French for English Speakers (A1 to B1): speak, understand and do business in Francophone Africa
To learn French as an English speaker, start with pronunciation (nasal vowels, the French r, silent final letters) and the core structures: noun gender with le and la, the verbs être (to be) and avoir (to have), regular -er verbs in the present tense, and simple questions. Then learn vocabulary by topic (greetings, numbers and prices, daily life, work, travel) and use it straight away in real situations. Add the passé composé, the near future, object pronouns and polite forms to reach B1. Practise 20 minutes a day, especially speaking, for example with an AI assistant in voice mode that corrects your mistakes.
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- 7 quiz
- 12h
- Débutant
- Certificat inclus
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- 1Welcome: what you will achieveGratuit →
- 2The 20-minutes-a-day method
- 3The alphabet and the sounds of French
- 31 contenus
- 7 quiz corrigés
- 12h de formation
- 1 certificat vérifiable
Ce que vous saurez faire
- Pronounce French correctly: nasal vowels, the French r, silent letters
- Master gender, articles, être, avoir and the present tense
- Introduce yourself and talk about your daily life
- Buy, bargain, take transport and ask for directions in Francophone Africa
- Talk about the past and the future
- Make phone calls, write simple emails and handle a job interview in French
- Use pronouns, polite forms and linking words
- Practise every day, including speaking with an AI assistant
Programme de la formation
1 Getting started 4 contenus
- Welcome: what you will achieve aperçu gratuit
- The 20-minutes-a-day method
- The alphabet and the sounds of French
- Quiz — getting started
2 Introducing yourself (A1) 5 contenus
- Greetings and introductions
- Être and avoir
- Gender and articles
- Numbers, prices and questions
- Quiz — introducing yourself
3 Daily life (A1-A2) 5 contenus
- The present tense: -er verbs and key irregular verbs
- Il y a, quantities and the partitive
- Buying and bargaining
- Transport and directions
- Quiz — daily life
4 The past and the future (A2) 5 contenus
- The passé composé with avoir
- The passé composé with être
- The imparfait: describing the past
- The future
- Quiz — the past and the future
5 Practical situations (A2-B1) 5 contenus
- On the phone
- Emails and WhatsApp messages
- The border, the hotel and health
- Work and job interviews
- Quiz — practical situations
6 Moving towards B1 5 contenus
- Object pronouns
- Being polite: the conditional
- Comparisons and linking words
- Keep improving on your own
- Quiz — towards B1
7 Final assessment 2 contenus
- Introduce yourself and tell your story in French
- Final exam — French for English speakers
Description
En résumé
To learn French as an English speaker, start with pronunciation (nasal vowels, the French r, silent final letters) and the core structures: noun gender with le and la, the verbs être (to be) and avoir (to have), regular -er verbs in the present tense, and simple questions. Then learn vocabulary by topic (greetings, numbers and prices, daily life, work, travel) and use it straight away in real situations. Add the passé composé, the near future, object pronouns and polite forms to reach B1. Practise 20 minutes a day, especially speaking, for example with an AI assistant in voice mode that corrects your mistakes.
Benin, Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Niger, Cameroon, Guinea… Your neighbours speak French, and so do millions of customers, partners and employers across West and Central Africa. French also opens doors to universities, international organisations and jobs across the continent.
This course takes you from zero (or almost) to B1, the level where you can handle most everyday and work situations. Everything is explained in English, with examples from life and business in Francophone Africa.
You start with pronunciation (nasal sounds, the French r, silent letters) and the core structures: gender, articles, être and avoir, the present tense. You learn to introduce yourself, talk about your daily life, buy and bargain at the market, take a zémidjan or a taxi, and ask for directions. You then move to the past and the future, and to practical situations: phone calls, emails, the border and the hotel, the pharmacy, meetings and job interviews. Finally, you consolidate with pronouns, polite forms, comparisons and linking words, and leave with a method to keep improving on your own, including speaking practice with an AI assistant.
Included: a vocabulary notebook by topic, the 50 most useful verbs with their conjugations, and 100 ready-to-use phrases.
Prérequis
- No French needed: the course starts from zero
- 20 minutes of practice a day
Pour qui ?
- Traders and entrepreneurs who work with Francophone countries
- Students preparing to study in a French-speaking country
- Professionals working with international organisations or companies in Francophone Africa
- Anyone moving to, or travelling in, Benin, Togo, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal and neighbouring countries
Qui a conçu cette formation ?
Formation rédigée et relue par l’équipe eSoucoulou.
Avis des apprenants
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Questions fréquentes
I have never studied French. Is this course for me?
Yes. It starts with the alphabet and your first words, and everything is explained in English.
How long does it take to reach B1?
It depends on your starting point and how regularly you practise. With 20 to 30 minutes a day, most learners make clear progress within a few months; moving from one level to the next usually takes several dozen hours of practice.
Is this European French or African French?
You learn standard French, understood everywhere. The course also points out common words and expressions you will hear in Francophone Africa, so you are not surprised at the market or in a taxi.
Does it prepare for an official exam?
It gives you the foundations of level B1. For an official exam such as the DELF, you will then need specific practice on the exam format.