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Self Introduction and Basic Greetings in Formal French
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Learn how to say many common phrases in French that people use every day to introduce themselves
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Lesson LibrarySurvival Phrases
Absolute Beginner
Survival Phrases
Don't waste your time! Get the most language in the shortest time with these survival phrases.
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50 Audio Lessons
1

Thank You!

Learn "merci," the most common way to say "thank you"

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 • 1 Minute
2

Basic Greetings

Learn basic greetings

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 • 1 Minute
3

Please (This, Please)

Learn how to say Please in French

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 • 1 Minute
4

Parting Greetings (Goodbye)

Learn how to say goodbye in French

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 • 1 Minute
5

Where Is the Bathroom?

Learn how to ask "Where" questions

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 • 3 Minutes
6

I Don't Understand

Learn how to say "I don't understand," a phrase that will certainly prove useful as you are exploring through the French-speaking world

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 • 1 Minute
7

Can You Speak English?

Learn how to ask "Can you speak English?"

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 • 1 Minute
8

Can You Say It Again?

Learn how to ask someone to repeat what they said

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 • 1 Minute
9

I'm Sorry

Learn how to apologize

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 • 1 Minute
10

How Many People?

Learn how to describe how many there are in your group

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 • 1 Minute
11

Restaurant: Part 1

Learn phrases that are useful for the restaurants

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 • 1 Minute
12

Restaurant: Part 2

Learn phrases that are useful for the restaurants

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 • 1 Minute
13

Restaurant: Part 3

Learn phrases that are useful for the restaurants

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 • 1 Minute
14

You're Welcome!

Learn "de rien," which means "you're welcome"

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 • 3 Minutes
15

Restaurant: Part 4

Learn phrases that are useful for the restaurants

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 • 1 Minute
16

Counting 1 - 10

Learn to count 1 to 10 in French

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 • 3 Minutes
17

How Much?

Learn how to ask "How much is..." questions

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 • 3 Minutes
18

Riding the Bus 1

Learn how to reach your destination by bus

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 • 1 Minute
19

Riding the Bus 2

Learn how to take in the French sights by bus

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 • 2 Minutes
20

Please Lower the Price

Learn some more useful French phrases and tips for shopping in France

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 • 3 Minutes
21

Currency

Learn about Euros and cents in Europe

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 • 1 Minute
22

Internet

Learn how to access the web at a French cybercafe

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 • 4 Minutes
23

Riding the Train

Learn how to ride the train in France

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 • 2 Minutes
24

Riding the Train 2

Learn how to ride the train in France

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 • 5 Minutes
25

Taking a Taxi

Learn how to hail and tip your French taxi driver

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 • 5 Minutes
26

Like It and Don't Like It in France

Learn to say your likes and dislikes

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 • 3 Minutes
27

Where Can I Find?

Learn how to ask where you can find something

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 • 7 Minutes
28

Is There a French Store Near Here?

Learn how to ask "Is there a ... near here?" questions

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 • 4 Minutes
29

French Directions: Part I

Learn how to find your way in France

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 • 5 Minutes
30

Can You Take My/Our Picture?

Learn how to ask others to take a photo for you

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 • 4 Minutes
31

May I Take Your Picture?

Learn how to ask someone to take a picture of you and ask to take a picture of someone in today's French lesson

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 • 3 Minutes
32

How Do You Say This In French?

Learn to say "How do you say this in French?"

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 • 5 Minutes
33

Write It Down in French, Please

Learn how to ask someone, "Write it down please"

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 • 6 Minutes
34

How Do You Read This in French?

Learn another French phrase that will give you the tools to learn French from the French-speaking people around you

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 • 4 Minutes
35

Hotel, Part 1: Checking into Your French Hotel

Learn everything you need to know for checking in to a French hotel

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 • 4 Minutes
36

French Hotel, Part 2

Learn how to ask for particular things at a French hotel

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 • 5 Minutes
37

French Post Office, Part I

Learn useful phrases at the French post office

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 • 6 Minutes
38

French Post Office, Part II: Packages

Learn useful phrases at the French post office

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 • 5 Minutes
39

French Foreign Exchange

Learn about exchanging foreign currency in France

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 • 7 Minutes
40

French Telephone Card

Learn how to buy and use a pre-paid telephone card in France

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 • 5 Minutes
41

One, Please

Learn how to buy tickets in French

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 • 5 Minutes
42

Renting a Telephone in France

Learn how to rent a phone

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 • 6 Minutes
43

Do You Have an English Guide to France?

Learn how to ask for an English version

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 • 3 Minutes
44

How Do You Eat This French Food?

Learn how to ask "How do you eat this?"

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 • 5 Minutes
45

I'm a French Vegetarian

Learn to talk about being a vegetarian

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 • 4 Minutes
46

Asking for Help in French

Learn how to ask for help and to call the police

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 • 3 Minutes
47

Asking for Medical Assistance in French

Learn to ask for some medical assistance

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 • 7 Minutes
48

Explaining Symptoms in French

Learn key French phrases to ensure you get the medical assistance you need

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 • 4 Minutes
49

Explaining Allergies in French

Learn how to find your way to the hospital or the pharmacy

Audio
 • 5 Minutes
50

First Encounters: Introducing Yourself in French

Learn to introduce yourself

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 • 5 Minutes