Start learning English: a first step you can take today
A practical starting plan for French speakers, with a short routine, useful phrases and a first introduction to practise.
Read the lesson : Start learning EnglishLearn. Practise. Build confidence.Your English
Your English
starts here.
Clear explanations, useful examples and practice to help you move forward at your own pace. At school, in everyday life or on your travels.
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Small beginningsA1
One phrase to get started
Nice to meet you.
Enchanté·e de faire votre connaissance.
A new phrase.
A new possibility.
Britishholiday
Americanvacation
- Explained for French speakers
- Practice with answers
- For learners of all ages
- At your own pace
Where to start?
One goal. One first step.
Start exploring
All lessonsA little practice, starting today.
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Read the lesson : 20 phrases for travellingOur approach
Understand first. Then have a go.
English becomes more approachable when each explanation leads to something you can try. We use examples, small tasks and room to start again.
- Understand
A short explanation and examples that make sense.
- Practise
An activity to use what you have just explored.
- Move forward
Explained answers to help you choose your next step.
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