Learn to converse in French

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  • Professional Certificate
  • 24hrs Suggested Study Time
  • 3 Months Access
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  • 7317 Students

Discover how easy it can be to learn common words and phrases for both leisure and business.

This course will teach you how to communicate easily and comfortably with those who speak French. You'll learn practical, common phrases that will make your trip to the many French-speaking regions of the world more pleasant. You'll learn dialogue specific to various settings, and you'll be surprised how easy it can be to speak another language!

Each lesson introduces a scenario, presented in short dialogues. You'll be able to practice and learn both sides of the conversation, so you'll easily understand and expect common responses. Every lesson also has cultural tips, which will make you more comfortable in a foreign setting.

Since proper pronunciation is important to good communication, this course will help you master the best pronunciations. Simply click on each word to hear it spoken! Every word and sentence is also written out phonetically using sounds that you are already very familiar with from English words. This course has been carefully crafted to ensure you will have no trouble pronouncing French words correctly.

The first three lessons give you an introduction to the basics you'll need for most conversations, such as ""please"" and ""thank you."" You'll also learn numbers, days of the week, months of the year, and telling time.

After the introduction and basic conversation lessons, you'll learn what to say at the airport. Then, you'll need to get to your hotel, so the next lesson teaches you about transportation. The following lesson will show you how to talk to hotel employees. After you're settled into your hotel, you'll probably be hungry, so next you'll learn about restaurants. The entire course is structured in this logical, systematic method. Since each lesson presents its own setting, you will want to print your lessons and take them with you on your trip for quick reference.

Each lesson also includes cultural tips. Hand and body gestures mean different things in different cultures. For example, do you know the proper way to point to avoid offending people? This course will tell you. That tip and the many others that you will learn will help you better blend in and avoid misunderstandings when you travel.

This course makes learning French fun and surprisingly easy. You'll be pleased with your quick progress, and you'll be prepared for your next trip!

Courses are delivered to you through expertly executed lessons, online instruction and interaction with like-minded students. Our courses are designed to deliver all of the benefits of studying in a classroom whilst giving you the flexibility to study at a time and place to suit your needs. You can access your classroom 24/7 from any device with an internet connection.

This course has a 3 month duration. You'll complete comprehensive lessons, quizzes and assignments before submitting your final exam at the end of the course to achieve your certificate. Courses must be completed within the 3 month access period.

In this first lesson, you’ll learn the basics of pronunciation. Good pronunciation will help you communicate with native speakers. First, you'll learn how to pronounce vowels. French uses the same alphabet as English, and the vowels are the same. Then we'll move on to the consonants. After that, you'll learn about stressing syllables and linking words together.

In your second lesson, you finally get to use all that pronunciation in some real sentences. We'll start with some basic information and a few rules. Then we'll move quickly to common words and some easy sentences. Finally, we'll talk about the weather and introduce numbers.

Today you'll learn numbers.&nbsp; We'll start off by reviewing what you've already learned. Then we'll move on to the teens and twenties. We'll keep going all the way to a billion! You'll also learn the days and months. Calendars are a little different in France, and you'll learn how to read them. You'll learn words for&nbsp;<i>today</i>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<i>tomorrow</i>. Next, you'll learn how to tell time in French. Time is important to travelers. You don't want to be late for the opera!

Welcome to France! We're finally getting to the exciting part! In this lesson, you'll learn all about transportation. We'll start out at the airport. Then you'll learn words about taxis, buses, trains, and my favorite, the subway.

In this lesson, you'll learn vocabulary and dialogues for all sorts of lodging options.&nbsp; Hotels are the most popular place for tourists to stay, so we'll spend the most time on them. Next, you'll find out how to talk about other places to stay. First, you'll learn about youth hostels. Then we'll move on to apartments, resorts, and castles. (No, I've never spent the night in a castle, but it would be fun!) You&rsquo;ll also learn about requesting special items and information.

Today we're going to talk about food. First, you'll learn about different types of French restaurants. Then you'll learn general vocabulary about food and eating out. You'll also learn words for various beverages.

In the seventh lesson, you&rsquo;ll learn about currency and different types of communication. First, you'll learn about money in France. Then we&rsquo;ll move on to telephones, the mail, and technology.

<p>In this lesson, you&rsquo;re going to learn how to talk about shopping in French. First, you&rsquo;ll learn words that are used in all stores. Then we&rsquo;ll talk about souvenirs. You can&rsquo;t go on a trip without buying souvenirs! </p> <p>Next, you&rsquo;ll learn words for clothes. I&rsquo;ll teach you a few tips for using French words, too. You&rsquo;ll also learn names for colors and lots of different kinds of stores. </p>

In Lesson 9, you&rsquo;re going to learn French for lots of different forms of entertainment. &nbsp;We&rsquo;ll start with the radio. Then we&rsquo;ll move on to television and movies. &nbsp;You&rsquo;ll also learn about sports and beaches. &nbsp;Then we&rsquo;ll talk about the circus and fairs. Finally, you&rsquo;ll learn about zoos and amusement parks.

Today we&rsquo;re going to talk about more entertainment options. We&rsquo;ll focus on cultural tourist spots. We&rsquo;ll start with museums and then move on to castles and cathedrals. France is famous for its castles, and everyone should see at least one. Then we&rsquo;ll talk about the theater. You&rsquo;ll learn words for plays, musicals, operas, and concerts.

In this lesson, you&rsquo;re going to learn about emergencies. I hope you&rsquo;ll never need to use this lesson. Life is unpredictable, though. It&rsquo;s helpful to familiarize yourself with these words. Then, to lighten things up a little, we&rsquo;ll be talking about French phrases. You&rsquo;ll learn exclamations, as well as a few French proverbs and idioms.

In your final lesson, we&rsquo;ll start our review. We&rsquo;ll go over a few key points, such as pronunciation and linking words. You&rsquo;ll even get a little more practice on those cumbersome nasal vowels. Then, you&rsquo;ll learn how to make your own sentences. I&rsquo;ll teach you some simple sentences. All you have to do is plug in the word you need.&nbsp; Next, you&rsquo;ll learn how to ask questions, and we'll cover a little sentence structure. Finally, you&rsquo;ll learn some fun slang.

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Amy Page has been a translator and technical writer since the early '90s. She has a Bachelor's Degree in French, and she is one of a handful people in the United States who completed a special Translation minor. Amy has written and copy edited for... Read more

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Frequently Asked Questions

Once you've made the payment, we'll send you a confirmation email with a link to start your course. Feel free to get started whenever you're ready!

You'll have 3 months access to your course. In that time you are free to study at your own pace. The course duration is 24 hours.

Online learning is a flexible way to study that fits around your schedule, giving you the freedom to learn at your own pace from anywhere in the world. You'll have 3 months to complete the course and can take the multiple-choice questions and final exam whenever it suits you.

If you need help, you can contact us anytime. You can also join the discussion area where you can interact with other students. The discussion area for each lesson is open for the entire duration of the course.

Of course! We offer a 7-day money back guarantee. As long as you haven't completed the course, you can get a full refund within 7 days of enrolling.

We do not offer extensions or transfers for this self-paced course. However, you will have 3 months to complete the course, and if you need to cancel within the first 10 days of enrolment, we offer a money back guarantee.

The Learning Environment

From the moment that you enrol in the Learn to converse in French you will become an integral part of our learning community. You'll find yourself with the freedom to learn at a speed that suits you, on any device, from anywhere in the world. Achieving your career goals no longer has to mean compromising family and work commitments.

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We believe in personalised learning. That's why we provide all the tools and support you need to succeed at your own pace. With flexible learning, you'll stay motivated and retain more information. Plus, you can balance your studies with work and family commitments to make your dreams a reality.

We Won't Break The Bank

Education should be accessible to anyone who wants to learn. That's why we offer some of the most competitive prices in the industry with payments plans for just $25 per week. Investing in your future is a smart choice and doesn’t have to break the bank.

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At Vibe Learning, we're real people who are dedicated to providing you with personal support every step of the way. Our industry experts are not only professional and knowledgeable but also incredibly passionate about sharing their expertise with you. With their guidance, you'll gain invaluable insights and practical knowledge to help you succeed.

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