Online resources for learning French

I would recommend starting lessons with a tutor and then see what they advise. One of the advantage of having a tutor is that they know you and can advise the best way for you to make progress. There are great ressources onlines but it`s hard to know which one`s the best for you without knowing you.

Here are some resources that can be particularly helpful for beginners learning French :

BBC langages offers a free online course for beginners, providing interactive lessons, videos, and games to help you learn French in an engaging way.

Memrise is an app that focuses on vocabulary building through flashcards. It's a great complement to your language learning journey.

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Of course, you are right ! I can recommand you TV5 France, DELF mock exams, Duolingo. I am native French speaker and give private lessons if you are interested for some day :)

Hi ! As a beginner it's quite difficult because there's so much on the internet. I'd be more in favor of gradually providing videos and online dictionaries if necessary.

These provide clear progression and grammar foundations.

Duolingo (Free): Great for beginners; introduces vocabulary and basic grammar through gamified lessons.

Français Facile (Free): A very rich site with grammar lessons, exercises, and listening activities for beginners.

BBC Languages – French (Free, archived): Clear explanations and cultural tips, great for English speakers.

Absolutely! Complementing private classes with online resources is a smart move—it helps reinforce what you learn and gives you more exposure to the language. Here are some excellent online resources for beginners learning French:

I would suggest to watch movies or TV series in french with subtitles and get used to how it sounds.

Or a good way is to listen to music and understand the lyrics.

As a French teacher, I think you’re absolutely right: private tutoring is a great foundation, and combining it with self-study resources will help you progress much faster.

Here are some excellent beginner-friendly resources I often recommend:

Apps (for daily practice)

Duolingo – good for vocabulary and basic sentence structure

Babbel – more structured and grammar-focused than most apps

Busuu – useful because you can get corrections from native speakers

Listening (very important for beginners)

Coffee Break French (podcast) – slow, clear explanations for beginners

InnerFrench (YouTube + podcast) – slightly higher level but very useful later

FrenchPod101 – short dialogues for everyday situations

YouTube channels

Learn French with Alexa – very beginner-friendly grammar explanations

Français avec Pierre – clear explanations and pronunciation help

Reading / practice

Simple graded readers like “Short Stories in French for Beginners”

Easy French news: News in Slow French

My teacher advice

Try to combine:

10–15 minutes of app practice daily

10 minutes of listening

1 tutoring session per week

Consistency is more important than long study sessions.

And don’t worry about mistakes—especially at the beginning, they are part of progress.

If you want, I can also design a personalized weekly study plan based on your level and goals.

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