Learn the foundations: greetings, introductions, present tense, and everyday vocabulary. No prior French required. A 1-month program.
You’ve Never Studied French Before: This course is made for absolute beginners. It gives you a strong foundation in French from day 1.
You’re Working Toward the TEF/TCF Exam: Level 1 French for beginners is where the path to your CLB goal starts. Every TEF/TCF student begins with these foundations.
You Have a Clear Goal in Mind: Immigration, work, travel, or personal growth: this course gives you the base to get there.
Level 1 is month 1 of the French Transformation program, our 6-level path from zero to B1. In 4 weeks you learn greetings, introductions, the present tense and everyday vocabulary. No prior French needed.
You can take Level 1 on its own, or keep going. Five more months take you to Level 6 and a solid B1. If you’re preparing for the TEF or TCF, our 12-month program adds 6 months of exam prep after that: 12 months from here to CLB 7. And you can join at any level.
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You build a solid foundation, so you can express yourself in basic, everyday situations.
You’ll learn how to:
Our students tell it best. Watch real stories from learners who started from zero and now speak French with confidence.
I'm a learner of online courses from level 1 to level 6. The entire program is professionally designed, both challenging and rewarding. Under the guidance of my charismatic teacher, Anne, it's truly possible to go from not being able to pronounce anything at the beginning to communicating confidently within six months. I was indeed a complete beginner with zero background knowledge.
Learning French is a different kind of experience, and having Justine as our teacher makes it so much more enjoyable! She is kind, patient, and very approachable. She encourages us to participate, practice, and learn without being afraid of making mistakes. I truly appreciate her support, patience, and positive attitude. I’m happy to have her as my Level 1 French teacher!
I had an outstanding experience learning French with Maiwen at Learn French in Vancouver. From the very first class, it was clear that Maiwen is not only highly knowledgeable, but also deeply passionate about teaching. She creates a warm, encouraging environment that makes even the most challenging aspects of the language feel approachable. What really sets Maiwen apart is her ability to tailor lessons to each student’s needs. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine advanced skills, she adapts her teaching style so you’re always progressing at the right pace. Her explanations are clear, her examples are practical, and she brings a lot of cultural context into the lessons, which makes learning much more engaging and meaningful. Thanks to Maiwen, my confidence in speaking French has improved dramatically. I would highly recommend Learn French in Vancouver to anyone who is serious about learning the language in a supportive and inspiring environment.
The program is great for beginners like me! Camille is also awesome! She is very patient and engaging with all the students in the class. You know that she cares for the learning journey of all the students since she always checks the assignments. Will definitely recommend!
Very happy with the quality of learning I am receiving in the six month program with this organization. Camille is an excellent teacher at Learn French, very patient and friendly as well as having ample qualifications to teach, as she has experience living in France. I would recommend this for anyone looking to improve there skills and/or for beginners to the French language. Classes are also very well structured and thorough.
I’ve taken French classes at Learn French from Level 1 to Level 3 so far, and Camille has been my instructor throughout. She is very structured and organized, and her teaching style makes learning clear and manageable. She explains things well, keeps the classes engaging, and creates a supportive learning environment. Her notes are also very helpful for revision, which has made a big difference in my progress. I’ve had a really positive experience and would highly recommend Learn French, especially Camille
New classes start every month. Pick your plan, online or in person, and a start date to reserve your spot.
Please note: Due to limited class sizes, registrations are final within 15 days of your class start date. See our full terms and conditions.
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You will understand familiar words and very basic phrases concerning yourself, your family and immediate concrete surroundings when people speak slowly and clearly.
You can use simple phrases and sentences to describe where you live and people you know. You can ask and answer simple questions in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics.
You will be able to understand familiar names, words and very simple sentences.
You will be able to write a short text about you using the verb “to be”, “to have” and “to like” as well as write a simple postcard using the present tense.
Try a free live French class and get your questions answered. Every Tuesday and Thursday, 6 to 7 PM Vancouver time: 30 minutes of real French class, the way we teach in our program, then 30 minutes of Q&A about the TEF, TCF, immigration and our courses. Pick the date that works for you and we will email you the link.
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Not quite the right level? Take a look at our other group classes. You can pick the full program or just the next step.
Our most popular course, “My French Transformation,” takes you from a complete beginner to a confident French speaker in 6 months. It combines all 6 levels of French foundations, a perfect base if you plan to take the TEF or TCF exam.
Explore French Transformation →
The whole path in one program: 6 months of French Transformation (Levels 1 to 6), then 6 months of TEF/TCF exam prep. From zero French to CLB 7, and you can pay monthly.
Explore the 12-month program →
Put your basics to work in everyday situations, like ordering at a restaurant. This course builds your conversation skills, so you can interact in French with confidence.
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