Basic French in 30 Days 2026
Learn basic French in 30 days. This plan covers all 30 beginner lessons (CEFR A1) at one lesson a day, about 25 minutes daily. Each day you read the lessons, listen to the phrases and take that day's quiz. The final assessment draws 40 questions at random from the whole course; score 80% or more to download your certificate.
Quick answer
This free course has about 750 minutes of lessons, 30 untimed topic quizzes (300 questions in all) and a timed final assessment of 40 questions drawn at random. Score 80% or more on the final assessment to download a certificate of completion (private, not accredited). Checked against official sources on October 13, 2026.
What you will learn
- Greet people and introduce yourself in French, choosing tu or vous
- Spell your name and say your age, phone number and the date
- Tell the time and understand opening hours
- Talk about your family, your home and the people you know
- Order food and drinks politely and ask about prices
- Ask for and follow simple directions and buy a transport ticket
- Talk about your day, your work, your free time and your plans in simple sentences
- Ask for help and give your personal details in everyday situations
Score 80% or more to download your certificate.
Your study plan
Read each lesson, take its topic quiz (untimed, with explanations), then the timed final assessment. A new mix of questions is drawn every time. Your progress is saved in this browser.
- Read the lessons30 lessons, about 750 min
- Day 1: Sounds and letters10 questions
Lessons: Unit 1: Sounds and letters
- Day 2: Hello and goodbye10 questions
Lessons: Unit 2: Hello and goodbye
- Day 3: About me10 questions
Lessons: Unit 3: About me
- Day 4: Numbers 0–10010 questions
Lessons: Unit 4: Numbers 0–100
- Day 5: Days and dates10 questions
Lessons: Unit 5: Days and dates
- Day 6: Telling the time10 questions
Lessons: Unit 6: Telling the time
- Day 7: Family10 questions
Lessons: Unit 7: Family
- Day 8: Describing people10 questions
Lessons: Unit 8: Describing people
- Day 9: Home10 questions
Lessons: Unit 9: Home
- Day 10: Food and drink10 questions
Lessons: Unit 10: Food and drink
- Day 11: Shopping and prices10 questions
Lessons: Unit 11: Shopping and prices
- Day 12: At a café10 questions
Lessons: Unit 12: At a café
- Day 13: In town10 questions
Lessons: Unit 13: In town
- Day 14: Getting around10 questions
Lessons: Unit 14: Getting around
- Day 15: Weather and seasons10 questions
Lessons: Unit 15: Weather and seasons
- Day 16: My day10 questions
Lessons: Unit 16: My day
- Day 17: Work and jobs10 questions
Lessons: Unit 17: Work and jobs
- Day 18: Free time10 questions
Lessons: Unit 18: Free time
- Day 19: Health10 questions
Lessons: Unit 19: Health
- Day 20: Clothes and colours10 questions
Lessons: Unit 20: Clothes and colours
- Day 21: Phone and appointments10 questions
Lessons: Unit 21: Phone and appointments
- Day 22: Asking questions10 questions
Lessons: Unit 22: Asking questions
- Day 23: Yesterday10 questions
Lessons: Unit 23: Yesterday
- Day 24: Plans10 questions
Lessons: Unit 24: Plans
- Day 25: Can you help me?10 questions
Lessons: Unit 25: Can you help me?
- Day 26: Services10 questions
Lessons: Unit 26: Services
- Day 27: Renting a home10 questions
Lessons: Unit 27: Renting a home
- Day 28: Emergencies10 questions
Lessons: Unit 28: Emergencies
- Day 29: Small talk10 questions
Lessons: Unit 29: Small talk
- Day 30: Review10 questions
Lessons: Unit 30: Review
- Final exam40 questions, 45 min · Score 80% or more
Day 1: Sounds and letters
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Question 1 of 10
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Answer: B. accent aigu
The mark that goes up to the right (é) is the accent aigu. The accent grave goes the other way (è).
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Question 2 of 10
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Answer: A. Y
'I grec' means 'Greek i'. It is the French name of the letter Y.
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Question 3 of 10
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Answer: B. français
The cédille is the small hook under the c (ç). It makes the c sound like s, as in français.
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Question 4 of 10
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Answer: D. très
The accent grave goes down to the right (è), as in très. Été has accents aigus, forêt has a circonflexe and garçon has a cédille.
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Question 5 of 10
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Answer: A. It is silent.
In French, the letter h is always silent, so hôtel sounds like 'otel'.
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Question 6 of 10
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Answer: A. Paris
Many final consonants are silent in French. In Paris you do not say the s. The final vowels in café, merci and ami are said.
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Question 7 of 10
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Answer: A. They want you to spell a word.
Comment ça s'écrit ? means 'How do you spell it?' Answer with Ça s'écrit… and the letters.
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Question 8 of 10
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Answer: A. Marc
He spells M, A, R, C, so his name is Marc. French spells this name with a c, not a k.
Transcript
Bonjour ! Je m'appelle Marc. Ça s'écrit M, A, R, C.
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Question 9 of 10
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Answer: D. Lefèvre
Nom means last name and prénom means first name. Her first name is Zoé and her last name is Lefèvre.
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Question 10 of 10
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Answer: C. Hélène
She says 'E accent aigu' for the first e (é) and 'E accent grave' for the second e (è), and the name ends in e: Hélène.
Transcript
Je m'appelle Hélène. Ça s'écrit H, E accent aigu, L, E accent grave, N, E.
Keyboard: 1–4 to answer, Enter for the next question.
What to know before the test
- The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) has six levels in three groups: Basic User (A1 and A2), Independent User (B1 and B2) and Proficient User (C1 and C2).
- A1 is the first CEFR level. A learner at A1 can use familiar everyday expressions and very simple phrases, introduce themselves and others, and ask and answer questions about personal details, such as where someone lives. They can talk in a simple way if the other person speaks slowly and clearly and is ready to help.
- In Canada, the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) are the national standard for English and the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) are the national standard for French. They are used to describe, measure and recognize second-language ability.
- For Express Entry, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) measures French with NCLC levels. The French tests it accepts are TEF Canada and TCF Canada.
- The Language Portal of Canada, from the Government of Canada's Translation Bureau, has a page of resources for learning French on your own, including games, exercises and quizzes.
Frequently asked questions
Which plan should I choose: 7, 10, 15 or 30 days?
All four plans have the same 30 units and the same questions. Only the amount you study each day changes: about 4 or 5 units a day in 7 days, 3 units a day in 10 days, 2 units a day in 15 days, or 1 unit a day in 30 days. Choose the plan that fits your free time.
Do I need to know any French before I start?
No. The course starts with the alphabet and greetings. The instructions and explanations are in English, and the examples are in French.
What level will I reach?
The course teaches the basics of level A1 of the CEFR: everyday phrases, simple questions and short conversations about familiar topics, when people speak slowly and clearly.
Is this an official language certificate?
No. This course does not give an official language level or certificate, and it is not a CLB/NCLC assessment. For Express Entry, IRCC accepts the French tests TEF Canada and TCF Canada.
How does listening work?
Your device reads the French phrases and listening scripts aloud with its text-to-speech voice. Turn on your sound. If your device has no French voice, you can add one in its language settings. After you answer a listening question, you can read the script.
What should I do next?
Review the units where you made mistakes and say the phrases aloud every day. Then keep going with more listening and reading, for example with the games and exercises listed on the Language Portal of Canada, and move on to an A2 course.
Is the certificate accredited or officially recognised?
No. It is a private certificate of completion for knowledge only. It is not recognised, accredited or approved by any government, licensing body, regulator or educational institution, and it does not replace any licence, certification or training required by law.