Alyssa | French Tutor | Beginner French

Alyssa L.

Bonjour! I am a current student at the University of South Florida, double majoring in World Languages (French and Francophone Studies) and Political Science, and pursuing a pre-law track. I will graduate in Spring 2028 with both bachelor’s degrees. I am especially interested in working with elementary and preschool-aged students and helping them develop a positive, engaging relationship with French from an early age.

Although I am a native English speaker, French has been a meaningful part of my life since childhood. I am a dual citizen of Canada; my aunt is a French teacher, and my mom spoke French to me while I was growing up. I began formal French instruction at age 11 and never stopped. As a French major, I have completed two years of full-immersion French coursework at USF and spent five weeks in Nice, France, studying at Les Ateliers France Langue while staying with a monolingual French family. At the conclusion of my studies in France, I received a CEFR assessment of B1+/B2, demonstrating my ability to communicate comfortably in French and proficiently discuss a wide range of topics. I have also maintained a French Duolingo streak of more than five years, reflecting my long-term commitment to practicing and improving my language skills.

While I am new to formal tutoring, I bring experience communicating with and engaging children through my work in hospitality and my experience caring for and spending time with young children. My approach would be patient, encouraging, and interactive, with lessons adapted to each student's age, interests, and learning pace. I want students to see French as something enjoyable and approachable, while building a strong foundation in vocabulary, pronunciation, comprehension, and everyday communication.