Year 7 · French
Year 7 French Catch-Up Tutoring
Expert Year 7 catch-up tutoring — rebuild confidence, close gaps, and transition smoothly into secondary school.
Year 7 French is many children's first real encounter with a foreign language — and the pace is much faster than parents expect. Within the first half-term, a typical Year 7 French class covers greetings, numbers, colours, classroom vocabulary, basic verbs (être, avoir) in the present tense, and enough vocabulary to…
Sessions from £30/hr · Free 30-minute trial · No contracts
What We Cover
Each topic is taught with clear explanations and regular practice to build lasting understanding.
Study habit 1
Daily 10-minute vocabulary review using flashcards (paper or app)
Study habit 2
Learn être and avoir perfectly in the present tense — they underpin almost everything
Study habit 3
Watch French children's TV (short clips on YouTube) for pronunciation exposure
Common gap 1
Conjugating être (to be) and avoir (to have) in the present tense
Common gap 2
Masculine vs feminine noun agreement (le/la, un/une)
Common gap 3
Basic pronunciation (silent final letters, nasal vowels, the "r" sound)
Why Choose Us
What sets Red Robin Learning apart
Diagnose before you drill
Every catch-up programme starts with a diagnostic lesson to identify exactly which gaps are holding your child back. We do not cover topics your child already knows.
Built around the school curriculum
Sessions use the child's current school textbook and follow the current topic — so every lesson supports this week's homework while closing longer-term gaps.
Weekly parent updates
A written note after every lesson: what was covered, how your child did, and what to reinforce at home. No mystery, no jargon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.
My child was doing well in Y6 but has suddenly fallen behind in Y7. Why?
How long should a Y7 catch-up programme run?
What does a typical tutoring session look like?
My child has never studied French before — is Year 7 a disaster?
Should we use an app like Duolingo?
Ready to get started?
Book a free 30-minute trial session. No commitment, no pressure — just a chance to see if we are the right fit for your child.
Questions? Get in touch — we are happy to help.
Common Year 7 Gaps We Fix
- Conjugating être (to be) and avoir (to have) in the present tense
- Masculine vs feminine noun agreement (le/la, un/une)
- Basic pronunciation (silent final letters, nasal vowels, the "r" sound)
Our 5 Year 7 Study Tips
- Daily 10-minute vocabulary review using flashcards (paper or app)
- Learn être and avoir perfectly in the present tense — they underpin almost everything
- Watch French children's TV (short clips on YouTube) for pronunciation exposure
- Keep a grammar notebook with the present tense conjugation of every new verb
- Practise speaking out loud, not just reading silently — even 2 minutes per day makes a difference
Related Year 7 Catch-Up Pages
Part of our Year 6 to Year 7 transition support.