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Free online courseFrench Grammar Basics

Duration of the online course: 1 hours and 16 minutes

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Build confident French sentences fast with this free online course: verbs, articles, adjectives, pronouns, and connectors—learn smarter and earn a certificate.

In this free course, learn about

  • Common French transition words to link ideas smoothly in speech and writing
  • Correct meaning and usage of "quant à" to shift topic or focus
  • How to conjugate regular -ER verbs across 6 key French tenses
  • A practical use of the futur simple for expressing future actions
  • How definite vs indefinite articles work (le/la/les vs un/une/des)
  • Indefinite article for feminine nouns: when to use "une" correctly
  • Core French adjectives: meanings and how they agree in gender/number
  • Adjective position rules (before/after noun) and common exceptions
  • French pronouns: subject/object and how they function in sentences
  • How to say "I love chocolate" correctly in French: "J'aime le chocolat"
  • Conjugation and everyday uses of the verb "être" (to be)
  • Why mastering "être" is essential for daily French communication

Course Description

Strong French starts with grammar you can actually use. This free online course helps you build clear, natural sentences by mastering the essentials that appear in everyday conversation, messages, and reading. Instead of memorizing isolated rules, you will practice the core patterns that make French feel predictable: how words link together, how verbs change, and how small grammar choices can shift meaning.

You will learn to connect ideas smoothly so your French sounds coherent rather than choppy. With common linking expressions and practical examples, you will be able to express contrast, precision, and focus with better flow. You will also clarify tricky points that confuse many learners, such as when and how to use expressions like quant à, so your phrasing feels accurate and idiomatic.

Verb control is a major confidence booster, and this course gives special attention to the mechanics behind common forms. You will strengthen your command of regular -er verbs across multiple tenses, then solidify what you need to speak about the future with the future simple. Along the way, you will develop the habit of choosing the tense that best matches your intention, whether you are describing routines, telling a story, or making plans.

You will also gain a reliable foundation with articles, learning when to use definite and indefinite forms and how gender influences your choices. From there, you will tackle adjectives and their position, improving both accuracy and style, and you will explore pronouns through contextual stories so they become intuitive in real sentences. Finally, you will focus on the verb être, an essential building block for daily French, helping you introduce yourself, describe people and things, and express basic states with ease.

With short videos and focused exercises, this course is designed for beginners who want structure, clarity, and quick wins. By the end, you will be able to write and speak with fewer mistakes, understand common grammar signals, and feel more comfortable progressing to higher-level French learning.

Course content

  • Video class: French Transition Words to Connect Your Thoughts Effortlessly 15m
  • Exercise: What is the correct usage of 'quant à' in French?
  • Video class: In Depth Tutorial on Conjugating ER Verbs in French (6 verb tenses) 07m
  • Exercise: What is one use of the French Future Simple tense?
  • Video class: Definite and Indefinite Articles in French (Essential Grammar Lesson) 14m
  • Exercise: What is the indefinite article for feminine nouns in French?
  • Video class: Learn French Adjectives (Lesson Story) 10m
  • Exercise: Which rule applies to French adjectives regarding position?
  • Video class: Learn French Pronouns with a Story (French Grammar Lesson) 11m
  • Exercise: What is the correct way to express 'I love chocolate' in French?
  • Video class: Learn The Verb Être With A Story (Beginner French Grammar Lesson) 16m
  • Exercise: Which verb is essential to master in French for daily usage?

This free course includes:

1 hours and 16 minutes of online video course

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