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Free online courseImprove Your French Conversation and Vocabulary

Duration of the online course: 3 hours and 5 minutes

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Boost your French conversation fast with a free course on idioms, slang, emotions and real-life phrases—study online and speak more naturally with confidence.

In this free course, learn about

  • Core French idioms and meanings (e.g., "appeler un chat un chat", "coûter les yeux de la tête")
  • Everyday French slang vocabulary and when to use it naturally
  • How to express annoyance/exasperation with common slang terms
  • Multiple ways to say "awesome" with appropriate context and register
  • Talking about emotions in French; verbs used for internal feelings (e.g., "se sentir")
  • Ways to say "you're welcome" and choosing formal vs informal options
  • Conversation-starter questions for beginners and keeping a dialogue going
  • How to answer questions about past events (using appropriate past tenses and structure)
  • Tips for making French friends and phrases to avoid in platonic contexts
  • Native-like phrases and filler words (e.g., "bah") and their pragmatic uses
  • Using "avoir" expressions to expand vocabulary (e.g., "avoir envie de" = to feel like/want)
  • Wine-related French phrases and cultural references (including what "lavongsho" refers to)
  • French job interview questions, expected behavior, and common mistakes to avoid
  • French exclamations, swearing, and polite ways to express frustration without offending

Course Description

Speaking French is more than knowing grammar rules; it is about choosing the expressions that feel natural, reacting in the moment, and understanding what people really mean. This free online course helps you improve your French conversation and vocabulary by focusing on the kind of language you hear in real interactions: idioms, slang, filler words, everyday exclamations, and practical phrases you can reuse immediately.

You will learn how French speakers start conversations, keep them flowing, and answer questions about past experiences without getting stuck. Along the way, you will develop a stronger feel for tone and context, so you can sound friendly, polite, or professional depending on the situation. That includes building confidence to talk about emotions, respond appropriately to thanks, and use common conversational shortcuts that make your speech smoother and more spontaneous.

The course also trains your ear for authentic French through modern comedy and cultural references, helping you recognize informal phrasing, rhythm, and humor that often appear in day-to-day conversations. You will see how idiomatic language works, what certain popular expressions imply, and when slang is acceptable versus when it might feel out of place. This makes it easier to follow native speakers, whether you are watching videos, chatting with friends, or traveling.

If your goal includes work, you will benefit from guidance on job-interview style interactions and the communication habits French natives expect. By practicing with short exercises throughout the course, you will reinforce vocabulary and improve recall, so new words and phrases become usable, not just recognizable.

Whether you are a beginner looking for reliable conversation starters or a more advanced learner wanting to sound less textbook, this course gives you a practical path to speaking French more naturally, with better fluency, stronger listening comprehension, and vocabulary that fits real life.

Course content

  • Video class: Idiomatic Expressions in French You NEED to Know... 06m
  • Exercise: What does the French idiom 'to call a cat a cat' mean?
  • Exercise: What does the French idiom 'coûter les yeux de la tête' imply?
  • Video class: Idiomatic Expressions in French You NEED to Know... 06m
  • Exercise: What does the French idiom 'to call a cat a cat' mean?
  • Exercise: What does the French idiom 'coûter les yeux de la tête' imply?
  • Video class: 15 Everyday French Slang Words 08m
  • Exercise: Which French slang term can be used to indicate annoyance or exasperation?
  • Video class: 13 Ways To Say Awesome in French (examples context) 07m
  • Exercise: Which of these French slang words means 'crazy'?
  • Video class: How to Talk About Your Emotions in French (my tips for any situation) 10m
  • Exercise: Which verb in French is used to express internal feelings?
  • Video class: 9 Ways to Say You're Welcome in French 04m
  • Exercise: Which phrase is most suitable for saying 'you're welcome' in a formal French setting?
  • Video class: French Conversation for Beginners: The Questions that will get a Conversation Started 06m
  • Exercise: What is the key to answering a question about past events in French?
  • Video class: 10 Tips for Making French Friends (and what to avoid) 12m
  • Exercise: Which phrase should you avoid in a platonic context when meeting French speakers?
  • Video class: Sound like a Native French Speaker with THESE Phrases 09m
  • Exercise: Which phrase is commonly used as a casual filler word in French?
  • Video class: How to Use Avoir in French: The SECRET to Expanding Vocabulary in French 11m
  • Exercise: What does 'avoir envie de' mean in French?
  • Video class: Everyday French Conversation: 20 Wine Phrases to IMPRESS Natives 16m
  • Exercise: What does 'lavongsho' refer to in French culture?
  • Video class: French Job Interview Questions French Natives ACTUALLY Ask ( tips to answer them) 15m
  • Exercise: What should you avoid doing in a French job interview?
  • Video class: 12 Phrases to Sound More Natural in French ( video examples) 08m
  • Exercise: What is one use of the French filler word 'bah'?
  • Video class: Learn French with Comedy: Siri by Golden Moustache 15m
  • Exercise: How do you say 'tell me hello' in French?
  • Video class: Test your French with Cyprien: Christmas Edition 08m
  • Exercise: What is the main focus of Part One in the French quiz?
  • Video class: Oh là là ! - 16 French Exclamations You Need to Know 08m
  • Exercise: Which French exclamation is used to express relief?
  • Video class: Learn French with Comedy: Paul Taylor 17m
  • Exercise: What does "se corriger" mean in French?
  • Video class: How To Swear In French (Learn French Curse Words) 11m
  • Exercise: What is a polite way to express frustration in French without causing offense?

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