Want to learn, improve or refresh your French but short on time? Learning French online, from home, with just a smartphone, tablet or computer, is entirely possible.
With a little consistency and motivation, you will soon speak more fluent French. Here are the most useful online resources and how to get the most out of them.
Key takeaways
- You do not need much time: a smartphone, tablet or computer is enough.
- Work on reading comprehension with online press matched to your level.
- Work on listening comprehension with short French videos.
- For speaking, nothing replaces conversation with a teacher.
Everything you can practise online
Every French skill can be trained online. Here is where to start depending on what you want to improve.
| Skill | How to train it online |
|---|---|
| Reading comprehension | Read online press matched to your level, one article a day |
| Listening comprehension | Watch short French videos on varied topics |
| Speaking | Speak regularly, ideally in conversation lessons with a teacher |
The resources in detail
Read the online press
The internet is full of resources to practise your French. If your level is still basic, read for example the articles of 1 jour 1 actu, a news site designed for children from age 8: the grammar and vocabulary stay simple. It is a good way to test your French and get familiar with the language. Aim for at least one article a day.
Watch French videos
Hearing the language helps you learn it. France TV Education offers a wide selection of short videos on every topic and for every level. It is ideal for improving your listening, spotting key words and structures, and pulling out the important information of a conversation, while discovering new things.
Speak with a teacher
For speaking, the best way is to practise. It is by speaking regularly that you gain ease, because a language is learnt above all through exchange. Conversation lessons with a private teacher help you work on grammar and vocabulary, correct your mistakes, memorise key points and stay motivated.
Tip: Combine all three: an article in the morning, a video at lunch, and one real conversation each week. It is the mix of reading, listening and speaking that makes your French take off.
Going further
Live French is a 100% online French school. Lessons take place over Zoom with native teachers selected for their teaching skills. You choose your slot and progress at your own pace in one-on-one online lessons.
Frequently asked questions
Can you really learn French online?
Yes. With the press, videos and online conversation lessons, you can train every skill from home, on a smartphone, tablet or computer.
How much time a day does it take?
Even a few minutes a day is enough to progress, as long as you are consistent. One article and one short video a day already make a real difference.
Which resource is best to start reading?
A simple news site like 1 jour 1 actu, designed for young readers, offers grammar and vocabulary accessible to beginners.
How do I work on speaking online?
By speaking regularly, ideally in conversation lessons with a native teacher who corrects you and gets you practising.
Are online lessons as effective as in person?
Yes. Over Zoom, a private teacher adapts the lesson to your level and pace, with the same teaching quality as in person.
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