Days 1–30
Foundation
Sounds (u, r, nasal vowels), greetings, numbers, food, directions, present of être/avoir/faire/aller/vouloir/pouvoir.
- Master pronunciation early
- Learn full phrases, not single words
- Speak every day
Specialist life, professions & culture
Take French into healthcare, food, design, photography, aviation, mountains, museums, technology and more.
French for real life, work & culture
Explore practical French for daily chores, relationships, driving, tools, mechanics, office life, university, sailing, motorsport, cycling and more.
One Language Labs journey
Use one connected route: retrieve and rehearse here, then use the classic SIOC French Lab for grammar maps, situation vocabulary, sentence banks, dialogues and spoken examples.
French Daily Practice
A focused 30–45 minute system built for real progress. High-frequency words, daily speaking, and a checklist you can stick to — before or during your course.
The 90-Day Fast Track
Three clear phases. Same daily habit. Real conversational ability by the end.
Days 31–60
Everyday Conversation
Daily routines, passé composé, opinions, shopping, travel.
- Longer speaking sessions
- Short daily journal entries
- Slightly faster audio
Days 61–90+
Building Fluency
Longer conversations, imparfait, natural listening, connectors.
- French series with FR subtitles
- 10–15 min real conversations
- Stop translating in your head
Your Daily Routine
Do these three blocks every day. Short, focused, and high-impact.
10–15 min
1. Vocabulary & Phrases (SRS)
Review your phrase cards (Leitner or notebook) + learn 8–12 new high-frequency phrases in full sentences.
8–10 min
2. Listening + Shadowing
Short podcast or video. Pause and repeat out loud.
10–15 min
3. Speaking Practice
Self-talk, AI partner, or language exchange. Get feedback or record yourself.
Today’s Checklist
Tick the boxes as you go. Progress is saved in your browser. Printable PDF checklist →
Core Practice
Optional / Bonus
Saved ✓
Recommended Resources
Everything you need is on these pages or on paper — no learning apps required.
Vocabulary
Intensive Spoken Vocab A0–C1 — copy phrases onto paper cards. Use the self-contained Leitner method (see SRS guide).
Listening
Any free audio: public radio, free podcasts, or library materials. Shadow out loud. Optional examples only — not required.
Speaking
Self-talk from today’s cards and checklist prompts. Record a voice memo on your phone if you want to hear yourself. No tutor app required.
Grammar (light)
One point at a time, always in a sentence from your cards or the vocab pages. Keep it light.
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