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High Quality, French lessons for Delf and Tef exams

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QE teaching approach for French is based on active use, not memorizing.
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How can our French Lessons in St. John's help you?

French is a beautiful yet complex language, and mastering it requires structured practice, expert support, and consistent real-world exposure.

  • Learners often struggle with grammar rules like verb conjugations, gendered nouns, silent letters, and fast-paced spoken French.
  • QE French lessons Mississauga provide targeted support with customized grammar workshops, pronunciation practice, and conversation training.
  • Consistent exposure through media, writing, and speaking exercises helps build fluency, confidence, and long-term retention of French skills.

Learning French can be difficult, but the right approach and support from a French Tutor in St. John's can make all the difference.

  • French grammar is more complex than English, with verb conjugations and gendered nouns that often confuse learners.
  • Many students rely on memorization or translate from English - strategies that lead to mistakes and frustration.
  • A French Tutor in St. John's can guide you in understanding the rules and using the language daily through listening, speaking and writing practice.

Meet our private French tutors in St. John's

Meet QE French Team
Ismahan H.

French Teacher, Queen Elizabeth Academy

Native from France, 10 years of French teaching experience.

French General Course
French Conversational Courses
French Grammar Courses
DELF Prep Course

Our French courses are taught by experienced teachers, where our curriculum is based on the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFRL). This ensures that what you are learning is based on international standards.

In our gerneral french course, we focus on 4 categories of important French skills: Grammar, Oral communication, writing (sentence structure, depending on your level), and listening. This will help you to build a foundation into the next level, to achieve fluency in French as you progress.

We combine both practical, real life scenarios (where you will need on your DELF or TEF exams) with foundational learning, such as grammar and building sentence structures, so that you can expand your skills and mastery of French over time.

Our French courses are taught by experienced teachers, where our curriculum is based on the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFRL). This ensures that what you are learning is based on international standards.

French conversation is an important part of mastering the language. Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Speak with classmates and our teachers. Record yourself speaking and listen for area to improve.

During QE French conversational courses, our teacher will practice speaking with students as a group in role playing or real life scenarios, and correct their pronunciation with repetition and accuracy.

Our French courses are taught by experienced teachers, where our curriculum is based on the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFRL). This ensures that what you are learning is based on international standards.

To master French writing skills start wtih sentence structure. You need to focus on mastering basic rules such as verb conjugation, then gradually tackle more complex structures.

QE’s French Grammar Course has three levels: A2 (beginner), B1 (intermediate), and B2 (advanced). Each level helps students review and strengthen grammar—from gendered nouns and passé composé to pronouns and partitive articles. Students learn the rules and, more importantly, how to apply them in various sentence structures and real contexts.

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Why do QE students learn French faster and more effective?

QE Foundation and Practical approach to French lessons in St. John's

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Oral

Oral communication is all about practice and gain confidence. Our French teachers conduct most of the lesson in French, where we have class exercise for students to speak to each other, playing a role and speak to the teacher as well. There will be mini and larger French presentation (ice breakers, presenting a topic). Our teacher will correct pronunciation and outline common mistakes, so that students can learn oral conversation faster.

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Writing

Writing starts with understanding grammar, and then proceed into learning sentence structures. This is our approach in teaching French. Students need to understand how to apply grammar rules in different context, and then practice in using various sentence structures.

For intermediate / advanced level, QE also provides weekly writing prompts for students to practice, where our teacher will go over the student's homework during the lesson

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Reading Comprehension

During our small group lessons, our French teacher engage students in understanding the context, not just memorizing keywords, whcih a lot of students mistakenly do. It is important to understand the overall meaning and then target the details. We also provide weekly reading passages such as news, email and other common medium, so students get lots of chances to practice and strengthen their reading skills.

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Listening

Listening comes with practice. It is important for students to regularly (daily) listening to a variety of French media: Youtube, French songs, news and more. This can be done when you are waiting for a bus or cooking for a meal. QE provide listening package, with audio clips selected by our French teachers matching each level. This will help you advance your listening skills more effectively

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Meet our French tutors in St. John's

Meet our private French tutors in St. John's

Meet QE French Team
Ismahan H.

French Teacher, Queen Elizabeth Academy

Native from France, 10 years of French teaching experience.

Meet QE French Team
Ismahan H.

French Teacher, Queen Elizabeth Academy

Native from France, 10 years of French teaching experience.

Meet our 40+ Tutor Team at QE

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Dr. Shayan A.
QE Chemistry Tutor

PhD graduate McMaster University chemistry major. 6 years of teaching experience including university level

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Mitchell C.
QE English Teacher

Certified Teacher and PhD candidate, English literature Queen’s University

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Phung N.
MA graduate

QE Chemistry Tutor

MA graduate Queen’s University chemistry major. 4 years of teaching experience in chemistry including 2 years at the university level at Queen’s

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Joshua H.
QE Physics Tutor

PhD candidate major in Physics, McMaster University 4+ years teaching physics experience including 3 years university level at McMaster

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Our approach to French Lessons in St. John's

Private or group lessons, focus on Reading, Writing, Listening and Oral Communicadtions

(These are the 4 categories of French assessement for DELF and TEF tests)

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Full comprehensive lessons - focus on DELF and TEF requirements

We provide full lessons targeting grammar, listening, reading, writing and oral communications. We understand students' difficulty in adapting to French, in areas of passe compose, grammar, or masculine / feminine and we help students to overcome these gaps.

Our French teaching team composes of nature French speaker and experienced teachers. We can explain these French intricacies in ways that students can understand and learn quickly If you're looking for French lessons St. John's, QE is here to provide expert guidance tailored to your needs.

Small Class Sizes

It’s important for every student to get personal attention from our French teacher, so we make sure their learning needs are fully met. That’s why QE keeps class sizes small, with a maximum of 8 students, to ensure everyone gets the support they need. This allows students to ask questions freely, get personalized feedback, and build confidence in a focused and friendly environment.

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Oral conversation practice with a native French speaker

Oral French communication is a major component of both the DELF and TEF exams. Speaking French is not easy—it requires regular practice over time. Our French lessons St. John's dedicate time to practicing conversational French with a focus on fluency and pronunciation.

Whether in 1-on-1 private sessions or group conversations, our French instructor in St. John's helps students strengthen their oral communication skills by providing real-time corrections and personalized feedback.

10 Minutes Daily French - practice package on listening, reading and writing

Our practice package helps students strengthen their French skills in all areas. This essential daily practice builds the foundation needed to excel in French tests and exams—because mastering a new language like French requires consistent effort, not last-minute cramming.

We also recommend a grammar workbook carefully selected by our French lessons St. John's team, providing a strong foundation for writing skills.

Each lesson incorporates work assigned to our students during the week, ensuring alignment with the curriculum and reinforcing skills learned in our French lessons in St. John's.

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Daily practice package on listening, reading and writing

10 Minute Daily French - our practice package for students to strengthen their french skills in all areas. This is essential for them to score well in French tests and exams - you simply need daily practice, not last minute cramming in a new language like French.

We also recommend grammar workbook selected by our French tutor in St. John's, and this is essential to serve as a foundation for writing skills.

Each lesson, we will take up some of the work assigned to our students during the week by our French tutor in St. John's.

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Curriculum French Lessons in St. John's

This is a sample lesson for A1.2 level. The actual outline may slightly varies.

A1.1 Level QE French courses in St. John's

Unit 1. Introductions and Basics

Topics Covered: Greetings, introductions, and basic personal information (name, age, nationality, profession).

  • Grammar: Subject pronouns, present tense of être and avoir.
  • Vocabulary: Numbers 1–20, days of the week, months, simple adjectives (e.g., happy, tired).
  • Conjugation of regular verbs in the present tense
  • Expressing preferences and opinions

Activities:

  • Oral: Practice introducing yourself and asking about others.
  • Writing: Write a short paragraph introducing yourself.
  • Listening: Listen to dialogues of people introducing themselves.
  • Reading: Read simple personal profiles.
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DELF Exam French Lessons in St. John's

The DELF (Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française) is an official diploma awarded by the French Ministry of Education to certify the French language competency of candidates outside of France. It is internationally recognized and consists of four levels (A1 to B2) that align with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The DELF tests the four essential language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, making it a comprehensive assessment for learners of French.

QE offers DELF exam prep classes that target exam questions, in the 4 categories of assessments: speaking, reading, writing and listening

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FAQ French Lessons in St. John's

FAQ for French Lessons St. John's

What are the benefits of taking French lessons in St. John's?

French lessons in St. John's offer students the opportunity to master one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. Whether for career advancement, travel, or personal enrichment, French lessons can improve your communication skills, cultural understanding, and cognitive abilities.

How can I find a French tutor in St. John's?

You can find a French tutor in St. John's by searching online platforms, checking local tutoring agencies, or asking for recommendations from friends and family. It’s important to choose a tutor who fits your learning style and goals.

Are there French lessons available for beginners in St. John's?

Yes, there are French lessons available for beginners in St. John's. Many tutors and language schools offer courses that start from the basics and gradually increase in complexity to help you build a strong foundation in the language.

What should I expect from French lessons in St. John's?

In French lessons in St. John's, you can expect a well-structured curriculum tailored to your level. Lessons typically cover grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with opportunities for interactive learning and cultural immersion.

How long does it take to become fluent in French with lessons in St. John's?

The time it takes to become fluent in French depends on your starting level, dedication, and practice outside of lessons. On average, it takes several months to a few years of consistent learning to achieve fluency.

Do French lessons in St. John's focus on conversational skills?

Yes, many French lessons in St. John's emphasize conversational skills to help you become comfortable speaking French in real-world situations. Tutors often incorporate interactive speaking exercises and role-playing to build confidence.

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