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    French course for beginners

    Become familiar with the basics of the French language with the French course for beginners. Enjoy 1-on-1 personalised lessons, tailored by the perfect tutor to suit your learning style.

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    What you will learn in the French course for beginners

    Prepare to embark on an exciting journey into the world of French language. A skilled tutor will guide you through the basics, making sure you grasp the fundamentals of French in a fun and engaging way.

    Skills that you will develop in the French course for beginners

    • Basic understanding of French grammar
    • Ability to construct simple sentences in French
    • Proficiency in basic French vocabulary
    • Understanding and usage of common French phrases
    • Improved French pronunciation skills

    How Preply French courses work

    1. Select your ideal tutor for your French course for beginners. Then, book a trial lesson of either 25 or 50 minutes before signing up for the course.
    2. You’ll receive a tailored learning plan based on your goals and get a feel for the tutor’s teaching methods. Don’t worry if you’re not completely satisfied. You have the option to switch to a different tutor for free, or claim a full refund.
    3. Once you’ve completed your trial lesson, you’re all set to subscribe! At this stage, you can decide how many lessons you’d like to schedule per week or month. Even after finishing the course, you can continue your learning journey. Feel free to cancel your subscription at any time as per your convenience

    Course mode

    Online, with your favourite tutor

    Course rating

    4.9 (9,039 reviews)

    Course level

    Beginner

    Course duration

    17 hours (Estimated 9 weeks, 2 lessons/week)

    Course price

    Starting at $3 per lesson

    Subscription based

    Once you finish the course, keep learning or cancel your subscription anytime.

    Choose your tutor to start the French course for beginners.

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    506 French teachers available

    • Morgane Loreleï M.

      $

      24

      50-min lesson

      • French

        Speaks

      Certified French Tutor - French Course for Beginners Hello! My name is Morgane, I am French and I live in France.
      I am passionate about linguistics and language learning. I would be happy to help you learn my native language and guide you through this exciting journey that is language learning!
      I took the « Alliance Française » course to become a ...

      Why choose Morgane Loreleï M.
      "Excellent tutor. I've just started with Morgane and she is well prepared, assesses your needs before hand and creates a tailored lesson to suit with great support material."
      Lionel

      Lionel

      November 14, 2023

    • Laure G.

      New

      tutor

      $

      35

      50-min lesson

      • French

        Speaks
      +1

      French lessons for beginners or advanced students to improve quickly ! Hi I’m Laure, I’m 23 years old, I study business and design and I’d like to teach French as a side job.
      I’m quite outgoing and I really like meeting new people, but I know how to be patient and adaptative to make anyone comfortable.
      I prefer teaching beginners or advanced people.

    • Marija T.
      Super Tutor

      $

      12

      50-min lesson

      • French

        Speaks
      +1

      Master French Teacher with 2 years experience of teaching- Conversational French/ DELF preparation/ French for beginners/ French as a subject Hello! My name is Marija and I'm 25 year old French teacher from Serbia.
      I have a Master's degree in teaching French as a foreign language as well as 2 years experience. Teaching is my passion. I enjoy working with kids as well as with adults. I'm fluent in French, English and Serbian. I love travelling, sports and learning languages.

      Why choose Marija T.
      "She’s the best ! "
      William

      William

      November 21, 2023

    • Romain F.

      $

      30

      50-min lesson

      • French

        Speaks
      +3

      French for Beginners/Intermediate levels with Native Teacher (+3 years experience) 🇫🇷 Hello and welcome! My name is Romain, I'm from Lille in the North of France.
      I’ve always been fascinated by languages and after learning English and Italian at school, I’ve learned Spanish and Portuguese by myself and studied various languages such as Dutch, German and Chinese.

      Why choose Romain F.
      "Very professional, tailored class to my needs, uses material. You can tell he is well prepared. He makes you feel comfortable to talk but helps you improve along the way. Definitely, I recommend him. I already booked 6 more lessons."
      Alfonso

      Alfonso

      February 8, 2022

    • Samia M.

      $

      10

      50-min lesson

      • French

        Speaks
      +1

      certified tutor with 2 years experience specialist in learning french for beginners and children Hello everyone, I'm samia, and I'm passionate about the French language. As a tutor for beginners, my goal is to help you learn this language effectively and enjoyably. I offer personalized lessons to meet your specific needs. Together, we'll explore grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.

      Why choose Samia M.
      "Hi, I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for Samia, my French tutor. She's been a fantastic guide in my language-learning journey. Samia's patience is a game-changer. She explains things in a way that's easy to understand and makes our sessions enjoyable. I appreciate how she customizes our lessons to suit my learning style. What sets Samia apart is her genuine passion for French. It's contagious and keeps me motivated. If you're on the lookout for a top-notch French tutor, Samia's your person. Thanks,"
      Zee

      Zee

      January 12, 2024

    • Wafaa A.
      Super Tutor

      $

      27

      50-min lesson

      • French

        Speaks
      +3

      Perfect for beginners & professionals seeking to improve, rediscover, appreciate, practice and above all master the basics of the French language. Learn French with a little Je ne sais quoi!
      I have a passion for the language of Molière which I first learned at home, then at school. After Growing, studying & working in a French environment both in Morocco and Québec , i started working in bilingual environments.

      Why choose Wafaa A.
      "This teacher is professional and wonderful, you feel more comfortable speaking in these classes. "
      Ismail

      Ismail

      January 18, 2022

    • Dina S.
      Super Tutor

      $

      17

      50-min lesson

      • French

        Speaks
      +1

      ✨ Certified teacher with 8 years of experience✨ Learn and improve your French while having fun! 🎀for children and beginners. Start learning French now! Hello,my name is Dina , I am from Egypt, I am a teacher with a degree in French as a foreign language and I have the experience of teaching the French language for 8 years .
      I am kind, patient, kind and sympathic .
      * You will learn the French language through fun lessons with songs, videos and articles to improve your vocabulary, grammar.

      Why choose Dina S.
      "Mme. Dina has been the best for my girls!! She is consistent, knowledgeable, reliable, and kind. I am really thankful for her! "
      janna

      janna

      October 17, 2022

    • Kong N.
      Super Tutor

      $

      6

      50-min lesson

      • French

        Speaks

      Certified french tutor with 3 years of experience. Expert in Conversational French, Grammar and Vocabulary, Exam preparation for all level learners (beginners, intermediate and advanced) Hello, my name is Kong. I am from Cameroon and I am perfectly bilingual. I’m so passionate about teaching, exchanging knowledge because I believe learning never ends. I love traveling and learning different cultures.
      I have 3 years of teaching experience whereby I’ve worked with people of all age ...

      Why choose Kong N.
      "We have very nice chats and she always provides interesting subjects and point of views. For me this was perfect to sharpen my conversational skills in French. I recommend!"
      Kevin

      Kevin

      July 21, 2022

    • Tino L.
      Super Tutor

      $

      58

      50-min lesson

      • French

        Speaks
      +11

      Polyglot language coach 🇫🇷with +1000 students | Personalized lessons to bring your French to the next level 🚀(Beginners, DELF-DALF / TCF, Conversations, French for business, French for kids, …) Bonjour and welcome to our French journey 🤗
      I’m Tino, your native 🇫🇷 tutor, from Bretagne, France. I’m a very patient, friendly & experienced teacher, passionate about traveling and learning languages.
      📖 I’ve been studying languages intensively for ten years which makes me understand what you’re going through 😉

      Why choose Tino L.
      "Tino is a pleasure to work with. He works very hard to find the right materials to meet your language needs. He tries in every way possible to make lessons enjoyable as well as instructive. Intelligent, polite, willing to please and instruct, Tino is someone I heartily recommend as a tutor."
      Michael

      Michael

      July 10, 2020

    • Lori C.

      New

      tutor

      $

      20

      50-min lesson

      • French

        Speaks

      Whether you are beginner or advanced, what remains for us now is to meet each other, and explore together the beauty of French. Hello,
      I am Lori and I am French. I like words, languages and particularly my mother tongue, which led me to study French literature. For me, it's always beautiful to see how we connect to each other through language, by only knowing few vocabulary in the language of the other.

    Why Preply is the best site to learn french online

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    Our French students love us

    Aikaterini

    Aikaterini

    with Jeremy

    Jeremy is a great teacher. His methodology makes students feel really confident when speaking and writing and also helps them learn a lot about the French culture

    Sara

    Sara

    with Asmaa

    My 10 years old boy and my 7 years old girl started having French sessions with Ms. Asmaa and they enjoyed it and super excited to meet her again, thank you Ms. Asmaa ❤️

    Lipine

    Lipine

    with Douna'ame Nene

    Nene is absolutely amazing! She is so professional, friendly, patient. She really is such a great teacher. I have learnt so much in the few lessons we've had. Thanks Nene :)

    Felipe

    Felipe

    with Anthony

    It was my first class with Anthony. He is very patient and straightforward, and he pushes us forward. I will be having more classes with him.

    Isabelle

    Isabelle

    with Cyrine

    Cyrine is a phenomenal teacher! She is so patient, helpful, encouraging, and prepared! I absolutely love taking lessons with her and I cannot recommend her enough! 10/10