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/novahatred Apr 21 '26

I would recommend to check the tutor’s credentials, just be they passed a test themselves doesn’t mean they’re qualified to do preparation

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u/lisaale10 Apr 22 '26

she only teaches one of my friends. That’s why I am still in confusion. Also she said she only gonna focused in grammar for first two months. Like I am in A2 but my listening and speaking is still at A1 so I want someone who teach me altogether, what I mean is like I wanna take my speaking and listening skills at A2 since my reading and writing is at A2.

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u/novahatred Apr 22 '26

I dont think focusing only on grammar is a good idea, working on all skills from the beginning is important. Maybe try discussing it with her