Private French Lessons  ·  New York City

Petra Zanki

La langue française, maîtrisée avec élégance.

Online  ·  All Levels  ·  Exam Preparation

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17+ Years Teaching
Top 1% Nationally Ranked
Sorbonne Postgraduate Studies
MA French Language
Native French teacher

À propos

Fluency that lasts,
taught by someone who lives it.

Petra is a French language teacher with an MA in French Language and Literature and Comparative Literature, postgraduate studies at the Sorbonne, and 17 years of experience teaching private lessons to students in France and in the US. She has lived in Paris, attended postgraduate studies at the Sorbonne, has family in Paris, and has a lifelong love of the language. She works with middle school, high school, university, and adult students, achieving excellent results.

In the United States, Petra has successfully tutored more than 230 students, logged over 2,500 hours, and ranks in the top 1% among 17,575 tutors for two consecutive years. She focuses on French conversation, grammar, reading, and writing, helping learners prepare for exams or raise their grades significantly in just a couple of months. She also prepares students for DELF and DALF certifications, including DELF Junior, with an 89–91% pass rate.

Petra would be happy to help you or your child master French and speak with confidence and joy, whether for school, work, leisure, or an upcoming trip to France.

Recognition

Top 1% nationally ranked
17+ years · Hundreds of students

Languages

French · English

Based in

Brooklyn, New York City
Online sessions available

What I Offer

Every lesson tailored
to your exact goal.

Conversation & Travel

French for travel and everyday life. For learners who want real-world fluency, to travel confidently, connect with Francophone culture, or simply speak without hesitation. Cultural context always included.

Specialized Classes

IB French A Literature (HL/SL), IB French B, AP French Language and Culture, DELF Junior, DELF and DALF for adults. Preparation built on past papers, exam rubrics, timed practice, and oral rehearsal, with personalized homework and flashcards made for your exam.

Children & Teenagers

Engaging, age-appropriate lessons for young learners at every level. Honors and advanced high school coursework, essays, placement testing, and support for students in bilingual and international programs.

Corporate & Professional

For executives, diplomats, and professionals, whether for international business, negotiations, presentations, or relocating to France. Practical, focused, and tailored to your world.

Investment

Clear, simple pricing.

General French

$110

per hour · online via Zoom

  • All levels, beginner through advanced
  • Honors and advanced school coursework
  • Conversation, French for travel, and French for professionals
  • Personalized lesson plan and homework
  • Flashcards and practice materials made for you
  • All materials provided, no books to buy
  • Complimentary 10-minute first assessment
  • 36-hour cancellation policy

Specialized Classes

$150

per hour · online via Zoom

  • IB French A Literature (HL/SL) and IB French B
  • AP French Language and Culture
  • DELF Junior, all levels
  • DELF and DALF, adults
  • Past papers, exam rubrics, timed practice, oral rehearsal
  • Personalized homework between sessions
  • Flashcards and drills built for your exam
  • 36-hour cancellation policy

Single lessons available at any time. No package required, no registration fee. All lessons online via Zoom.

What Students Say

Miracle worker!

"My son was failing French before he started working with Petra. After two sessions with her, he scored 100% on his next test. His grade is currently a B and rising. I only wish we had found her sooner!"

Barbara  ·  23 lessons

Highly recommend!!

"Petra does such a good job of slowly building my vocabulary and grammar that I don't even realize how much I'm learning. I don't feel nervous trying my best to talk or pronounce words because I feel so confident with what she has taught me."

Micaela  ·  296 lessons

Helped Me Pass DELF A2!

"I hadn't set foot in a French classroom since high school when I started studying with Petra for the A2 exam. I just got my results and passed with 94%! She's provided an incredible amount of help, time, and resources."

Tacia  ·  24 lessons

Perfect French Teacher!

"I recently passed the DELF A2 exam with 88%. I am so grateful to Petra for working hard with me, especially given our timeline was short. She is super focused and driven and at the same time a kind and fun teacher."

Megan  ·  54 lessons

Knowledgeable and supportive

"Petra has been teaching our daughter for over a year now. Her vocabulary and confidence speaking the language has improved so much. Petra is extremely patient and creative, and provides a steady but gentle push to continue improving."

Yeon  ·  67 lessons

Thoughtful, patient, knowledgeable

"Petra is a fantastic teacher who's able to zero in on her students' goals and tailor the work accordingly. Her thoughtful explanations have helped me understand French grammar concepts that just never made sense before."

Jessica  ·  72 lessons

Great Teacher

"Petra turned my whole semester around. She not only worked with me using my course textbook, she provided supplemental materials. When I took my final at the end of the semester, I got a 97%. This is directly related to my work with Petra."

Terri  ·  23 lessons

Patient, flexible, smart, and kind

"Petra has been accommodating, knowledgeable, and fun at every step of the way. I can't stress enough how important it is that she is a native speaker. So much of French is in the sounds."

William  ·  32 lessons

Amazing French teacher

"She is exceptionally patient and manages to keep my son focused and engaged, which is not the easiest task! My son is excited to learn French and has gained so much confidence since working with Petra."

Natalie  ·  53 lessons

Well-rounded lessons with a real life application approach

"Petra is preparing my partner and I for a work move to France. Her approach is well-rounded, touching on everyday life interactions, pronunciation and grammar. We've enjoyed her professionalism, timeliness, and patience."

Sarah  ·  45 lessons

Contact

Begin your first lesson.

I typically respond within 24 hours. All lessons are online via Zoom, which keeps consecutive times available and means we can work together wherever you are.

Location

Brooklyn, New York City
Online sessions available

Response Time

Within 24 hours

Professional Profile

LinkedIn · Petra Zanki

Languages of Instruction

French · English