Tips to learn French

Compare Paris and the South of France for learning French. See how immersion, pace, lifestyle and opportunities to practise differ, and why Antibes can be a great place to learn.

Learn how to think in French without translating every sentence in your head. Use simple thoughts, French expressions and everyday practice to speak more naturally.

Find out why a language holiday in France can offer more than sightseeing, combining travel, new experiences and the chance to come home speaking more French.

Learn how French speakers express frustration without swearing, with natural phrases like “j’en ai marre”, “ça m’énerve”, “mince” and “j’en peux plus”.

Learn how to order at a French pâtisserie with the phrases French people actually use, essential etiquette and what to say when you don’t understand.

Summer, spring, autumn or winter? Discover the best time to learn French in France depending on the kind of language stay you want.

Understand DELF and DALF exams, CEFR levels from A1 to C2, and how to choose the right official French diploma for your goals.

Take our free online French level test and discover your level from A1 to C2 in just a few minutes. Find the right French course for you.