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Guide for beginners: French, where to start?

The beginner's guide our students love most

Free PDF guide for beginners: French, where to start? by The French Academy
  • Discover our beginners' guide to French, specially designed to help you learn the language
  • Quickly acquire the essential skills to get started with confidence
  • Everything you need for a successful first trip to France
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Quick test

5 minutes to test your French

Find out your level in just a few clicks

Free quiz: 5 minutes to test your French level by The French Academy
  • Whether you are a beginner or advanced, this questionnaire will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses
  • A simple, fast, no-judgment test
  • A clear result so you know exactly where to start next
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Special Christmas Guide

31 French words to know for Christmas

One festive word a day, for 31 days

Free PDF guide: 31 French words to know for Christmas by The French Academy
  • Master the essential Christmas vocabulary with this guide
  • Learn the key words to enrich your exchanges during the festive period
  • Pronunciation tips included for every word
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31 French expressions

31 French expressions to know

One expression a day, for 31 days

Free PDF guide: 31 French expressions to know by The French Academy
  • Discover our guide to 31 essential French expressions
  • Understand the most common phrases used by native speakers
  • Feel more at ease in everyday conversations
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