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29 lessonsAller, Faire, Venir: The Three Most Common Irregular Verbs
Learn the present-tense conjugation of aller (to go), faire (to do/make) and venir (to come) — three irregular French verbs used in almost every A1 conversation, with tables and examples.
GrammarÊtre and Avoir Present Tense for Learners
Learn the two most important French verbs, être and avoir, in the present tense with clear explanations, examples, and TEF/TCF practice.
GrammarEveryday Greetings and Phrases for Punjabi Speakers
Learn essential French greetings, polite phrases, and introductions in simple English prose. Perfect for A1 beginners starting their French journey.
BasicsFrench Accent Marks: Cédille, Circonflexe, Aigu, Grave, and Tréma
A complete guide to all five French accent marks — what each one does to pronunciation, when the letter c needs a cédille, and how to read é, è, ê, and ë correctly, for Punjabi and English speakers.
PronunciationFrench Adjectives: Masculine, Feminine, and Plural Agreement
Learn how French adjectives change for gender and number — regular -e/-s patterns, -ien/-ienne, -eux/-euse, doubled consonants, colours, and irregular beau/nouveau/vieux — with clear explanations and a full reference table.
GrammarFrench Alphabet & Sounds
French alphabet explained in English — every letter, the sounds that challenge learners, and how to pronounce them correctly. A1 beginner lesson.
PronunciationFrench Articles: le, la, les, un, une, des Explained
A complete beginner's guide to French articles for learners: definite (le/la/les), indefinite (un/une/des), partitive (du/de la/des), contractions (au/aux/du), and the negation trap — with clear examples.
GrammarFrench Clothing, Body and Colours Vocabulary
Learn high-frequency French clothing, body parts, and colour vocabulary with Punjabi explanations, English meanings, and Gurmukhi pronunciation.
VocabularyFrench Family and Relationships Vocabulary
Learn French family and relationship vocabulary with Punjabi explanations, English meanings, and pronunciation for beginner TEF and TCF learners.
VocabularyFrench Food and Drink Vocabulary
Learn essential French food and drink vocabulary, partitive articles (du, de la, des), restaurant dialogues, Canadian meal names, and TEF/TCF Canada prep.
VocabularyFrench Home and Living Vocabulary
Learn French home and living vocabulary for rooms, rent, furniture, leases, and neighbourhoods with clear pronunciations.
VocabularyFrench Imperative Mood: Giving Commands and Instructions
Learn the French imperative (command form) for tu, nous and vous — how to form it from the present tense, the three exceptions, and how it changes with pronominal verbs and negation.
GrammarFrench Nasal Sounds: An, In, On, Un — A Pronunciation Guide for Punjabi Speakers
Master the four French nasal vowels — an/en, in, on, and un — with IPA, minimal pairs, and specific fixes for the errors Punjabi speakers make most often, for TEF and TCF Canada prep.
PronunciationFrench Negation: ne...pas for Punjabi Speakers
Learn how to form negative French sentences with ne...pas, elision (n'), article changes (de/d'), spoken shortcuts, and the special affirmative 'si'.
GrammarFrench Preposition à: au, à la, à l', aux Explained
Every use of the French preposition à: contractions au/aux, places, times, means of transport, verbs that take à, and the traps like jouer à vs jouer de.
GrammarFrench Preposition avec: With, Manner and Fixed Expressions
Every use of the French preposition avec: with a person, with a tool, avec plaisir, and the fixed expressions built on avec.
GrammarFrench Preposition chez: At Someone's Place, Practice or Culture
Every use of the French preposition chez: at someone's home, at a professional's office, at a company, and chez as a cultural idiom.
GrammarFrench Preposition de: du, de la, de l', des Explained
Every use of the French preposition de: contractions du/des, possession, origin, quantity, the partitive, verbs that take de, and why 'pas de' loses its article.
GrammarFrench Preposition derrière: Behind, Left Behind
Every use of the French preposition derrière: physically behind something, and the figurative sense of leaving something behind.
GrammarFrench Preposition devant: In Front Of, Facing
Every use of the French preposition devant: physically in front of something, and the figurative sense of facing a situation.
GrammarFrench Preposition pour: For, Purpose, Destination and Duration
Every use of the French preposition pour: recipient, destination, planned duration, purpose with the infinitive, opinion and price.
GrammarFrench Question Formation: Est-ce que, Inversion and Interrogative Words
Learn the three ways to ask a question in French — intonation, est-ce que, and inversion — plus the core interrogative words (qui, que, où, quand, comment, pourquoi, combien) with A1/A2 examples.
GrammarFrench Shopping and Services Vocabulary
Learn essential French shopping and services vocabulary, asking prices, demonstratives (ce, cet, cette, ces), payment methods, receipts, and Canadian retail terms.
VocabularyFrench Travel and Transportation Vocabulary
Learn essential French travel and transportation vocabulary, transport prepositions (en vs. à), metro and bus dialogues, Canadian transit terms, and TEF/TCF Canada prep.
VocabularyFrench Vowel Sounds: A Pronunciation Guide for Punjabi Speakers
Learn the five French vowel sounds, the letter Y, and the silent H with IPA, English comparisons, and Punjabi-specific pronunciation tips for TEF and TCF Canada.
PronunciationFrench Weather and Nature Vocabulary
Learn essential French weather, seasons, and nature vocabulary, season prepositions (en vs. au), Canadian winter terms, weather forecasts, and TEF/TCF Canada prep.
VocabularyPresent Tense -ER Verbs: The Foundation of French Grammar
Master regular -ER verb conjugation in French. Complete guide for A1 learners with conjugation tables, worked examples, and explanations of why verb forms matter.
GrammarPresent Tense -IR Verbs: Finir, Choisir, Réussir and the Second Verb Family
Master regular -IR verb conjugation in French (finir, choisir, réussir, grandir). Complete A1 guide with conjugation tables, the -iss- pattern, and worked examples.
GrammarPresent Tense -RE Verbs: Vendre, Attendre, Répondre and the Third Verb Family
Master regular -RE verb conjugation in French (vendre, attendre, répondre, perdre). Complete A1 guide with conjugation tables, the silent-consonant pattern, and worked examples.
GrammarA2
33 lessonsDR & MRS VANDERTRAMP: The 16 Être Verbs for Learners
Memorize the 16 verbs that take être in the passé composé with the DR & MRS VANDERTRAMP mnemonic — every verb, past participle, and agreement example, for TEF/TCF Canada.
GrammarFrench Article or No Article? The Complete Rules
The confusion that survives after le/la/les feel automatic: when French drops the article completely (être + profession, avoir faim, sans problème) and when it adds one English leaves out (j'aime le café, je me lave les mains) — with a practice drill.
GrammarFrench Canadian Life Vocabulary
Learn French vocabulary for Canadian daily life — provinces, addresses, schools, health cards, taxes, and leases — plus the au/en/aux preposition rule for provinces and Canadian French usage notes.
VocabularyFrench Comparative and Superlative: Plus, Moins, Aussi... Que
Learn how to compare things in French with plus/moins/aussi... que, and how to say 'the most/least' with le/la/les plus. Covers regular adjectives and the irregular bon/bien/mauvais forms.
GrammarFrench Consonant and Spelling Sounds: ch, j, gn, ç, tion, s/ss
Decode French spelling-to-sound patterns: ch (sh), j/ge (zh), gn (ny), ll (y), hard/soft c, ç, qu (k), the s vs ss (z) trap, -tion, and silent h — with word lists and pronunciation guide.
PronunciationFrench Direct & Indirect Object Pronouns (COD/COI)
Master French object pronouns: le/la/les vs lui/leur, me/te/nous/vous, where they go before the verb, in the imperative (donne-le-moi), two pronouns together, and past-participle agreement.
GrammarEssential French Adjectives and Adverbs
Learn essential French adjectives, adverbs, emotions, and opinion words with Punjabi explanations and examples for TEF and TCF Canada.
VocabularyFutur Simple: Formation and Use in French
Master the French futur simple: regular -ER/-IR/-RE conjugation, irregular stems (aller, faire, pouvoir, vouloir, devoir, voir), and when to use it instead of futur proche.
GrammarFrench Health and Medical Vocabulary
Master essential French health and medical vocabulary for doctor appointments, symptoms, pharmacy visits, and TEF/TCF Canada speaking role-plays.
VocabularyFrench Liaisons and Elisions: Why Words Link Together
In spoken French, articles and pronouns link to the next word into one sound. Learn liaison (z/n/t links) and elision (l'/j'/d') with 90+ common examples — the key to understanding real, fast French.
PronunciationFrench Nasal Vowels: Word Lists with Pronunciation
Master the three French nasal vowels (on/en/an, in/ain/ein, un, om/em, im) with 80+ common words, example sentences, and pronunciation guide. The hardest sound group for English speakers.
PronunciationFrench Object Pronouns: Le/La/Les, Lui/Leur, and Y/En
Learn direct object pronouns (le, la, les), indirect object pronouns (lui, leur, me, te, nous, vous) and the pronouns y and en — how to replace a noun, where the pronoun goes, and how to combine them.
GrammarFrench Oral Vowel Sounds: Word Lists (au, oi, ou, u, eu, é, è)
Learn the French oral vowel sounds — au/eau, oi, ou, ui, the rounded u, eu/œu, é, and è — with 90+ common words, example sentences, and pronunciation guide. Includes the hardest vowel /y/.
PronunciationFrench Preposition après: After, the Past Infinitive and d'après
Every use of the French preposition après: after a point in time, après avoir/être + participle, and the idiom d'après meaning according to.
GrammarFrench Preposition avant: Before, in Time and Order
Every use of the French preposition avant: before a point in time, avant de + infinitive, and the fixed expression avant tout.
GrammarFrench Preposition dans: Inside, Into and Time Ahead
Every use of the French preposition dans: physical containment, streets and newspapers, dans vs en for transport, and the dans/en time split that changes what a sentence means.
GrammarFrench Preposition en: Countries, Months, Transport, Materials
Every use of the French preposition en: feminine countries, months and seasons, transport, materials, languages, and the en/dans time difference that changes the meaning.
GrammarFrench Preposition entre: Between, Among and Fixed Expressions
Every use of the French preposition entre: between two places, times or people, and the fixed expressions entre nous, entre autres, entre midi et deux.
GrammarFrench Preposition par: By, Through, Per and the Passive Agent
Every use of the French preposition par: the passive agent, means of sending something, physical movement through, rate and fixed expressions.
GrammarFrench Preposition pendant: During, For a Duration and pendant que
Every use of the French preposition pendant: the length of time an action lasted, and pendant que introducing a clause meaning while.
GrammarFrench Preposition sans: Without, Absence and Fixed Expressions
Every use of the French preposition sans: absence, sans + infinitive, and the fixed expressions sans doute, sans cesse, sans abri.
GrammarFrench Preposition sous: Under, Beneath and Figurative Uses
Every use of the French preposition sous: physically under, sous la pluie, sous pression, sous peu, and the difference between sous and dessous.
GrammarFrench Preposition sur: On, About, Out Of
Every use of the French preposition sur: surfaces, topics, proportions like 3 sur 10, donner sur, and the sur/dans traps that come from translating English 'on' directly.
GrammarFrench Pronouns Y and En: When to Use Each
Master the two French adverbial pronouns y and en: y replaces à + a place or thing, en replaces de + noun or a quantity. The à-vs-de test, placement, and the order y before en.
GrammarReading: Le Jour de l'Examen (A2 · Linking Words)
A short A2 French story — Amrit's TEF exam day — with 17 fill-in-the-blank linking words (mais, parce que, donc, quand…), a word bank, a full answer key, and grammar notes in English.
Reading & WritingReading: Le Premier Jour de Sarah (A2 · Prepositions)
A short A2 French story — Sarah's first day at a new bank job — with 20 fill-in-the-blank prepositions, a word bank, a full answer key, and grammar notes in English.
Reading & WritingFrench Work and Office Vocabulary
Learn practical French work and office vocabulary with clear meanings for TEF and TCF Canada speaking tasks.
VocabularyFutur Proche: aller + infinitive
Learn the French near future tense, aller + infinitive, with clear explanations, examples, and TEF/TCF speaking practice.
GrammarListening Comprehension Strategy for Intermediate Learners
Master strategies for understanding spoken French without translating every word. Focus on key words, context clues, and real listening practice. A2 intermediate level.
ListeningFrench Numbers, Dates and Time for TEF Canada
Learn every French number, day, month, season, date, and time expression you need for the TEF/TCF Canada test — each with an easy English respelling and pronunciation guide.
VocabularyPassé Composé Basics
Learn the basics of French passé composé with avoir, être, past participles, examples, and explanations for TEF and TCF Canada.
GrammarFrench Pronominal (Reflexive) Verbs — se laver, se lever, s'appeler
Learn French pronominal (reflexive) verbs — present-tense conjugation with me/te/se, elision, and the passé composé agreement rule a direct object blocks, for TEF/TCF Canada.
GrammarVouloir, Pouvoir, Devoir: The Three Modal Verbs for Polite Requests
Learn the present-tense conjugation of vouloir (to want), pouvoir (to be able to) and devoir (to have to), plus the polite 'je voudrais' form — essential for A2 requests, permission and obligation.
GrammarB1
8 lessonsConditionnel: Polite Requests, Hypotheticals, and Counterfactuals
Master the French conditionnel présent and passé: use futur simple stems + different endings for polite requests, hypothetical situations, and 'if only' statements. Learn the si-clause sequences.
GrammarLogical Connectors: car, parce que, donc, mais & More
Master French logical connectors (connecteurs logiques): cause (car, parce que, puisque), consequence (donc, alors), contrast (mais, pourtant), and sequence (d'abord, ensuite, enfin). Teach the exact differences and when each is right.
GrammarPlus-que-parfait: The Past Perfect and 'If Only' Statements
Master the French plus-que-parfait: imparfait of avoir/être + past participle. Learn when to use it in narratives and counterfactual si-clauses (si + plus-que-parfait → conditionnel passé).
GrammarFrench Preposition depuis: Since, For an Ongoing Duration
Every use of the French preposition depuis: a starting point, an ongoing duration with the present tense, and depuis que introducing a clause.
GrammarFrench Relative Pronouns: qui, que, où, dont & lequel
Master French relative pronouns: qui (subject), que (object), où (place/time), dont (de + …), lequel after prepositions, and ce qui / ce que / ce dont — with the qui-vs-que test.
GrammarSubjonctif Présent: Wishes, Doubts, Emotion, and Necessity
Master the French subjonctif présent: form from nous present tense, learn the trigger verbs and phrases (il faut que, vouloir que, avoir peur que, bien que, pour que, avant que), and understand when to use it.
GrammarImparfait vs Passé Composé: Choosing the Right Past Tense
Learn when to use imparfait vs passé composé in French — habitual actions, background description, and the interrupted-action pattern, for TEF/TCF Canada.
GrammarReading Comprehension Strategy: From Intermediate to Upper-Intermediate
Proven strategies for reading French texts without dictionary dependency. Master skimming, scanning, context clues, and handling unknown vocabulary. B1 upper-intermediate level.
Reading & WritingTEF
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5 lessons1000 Most Common French Words & Conjugation Reference
Comprehensive French vocabulary and grammar reference covering pronouns, articles, and numbers — with contraction rules, real conversations, and TEF/TCF-style practice, plus Punjabi and Gurmukhi phonetic guidance.
Vocabulary12-Week CLB 5 French Study Plan for TEF Canada
A practical 12-week French study plan for Punjabi speakers targeting CLB 5 in TEF/TCF Canada listening and speaking.
Basics7 Cheat Codes to Learn French Faster
Seven smart strategies to reach a working level of French faster — cognates, sound-before-spelling, chunks, personalization, simple questions, verb engines, and understanding linked speech. Practical study tips for TEF/TCF Canada learners.
BasicsCLB/NCLC Levels and Score Conversion
Map Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) and Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) levels to TEF Canada and TCF Canada scores, plus CRS points for Express Entry.
ImmigrationFrench Pronunciation: The Complete Sound Guide
A complete reference to every French sound: oral vowels, nasal vowels, glides, consonants (R, silent H, ch, j), silent letters, liaison, elision, rhythm, and intonation — with interference notes and practice tips.
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