Self Study Course
A practical online course for expats to understand locals better
and handle daily life without stress.
👉 For beginners: this course will take you from hesitating and struggling to understand locals, to being confident and comfortable in your daily life, through real conversations, practical vocabulary, and confidence-building listening exercises.
After the course, you will…
✅ Understand natural conversations more easily and respond with greater fluency.
✅ Handle real-life tasks smoothly, from daily errands to practical interactions.
✅ Use a functional, everyday vocabulary to express your needs clearly.
✅ Feel confident speaking with locals in everyday situations without hesitation.
✅ Initiate conversations, ask questions, and keep interactions flowing naturally.
✅ Speak more spontaneously and comfortably, enjoying real communication.
👀 Want a sneak peek? Click here and watch the introduction video from the course!
What’s inside the course
⭐ Real-life conversations (30 +): Train your ear and understand native speakers in common, everyday contexts.
⭐ Vocabulary sheets (with audio): Use essential words and sentences to build your language foundation and practise your pronunciation.
⭐ Exercises (20 +): To help you memorise and apply practical vocabulary and phrases.
⭐ Listening exercises (20 +): Improve your listening skills and confidence by understanding real conversations in various situations.
Meeting new people: you’ll feel confident introducing yourself, starting conversations, and connecting naturally with new people in everyday situations.
01
Basic questions & answers: Introduce yourself and ask questions
Talking about your family: Describe your family
Talking about your tastes: Express what you like and dislike doing
Taking care of your house ✨ NEW UNIT ✨ : you’ll be able to describe household problems, speak with professionals, and manage housing-related tasks effectively.
02
At the estate agency: Learn how to ask for information about a property when you're looking to buy or rent
Household issues: Know how to call a repair professional and clearly explain the problems in your home.
House renovations: Communicate effectively with contractors and ensure that renovation work is progressing smoothly.
Consuming: you’ll be able to order food, ask for products, and handle typical shopping interactions with ease.
03
Understanding the menu: Know the different sections and where to look
Ordering food: Master practical sentences and vocabulary to place your order and talk to the staff
At the clothes shop: Learn phrases to talk to the shop assistant
At the bakery: Discover French pastry names and useful phrases
At the butcher's: Learn meat names and practical phrases for shopping
Travelling: you’ll know how to ask for and understand directions, buy tickets, and manage common travel situations smoothly.
04
Buying a transportation ticket: Order your ticket and ask for details
Asking for & giving directions: Master essential expressions for navigating the city
At the doctor's: you’ll be able to explain symptoms, understand basic medical questions, and navigate a doctor’s appointment more comfortably.
05
Explaining symptoms: Learn specific vocabulary to describe your condition and understand medical advice
On the phone: you’ll gain the skills to make and handle everyday phone calls clearly and confidently.
Having a conversation on the phone: Build your confidence with key phrases used in phone conversations
06
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« I found this course enjoyable and instructive. The lessons contained useful situations and vocabulary. Most of the information was review for me, but it was very useful in helping me remember vocabulary. I found the spoken sections most useful, as I am very interested in improving my listening skills. »
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What will you need to take the course?
This is a self-study course, meaning you can learn at your own pace and on your own schedule. Since it's entirely online, you can study from anywhere!
All you need is a computer or laptop, an internet connection, and some speakers or headphones (there are plenty of listening exercises, so you’ll need audio to complete them).
Unlimited
Access
You’ll have access to the course for an unlimited period, allowing you to revisit the content as many times as you like, whenever you need a refresher!
Who is it for?
This course is tailored for expats with a beginner (some knowledge of French) or elementary level. If you are a complete beginner or already have an advanced level of French, the course may not be suitable for you. However, you can still purchase it for future use or to review essential and specific vocabulary.