (including the subjunctive)

  • Complex sentence structures

  • Idiomatic and topic-specific language

How Our Tutors Help

  • Clear explanations of difficult grammar

  • Targeted practice based on individual needs

  • Strategies for using advanced language naturally


3. Themes: French Society and Culture

Curriculum Focus

  • Social issues and trends

  • Political and artistic culture

  • Aspects of life in French-speaking countries

How Our Tutors Help

  • Developing sophisticated arguments

  • Teaching high-level thematic vocabulary

  • Linking cultural knowledge directly to exam questions


4. Literature and Film Study

Curriculum Focus

  • One literary text and one French film

  • Analysis of themes, characters, and context

  • Essay writing in French

How Our Tutors Help

  • Breaking down complex works clearly

  • Teaching effective analytical essay structures

  • Supporting accurate quotation and reference


5. Independent Research Project (Speaking)

Curriculum Focus

  • Independent research on a French-related topic

  • Oral presentation and discussion

How Our Tutors Help

  • Helping choose strong, engaging topics

  • Structuring presentations for maximum marks

  • Preparing for follow-up questions


6. Exam Preparation and Assessment

Curriculum Focus

  • Paper 1: Listening, Reading, and Translation

  • Paper 2: Written Response to Works

  • Paper 3: Speaking

How Our Tutors Help

  • Intensive exam technique training

  • Timed practice and mark-scheme analysis

  • Personalised strategies to reach top grades

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Your questions answered

Common questions

We support AQA, OCR, and Edexcel, tailoring lessons to the specific requirements of each board.

Yes. We support students aiming for top grades as well as those who need help consolidating core skills

Absolutely. Speaking is a key focus, with regular practice to build fluency and confidence.

Yes. Tutors guide topic selection, research, presentation structure, and discussion skills.

Yes. All lessons are one-to-one and delivered online for flexibility and convenience.

Weekly lessons are recommended, with increased frequency closer to exams.

Yes, where appropriate, to reinforce learning between sessions.

Many students see improvements within a few weeks due to targeted support and exam-focused teaching.

Yes. Support is available from the start of Year 12 through to final exams.

The earlier support begins, the more time there is to build confidence, fluency, and strong exam performance.

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