When a bad grade in French class threatens the college plans of high school senior Bobby Chrystal (Matt Lattanzi), his father hires a private instructor to help him earn a passing grade. But Bobby's tutelage shifts from French to the language of love when the tutor turns out to be statuesque blonde Terry Green (Caren Kaye). Meanwhile, Bobby's friend Jack (Crispin Glover, in his screen debut) embarks on a mission to lose his virginity.