Memrise Online French Course

Speak everyday French with our free online French course

Speak everyday French with our free online French course

Recommended lesson plan for beginners

Start with these lessons designed around real-life scenarios

Greetings

Basics
Basics
11 words/phrases to learn
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Meeting New People

Introductions
Introductions
11 words/phrases to learn
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Drink with a Friend

Social Life
Social Life
10 words/phrases to learn
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Art & Cinema

Activities
Activities
10 words/phrases to learn
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Expressing Frustration

Opinions
Opinions
10 words/phrases to learn
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Your Surroundings

Travel
Travel
16 words/phrases to learn
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Getting a Table

Food
Food
14 words/phrases to learn
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Your Family 1

Relationships
Relationships
12 words/phrases to learn
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At the Supermarket

Shopping
Shopping
14 words/phrases to learn
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Total immersion: the best way to learn French

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Frequently Asked Questions
Why learn French?
French is a beautiful language spoken by over 270 million people around the world. It is the official language of many countries, including France, Belgium, Switzerland, Canada, and Haiti. In addition, French is one of the most widely used languages on the internet and can be found in popular songs and shows on Netflix. Learning French can help you advance your career and improve your communication skills. Additionally, studies have shown that speaking more than one language can improve your memory and cognitive abilities. With so many benefits, it's no wonder that French is one of the most popular languages to learn.
Is it difficult to learn a new language?
It doesn’t have to be difficult! The secret to making learning a language easier (and fun!) is quite simple - don’t stress about the details, learn what interests you, and immerse yourself in the language.

Many traditional learning methods insist on teaching irrelevant words and focusing on grammar. It would take weeks before getting to learn things that you find interesting and useful in the real world. So why not learn phrases about travelling if you love to travel? Or phrases about food if you’re into that. Learning a language through what you already love keeps you motivated, helps you contextualise the language, and makes learning much easier and enjoyable.
Where do I start when learning a language?
Starting to learn a new language can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. The best way to start learning a new language is by finding something that you're interested in. If you love to travel, for example, start by learning about travel. There are plenty of resources out there, from online courses to apps like Memrise, that can help you get started. And once you start getting the hang of things, keep yourself engaged and immersed in the language by reading books, watching movies, or listening to music in the language you're trying to learn. With a little bit of effort, you'll be speaking like a native in no time.
Can you learn a language on an app?
Yes you can! Learning a language with an app is better than textbook learning for a number of reasons:

Learn on your phone wherever you are, whenever you want. This is convenient, especially if you have a busy schedule or are always on the go.
Smart algorithms know your learning levels and keep you challenged. This ensures that you are always making progress and not just repeating the same lessons.
Apps like Memrise are packed with videos of native speakers that show you what the language sounds like in real life. This is helpful for understanding the rhythm and flow of the language.
Memrise also lets you customise your learning journey - choose the phrases most important to you and learn those first. No one wants to be forced to learn to count to 1000 before getting what you really need.