Learn French
The language of diplomacy, cuisine, and philosophy. Build real fluency by producing French, not just recognizing it.
Why learn French?
French is spoken by over 300 million people across five continents — from Paris to Montreal, from Dakar to Brussels. It's an official language of the UN, the EU, and the Olympics. Whether you're drawn to French literature, planning to work in international organizations, or simply want to order properly in a Parisian bistro, French opens doors.
French pronunciation rewards precision. The silent letters, the liaison between words, and the nasal vowels create a rhythm that takes practice to master — but once you do, you sound unmistakably French.
What you'll practice
Conversation
Chat with Pip in French scenarios — at a cafe, in a bookshop, or discussing art at the Louvre.
Translation
Translate paragraphs and get feedback on gender agreement, article usage, and natural phrasing.
Reading
Read French passages and answer comprehension questions — from news articles to literary excerpts.
Dictation
Listen to French sentences and type what you hear — training your ear for liaison and silent letters.
Speaking
Listen, then speak sentences aloud. Works in browsers that support speech recognition.
Fill in the Blank
Complete sentences with correct verb forms, articles, and adjective agreements.
Word Bank
Arrange word chips into correct French word order — adjectives before or after the noun?
The liaison challenge
In French, some consonants that are normally silent suddenly spring to life when the next word starts with a vowel. "Les amis" isn't "lay ah-mee" — it's "lay-zah-mee." This liaison transforms how sentences flow and is one of the trickiest parts of French pronunciation.
Lingoberry's dictation exercises will train your ear to catch these connections, and Pip's feedback helps you understand which liaisons are required, optional, or forbidden.
Exercises at your level
Lingoberry uses CEFR levels (A1 through C2) to match exercises to your current ability. Start at A1 with basic vocabulary and present tense, or jump to B2 for subjunctive and literary tenses.
Start learning French today — free, no card needed.