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Emily
I am a Yale graduate with over 8 years experience tutoring students from a variety of backgrounds. I recently graduated from the Yale School of Public Health with a MPH concentrating in Epidemiology and Global Health. I also received my B.S. from Yale with a double major in Molecular, Cellular, and ...
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Yale School of Public Health
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Yale University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), double major in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and French

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Sherry
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, with a bachelor's degree in psychology and linguistics. Currently, I am pursuing a master's degree in speech-language pathology at Teachers College, Columbia University. In the past, I have worked as a teacher's aide in a public school classroom, a mento...
University of Chicago
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Margot
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Paul
I'm very happy helping others in their studies. Both my language level and my teaching skills will guarantee the quality and efficiency of the tutoring.
Fudan University
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Fudan University Shanghai China
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Kirstie
I am friendly, reliable, and most importantlycommitted to helping you learn! It is my top priority to create a positive learning experience that will help boost your test scores without boring you to tears. After all, shouldn't learning be fun?
Harvard University
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Nicholas
I'm a recent graduate from the University of Pennsylvania who studied Linguistics and Deaf Studies. I eventually hope to work towards breaking down barriers between the Deaf and hearing worlds and encouraging greater focus on reforming Deaf education practices.
Middlebury College
Masters, French Linguistics and Pedagogy
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors in Linguistics and Deaf Studies

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Christianna
I am a lifelong francophile who has lived in Paris, France for almost a year. I am also an avid NCAA men's and women's basketball fan! Go Rams! Go Terps!
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Martha
I am a PhD student at the University of Michigan, studying social psychology. Before this, I was at Duke University completing a BS in psychology as well as a MS in global health. My research combines the fields of global health and psychology by examining the effects of culture on self-related psyc...
Duke University
Bachelors, Psychology
Duke University
Current Grad Student, Global Health
Duke University
BS in psychology

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Ben
I'm Ben, and I graduated from Dartmouth College in 2014 with a major in English and a minor in French. I've been a passionate wordsmith all my life - I'm a thorough reader and an articulate writer and I'm excited to help you develop in these areas. I am also a fluent French speaker; I worked as a tu...
Dartmouth College
Bachelor's in English (minor in French)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The AP French exam is divided into two sections: Multiple Choice (Section I) and Free Response (Section II). Section I includes listening comprehension and reading comprehension questions, while Section II requires you to write essays and conduct simulated conversations. The exam is scored on a scale of 1-5, with a score of 3 or higher typically considered passing. The multiple-choice section accounts for 50% of your score, and the free response section accounts for the remaining 50%.
Most students benefit from 3-6 months of focused preparation, though this depends on your current French level and the exam date. If you're starting from an intermediate level, aim for 5-10 hours of study per week. Students typically find it helpful to begin intensive review 2-3 months before the exam, using this time to take practice tests, identify weak areas (such as listening comprehension or essay writing), and refine test-taking strategies. Consistent, targeted practice is more effective than cramming closer to the exam.
Students often struggle most with the listening comprehension section, especially when speakers use natural pacing and regional accents. The free response section—particularly the persuasive essay and conversation simulation—can be challenging because they require both accurate grammar and sophisticated vocabulary to score well. Time management is another frequent issue; students may spend too long on reading questions and rush through the writing section. Additionally, many students find it difficult to produce spontaneous speech in the conversation task without preparation time. Working with a tutor on these specific areas helps you develop strategies to manage pacing and build confidence in real-time language production.
Score improvement depends on your starting point and effort level. Students who begin at a 2 or 3 typically see gains of one full point or more with consistent preparation over several months. Those already scoring 3 or 4 may improve by half a point to a full point by focusing on weak areas and refining essay writing and speaking skills. The key to improvement is identifying exactly where you're losing points—whether that's listening comprehension, grammar accuracy, or vocabulary range—and then practicing those specific skills repeatedly. Practice tests are invaluable for tracking progress and adjusting your study focus.
Look for a tutor who has direct experience with the AP French exam format and scoring rubrics, especially for the free response section. They should be fluent in French and able to help you develop conversational fluency and writing skills under timed conditions. A strong tutor will diagnose your specific weak areas using practice tests, help you understand the exam's expectations for each section, and teach you strategic approaches to questions that maximize your score. They should also be comfortable providing feedback on essay structure, grammar accuracy, and the persuasive elements that earn high marks on the writing tasks.
Vocabulary is essential for both understanding reading and listening passages and for expressing yourself clearly in the free response section. Rather than memorizing isolated word lists, focus on building thematic vocabulary clusters—for example, vocabulary related to environmental issues, education policy, or technology—since the exam emphasizes real-world topics. The AP French exam rewards sophisticated word choice and the ability to express nuanced ideas, so you'll want to move beyond basic vocabulary to develop a more advanced range. Consistent reading of French news articles, essays, and authentic materials, combined with targeted practice writing essays on exam topics, helps you internalize and use vocabulary naturally.
Take full-length practice tests under timed conditions every 2-3 weeks to build stamina and identify patterns in your mistakes. After each test, review every question you missed—not just the answers, but why each option was correct or incorrect. This reveals whether you're struggling with specific grammar concepts, vocabulary gaps, or test-taking strategies like misreading questions. Time yourself separately on each section to pinpoint pacing issues; many students rush the listening section when they need more time, or spend too long on reading questions. Use practice tests diagnostically to guide your tutoring focus rather than simply to generate scores.
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