Yes—if you find the right one. A great French tutor doesn’t just drill vocabulary; they build fluency, confidence, and motivation. At Modulo, we match each learner with a tutor who fits their age, goals, personality, and needs. Our founder, a bilingual award-winning French teacher, built Modulo to help kids and teens thrive with personalized, immersion-based learning, something apps and pre-recorded programs simply can’t deliver.

That depends on your goals. Most learners working with a French tutor at least once per week can hold basic conversations within 4–6 months. At Modulo, we’ve seen kids and teens make faster progress thanks to our focus on immersion, consistency, and joyful learning. Learners preparing for exams like the DELF or AP French often work with a tutor 2–3 times per week and see meaningful results in 3–6 months.

It depends where you go. At Modulo, a French tutor doesn’t just follow a script. We hire tutors who are trained to guide conversation, support emotional safety, and adapt sessions to each student’s interests and strengths. That might mean doing grammar drills, yes—but it might also mean practicing spontaneous conversation, reading French comics, or even planning a virtual café visit in Paris. For us, learning to speak comes first.

You can start, but without a French tutor you’ll likely plateau. Apps like Duolingo can build vocabulary, but they won’t help you speak fluently, use idiomatic expressions, or navigate real conversations. Our students often come to us after hitting a wall with apps or books. A skilled tutor can accelerate your progress by offering feedback, structure, and human interaction—especially when you’re aiming for long-term fluency or academic mastery.

The best method is immersive, consistent, and fun. At Modulo, every French tutor is trained to support developmental differences, attention needs, and even gifted learners. We match students with tutors who create safe, structured spaces for real conversation. Whether it’s games, music, videos, or storytelling, we help learners build confidence before worrying about perfection. That’s how kids fall in love with the language—and stay with it.

We recommend starting with 1–2 hours per week with a French tutor, plus 10–15 minutes a day of review or independent practice. Young learners especially benefit from regular sessions and light, playful exposure between lessons. For teens preparing for formal exams, 2–4 hours per week with structured tutoring is ideal. At Modulo, your tutor will help build a custom schedule that fits your family’s rhythm.

We believe so. Modulo was founded by an experienced French educator to give families a better alternative to random marketplaces. Every French tutor on our platform is carefully vetted—not just for fluency, but for their ability to connect with learners, adapt lessons, and build trust. We offer personalized matching, flexible scheduling, and ongoing support so your child isn’t just learning French, they’re loving it.