Français · CEFR A1–C1
Learn French online: a 365-day course from A1 to C1
French is spelled one way and spoken another. This course starts with the sound system, including nasal vowels and silent letters, so reading and listening grow together instead of fighting each other. From there a daily lesson adds vocabulary, grammar, short dictations and speaking tasks, in an order that follows the DELF levels.
Free placement test · 3-day course trial · cancel anytime.
Who this French course is for
- Beginners who are intimidated by French pronunciation
- Learners preparing for DELF A1 to B2
- Students and professionals planning to study or work in a French-speaking country
Silent final letters, liaison and nasal vowels trip up most learners. They get dedicated space in the first units, plus short dictation drills from A2 onward.
How the 365-day French path works
The course takes you from A1 beginner to C1 advanced, aligned with the DELF levels. Progress is measured against DELF levels.
- Take the free placement test and we drop you on the right day of the 365-day path.
- Each day is one lesson of about an hour: vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening, speaking and writing.
- A short quiz at the end unlocks the next day, and spaced-repetition review brings old words back before you forget them.
Preview: Day 1 — Bonjour ! Greetings and the sound of French
Here is what your very first French lesson teaches you:
- Greet someone, be polite and say goodbye
- Say your name with “Je m’appelle …”
- Recognise nasal vowels and silent final letters
| French | IPA | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| bonjour | /bɔ̃.ʒuʁ/ | hello; good morning | Bonjour, madame. |
| salut | /sa.ly/ | hi; bye (informal) | Salut, Léo ! |
| au revoir | /o ʁə.vwaʁ/ | goodbye | Au revoir, Léo. |
| à bientôt | /a bjɛ̃.to/ | see you soon | Merci, à bientôt ! |
French course questions
- I can read French but cannot understand it spoken. Will this help?
- Yes. Every lesson includes listening and speaking, and the early units focus on how written French maps to sound.
- Does the course follow DELF?
- Levels follow the CEFR bands used by DELF, with mock exams at the end of each level band.
- Can I try before I pay?
- The placement test is free, and courses include a 3-day trial.
- Is it only for beginners?
- No. The placement test can start you at an intermediate day, and the path continues to advanced (C1) material.
Find your starting day in 10 minutes
The placement test is free. It tells you exactly which day of the French path to begin on.
Take the free placement test