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First Sounds and Greetings
10 lessons- 1
Hello and Goodbye
Learn the core French greetings and farewells, when each one fits, and how to handle a first exchange politely in everyday and regional French.
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Introduce Yourself
Learn to introduce yourself in French with je m'appelle, je viens de, and je suis, then ask Tu t'appelles comment? and Tu viens d'où? Includes pronunciation and regional notes.
- 3
Basic Vowel Sounds
Learn to pronounce and tell apart the five basic French vowel sounds in isolation and in simple words, with contrasts like 'ee' versus 'ih'.
- 4
Responding to Greetings
Learn short natural French replies to greetings and follow-up questions like Et toi ? and Et vous ?, so you can keep a simple conversation going after someone says bonjour.
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Using Excuse Me
Learn to use 'excusez-moi' and related phrases to get attention, pass by, or interrupt politely in French-speaking contexts.
- 6
Asking Yes/No Questions
Learn to ask simple yes/no questions in French using 'être' (to be) and 'faire' (to do) with inversion and 'est-ce que', and answer naturally.
- 7
Counting 1 to 10
Master French numbers un to dix and use them to count fingers, books, apples, and more with correct pronunciation and simple phrases.
- 8
Responding to Apologies
Learn to respond to apologies in French with phrases like 'Pas de problème' and 'Ce n'est pas grave', and understand when to use each.
- 9
Basic Consonant Sounds
Learn common French consonant sounds, tell apart tricky pairs like p/b and t/d, and avoid English habits that change meaning.
- 10
Asking How to Pronounce a Word
Learn to ask how to pronounce a French word, then repeat it back to check you have it right, using natural beginner-level French.
First Bites: Essential Food Basics
10 lessons- 11
Name Common Foods
Learn French names for bread, rice, apple, egg, cheese, chicken, fish, banana, tomato and potato, then say 'I eat ___' and 'I like ___' with correct articles.
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Express Basic Tastes
Learn to describe a food's inherent taste in French with c'est and ça a un goût de, plus the five basic taste words: sucré, salé, acide, amer, épicé.
- 13
State Food Preferences
Learn the French verbs aimer and détester to express personal food preferences, with common food vocabulary and polite forms for everyday conversation.
- 14
Order at a Cafe
Learn to order a drink in French, choose a size, and ask the price politely with culturally appropriate phrases.
- 15
Ask for the Bill
Learn to end a meal in French: request the bill politely and ask whether you can pay by card, with pronunciation and register notes.
- 16
Identify Meal Times
Learn the French names for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack, plus the everyday phrases for saying when you eat each meal.
- 17
Say What You Eat for Breakfast
Learn to say what you eat and drink for breakfast in French using 'Au petit déjeuner, je mange/bois...' with common foods and drinks.
- 18
Ask Someone Their Favorite Food
Learn to ask others about their favorite food in French and answer the question yourself, using common food vocabulary and the verb 'préférer'.
- 19
Express Hunger and Thirst
Learn to express hunger and thirst in French with avoir expressions, ask others about their needs, and use the right register in everyday situations.
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Name Common Drinks
Learn French words for water, coffee, tea, juice, milk, and soda, and how to say 'I drink ___' with the correct article and verb form.
Getting Around: Basic Transport
10 lessons- 21
Buying a Single Ticket
Learn to ask for and buy a one-way local transport ticket in French, with phrases for the city center, payment, and understanding the ticket seller's response.
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Buying a Return Ticket
Learn to buy a round-trip ticket in French, including return date and time, with polite phrases and a realistic ticket-office dialogue.
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Asking the Price of a Ticket
Learn to ask 'Combien coûte un billet pour...?' and understand price answers in French, with polite forms and regional notes.
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Asking About Departure Time
Learn to ask what time the next bus or train leaves in French, understand schedule responses, and distinguish departure time from arrival time.
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Asking About Arrival Time
Learn to ask what time a bus or train arrives in French, use the verb arriver, and talk about journey duration alongside departure times.
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Finding the Platform
Learn to ask "Which platform for the train to...?" in French, understand platform numbers, and follow station announcements at beginner level.
- 27
Asking for the Next Stop
Learn to ask the next stop in French, understand the driver's answer, and recognise stop names on buses and trains.
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Asking to Be Notified of Your Stop
Learn to say 'Pouvez-vous me dire quand je dois descendre ?' and understand the driver's short confirmations, so you can get off at the right stop.
- 29
Buying a Metro Ticket
Learn to buy a metro ticket in French, ask for 'un ticket, s'il vous plaît', and understand zone and fare options like 'un ticket t+' or 'un carnet'.
- 30
Asking for a Taxi
Learn to say 'I need a taxi to...' in French, ask for a taxi by phone or at a stand, and understand estimated arrival time.
Foundations of Social Interaction
10 lessons- 31
Greeting Friends Casually
Master casual French greetings like Salut, Ça va ?, and Quoi de neuf ? for friends and peers, and learn when to use them instead of formal Bonjour.
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Introducing Yourself Socially
Learn to say your name, where you are from, and one thing you love in friendly, everyday French, with pronunciation and a short dialogue.
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Asking Basic Personal Questions
Learn to ask open-ended questions in French to start conversations, like 'Qu'est-ce que tu fais pour t'amuser ?' and 'Tu as des frères et sœurs ?'. Focus on encouraging sharing, not just yes/no answers.
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Responding to 'How Are You?'
Learn casual French answers to 'How are you?' like 'Pretty good' or 'A bit tired,' and how to bounce the question back naturally.
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Saying Goodbye in Social Settings
Learn relaxed French goodbyes like 'À plus' and 'À bientôt' to leave a party or hangout politely, with pronunciation and when to use each.
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Expressing Thanks Casually
Learn informal French thanks like Merci beaucoup and J'apprécie for small favors among friends, and see how casual tone and contractions differ from formal thanks.
- 37
Apologizing to Friends
Learn short, informal French apologies for small everyday slip-ups, plus simple ways to accept someone else's apology.
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Giving Compliments to Peers
Learn to compliment friends on their appearance, skills, or possessions in French, and how to accept compliments politely. Includes pronunciation and cultural tips.
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Inviting a Friend to Hang Out
Learn relaxed French phrases to invite friends to coffee or weekend plans, using informal tu forms, spontaneous timing, and low-pressure wording.
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Accepting and Declining Invitations
Learn to accept with enthusiasm and decline politely in informal French, with reasons and flexible alternatives for everyday invitations.
First Encounters: Polite Basics
10 lessons- 41
Formal vs. Informal Greetings
Learn to pick the right French greeting for any situation, from 'Bonjour' to 'Salut', with clear rules and examples.
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Introducing Yourself: Name and Basic Info
Learn to introduce yourself in French with formal and informal phrases for giving your name, age, origin, and responding when someone introduces themselves.
- 43
Asking Someone's Name Politely
Learn to ask 'What's your name?' in French using formal and informal phrases, with pronunciation and politeness tips.
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Saying Please and Thank You
Learn French please and thank you for formal and informal situations, including common replies to thanks, with pronunciation and register guidance.
- 45
Apologizing for Simple Mistakes
Learn beginner French apologies for minor slip-ups like bumping into someone or arriving late, with formal and informal options plus replies you'll actually hear.
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Using 'Excuse Me' to Get Attention
Learn French phrases to politely get attention or interrupt, including excusez-moi and pardon, with pronunciation, register and regional notes.
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Polite and Casual Requests
Learn how one request changes across French registers, from tu and informal phrasing with friends to vous, conditionals and softening with strangers.
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Responding to Thanks
Learn French replies to merci, from formal Je vous en prie to casual Pas de souci, with pronunciation and register guidance.
- 49
Saying Goodbye: Formal and Informal
Learn French farewell expressions from formal 'Au revoir' to casual 'Salut' and choose the right one based on relationship and setting.
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Small Talk About the Weather
Learn beginner French weather phrases to start a short, polite conversation, ask a simple follow-up, and end it naturally without going into deep topics.