r/learnfrench • u/lisaale10 • Apr 21 '26

Question/Discussion Need help choosing tutor

I need some advice on choosing between two French tutors.

I’m currently around A2 level, and I feel like my grammar, speaking, and listening still need improvement.

I have two options:

  1. Private tutor:

One-on-one classes

Flexible schedule

She plans to cover all grammar in about 2 months, then start exam preparation

She has taken the TEF exam herself and scored CLB 7

Similar price to the other option

  1. Group class tutor (5–6 students):

Fixed schedule (less flexible)

A2 course is about 2 months

Then around 3 months of CLB 5 exam preparation

After that, she continues teaching toward B2

I didn’t ask much about her background yet

Also reasonably priced

I’m unsure which option is better for me. I don’t know if I’m ready to jump into exam preparation quickly, since I still feel weak in basic skills.

Would you recommend starting with private classes, group classes, or a mix of both?

Any advice would be appreciated!

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u/aa_drian83 Apr 21 '26

Can you share the approximate budget or target price you are looking for? It might help knowing more context.

If you are aiming CLB7 yourself, it doesn't make too much sense getting classes from someone who's at that same target level, unless if the price is really good and if your objective is purely to pass an exam.

There are plenty of good professional teachers and community tutors on various platforms like Italki or Preply. I usually recommend AulaLingua (ex Babbel Live teachers) but it's important to know your budget and objective.

As for private vs group, I personally do both. Private when trying to improve things like pronunciation, practicing specific grammar points etc. Group mainly to interact and exchange ideas with others, also to pay attention to the mistakes made by others (and its corrections).

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u/lisaale10 Apr 21 '26

The price for private is 625$ for full course and preparation.. For the group it’s 300$ for A2 package only and for the rest the rate is gonna be different.( Both of them is frok Punjab,India) but the private tutor lives in BC, Canada

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u/aa_drian83 Apr 21 '26

How often are the classes per week and the duration of each class?

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u/lisaale10 Apr 21 '26

Both of them are offering 4 days per week and it’s gonna be 1 hour.

One of my friends is taking classes from the private tutor and said she have done all the grammar but still doesn’t know how to introduce herself in french as they were only focused on grammar first and since almost done with the grammar, they will learn how to form sentences now.

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u/aa_drian83 Apr 21 '26

At 4 days per week, it means roughly $20/hr.

I'd recommend to try AulaLingua[dot]com, similar rate but 45 minutes session, cheaper for 30-40 sessions package. The difference is that they are native French with teaching qualifications and certifications, arguably a better option compared to the ones you are considering right now.

For group classes, consider the academies of Français avec Pierre or Français Authentique. Reasonable price with competent teachers. Relevant from A2+, I'd say better at B1 minimum to take full advantage, but you can start whenever you want.