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Mastering Level 1 French
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Lessons for Your Flight To France
Preparing for a trip to France? Here are the lessons you will need to get the most out of your trip.
13 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Preparing for a trip to France? Here are the lessons you will need to get the most out of your trip.
13 Lessons Absolute Beginner
2
Speaking with French-Speaking Family Members
Is your partner a native French speaker? These lessons will help you communicate and get along with their family!
10 Lessons Beginner
Is your partner a native French speaker? These lessons will help you communicate and get along with their family!
10 Lessons Beginner
1
Essential French for Emergencies
Don't get caught in an emergency without these language skills!
8 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Don't get caught in an emergency without these language skills!
8 Lessons Absolute Beginner
2
Living in France
Living abroad isn't easy. These lessons will help you find your voice in a new country.
20 Lessons Beginner
Living abroad isn't easy. These lessons will help you find your voice in a new country.
20 Lessons Beginner
2
Using Correct French at the Bank
If you're living in France you'll want a bank account. It's not hard to get started!
9 Lessons Beginner
If you're living in France you'll want a bank account. It's not hard to get started!
9 Lessons Beginner
2
Shopping in France
Going shopping in France is even more fun when you can talk to the shop staff in French.
5 Lessons Beginner
Going shopping in France is even more fun when you can talk to the shop staff in French.
5 Lessons Beginner
2
Talking with Your French Partner
Communication is the cornerstone of a great relationship.
15 Lessons Beginner
Communication is the cornerstone of a great relationship.
15 Lessons Beginner
2
Discovering Your Roots
These lessons are your guide to connecting with your French heritage.
8 Lessons Beginner
These lessons are your guide to connecting with your French heritage.
8 Lessons Beginner
1
Get Motivated to Study French
When you're feeling burnt out try these lessons to rekindle the flame!
15 Lessons Absolute Beginner
When you're feeling burnt out try these lessons to rekindle the flame!
15 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Ultimate Video Getting Started
Get up and running with the basics of French in this all-video learning path!
50 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Get up and running with the basics of French in this all-video learning path!
50 Lessons Absolute Beginner
3
An Intermediate French Lesson Review
Looking for the best intermediate French lessons? These lessons will level up your French!
14 Lessons Intermediate
Looking for the best intermediate French lessons? These lessons will level up your French!
14 Lessons Intermediate
1
Speaking Perfect French at a Restaurant
Obliterate the language barrier between you and delicious French food.
10 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Obliterate the language barrier between you and delicious French food.
10 Lessons Absolute Beginner
4
Flexing your Fluency
Now's the fun part! These lessons present native-speed French in a safe environment.
89 Lessons Advanced
Now's the fun part! These lessons present native-speed French in a safe environment.
89 Lessons Advanced
1
Using a Phone in France
Wondering how to answer the phone in French or get a prepaid phone card? These lessons will help you out.
8 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Wondering how to answer the phone in French or get a prepaid phone card? These lessons will help you out.
8 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Talking About Yourself
It's everybody's favorite topic: themselves! Learn how to talk about yourself in French.
57 Lessons Absolute Beginner
It's everybody's favorite topic: themselves! Learn how to talk about yourself in French.
57 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Language S.O.S.
You can't understand and express everything. Find out how to navigate these tricky times.
17 Lessons Absolute Beginner
You can't understand and express everything. Find out how to navigate these tricky times.
17 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Going Out in France: Level 1
Get out of the classroom and into parties by building up your conversation skills.
76 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Get out of the classroom and into parties by building up your conversation skills.
76 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Mastering Level 1 French
Set a solid French foundation with this path. For those aiming for complete mastery.
215 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Set a solid French foundation with this path. For those aiming for complete mastery.
215 Lessons Absolute Beginner
2
Going Out in France: Level 2
Take the next step in developing your conversational French skills.
35 Lessons Beginner
Take the next step in developing your conversational French skills.
35 Lessons Beginner
2
Mastering French: Level 2
Bridge the gap to Intermediate French with this comprehensive pathway.
140 Lessons Beginner
Bridge the gap to Intermediate French with this comprehensive pathway.
140 Lessons Beginner
1
Culture Class: Holidays in France
Get up-to-speed on the most common holidays in France.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Get up-to-speed on the most common holidays in France.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Culture Class: French Superstitions and Beliefs
Can a loaf of bread summon an executioner? Learn this and many more superstitions.
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Can a loaf of bread summon an executioner? Learn this and many more superstitions.
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
2
Daily Conversations in French: Beginner
Learn beginner French through native dialogues.
25 Lessons Beginner
Learn beginner French through native dialogues.
25 Lessons Beginner
2
French Grammar and Vocab: Upper Beginner French
Ingrid and Jason will teach you more sophisticated grammar and vocabulary.
25 Lessons Beginner
Ingrid and Jason will teach you more sophisticated grammar and vocabulary.
25 Lessons Beginner
2
Dating in France: Informal French
Follow Jacques and his love interest Mireille as you learn lower beginner French.
25 Lessons Beginner
Follow Jacques and his love interest Mireille as you learn lower beginner French.
25 Lessons Beginner
2
Feelings, Family, and More: Lower Beginner French
This Lower Beginner French series is perfect for bridging the gap to Beginner!
25 Lessons Beginner
This Lower Beginner French series is perfect for bridging the gap to Beginner!
25 Lessons Beginner
2
Must-Know French Social Media Phrases
Social media French follows its own rules. Learn to post like a native with these lessons.
25 Lessons Beginner
Social media French follows its own rules. Learn to post like a native with these lessons.
25 Lessons Beginner
2
Must-Know French Slang Words & Phrases
You won't find these in a textbook! Learn the way French people actually talk.
25 Lessons Beginner
You won't find these in a textbook! Learn the way French people actually talk.
25 Lessons Beginner
2
Top 400 Activities: Daily Routines in French
They're not flashy, but they're the nouns and verbs you'll use every day. Learn them now!
10 Lessons Beginner
They're not flashy, but they're the nouns and verbs you'll use every day. Learn them now!
10 Lessons Beginner
2
New
Must-Know French Sentence Structures
Learn the most common French sentence structures.
25 Lessons Beginner
Learn the most common French sentence structures.
25 Lessons Beginner
2
Idioms and Proverbs
Learn some witty French proverbs and their origins.
5 Lessons Beginner
Learn some witty French proverbs and their origins.
5 Lessons Beginner
5
New
Inner Circle
This monthly, no-holds-barred pathway gives you tried and tested learning methods.
62 Lessons Bonus
This monthly, no-holds-barred pathway gives you tried and tested learning methods.
62 Lessons Bonus
1
New
French Vocab Builder
Quickly and efficiently build your French vocabulary with these themed lessons.
159 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Quickly and efficiently build your French vocabulary with these themed lessons.
159 Lessons Absolute Beginner
3
Intermediate French Dialogues and Conversations
Massively boost your French conversation skills with these dialogue-based lessons.
25 Lessons Intermediate
Massively boost your French conversation skills with these dialogue-based lessons.
25 Lessons Intermediate
3
Upper Intermediate French: Talk Like a Local
Perfect your conversational skills while mingling with the French locals.
25 Lessons Intermediate
Perfect your conversational skills while mingling with the French locals.
25 Lessons Intermediate
1
Before You Travel to France: Survival French Phrases
Don't waste your time! Get the most language in the shortest time with these survival phrases.
50 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Don't waste your time! Get the most language in the shortest time with these survival phrases.
50 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Introductions, Time, and More: Absolute Beginner French
This pathway is perfect for learning the French basics.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
This pathway is perfect for learning the French basics.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Top 25 French Questions You Need to Know
What's your name? Where are you from? Learn how to answer these common questions.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
What's your name? Where are you from? Learn how to answer these common questions.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Culture Class: Essential French Vocabulary
Let French culture be your guide as you build up essential vocabulary and phrases.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Let French culture be your guide as you build up essential vocabulary and phrases.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
3-Minute French: Greetings and Useful Phrases
In these bite-sized lessons you'll learn the most handy French phrases.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
In these bite-sized lessons you'll learn the most handy French phrases.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Ultimate French Pronunciation Guide
By focusing on the sounds which don't exist in English, you'll master pronunciation fast!
10 Lessons Absolute Beginner
By focusing on the sounds which don't exist in English, you'll master pronunciation fast!
10 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Introduction to French
5 lessons, 30 minutes. Your quick-start guide to the absolute basics of French.
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
5 lessons, 30 minutes. Your quick-start guide to the absolute basics of French.
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
5
New
News
New lesson series, crucial site updates, hot new features, site promotions, and more.
259 Lessons Bonus
New lesson series, crucial site updates, hot new features, site promotions, and more.
259 Lessons Bonus
1
French in 3-Minute Videos
Isabelle will teach you must-know French phrases, step-by-step.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Isabelle will teach you must-know French phrases, step-by-step.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
New
Listening Comprehension for Absolute Beginners
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
20 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
20 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
New
Absolute Beginner French for Every Day
In this fast-paced and fun series you'll learn the most popular French phrases.
79 Lessons Absolute Beginner
In this fast-paced and fun series you'll learn the most popular French phrases.
79 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
New
Innovative French Culture for Absolute Beginners
Learn about French cultural behavior with helpful animated explanations.
3 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Learn about French cultural behavior with helpful animated explanations.
3 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
French Questions Answered by Candice
Candice answers your most commonly asked questions in an easy-to-understand format.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Candice answers your most commonly asked questions in an easy-to-understand format.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
New
Reading Comprehension for Absolute Beginners
Try your hand at reading real French in context.
10 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Try your hand at reading real French in context.
10 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Top French Superstitions and Beliefs
Lidia explains some of the most well-known French superstitions and beliefs.
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Lidia explains some of the most well-known French superstitions and beliefs.
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
2
New
Quick & Easy French Review for Beginners
You may have forgotten some of these words and phrases. Brush up now!
7 Lessons Beginner
You may have forgotten some of these words and phrases. Brush up now!
7 Lessons Beginner
2
New
Listening Comprehension for Beginners
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
20 Lessons Beginner
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
20 Lessons Beginner
2
Words of the Week with Lya for Beginners
These fun, bite-sized lessons will get you speaking French in no time!
25 Lessons Beginner
These fun, bite-sized lessons will get you speaking French in no time!
25 Lessons Beginner
2
New
Reading Comprehension for Beginners
Try your hand at reading real French in context.
7 Lessons Beginner
Try your hand at reading real French in context.
7 Lessons Beginner
3
New
Listening Comprehension for Intermediate Learners
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
20 Lessons Intermediate
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
20 Lessons Intermediate
3
New
Must-Know French Holiday Words
Lya introduces the vocabulary and customs of many popular holidays in France.
14 Lessons Intermediate
Lya introduces the vocabulary and customs of many popular holidays in France.
14 Lessons Intermediate
3
Words of the Week with Lya for Intermediate Learners
These fun, bite-sized lessons will get you speaking French in no time!
25 Lessons Intermediate
These fun, bite-sized lessons will get you speaking French in no time!
25 Lessons Intermediate
3
New
Reading Comprehension for Intermediate Learners
Try your hand at reading real French in context.
5 Lessons Intermediate
Try your hand at reading real French in context.
5 Lessons Intermediate
3
New
French Questions Answered by Candice
Candice answers your most commonly asked questions in an easy-to-understand format.
25 Lessons Intermediate
Candice answers your most commonly asked questions in an easy-to-understand format.
25 Lessons Intermediate
4
Video Culture Class: French Holidays
Isabelle will introduce the must-know French holidays at native speed.
25 Lessons Advanced
Isabelle will introduce the must-know French holidays at native speed.
25 Lessons Advanced
4
New
Listening Comprehension for Advanced Learners
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
20 Lessons Advanced
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
20 Lessons Advanced
4
New
Reading Comprehension for Advanced Learners
Try your hand at reading real French in context.
5 Lessons Advanced
Try your hand at reading real French in context.
5 Lessons Advanced
1
Classic FrenchPod101: French Newbie
Céline, Sylvain and Sam teach you basic French in this classic series.
48 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Céline, Sylvain and Sam teach you basic French in this classic series.
48 Lessons Absolute Beginner
4
Advanced Audio Blogs
Learn about French superstitions, customs, culture, and more. All in native-speed French.
65 Lessons Advanced
Learn about French superstitions, customs, culture, and more. All in native-speed French.
65 Lessons Advanced
4
Top 10 French Cities
Paris, Nice, Bordeaux, and more.
10 Lessons Advanced
Paris, Nice, Bordeaux, and more.
10 Lessons Advanced
4
Top 10 French Holidays and Festivals
New Year's Eve, Crêpe Day, Fat Tuesday, and more.
10 Lessons Advanced
New Year's Eve, Crêpe Day, Fat Tuesday, and more.
10 Lessons Advanced
4
Top French Landmarks
The Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, Musee D'Orsay, and more.
5 Lessons Advanced
The Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, Musee D'Orsay, and more.
5 Lessons Advanced
1
Greetings From Paris: Culture Class in French
Language without culture is like leaves without a tree. Understand the culture of French!
32 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Language without culture is like leaves without a tree. Understand the culture of French!
32 Lessons Absolute Beginner
5
Throwback Thursday
Every Thursday we revisit a classic lesson from our archives.
463 Lessons Bonus
Every Thursday we revisit a classic lesson from our archives.
463 Lessons Bonus
5
Video News
Get the latest GermanPod101.com news with video.
23 Lessons Bonus
Get the latest GermanPod101.com news with video.
23 Lessons Bonus
1
French Conversations with Animation
Get a taste of real French conversation with these short animations.
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Get a taste of real French conversation with these short animations.
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
New
Extensive Reading in French for Absolute Beginners
Break into reading French with these fun miniature books.
14 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Break into reading French with these fun miniature books.
14 Lessons Absolute Beginner
2
New
Extensive Reading in French for Beginners
Break into reading French with these fun miniature books.
10 Lessons Beginner
Break into reading French with these fun miniature books.
10 Lessons Beginner
3
New
Extensive Reading in French for Intermediate Learners
Break into reading French with these fun miniature books.
10 Lessons Intermediate
Break into reading French with these fun miniature books.
10 Lessons Intermediate
2
Business French for Beginners
Harness the power of formality levels in French to boost your professional career.
20 Lessons Beginner
Harness the power of formality levels in French to boost your professional career.
20 Lessons Beginner
2
French Grammar Made Easy
We'll give you the key to mastering beginner-level rules.
15 Lessons Beginner
We'll give you the key to mastering beginner-level rules.
15 Lessons Beginner
1
Visual Vocab Quiz: Core 200 Word List
1 Lesson • 3 Assignments Absolute Beginner
1 Lesson • 3 Assignments Absolute Beginner
1
Middle School Program 1-1: Introduction to French
15 Lessons Absolute Beginner
15 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Middle School Program 1-4: French Vocabulary
25 Lessons • 5 Assignments Absolute Beginner
25 Lessons • 5 Assignments Absolute Beginner
5
Monthly Review Video
Discover the newest learning strategies and study tools.
5 Lessons Bonus
Discover the newest learning strategies and study tools.
5 Lessons Bonus
5
New
Fun & Easy French
3 Lessons Bonus
3 Lessons Bonus
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