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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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    Tutor nationalities

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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 (8,991 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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    499 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.
      "I like Morgane's calm voice and vibe as well as how fast she understood and adapted the lessons to what I need in order to progress with my French level. She takes notes during the lesson that shares with me afterwards which allow me to really focus and be present. "
      Adriana

      Adriana

      November 22, 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.
      "Teacher has a good knowledge and she prepares the class as per your need. "
      kaushal

      kaushal

      November 9, 2023

    • 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

    • 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.
      "Thank you for making my kid feels confident and so relaxed while attending the class, day by day with you, the French is becoming his favourite subject😊"
      Dina

      Dina

      October 23, 2022

    • Khaoula C.

      $

      22

      50-min lesson

      • French

        Speaks
      +1

      French tutor with 2years of experience , Customized lessons for beginners to advanced levels. Let's unlock your language potential together! Hello, my name is Khaoula, I'm 22 years old, and I'm a medical student. I speak Arabic (my native language), French, and English fluently, which will facilitate our communication. I love spending time outdoors and enjoying what nature has to offer. I'm also passionate about teaching, and I find great satisfaction in sharing my knowledge with others.

      Why choose Khaoula C.
      "Great teacher !!! Good flow during the class !! Help me to get better on my french journey "
      Gon

      Gon

      March 20, 2024

    • Kong N.
      Super Tutor

      $

      4

      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.
      "Very good teacher with amazing interactive school. The class goes by very quickly with her style of teaching. I highly recommend her as she is perfectly bilingual to teach."
      Bhuwanaditya

      Bhuwanaditya

      July 1, 2022

    • Ghassane B.
      Super Tutor

      $

      13

      50-min lesson

      • French

        Speaks
      +2

      Certified communication tutror with 4 years of experience - French for adults beginners and advanced Hello, I'm Ghassane from Morocco, and I'm 26 years old. Teaching French is my passion, and I find great joy in helping others discover the beauty and richness of the language. Apart from teaching, I have a love for literature, exploring different genres and authors.

      Why choose Ghassane B.
      "Lessons with Ghassane are interesting and diverse. Ghassane adapts the way he teaches in line with my expectations. I am very satisfied and I see that my French is improving thanks to our classes."
      Weronika

      Weronika

      October 23, 2023

    • 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.

    • Tino L.
      Super Tutor

      $

      61

      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.
      "Great teacher, I would highly recommend Tino to everbody wihsing to improve in French"
      Ivan

      Ivan

      November 30, 2020

    Why Preply is the best site to learn french online

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    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