"I have been taking classes since October 2017 and my teacher is engaging and enthusiastic. Learning French is on my bucket list, and Listen & Learn will help me cross it off."
Robin Mason
French course in Online.
French Lessons in Bristol
Did you know that the French language is managed by the French Academy, an institution established in 1635 and that is the oldest organisation to regulate a language? The Academy determines the official rules of the language, including which new words are formally adopted, including foreign words.
These foreign words are known as borrowings and there are far more English ones in the French language than you might think. Hashtag, weekend, cool and sandwich are only some of the terms that appear in the French dictionary with the same meaning as in English. So, if you are an English speaker, it will be far easier to learn French with us at Listen & Learn because you are already familiar with many words and structures (for example, the syntax of most sentences in French is Subject-Verb-Object, the same as in English). Contact us today and we will prepare personalised face-to-face or online lessons for you to study according to your schedule.
Learn French in Bristol via Skype today and you’ll discover the many new prospects that will open up for you. Becoming proficient in French will not only allow you to experience trips to France on a whole new level but will open up opportunities to enrol in higher education courses at world-class institutions, like ESSEC or the Sorbonne. In other words, studying French in Bristol will expand your professional, academic and social horizons.
For instance, you’ll be able to apply to bilingual jobs at companies that use French as one of their working languages (such as Taylor Maxwell or Beachcroft) and you can always join a local language exchange group to make new friends and practise your French, such as the Bristol French Language Meetup.
Contact us today and soon you’ll learn how to pronounce Saint-Remy-en-Bouzemont-Saint-Genest-et-Isson! (a French town in the Marne).
The type of courses we offer:
Face-to-Face 1-to-1 (Individual) General French
French lessons of this type are broader and are aimed towards students with a variety of requirements. While all beginner level students will cover survival French—needed for short visits to countries where English isn't widely spoken, or if you wish to 'go local'—those studying French usually go in different directions at this point, depending on what they need. Those who have benefited from these French classes have been those investing in or buying property overseas, those married to overseas nationals, people setting off on a round-the-world trip, enthusiasts for French culture and those hoping to pass a specific exam in French. Enquire now about our French Courses or Take A Free French Level Test
Face-to-Face 1-to-1 (Individual) Business French
French lessons of this type are aimed towards those that need to learn French to aid them with their employment. For those just starting out, it is integral to learn basic greetings and business etiquette. Reading and writing can be adopted once the simple precepts are out of the way. Success has come from students who are involved in the import/export business, international negotiations and acquisitions, those seeking jobs in multinational companies and those working with foreign colleagues, academia and bureaucracy. Even our most basic lesson for beginners will have the student finishing the lesson with basic telephone/e-mail skills in French, as well as survival French should a short stay in the country is needed. Enquire now about our French Courses or Take A Free French Level Test
Face-to-Face Closed (Private) Group General or Business French
Lessons in French are also accessible for 2 or more studying in tandem (Two-to-One French Lessons or Small Group In-Company French Lessons). All those involved must have around the same experience of the language, similar needs for areas of proficiency, and must be able to work at the same time and place. Bookings must be made for all students at the same time. Listen & Learn does not advise classes of more than 6-8 people, although In-Company Taster French sessions can be run with as many as 12 people. Enquire now about our French Courses or Take A Free French Level Test
Skype, Google Meet or Zoom Online 1-to-1 (Individual) General or Business French
You and your group can be trained by our native speaker qualified French teachers and can meet at your place of work or home at a time that works best for you. Tutorials can take place any day of the week, including weekends, and can be scheduled for the morning, afternoon or evening. If your home or office is not fitting for you, you can attend the lesson at the teacher's offices. You will be provided with all relevant lesson materials. Enquire now about our French Courses or Take A Free French Level Test
Skype, Google Meet or Zoom Online Group (Closed or Open) General or Business French
Those wishing to learn French in groups of two or more together (Two-to-One French Lessons or Small Group In-Company French Lessons) can sign up for our group classes. All students must be at nearly the same level of French proficiency, have the same needs from the language and be able to study at the same time and place as the others. Bookings must be made for all students simultaneously. Listen & Learn does not propose group sizes of more than 6-8 people, but In-Company Taster French Lessons can occur with up to 12 people. Enquire now about our French Courses or Take A Free French Level Test
Top Tips For…
french Apps
Memrise
Memrise is one of the most well-known apps in language learning today and you can use it for free as a handy tool on your mobile to expand your vocabulary and strengthen your listening skills. With the app, you’ll have access to an array of resources that include vocabulary exercises, grammar explanations and even video clips with words and key phrases uttered by native speakers (to improve your pronunciation). You will also find quiz-type games, so you can challenge a friend, family member or roommate to learn new words with you and keep on improving your French while having some fun! Click here to get started!french Apps
Busuu
Looking for an app that helps you improve your vocabulary and language skills in French? Bussu is a great option for you! The mobile app offers guidance for 12 different languages, including French, and features activities about grammar, vocabulary and listening skills. Also, it uses speech recognition technology, so you can upload your French audio recordings to get some feedback on your pronunciation. Furthermore, it has a forum where you can socialise with other learners and share experiences while using your French in real-life conversations. Most of Busuu’s content is free, so take advantage of this opportunity to practise your French in a fun, interactive manner. Click here to start practising!Nemo Program
The Nemo Program has recently developed a free app for 34 different languages, including French, so it’s a great opportunity for you to practise everything you have learned in your course with Listen & Learn. The best thing about this is that you can use the app whenever you have some spare time, as lessons are very short and interactive and users learn the basic words, concepts and phrases that will help them to get by when using French for communication in real-world circumstances. The app even allows you to record yourself and compare your pronunciation to that of a native speaker. Click here to start practising!french Youtube Channels
Joueur du Grenier
Joueur du Grenier is a French YouTuber who specialises in old video games and consoles. He enjoys playing classic games, like Pacman or The Legend of Zelda. While recording these walkthroughs, this YouTuber also talks about the history of the game and makes comments about their stories. The vocabulary he uses might be a bit hard to understand unless you’re a gamer yourself, so make sure you turn on the subtitles, especially if you are a beginner in French. Each episode lasts 5-8 minutes, so you can take a break from work and have a laugh with his videos! Watch his content here!french Youtube Channels
Squeezie
Lucas Hauchard is a 21-year-old with over 10 million subscribers on YouTube, making him one of the youngest millionaire YouTubers in France. His channel is called Squeezie and features reaction videos to famous series, comical shorts, and walkthroughs of well-known games. One of the most viewed, with over 7 million comments, is a hilarious guide to the all-time famous Nintendo game Mario Bros. He speaks quite slowly while playing, so those who like gaming and the French language can combine both interests and improve their skills while watching entertaining, funny videos. Watch his content here!Remi Gaillard
Are you looking to have a good time while putting your new French skills into practice? Then, you should follow Remi Gaillard, a famous prankster who impersonates famous athletes and celebrities, with most of his videos hitting over a million views. He gained attention from the French media in 2010, when he disguised himself as a football player at a match and was even greeted by the president of the Republic. Watching his videos is a good idea for those who’re looking to improve their listening comprehension at an advanced level while acquiring some conversational phrases and slang. Watch hilarious content here!french News
LCP
With our increasingly developed means of global communication, you don’t need to be in France to know what is going on there or to watch French content. Furthermore, watching and reading the news in your target language is one of the best ways to strengthen your reading, listening and vocabulary skills while also improving your cultural understanding. If you are learning French, La Chaîne Parlementaire is a TV channel that broadcasts activity from the National Assembly and Senate of France. You can watch it online anywhere you are and the channel also features news broadcasts you can download. The newscasters speak slowly and clearly, so you’ll be able to improve your French skills, even if you are a beginner. Click here to be informed.french News
France TV
Thanks to the Internet, you can access the news from anywhere in the world, at any time. All it takes is a few clicks of your mouse and you have hours of language learning material at your disposal. So, if you are learning French, you’ll be glad to know that France TV allows you to watch public TV channels online a few hours after they aired. Some options for what to watch to improve your language skills include the news, soap operas and programmes for children (which are great for those of you who are just starting out and would like to pick up some new, simple words). Click here to be informed by France TV.France Télévisions
News is a predominantly helpful tool for those of you wanting to improve either your listening or reading skills (or both!), even if you are just starting your language course. Sure, you might not understand everything the journalists are saying, but you will pick up words over time and start training your ear. After all, the more you practise, the better you’ll get. So, why not tune into France Télévisions to improve your French skills? This is the public national television station of France, a state-owned company that provides users with interactive news, sports and weather services, together with social media sharing features. Click here to be informed by France Televisions.french For Kids
Hello World
Games are great instruments to help children acquire a new language while having fun. Luckily, the internet is full of websites that offer language games for free, such as Hello World. This site is full of interactive activities and songs that help kids learn basic French vocabulary, such as the alphabet, numbers, shapes and colours. Most of the games are classical ones, like tic tac toe, listen and match, etc. There is also a section that features expressions, like greetings, thanking others or asking for food, where children can listen to recordings of real conversations and repeat them while completing exercises.
Check out the page here!french For Kids
Babar
Looking for children’s books in French with a great message to read to your kids? Histoire de Babar is a famous children’s book that tells the story of Babar, a young elephant whose mother is killed by a hunter. The baby escapes and visits different places looking for a new home. So, your kid will learn vocabulary related to the different places and people Babar visits, like the jungle (arbre: tree, feauille: leaf), the city (rue: street, bâtiment: building) and other families (mère: mother, père: father, fils: son, fille: daughter)!
Click here to know more about the books.Rolie Polie Olie
Looking for a great animated series for your children to watch and acquire French vocabulary and structures? Rolie Polie Olie is a Canadian television series produced by the Disney Channel that follows the adventures of Olie, a little robot and his friends on the moon. The robot is composed of several geometric shapes, so it's a great opportunity for your children to learn new words, such as circle (cercle), sphere (sphère) or square (carré). Also, it is spoken using the Canadian accent, so the series is also helpful to become acquainted with French Canadian.
Learn more about the cartoon here!Testimonials
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