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Most learners agree the subjunctive causes the greatest difficulty. It signals that something is subjective, not a straightforward reality.

• Trigger phrases — Expressions like "il faut que", "je veux que", or "bien que" require the subjunctive.
• Irregular stems — Common verbs like être, avoir, aller, faire change completely.
• Practice tip — Memorise complete phrases before analysing the grammar.

With consistent exposure, your brain starts identifying patterns automatically.

French tutoring in Purley typically costs £27/h per hour.

This rate can change several factors:

• The student's level (GCSE, A-Level, or conversational)
• Your teacher's background and credentials (years of experience, exam specialisms)
• Lesson length and frequency (30-minute, 60-minute, or 90-minute sessions)
• How tuition is delivered (online, at home, or at the tutor's location)

Some teachers provide package deals that lower the hourly cost over time. A trial session lets you experience their teaching style at no cost.

According to this principle, a small portion of words covers most real-life conversations.

The idea is simple—spend time on what matters most for practical fluency.

• Core vocabulary — The 1,000 most common words cover about 85% of written French.
• Grammar priorities — Present, passé composé, and imparfait handle most past and present situations.
• Real-world exposure — Conversations naturally repeat high-frequency words and patterns.

Smart prioritisation helps you communicate sooner, which keeps motivation high.

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