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        French classes in Sunnyvale, CA: Find a private French tutor near you

        Do you want to follow online French lessons in Sunnyvale, CA? On Preply you can select from 3985 French teachers around you for 1-to-1 classes online. With online instead of in-person lessons you can follow lessons at any time you want, wherever you are. This way your busy schedule won't be in the way of your language learning progress. Schedule online French lessons in Sunnyvale, CA. Preply is the most rapid growing language learning platform for online 1-to-1 lessons. Whether you have just relocated and want to learn the native language of a country or want to learn a new language for fun, we have the perfect teacher for you. Book French lessons near you and start learning now! Looking for a different way to learn a language? Explore online French classes.
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        • Tutor creole and french Cyndie C.

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          • French

          Time zone: Sunnyvale, CA

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          Certified tutor with over 4 years of experience. — My teaching methodology is effective for your knowledge, and your learning is my priority. Total customization according to your needs, your desires, and of course, your level. So if you want to learn or improve your French, don’t hesitate to book your course with me!

          I’ve been a tutor for over 4 years, and it’s truly been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.

          Why choose Cyndie C.

          "Cyndie est une enseignante fantastique, toujours serviable et patiente. J'aime faire des cours avec elle car chacun est différent du précédent et Cyndie trouve toujours quelque chose d'intéressant à faire. Je la recommande à tous ceux qui veulent améliorer leur niveau de français."

          Inca

          Inca

          August 1, 2023

        • Tutor french Valerie K.

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           1,760

          50-min lesson

          • French

          Time zone: Sunnyvale, CA

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          Certified Teacher with 26 Years of Experience. — Together, we’ll explore the beauty of the French language! I’m here to share my passion and make every lesson joyful and enriching. I teach using all four parts of the language - for example, listening, speaking, writing, and reading exercises. Ready to embark on this language adventure with me? Let’s make your French shine!.

        • Tutor french Sébastien B.

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           587

          50-min lesson

          • French

          Time zone: Sunnyvale, CA

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          +3

          I specialize in teaching French for you to reach the level you need to achieve your career or personal goals thanks to English. We go straight to the point and skip any unnecessary old school type of language learning. — I promise to teach you French as quickly as possible, in the simplest and most natural way. Like a mentorship, not like a “language course” as most people imagine it. Just you and me. One-on-one, with laughter, learning French in the most effective way possible.

        • Tutor french Maria L.

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           978

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          • French

          Time zone: Sunnyvale, CA

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          Certified native french tutor — I have two years of experience teaching French, both online and offline. I currently work as a French teacher at Lemonde Private Academy in Seoul, where I design and deliver customized lesson plans for students from A1 to C2 levels.

          Book a trial lesson with me so we can discuss your goals and how I can help your reach them.

          Why choose Maria L.

          "Maria is a wonderful and patient teacher. Our 12 year old daughter thoroughly enjoys having French lessons with Maria, even if it means waking up at 7 in the morning on a Sunday :). Maria listen very carefully to what Ana's needs were and she tailored the lessons precisely to those. We could already after the first lessons see Ana's progress and she is more confident in using and learning French! Would highly recommend Maria to anyone wanting to start or advance their learning of the French language! "

          Lavinia

          Lavinia

          January 5, 2025

        • Tutor french Patricia A.

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           1,564

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          • French

          Time zone: Sunnyvale, CA

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          Certified Teacher and Tutor With Over 25 Years of Experience — I regularly attend foreign language conferences to keep up on the latest teaching methods and belong to several local clubs to keep my language skills fresh. I also work with students who need extra help in mathematics. I bring the real world to you, using a variety of resources on- and off-line.

        • Tutor english, music, french and ukrainian Ivan K.

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           1,173

          50-min lesson

          • French

          Time zone: Sunnyvale, CA

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          Native speaker of Ukrainian language with pedagogical education (French and English lang. and literature) — Now u know a lot about me and my methods, it’s your turn to talk now, book a trial class and we’ll discuss your goals and experience, see you!
          My method is different, the main goal of it is to make sure that you feel safe to make mistakes and focused in order to fix them yourself.

          Why choose Ivan K.

          "Vanya is very patient as always!"

          Keith

          Keith

          September 1, 2021

        • Tutor french Karen B.

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           1,330

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          • French

          Time zone: Sunnyvale, CA

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          Certified FLE tutor with 20 years of experience — I teach to children, teenagers and adults .
          Very patient, I will be happy to teach you and help you to improve your French.
          I can adapt my lessons to your needs, from conversation to exam preparation or grammar.
          My method is based on communication with fun and dynamic approach .

          Why choose Karen B.

          "Let me introduce my tutor Karen on Skype. I started her classes in July 2018 because I am learning French in an Association (there are too many people in the class) and it was summer vacation. I had 11 classes with her, and she is very professional, friendly, and provides clear pronouncing and explanations. Sometimes I asked questions before my course started. Now, I have to start my French course again, when I have a question I can't figure out. I will continue to book with Karen and ask questions. By the way, I will have a French exam B1 or B2 next year. I certainly book with her before my exam."

          夢之旅

          夢之旅

          September 6, 2018

        • Tutor french Estelle C.

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           1,173

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          • French

          Time zone: Sunnyvale, CA

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          Learn French with a native, passionate, experienced and certified teacher. — Classes are catered for every level and goals. It's a bit easier if you already speak basic French but, if you don't, no worries, I also speak English and Spanish and a tiny bit of Chinese (level HSK 4) so we can communicate together without any problem :)

          Why choose Estelle C.

          "Estelle has been a professional teacher with great attitude and flexibility. I have practised my mostly oral communication but she has helped a lot with writing and grammar as well. I can highly recommend Estelle!"

          Krister

          Krister

          June 18, 2017

        • Tutor french and hebrew Maya A.

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           2,347

          50-min lesson

          • French

          Time zone: Sunnyvale, CA

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          Experienced Language Teacher — I am teaching languages since 2010. I am a qualified Linguist- Historien.
          B. A. in Generative Linguistics (Hebrew University of Jerusalem)
          M. A. in Hebrew Language, History and Civilization (Paris VIII University of Paris)
          I have been working at high-schools in Israel and France, private structures and community centers.

          Why choose Maya A.

          "Maya was very welcoming in our first lesson. She took the time to understand my goals and clearly laid out a thoughtful plan for our future lessons. Looking forward to learning more with her!"

          Aden

          Aden

          May 27, 2025

        • Tutor english, french, spanish, portuguese, italian and german Anna M.
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           2,151

          50-min lesson

          • French

          Time zone: Sunnyvale, CA

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          +5

          Tutor/Translator in German, English, Russian, Portugues, French, Italian and Spanish — In addition to this, I offer a lot of supporting material in the form of audio, video, text, etc. However, the emphasis is on speaking, which is neglected in language courses and in school. Besides teaching, I work as a freelance interpreter/translator.

          Why choose Anna M.

          "Anna is a fantastic teacher that adapts her teaching methods to my needs. Couldn't be happier with her lessons!"

          Tiago

          Tiago

          September 15, 2019

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        french lessons prices by tutor city

        Private tutors inPrice
        New York, NY

        $15 / hr

        Los Angeles, CA

        $15 / hr

        Chicago, IL

        $15 / hr

        Sunnyvale, CA

        $19 / hr

        Average rates for french classes in Sunnyvale, CA

        Native/non native speakersPrice

        Native french speakers

        $30 / hr

        Non native french speakers

        $32 / hr

        The average cost for french classes in Sunnyvale, CA may vary from other locations and depending on the teacher nationality, so here is a price comparison to help you find your best fit online tutor.

        How French learners from Sunnyvale, CA rate their Preply experience
        danielle rated · French tutor.
        5.0Apr 30, 2024
        Monique helped me so much with my confidence in speaking, pronouncing and learning new words. Her lessons are fun and engaging and focuses on learning the language in a way you will remember. She gives advice on how she learnt English and how it can help to learn French. Overall, she is super hel...
        Monika rated · French tutor.
        5.0Apr 30, 2024
        I have been practice with Lucas for some time and I can really recommend him. His classes are engaging, nice and he focus on the weaknesses. And what is more important - he really encourage you to speak :) If you hesitate, you definitely should try the lesson with him. It wouldn't be a waste of m...
        Scottie rated · French tutor.
        5.0Apr 30, 2024
        Vincent is a fantastic teacher. He meets me at my level and still challenges me and helps me get better. He's always on time, he's easy to talk to, and he sends me additional exercises when needed. He tailors each of our lessons to actual situations I may be in when I visit France. He gives helpf...
        Cindy rated · French tutor.
        5.0Apr 30, 2024
        Bernard is a kind, patient and professional teacher, I've tried many teacher before him, his lesson is very productive and enjoyable, he gives clear and detailed feedback for every homework, he helped me so much to improve my overall french level. He's organized, I like his material. Highly recom...
        Gabriela rated · French tutor.
        5.0Apr 30, 2024
        She is an excellent teacher, always with a smile and very kind. The exercises are very helpful. All her explanations are very clear and easy to understand.

        Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

        🌆 How can I master French in Sunnyvale, CA and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?

        Besides self-study using apps, you have several main possibilities for learning French interactively in Sunnyvale, CA. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, read about centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are better priced.) Your 2nd possibility can be local specialized language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can choose a private French tutor in Sunnyvale, CA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Sunnyvale, CA and online French tutors.

        🎟 How expensive is it to learn French and what do French tutors charge?

        For university and college courses you can estimate French course cost as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the overall charge for about 50 instruction hours each semester. Language academies and individual French tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly French tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 21 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, ratings and languages the tutor can teach in. Real student rating average for French lessons on Preply is 4.92 out of 5 stars.

        📚 What are the requirements for French language skill level to sign up for a course?

        When considering college and learning center classes be prepared prove your profeciency level. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and tests, so research those in advance. With personal French tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.

        🔥 Why is French not easy and are there ways to learn it the easy way?

        Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn French. As proven by others before, you can gain basic French fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback five hours a week you will be able to understand common expressions, have simple conversations, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and affordable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of French. After mastering basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have French tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.

        🤷 How long does it take to get better at speaking French?

        Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in French will require at least 600 hours of dedication. The length of time can differ quite a bit depending on your existing level of French or familiarity with other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is a good idea to use the language as often as possible: watch television, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try additional ways to think and speak in French out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational French classes online.

        🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right French instructor?

        In language learning academies, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of approved French tutors with extensive profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.

        🗓 Will I be able to fit lessons in my busy schedule?

        Colleges schedule classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools offer shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, you can choose your own lesson frequency and time, on weekdays and/or weekends.

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