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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.
- 2
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.
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Basic Vowel Sounds
Practise French pronunciation with five recorded everyday sentences, including En fait, je suis étudiant and Tu es sûr ? Listen, repeat and check the meanings.
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Responding to Greetings
Learn natural French replies to bonjour, salut and cheek-kiss greetings. Get the direct answer, register tips, a dialogue and practice to respond confidently.
- 5
Using Excuse Me
Learn to pronounce 'excusez-moi' and 'pardon' and use them to get attention, pass by, or interrupt politely in French-speaking places.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Basic Consonant Sounds
Learn to say 'juste' (meaning 'just' or 'exactly') with accurate French consonants. Focus on the tricky 'j' sound and final consonant rules, plus a dialogue for real conversations.
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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.
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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 request the check, ask about card payment, and choose the right register in France and Quebec, with a polite restaurant dialogue and practice.
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Identify Meal Times
Learn the French names for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack, plus the everyday phrases for saying when you eat each meal.
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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.
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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'.
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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.
- 24
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.
- 26
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.
- 28
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.
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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'.
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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 someone's age, nationality and where they live in French, using polite vous forms and open-ended questions that invite people to share.
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Responding to 'How Are You?'
Learn to answer 'ça va ?' naturally in French. Move beyond 'ça va bien' with varied replies like 'ça va, merci' and 'pas mal', and learn to ask the question back.
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Saying Goodbye in Social Settings
Learn to say 'Enjoy your time' and 'Have the best time' in French, plus casual farewells like 'See you later' and 'Catch you soon.' Practice leaving a gathering politely with a natural, friendly tone.
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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.
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Apologizing to Friends
Learn short, informal French apologies for small everyday slip-ups, plus simple ways to accept someone else's apology.
- 38
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.
- 39
Inviting a Friend to Hang Out
Learn to invite someone casually in French with low-pressure phrases like 'Ça te dit ?' and 'Tu es libre ?' for coffee, a walk, or a date.
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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.
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Asking Someone's Name Politely
Learn to ask for someone's name in French politely, with formal and informal patterns, pronunciation, and a short dialogue.
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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.
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Apologizing for Simple Mistakes
Learn to say sorry in French for minor slip-ups like bumping into someone or being late. Master formal and informal apologies, respond politely, and handle the classic line 'désolé, mon français n'est pas très bon.'
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Using 'Excuse Me' to Get Attention
Learn to say excuse me in French for getting attention, after sneezing, and how to ask someone to move out of the way politely. Includes phrases, dialogue, and practice.
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Polite and Casual Requests
Learn French requests from casual to polite: prends ton temps, prenez votre temps, and question patterns like 'Pouvez-vous... ?' with pronunciation and a dialogue.
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Responding to Thanks
Learn natural French replies to merci, from de rien to je vous en prie, plus how to thank someone for letting you know or for their time.
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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.
Building Simple Sentences
10 lessons- 51
Subject-Verb-Object Order
Learn French declarative sentence order and two common confusions: mange vs manges (subject agreement) and on vs nous (informal vs formal 'we').
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Using This, That, These, Those
Learn to use French demonstrative adjectives ce, cet, cette, ces to point out people and things near and far, and understand how they differ from articles.
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Plural Nouns Basics
Learn how French marks plural nouns with -s, and when to choose un, une, les, or des. Includes patterns, a dialogue, and practice for beginners.
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There Is / There Are
Learn to say that something exists or is present in French with the fixed expression 'il y a', and use it in everyday sentences.
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Have and Has for Possession
Learn to use the French verb 'avoir' (to have) to express possession for different subjects, such as 'I have a bike' and 'she has a car'.
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Question Words: Who, What, Where
Learn to form French information questions with qui, que/quoi, and où using simple verbs, and see how they differ from yes/no questions.
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Short Answers: Yes, I Do
Learn to answer yes/no questions in French with short replies like Oui, j'aime ça and Non, je n'aime pas ça, instead of repeating the whole sentence.
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Adjective Word Order
Learn the usual order of French adjectives before a noun, focusing on opinion, size, age and color, with clear examples and practice.
- 59
Prepositions of Time: In, On, At
Learn when to use à, le, and en in French for clock times, days of the week, months, and dates, with clear examples and practice.
- 60
Possessive 's and Of
Learn to show possession in French with de and du, and understand when to use the partitive article. Includes examples and practice.
Everyday Eating: Simple Requests and Choices
10 lessons- 61
Request a Specific Food Item
Learn to ask for any food or drink in French with 'je voudrais' and 'est-ce que je peux avoir', plus the indefinite articles un, une and des.
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Ask for More Food
Learn to ask for more food or another serving in French using encore, un autre and s'il vous plaît, with polite café and home-dinner examples.
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Decline Food Politely
Learn standard French phrases to decline food politely at meals and social gatherings, and understand when to say you are full rather than simply disliking something.
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Ask About Ingredients
Learn to ask what is in a dish and whether it contains a common ingredient in French, using the patterns Qu'est-ce qu'il y a dans... and Est-ce qu'il y a...
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Express Simple Dietary Needs
Learn to state personal dietary restrictions in French: say you don't eat meat, dairy, or nuts, and understand how this differs from asking about ingredients.
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Choose Between Two Options
Learn to decide between two foods in French using 'Je prends le/la ___' and 'Je préfère le/la ___', with a practical café dialogue.
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Ask for a Recommendation
Learn to ask for recommendations in French cafés and restaurants, focusing on seeking advice rather than ordering.
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Describe a Simple Dish
Learn French adjectives for describing food's overall qualities: chaud, froid, frais, délicieux, and how they agree with the noun they describe.
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Ask for Utensils
Learn to ask for cutlery and table items in French using 'Est-ce que je peux avoir...' and 'Je peux avoir...', with pronunciation, a café dialogue, and polite register tips.
- 70
Say Something Is Missing
Learn to tell staff an item is missing from your order using 'Je n'ai pas reçu mon/ma ___.' Focus on correcting an error, not asking for more.
Accommodation Basics
10 lessons- 71
Booking a Hotel Room
Learn beginner French for reserving a hotel room: say "Je voudrais réserver une chambre pour deux nuits," ask about room types, and check availability politely.
- 72
Asking About Room Availability
Learn to ask 'Do you have any rooms available?' in French and understand yes/no replies — for inquiries only, not booking.
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Asking for the Room Key
Learn to say 'Can I have the key to room 205?' in French, understand key card instructions, and handle check-in politely.
- 74
Asking About Check-Out Time
Learn to ask what time check-out is in French, understand check-out policies, and use polite hotel phrases with confidence.
- 75
Asking for Extra Towels
Learn to request additional towels from housekeeping in French, using polite phrases like 'Pourrais-je avoir deux serviettes supplémentaires ?' and understand delivery instructions.
- 76
Reporting a Problem in the Room
Learn beginner French to report a broken air conditioner or missing hot water, ask when a repair will happen, and understand simple repair timelines.
- 77
Asking About Breakfast Included
Learn to ask whether breakfast is included in your hotel rate, understand typical replies about times and options, and use polite hotel French.
- 78
Asking for a Wake-Up Call
Learn to request a hotel wake-up call in French, say 'I'd like a wake-up call at 7 AM,' and confirm the time — a service request, not a phone alarm.
- 79
Asking to Store Luggage
Learn beginner French phrases to ask if you can leave your bags at a hotel before check-in or after check-out, and understand pickup times and instructions.
- 80
Extending Your Stay
Learn to ask in French whether you can stay one more night, check availability, and confirm the extra night — a request separate from your original booking.
Everyday Social Conversations
10 lessons- 81
Talking About Hobbies
Learn to say what you're into and how often you do it in French, using aimer, adorer, and frequency expressions, with follow-up questions.
- 82
Sharing Weekend Plans
Learn to say what you're going to do this weekend in French, using the near future (aller + infinitive) to talk about hiking, staying home, and relaxing.
- 83
Discussing Favorite Music
Learn to say 'I love pop' or 'I'm a big fan of jazz' in French, and compare music tastes with friends using simple phrases and the verb 'adorer'.
- 84
Talking About Favorite Foods
Learn to say what foods you love or dislike in French, and discuss dining out preferences. Perfect for beginners wanting to share their tastes.
- 85
Describing Your Family
Learn to say who is in your family in French, using mon, ma, mes and family vocabulary to describe relationships rather than personal details.
- 86
Asking About a Friend's Family
Learn to ask 'Do you have any siblings?' and 'What do your parents do?' in French, show interest, and use question forms correctly.
- 87
Talking About Pets
Learn to say which pet you have, give its name and describe its character, and talk about being a dog person or a cat person in everyday French.
- 88
Expressing Likes and Dislikes
Learn to say what you like or dislike, express indifference with 'ça m'est égal', refuse with 'je ne veux pas', and craft short French Instagram bio lines.
- 89
Talking About Daily Routine
Learn to say what you do every day in French using the present tense and time expressions like 'à 7 heures', 'puis', and 'ensuite'.
- 90
Discussing Weather as Small Talk
Learn casual French weather talk to start conversations, agree, and extend them naturally. Perfect for beginners who want to make small talk like a local.
Everyday Politeness: Requests and Responses
10 lessons- 91
Asking for Help Politely
Learn to ask for assistance in French, from requesting directions from a stranger to asking a favor from a friend, with polite forms and appropriate tone.
- 92
Offering Help Appropriately
Learn to offer help in French with formal and informal phrases, including 'Can I help you?' and 'Let me know if you need anything,' and respond politely if your offer is declined.
- 93
Making Suggestions Politely
Learn beginner-friendly French phrases for suggesting plans politely, softening ideas, and responding to other people's suggestions without pressure.
- 94
Accepting and Declining Invitations
Learn beginner-friendly French phrases to accept or politely decline invitations, with formal and informal options and ways to soften a refusal.
- 95
Extending Invitations
Learn clear, polite French phrases to invite friends, colleagues or acquaintances to an event, and how to respond when someone sounds unsure.
- 96
Giving Compliments
Learn to give sincere, culturally appropriate compliments in French on appearance, work, and possessions. Master key phrases, avoid common mistakes, and navigate formal and informal contexts.
- 97
Receiving Compliments
Learn beginner-friendly French phrases to accept, deflect, or return compliments politely, with formal and informal variations.
- 98
Apologizing for Being Late
Learn standard French phrases to apologize for lateness, explain a delay, and offer a remedy in casual and formal settings.
- 99
Expressing Gratitude Beyond 'Thank You'
Learn French phrases for deeper thanks: je vous en suis très reconnaissant, c'est très gentil à vous, merci de m'avoir prévenu, and merci pour votre temps, with register and dialogue.
- 100
Polite Disagreement
Learn to disagree politely in French with softening phrases like 'Je vois ce que vous voulez dire, mais...' and 'Je ne suis pas sûr(e) d'être d'accord.' Maintain harmony in conversation.
Everyday Interactions
10 lessons- 101
Asking About Someone's Day
Learn to ask 'Comment se passe ta journée ?' and reply with simple details like 'Occupée, mais bonne.' This lesson focuses on social follow-up questions in French.
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Showing You Are Listening
Learn 'Ah bon ?', 'Je vois', and other short French phrases to react naturally in conversation and show you're paying attention.
- 103
Telling Time and Schedules
Master telling clock time in French and use à, de…à, and jusqu'à to talk about when classes, work, and events start and end.
- 104
Expressing Preference: Would Rather
Learn to express preferences between options in French using 'préférer' and 'aimer mieux', focusing on choices rather than simple likes or dislikes.
- 105
Asking Permission: May I?
Learn to ask permission in French with Puis-je and Est-ce que je peux, and tell permission apart from requests for objects.
- 106
Accepting and Declining Help
Learn to respond politely in French when someone offers help: accept with thanks or decline kindly, using standard phrases and register-appropriate forms.
- 107
Understanding Directions
Learn to understand simple spoken French directions using à gauche, à droite, and tout droit, so you can follow commands like 'Tournez à droite à la banque.'
- 108
Describing Temperature
Learn to say it's freezing, hot, warm or cool in French using degree words like très, vraiment and trop, with natural temperature phrases.
- 109
Asking About Feelings
Learn to ask 'Ça va ?', 'Tu vas bien ?' and respond with empathy in everyday French conversation.
- 110
Making Excuses to Leave
Learn to give polite reasons in French to end a chat or leave a party, with phrases like 'J'ai une réunion tôt demain' and cultural tips.
Shopping and Storing: Basic Groceries
10 lessons- 111
Name Common Groceries
Learn French shopping-list vocabulary for milk, eggs, bread, fruit and vegetables, and practise the pattern 'J'ai besoin d'acheter…' to say what you need to buy.
- 112
Ask Where an Item Is in the Store
Learn to ask where to find items in a French grocery store using 'Où est-ce que je peux trouver...' and 'Où puis-je trouver...', with polite variants and store vocabulary.
- 113
Ask for a Quantity
Learn French quantity expressions with de: un kilo de pommes, un litre de lait, une demi-douzaine d'œufs, plus the partitive and pronunciation tips.
- 114
Understand the Price
Learn to ask the price of an item in French and understand the response, with phrases for pointing, asking, and clarifying.
- 115
Pay at the Market
Learn beginner French phrases to ask prices, pay with cash or card, and check your change at a market stall, with polite forms and regional notes.
- 116
Ask for a Sample
Learn to say 'Can I try ___?' in French to request a taste of food at a market before buying.
- 117
Compare Two Items
Learn to compare two items directly in French shops using celui-ci/celle-ci with comparative adjectives like moins cher, plus grand and plus frais.
- 118
Ask About Freshness
Learn beginner French questions for checking freshness at markets and shops: ask if produce is fresh, when it was picked, and understand the answers you may hear.
- 119
Request a Bag
Learn to ask for a bag or box at the checkout in French, using Je voudrais and Est-ce que je peux avoir, with polite and regional variants.
- 120
Say You Are Just Looking
Learn to reply 'Je regarde, merci' and similar French phrases when you only want to browse in a shop, not ask for help.
Navigating the City
10 lessons- 121
Asking for Directions
Learn to ask 'How do I get to the museum?' and understand basic directions in French. Master key phrases for navigating cities.
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Asking If It Is Far
Ask 'C'est loin d'ici ?' and understand French distance and time answers like 'à dix minutes à pied'.
- 123
Asking for Landmarks
Learn to ask 'What's a good landmark near the station?' in French and understand the answer, so you can orient yourself without asking for a full route.
- 124
Asking Which Bus to Take
Learn to ask 'Quel bus va à la plage ?' in French, understand bus numbers, and check routes with drivers politely.
- 125
Asking About Walking Distance
Learn to ask whether a place is walkable in French, say 'Can I walk there?', and ask how long it takes on foot.
- 126
Asking for a Map
Learn to ask for a city map in French, understand the reply, and read basic map vocabulary. Includes polite phrases, pronunciation, and a practice dialogue for the tourist office.
- 127
Asking How to Get to the Airport
Learn to ask "What's the best way to the airport?" in French and understand answers about trains, buses and taxis, with polite forms and pronunciation.
- 128
Asking for the Nearest Metro Station
Learn to ask 'Où est la station de métro la plus proche ?' and understand simple walking directions in French, with polite forms and Paris-specific vocabulary.
- 129
Asking If There Is a Shuttle
Learn to ask 'Is there a shuttle to the hotel?' in French, understand shuttle schedules, and handle pickup times and stops politely.
- 130
Asking for a Taxi Stand
Learn to ask 'Where can I find a taxi?' in French and understand the answer. Master the key phrase 'Où est-ce que je peux trouver un taxi ?' and related vocabulary for finding a taxi stand.
Building Social Connections
10 lessons- 131
Making Plans with Friends
Learn elementary French phrases to invite someone, suggest a time, accept or politely decline, and agree on a plan. Includes pronunciation, dialogue, and practice.
- 132
Suggesting Activities
Learn beginner-friendly French phrases to float ideas like "How about a movie?" or "We could go for a walk," using on pourrait, ça te dit, and si on...?
- 133
Agreeing on Arrangements
Learn French phrases to confirm plans during a negotiation, such as 'Ça me va' and 'Ça marche', and distinguish them from accepting an invitation.
- 134
Politely Declining Plans
Learn beginner-friendly French phrases to decline plans politely, suggest alternatives, and keep your relationships warm.
- 135
Rescheduling a Meetup
Learn to say 'Something came up' and 'Can we push it to Sunday?' in French, apologize, and suggest a new time.
- 136
Asking for a Favor
Learn to ask for help in French: request a favor or borrow notes politely. Includes phrases, dialogue, and common mistakes.
- 137
Offering Help to a Friend
Learn beginner-friendly French phrases to offer help and respond to offers, with pronunciation and cultural tips.
- 138
Sharing Good News
Learn to announce personal achievements in French with excitement: 'J'ai eu le poste !', 'On déménage !', and more.
- 139
Responding to Good News
Learn beginner French phrases to react positively to someone's news and ask follow-up questions as the listener, not the news-sharer.
- 140
Showing Sympathy
Learn French phrases to express sympathy and offer support when someone shares bad news, and understand how this differs from responding to good news.
Social Niceties: Dining and Visiting
10 lessons- 141
Basic Table Manners Phrases
Learn essential French phrases for dining, including polite requests and table comments, with pronunciation and usage tips.
- 142
Being a Guest: Complimenting the Host
Learn beginner French phrases to compliment a host on food or hospitality, including 'This is delicious' and 'Thank you for having me.'
- 143
Hosting Guests: Welcoming and Offering
Learn beginner-friendly French phrases to welcome someone into your home, invite them to sit down, and politely offer drinks or food using tu and vous appropriately.
- 144
Toasting and Celebrations
Learn French phrases for short toasts at parties and dinners, including 'Santé !', 'À ta santé !', 'À la vôtre !' and simple replies.
- 145
Excusing Yourself from the Table
Learn beginner French phrases to excuse yourself during a meal or thank your host at the end, with pronunciation, a sample dialogue and common pitfalls.
- 146
Complimenting Someone's Home
Learn beginner-friendly French phrases to compliment a host's home politely, with pronunciation, usage notes, and a short dialogue.
- 147
Bringing a Gift: Phrases for Giving
Learn beginner French phrases for handing a gift to a host: C'est pour vous, J'espère que ça vous plaira, and polite ways to offer a present with the tu/vous choice explained.
- 148
Receiving a Gift Politely
Learn beginner French phrases for receiving a gift graciously, including 'Tu ne devais pas' and 'Merci beaucoup,' with pronunciation and usage notes.
- 149
Saying Goodbye After a Visit
Learn French phrases for leaving a friend's or host's home, including thanks for having me, it was lovely, and let's do this again soon.
- 150
Small Talk at Parties
Learn beginner-friendly French phrases to open small talk, chat about weather, food, and interests, and exit a conversation politely.
At the repair café
2 lessons- 501
Explaining a Fault That Only Happens Sometimes
Learn to explain a device that only sometimes fails, using 'parfois', 'de temps en temps' and 'quand je le secoue', plus a short intake dialogue.
- 502
Describing a Rattling Fan Without Technical Jargon
Learn to describe a fan that rattles when tilted using French onomatopoeia, sensory verbs, and 'quand' clauses. Perfect for a repair café intake.
The self-service laundrette puzzle
2 lessons- 511
Finding a Drum Big Enough for a Duvet
Learn to ask in French whether a washing machine can take a duvet, using un tambour, une couette and assez grand.
- 512
Using the Separate Detergent Dispenser
Learn to ask where detergent goes in a French laundrette, name the compartments, and follow simple dosing labels.
Bread for the way you will eat it
2 lessons- 521
Choosing the Right Bread for Fondue
Learn to ask a French baker which bread to buy for fondue, name country bread and baguette, and explain that the bread needs to be day-old and firm.
- 522
Asking for Thick or Thin Slices
Learn to ask a baker or deli server in French for bread cut thick, thin, or at an angle, using polite, natural requests.
A very particular market basket
2 lessons- 531
Asking About the Rind at the Fromagerie
Learn to ask about cheese rind and aging in French with 'la croûte', 'la pâte', 'affiné', and two key questions: 'On mange la croûte ?' and 'C'est quoi comme affinage ?'.
- 532
Choosing Cheese to Serve Tomorrow
Learn to ask which cheeses will be ready tomorrow, whether to take them out early, and how to describe ripeness with 'à point' and 'pas trop fait'.
Parcel relays and stubborn lockers
2 lessons- 541
Pickup Code vs. Tracking Number
Learn to tell 'le code de retrait' from 'le numéro de suivi' in French, ask which one to enter, and handle a locker pickup with confidence.
- 542
Finding the Correct Locker Location
Learn beginner French to confirm you are at the right parcel relay, ask whether there are several lockers, and check the exact address politely.
A bicycle and a complicated journey
2 lessons- 551
Asking for a Valve Adapter at a Bike Workshop
Learn polite French phrases to request an adaptateur de valve for a Presta valve at an atelier vélo, and understand Presta versus Schrader.
- 552
Describing Derailleur Noise to a Mechanic
Learn French words and sentence patterns to explain derailleur noises, when they happen, and which gears are involved, so a mechanic can diagnose the problem quickly.
Your first board-game café evening
2 lessons- 561
Finding a Cooperative Board Game at a Café
Learn polite French questions to request a jeu coopératif for two at a café-jeux, understand game categories, and ask staff for recommendations.
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Explaining Color-Blind-Friendly Game Pieces
Learn to explain color vision deficiency in French and ask café staff for games with shapes, symbols or patterns that you can tell apart.
An amateur rehearsal room
2 lessons- 571
Asking About a Marked Entrance Cue in a Script
Beginner French for amateur actors: ask where your entrance is marked, and understand didascalie and réplique in a rehearsal script.
- 572
Following the Wrong Score Line in Choir Practice
Learn to say 'J'ai suivi la mauvaise ligne' and ask for help finding your vocal part in a French choir rehearsal, with key terms like 'pupitre' and 'partition'.
Brocante detective work
2 lessons- 581
Asking About a Mismatched Lid at a Brocante
Learn to ask if a lid belongs to a pot in French, check matching marks or numbers, and avoid buying incomplete cookware sets at a brocante.
- 582
Identifying Frame Dimensions Without Glass
Learn to ask for frame dimensions and discuss missing glass in French so you can assess a frame's usability at a brocante.
Inside a pottery workshop
2 lessons- 591
Asking About Clay That Is Too Dry
Learn to say clay is too dry in French and politely ask for water or wedging help in a pottery workshop. Beginner-friendly phrases for the atelier.
- 592
Fixing a Wheel That Is Off Center
Learn beginner French to say the wheel is off center, ask for help, and use key pottery terms like tour and centrer.