Next steps
You've completed this introductory guide to French. Here's how to continue your learning journey.
Assess your level
| Level | Description |
|---|---|
| A1 | Beginner: Basic phrases and introductions |
| A2 | Elementary: Routine tasks and simple conversations |
| B1 | Intermediate: Travel situations, opinions |
| B2 | Upper-intermediate: Fluent interaction |
| C1 | Advanced: Spontaneous, flexible expression |
| C2 | Proficiency: Near-native understanding |
This guide covers A1 content. Aim for A2 next.
Daily practice
Even 15–20 minutes daily beats hours of occasional study.
Simple routine:
- 5 min: Vocabulary (flashcards)
- 5 min: Listening (podcast, music)
- 5 min: Reading (news, graded readers)
- 5 min: Speaking (shadowing, partner)
Resources
Podcasts
- Coffee Break French — Clear lessons for beginners
- InnerFrench — Intermediate, comprehensible input
- Journal en français facile (RFI) — News for learners
Apps
- Anki — Vocabulary with spaced repetition
- Duolingo — Gamified daily practice
- Babbel — Structured courses
Websites
- TV5Monde — Free resources for learners
- Lawless French — Grammar explanations
- Français Authentique — Natural French
YouTube
- Français avec Pierre — Clear grammar
- innerFrench — Comprehensible input
- Comme une Française — Cultural tips
Speaking practice
- italki / Preply — Online tutors
- Tandem / HelloTalk — Language exchange
- Alliance Française — Courses worldwide
Immersion
- Change your phone to French
- Watch French films with French subtitles
- Listen to French radio
- Read French news
Certificates
- DELF/DALF — Official French diplomas
- TCF — Test de Connaissance du Français
- TEF — Test d'Évaluation de Français
Final word
French opens doors to 29 countries and one of the world's great cultures. Persistence is the key to fluency.
Bonne chance ! — Good luck!