đŸ‡«đŸ‡· Free French Resources for Every Level (A0–B1) — Learn French Fast in English âšĄïž

Welcome! This page gathers our most helpful tools to learn French clearly and quickly. Everything is explained in simple English with short steps and practical examples you can use the same day. No confusing terminology, no overwhelming lists—just focused resources that actually move you forward.

Start with the French Level Quiz (A0–B1). You’ll see your level instantly, then jump to a study plan and one cheatsheet. No overload—just one clear next step. Whether you’re starting from zero or brushing up after years away, you’ll know exactly where you stand and what to do next.

How to use this page
  • 1) Take the Level Quiz — 10 minutes, instant results.
  • 2) Open the plan below that matches your score — follow it for 4–8 weeks.
  • 3) Download one cheatsheet this week from the study plan materials.
  • 4) Read a short article in the Learning Center — real French with English support.

French Study Plans by Level đŸ—“ïž

These light plans keep you consistent without burning you out. Each week gives you specific goals and clear tasks—no vague advice like “practice daily.” If a week feels heavy, reduce the time and keep the habit. Repetition beats intensity every time. The plans are designed for busy adults who want real progress, not endless drills.

A0 → A1 (4 Weeks)

Start from absolute zero with greetings, core verbs (ĂȘtre, avoir, aller), and simple questions you’ll actually use. Tiny grammar doses when you need them, big clarity gains. By week 4, you’ll introduce yourself, order food, and ask for directions without freezing. Perfect for nervous beginners who need a gentle but effective launch.

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A1 → A2 (8 Weeks)

Build real beginner fluency with practical themes: food, city navigation, family, hobbies, and past events. Grammar appears when it’s actually useful—like passĂ© composĂ© for telling stories or comparatives for shopping. By week 8, you’ll hold short conversations, understand simple podcasts, and write basic emails. Ideal for learners who survived A1 and want to feel confident in daily situations.

Check if you’re A1 or A2 →

French Cheatsheets (Beginner-Friendly PDFs) 📄

Choose one cheatsheet for the week. Print it or save it on your phone and use the examples out loud—this is not decoration for your desk. Each PDF is one page, packed with high-value info, zero fluff. Focus on mastering one sheet before grabbing the next. Quality over quantity always wins.

Present Tense — Essential Verbs

Clear conjugation tables for the 15 most frequent verbs, plus short drills you can say while making coffee. Covers ĂȘtre, avoir, aller, faire, and the verbs you’ll use 80% of the time. No obscure vocabulary, just the core that unlocks real sentences.

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Articles, Gender & Agreement

Simple rules with clean visuals and quick self-checks to avoid common traps. Learn when to use le/la/les, un/une/des, and why adjectives change. This single page will save you from 90% of beginner mistakes—use it every time you write or speak for the first month.

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Essential Tools to Learn French 🧰

Keep your routine simple: one quiz for accurate placement and one printable checklist to track your week. These tools help you stay honest about progress and avoid the trap of “studying” without actually learning. Use them weekly to build a sustainable habit.

French Level Quiz (A0–B1)

50 multiple-choice questions testing grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension. Takes 10–12 minutes, gives you an instant CEFR score (A0, A1, A2, or B1), and tells you exactly which study plan to follow next. No email required, no signup wall—just honest assessment.

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Weekly Revision Checklist (Printable)

The 25/5 routine that actually works: 25 minutes of focused study (one task, no phone), then 5 minutes to review what stuck. Print one sheet per week and tick off each session. Seeing your streaks builds momentum better than any app notification. Simple, physical, effective.

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Practice Reading in the Learning Center 📖

Short, real texts with clear English support and quick comprehension checks—all inside the Learning Center, your central hub for articles, quizzes, cultural insights, and practical explanations. Each article takes 5–10 minutes to read and gives you phrases you’ll hear in actual conversations, not textbook fantasies. Perfect for building reading confidence without dictionary overload.

Short Articles for Beginners and Beyond

Topics include French culture, daily life, travel essentials, regional differences, and useful phrases you’ll actually hear in Paris, Lyon, or Montreal. Every article explains grammar points in context, gives you pronunciation tips, and ends with a mini quiz so you know what stuck. Start with A1-level articles and work up—no shame in reading “easy” content if it builds your foundation.

Open the Learning Center ✹

Best Books & Live Lessons 📚🎧

Choose lightweight materials and short live practice sessions to keep motivation high. The goal is consistency, not marathon study sessions that leave you exhausted. When you’re ready to invest in structured guides or real conversation practice, use the red buttons below. Everything is designed for English speakers learning French—no confusing French-only explanations.

Guides (PDF + Audio)

Step-by-step units with clear English explanations, practical tasks you can finish in 20–30 minutes, and audio files recorded by native speakers. Each guide covers one level (A1, A2, or B1) and takes 4–8 weeks to complete. Use them alongside your study plan for extra structure and confidence.

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Live Lessons with a Tutor

Try a €9 trial lesson or start a weekly 1-to-1 routine with a native French tutor who explains everything in English. Perfect for pronunciation practice, real-time corrections, and accountability. Time zones are handled automatically, and you can book sessions that fit your schedule—early morning, lunch break, or evening.

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Curated Book Library

Honest recommendations for French textbooks, graded readers, pronunciation guides, and listening resources available on Amazon. No paid partnerships or affiliate spam—just books that actually helped other learners reach A2 and B1. Each recommendation includes a clear English explanation of what it covers and who it’s for, so you can choose confidently.

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Resources — FAQ ❓

What should I do first to learn French? 💡
Start with the French Level Quiz to know your true starting point. Guessing your level wastes weeks on the wrong materials. Then open the plan on this page that matches your score, download the cheatsheets from your plan, and use the Learning Center when you want an extra article or cultural insight. That’s it—three resources, clear path forward.
How many resources do I really need?
Only three core items: the Level Quiz, one study plan, and one cheatsheet per week. Add one short article from the Learning Center when you have 10 extra minutes. That’s enough to reach A1 in 4 weeks or A2 in 8 weeks. More resources = more confusion. Stick with these, follow the routine, and you’ll see real progress. Save fancy apps and extra books for later when you’re solid at A2.
Can I print the PDFs? đŸ–šïž
Yes—all cheatsheets included in your study plan are print-friendly. Many learners print one sheet per week and stick it on the fridge or next to their desk. Physical reminders work better than buried downloads. You can also save PDFs on your phone and review them during commutes or coffee breaks.
How long does it take to reach A1 or A2?
A0 to A1 takes about 4 weeks if you study 25–30 minutes daily using the plan on this page. A1 to A2 takes 8 weeks with the same routine. These timelines assume you’re consistent—missing 3 days in a row resets your momentum. If you can only manage 15 minutes a day, expect 6 weeks for A1 and 12 weeks for A2. Quality and consistency matter more than heroic 2-hour sessions that burn you out.
Are these resources completely free?
The Level Quiz, study plans (with included cheatsheets), and Learning Center articles are 100% free—no email signup, no credit card. The red buttons lead to paid options: structured PDF guides with audio (one-time purchase) and live lessons with tutors (€9 trial, then weekly sessions). The Library lists recommended French books available on Amazon—you buy directly from Amazon if you want them. Use the free resources first. If you want more structure or speaking practice, then invest. But you can absolutely reach A2 with just the free tools if you’re disciplined.
Do I need to learn grammar first, or can I just memorize phrases?
Neither extreme works. Pure grammar study is boring and useless without context. Pure phrase memorization leaves you helpless when someone asks a question you didn’t rehearse. The study plans on this page teach grammar in small doses when you actually need it—like learning passĂ© composĂ© when you start telling stories about your weekend. You’ll memorize high-frequency phrases (greetings, directions, ordering food) first, then add grammar to understand why they work and how to modify them.
What’s the difference between this and Duolingo or other apps?
Apps like Duolingo are great for building a daily habit and drilling vocab, but they rarely explain why French works the way it does—especially for English speakers who need clarity on gender, articles, and verb moods. Our resources explain everything in English with comparisons to English grammar, so you understand the logic instead of just guessing. Use Duolingo for daily 10-minute drills if you like, but follow our study plans for real structure and depth. Think of apps as snacks, our plans as meals.
Do I need a tutor to learn French?
Not at first. You can reach A1 and even A2 with self-study if you’re disciplined and use good materials (like the resources on this page). A tutor becomes valuable when you want pronunciation feedback, real-time conversation practice, or accountability to stay consistent. If you’re stuck at A1 for months or you freeze when trying to speak, book a trial lesson. But don’t skip self-study and rely 100% on tutors—that’s slow and expensive. Best approach: self-study for structure, tutor for practice.
How do I use the cheatsheets effectively?
Pick one cheatsheet per week from your study plan—don’t download five and feel overwhelmed. Print it or save it on your phone lock screen. Read it once in the morning to understand the concept, then use the examples out loud during the day (while cooking, walking, commuting). At the end of the week, test yourself: can you conjugate those verbs without looking? Can you form sentences using those phrases? If yes, move to the next sheet. If no, repeat the same sheet for another week. Mastery beats hoarding.
I’m a complete beginner (never studied French). Where do I start?
Perfect! Take the Level Quiz even if you think you’ll score A0—it shows you what A1 looks like and removes the mystery. Then open the A0 → A1 study plan on this page and follow week 1. Download the “Present Tense — Essential Verbs” cheatsheet from your plan and focus on ĂȘtre, avoir, and aller. Read one beginner article in the Learning Center to see real French sentences with English translations. Do this for 25 minutes a day, 5 days a week. In 4 weeks you’ll be A1.
Are these resources good for adults, or just students?
These resources are designed specifically for busy adults who don’t have time for 2-hour study sessions or complicated textbooks. The study plans assume you have 25–30 minutes a day, not endless free time. The explanations skip academic jargon and focus on practical use—how to survive in France, order food, ask questions, hold simple conversations. If you’re a student with more time, you can move faster. But everything here works for adults juggling jobs, family, and limited study windows.
Can I skip around, or do I need to follow the plans in order?
Follow the plans in order if you’re A0 or weak A1—skipping ahead leaves gaps that hurt you later (like trying to use passĂ© composĂ© before you know present tense). If you’re solid A1 or A2, you can jump to specific weeks or topics that match your weaknesses. But resist the urge to hop around randomly—that’s how learners waste months without progress. Finish one plan before starting the next. Depth beats breadth.
What books should I buy to learn French? 📚
Check the Library for honest recommendations on French textbooks, graded readers, and pronunciation guides available on Amazon. Every book is explained in English—what level it’s for (A0, A1, A2, B1), what it covers, and who it helps most. No affiliate partnerships, just real recommendations from learners who used them successfully. Browse by level or skill (reading, listening, grammar) to find what fits your current needs.