Learn the French you actually need
A roadmap built around real French admin: the bakery and the bank, the doctor and the prefecture. Since 1 January 2026 France asks for A2 for a first multi-year card, B1 for the 10-year carte de résident and B2 for naturalisation, plus a civic exam.
A1 · Expat Essentials
0/3 lessonsThe words you need on day one: greetings, shops, transport.
Greetings, politeness & la bise
Bonjour, politeness & la bise
Learn the greetings that open every French interaction, when to use tu or vous, and how the famous bise actually works.
about 12 min
At the bakery, café & supermarket
At the bakery, café & supermarket
Order bread, coffee and groceries with the polite formulas French shopkeepers expect.
about 15 min
Asking for directions & transport
Asking for directions & transport
Ask where things are, understand the answer, and buy tickets for the metro, bus or train.
about 15 min
A2 · Daily Administration
0/3 lessonsHandle the everyday paperwork of life in France.
Opening a bank account & phone contract
Opening a bank account & phone contract
The vocabulary of a French bank appointment: RIB, IBAN, justificatif de domicile, prélèvement.
about 18 min · finish the previous lesson to unlock
Visiting the doctor & pharmacy
At the doctor & the pharmacy
Describe symptoms, understand a prescription, and talk about your carte Vitale.
about 18 min · finish the previous lesson to unlock
Renting an apartment
Renting an apartment
Visit a flat, read a listing, and understand the words in your bail and dossier.
about 20 min · finish the previous lesson to unlock
B1 · Official Compliance & Settlement
0/3 lessons PlusReach B1, the level required for the 10-year carte de résident (a first multi-year card needs A2, naturalisation needs B2).
Preparing for the prefecture
PlusPreparing for the prefecture
Handle a titre de séjour renewal conversation and the ANEF online steps in French.
about 20 min · finish the previous lesson to unlock
Working & office French
PlusWorking & office French
Professional vocabulary for meetings, emails and everyday office exchanges.
about 22 min · finish the previous lesson to unlock
TCF / TEF exam preparation
PlusTCF / TEF exam preparation & strategy
What each section tests, how it is scored, and the strategy that gets you a reliable B1 (or B2 for naturalisation).
about 25 min · finish the previous lesson to unlock