Starting this week, French Peer Tutoring began Thursday in Ms. Benadjaoud’s room. Resources ranging from speaking, to writing are available for students who need an extra hand in the class.
“The tutors will focus on a specific part of the learning process that the tutees want to focus on. So some tutees want to start on the speaking portion, some want to start on writing and grammar,” said French Honors Society secretary Kaitlyn Rim (‘27).
Increased Learning Opportunities
Most importantly, both tutees and tutors have the opportunity to refine their language abilities and precisely target areas of growth. It’s a collaborative effort that incorporates French in the process.
“I feel it’s a great deal for everybody, whether it’s a tutee or a tutor. Even the tutor also gets a lot out of it. Not only do you get points for the induction into the French Honor Society, but once you know how to explain a concept, you really master the concept,” said French teacher Manja Benadjaoud.
For both advanced and newer students, this sharpening of French skills also allows students to form greater connections with French Honors Society. Both the peer tutoring program and French Honors Society intersect to create a shared community.
“We mostly have advanced students tutoring other French classes. It helps them build relationships, especially within our French Honor Society community,” said head peer tutor Nanditha Mahesh (‘26).
However, in a close learning environment, students put their French to the test in practical situations. While students might be lost in class, tutoring helps refine those skills and dispel any misconceptions. The program is an intersection of learning and hands-on skills in the classroom.
“I’m mostly excited to see more French going on during Access, because Access period is basically in English. To see people working together and to get French 2 students, for instance, working with French 1 students, to have the different levels working together is great,” said Benadjaoud.
