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94 free French lessons for Punjabi speakers, organized by level.

A1

28 lessons

Aller, 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.

Grammar

Être and Avoir Present Tense for Punjabi Speakers

Learn the two most important French verbs, être and avoir, in the present tense with Punjabi explanations, examples, and TEF/TCF practice.

Grammar

Everyday Greetings and Phrases for Punjabi Speakers

Learn essential French greetings, polite phrases, and introductions in simple Punjabi-English prose. Perfect for A1 beginners starting their French journey.

Basics

French 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, and irregular beau/nouveau/vieux — with Punjabi explanations and a full reference table.

Grammar

French Alphabet & Sounds — for Punjabi Speakers

French alphabet explained in Punjabi — every letter, the sounds Punjabi speakers find tricky, and how to pronounce them correctly. A1 beginner lesson.

Pronunciation

French Articles: le, la, les, un, une, des Explained

A complete beginner's guide to French articles for Punjabi speakers: definite (le/la/les), indefinite (un/une/des), partitive (du/de la/des), contractions (au/aux/du), and the negation trap — with clear examples.

Grammar

French Clothing, Body and Colours Vocabulary

Learn high-frequency French clothing, body parts, and colour vocabulary with Punjabi explanations, English meanings, and Gurmukhi pronunciation.

Vocabulary

French Demonstrative and Possessive Adjectives: ce, cette, mon, ma Explained

A beginner's guide to French demonstrative adjectives (ce/cette/ces/cet) and possessive adjectives (mon/ma/mes...) for Punjabi speakers, with the agreement rules and clear examples.

Grammar

French Family and Relationships Vocabulary

Learn French family and relationship vocabulary with Punjabi explanations, English meanings, and pronunciation for beginner TEF and TCF learners.

Vocabulary

French Food and Drink Vocabulary for Punjabi Speakers

Learn essential French food and drink vocabulary with Punjabi explanations, English meanings, and Gurmukhi pronunciation for TEF and TCF Canada.

Vocabulary

French Home and Living Vocabulary

Learn French home and living vocabulary for rooms, rent, furniture, leases, and neighbourhoods with Punjabi explanations and pronunciation.

Vocabulary

French 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.

Grammar

French Negation: ne...pas for Punjabi Speakers

Learn how to make French sentences negative with ne...pas, n' before vowels, de after negatives, and oui/non/si with Punjabi explanations.

Grammar

French Preposition à: au, à la, à l', aux Explained

Every use of the French preposition à for Punjabi speakers: contractions au/aux, places, times, means of transport, verbs that take à, and the traps like jouer à vs jouer de.

Grammar

French Preposition avec: With, Manner and Fixed Expressions

Every use of the French preposition avec for Punjabi speakers: with a person, with a tool, avec plaisir, and the fixed expressions built on avec.

Grammar

French Preposition chez: At Someone's Place, Practice or Culture

Every use of the French preposition chez for Punjabi speakers: at someone's home, at a professional's office, at a company, and chez as a cultural idiom.

Grammar

French Preposition de: du, de la, de l', des Explained

Every use of the French preposition de for Punjabi speakers: contractions du/des, possession, origin, quantity, the partitive, verbs that take de, and why 'pas de' loses its article.

Grammar

French Preposition derrière: Behind, Left Behind

Every use of the French preposition derrière for Punjabi speakers: physically behind something, and the figurative sense of leaving something behind.

Grammar

French Preposition devant: In Front Of, Facing

Every use of the French preposition devant for Punjabi speakers: physically in front of something, and the figurative sense of facing a situation.

Grammar

French Preposition pour: For, Purpose, Destination and Duration

Every use of the French preposition pour for Punjabi speakers: recipient, destination, planned duration, purpose with the infinitive, opinion and price.

Grammar

French 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.

Grammar

French Restaurant Vocabulary and Phrases for Punjabi Speakers

Learn French restaurant vocabulary — reserving a table, ordering, and paying the bill — with Punjabi explanations and Gurmukhi pronunciation, a common TEF Expression Orale role-play.

Vocabulary

French Shopping and Services Vocabulary

Learn French shopping and services vocabulary for stores, prices, receipts, refunds, sizes, and polite requests with Punjabi support.

Vocabulary

French Travel and Transportation Vocabulary

Learn French travel and transportation words for buses, trains, airports, tickets, and directions with Punjabi support for TEF and TCF Canada.

Vocabulary

French Weather and Nature Vocabulary

Learn French weather, seasons, and nature vocabulary with Punjabi explanations, English meanings, and pronunciation support.

Vocabulary

Present 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 Punjabi explanations of why verb forms matter.

Grammar

Present 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, worked examples and Punjabi explanations.

Grammar

Present 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, worked examples and Punjabi explanations.

Grammar

A2

43 lessons

DR & MRS VANDERTRAMP: The 16 Être Verbs for Punjabi Speakers

DR & MRS VANDERTRAMP mnemonic ਨਾਲ passé composé ਵਿੱਚ être ਲੈਣ ਵਾਲੇ 16 verbs ਯਾਦ ਕਰੋ — ਹਰ verb, past participle, ਤੇ agreement ਉਦਾਹਰਣ ਸਮੇਤ, TEF/TCF Canada ਲਈ।

Grammar

French Appointments and Invitations Vocabulary for Punjabi Speakers

Learn French phrases for booking, changing, and cancelling appointments, and accepting or declining invitations — the exact vocabulary tested in TEF Expression Orale Section A role-plays.

Vocabulary

French 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 and Punjabi leave out (j'aime le café, je me lave les mains) — with a practice drill.

Grammar

French Banking and Personal Finance Vocabulary for Punjabi Speakers

Learn essential French banking and finance vocabulary with Punjabi explanations, English meanings, and Gurmukhi pronunciation. Critical for opening bank accounts, understanding paychecks, paying bills, and succeeding in TEF/TCF speaking and writing tasks.

Vocabulary

French Canadian Life Vocabulary

Learn French vocabulary for Canadian daily life, provinces, schools, health cards, taxes, addresses, and common public-service contexts.

Vocabulary

French Childcare and School Enrollment Vocabulary for Parents

Essential French vocabulary for navigating daycare and school enrollment in Quebec and Canada. Learn how to register your child, communicate with teachers, and understand school documents — with Punjabi explanations, English meanings, and authentic Gurmukhi pronunciation guide.

Vocabulary

French 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.

Grammar

French 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 Punjabi pronunciation.

Pronunciation

French 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.

Grammar

French Directions and Places Vocabulary for Punjabi Speakers

Learn French vocabulary for asking and giving directions, and common places in town, with Punjabi explanations — a classic TEF Expression Orale role-play scenario.

Vocabulary

French Education and Studies Vocabulary for Punjabi Speakers

Learn French education and school-system vocabulary with Punjabi explanations, English meanings, and Gurmukhi pronunciation — common in TEF/TCF role-plays and opinion topics.

Vocabulary

French Emotions and Feelings Vocabulary for Punjabi Speakers

Learn French emotion and feeling vocabulary with Punjabi explanations, English meanings, and Gurmukhi pronunciation — including the être vs avoir pattern tested throughout TEF/TCF Canada.

Vocabulary

Essential French Adjectives and Adverbs

Learn essential French adjectives, adverbs, emotions, and opinion words with Punjabi explanations and examples for TEF and TCF Canada.

Vocabulary

Futur 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.

Grammar

French Health and Medical Vocabulary

Learn French health and medical vocabulary for appointments, symptoms, pain, pharmacy, and insurance with Punjabi explanations for TEF and TCF Canada.

Vocabulary

French Healthcare System Vocabulary: Appointments, Pharmacy and Insurance

Learn key French vocabulary for booking appointments, visiting pharmacies, and navigating Canadian health insurance — with Punjabi explanations, English meanings, and Gurmukhi pronunciation guides.

Vocabulary

French Hobbies and Leisure Vocabulary for Punjabi Speakers

Learn French hobbies and leisure-time vocabulary with Punjabi explanations, English meanings, and Gurmukhi pronunciation — a favourite small-talk and opinion topic on TEF/TCF Canada.

Vocabulary

French Jobs and Professions Vocabulary for Punjabi Speakers

Learn French job and profession vocabulary with Punjabi explanations, English meanings, and Gurmukhi pronunciation — essential for TEF/TCF Expression Orale where you describe your work.

Vocabulary

French Legal and Administrative Vocabulary for Punjabi Speakers

Master French legal and administrative vocabulary with Punjabi explanations, English glosses, and Gurmukhi phonetics. Essential for renting apartments, signing contracts, and navigating government forms as a newcomer in Canada.

Vocabulary

French 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 and Punjabi pronunciation — the key to understanding real, fast French.

Pronunciation

French 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 Punjabi pronunciation. The hardest sound group for Punjabi and English speakers.

Pronunciation

French 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.

Grammar

French 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 Punjabi pronunciation. Includes the hardest vowel /y/.

Pronunciation

French Preposition après: After, the Past Infinitive and d'après

Every use of the French preposition après for Punjabi speakers: after a point in time, après avoir/être + participle, and the idiom d'après meaning according to.

Grammar

French Preposition avant: Before, in Time and Order

Every use of the French preposition avant for Punjabi speakers: before a point in time, avant de + infinitive, and the fixed expression avant tout.

Grammar

French Preposition dans: Inside, Into and Time Ahead

Every use of the French preposition dans for Punjabi speakers: physical containment, streets and newspapers, dans vs en for transport, and the dans/en time split that changes what a sentence means.

Grammar

French Preposition en: Countries, Months, Transport, Materials

Every use of the French preposition en for Punjabi speakers: feminine countries, months and seasons, transport, materials, languages, and the en/dans time difference that changes the meaning.

Grammar

French Preposition entre: Between, Among and Fixed Expressions

Every use of the French preposition entre for Punjabi speakers: between two places, times or people, and the fixed expressions entre nous, entre autres, entre midi et deux.

Grammar

French Preposition par: By, Through, Per and the Passive Agent

Every use of the French preposition par for Punjabi speakers: the passive agent, means of sending something, physical movement through, rate and fixed expressions.

Grammar

French Preposition pendant: During, For a Duration and pendant que

Every use of the French preposition pendant for Punjabi speakers: the length of time an action lasted, and pendant que introducing a clause meaning while.

Grammar

French Preposition sans: Without, Absence and Fixed Expressions

Every use of the French preposition sans for Punjabi speakers: absence, sans + infinitive, and the fixed expressions sans doute, sans cesse, sans abri.

Grammar

French Preposition sous: Under, Beneath and Figurative Uses

Every use of the French preposition sous for Punjabi speakers: physically under, sous la pluie, sous pression, sous peu, and the difference between sous and dessous.

Grammar

French Preposition sur: On, About, Out Of

Every use of the French preposition sur for Punjabi speakers: surfaces, topics, proportions like 3 sur 10, donner sur, and the sur/dans traps that come from translating English 'on' directly.

Grammar

French 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.

Grammar

Reading: 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 Punjabi grammar notes.

Reading & Writing

Reading: 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 Punjabi grammar notes.

Reading & Writing

French Work and Office Vocabulary for Punjabi Speakers

Learn practical French work and office vocabulary with Punjabi explanations, English meanings, and pronunciation support for TEF and TCF Canada.

Vocabulary

Futur Proche: aller + infinitive

Learn the French near future tense, aller + infinitive, with Punjabi explanations, examples, and TEF/TCF speaking practice.

Grammar

Listening 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.

Listening

French 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 Punjabi (Gurmukhi) pronunciation.

Vocabulary

Passé Composé Basics for Punjabi Speakers

Learn the basics of French passé composé with avoir, être, past participles, examples, and Punjabi explanations for TEF and TCF Canada.

Grammar

French 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, with Punjabi explanations for TEF/TCF Canada.

Grammar

Vouloir, 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.

Grammar

B1

11 lessons

Conditionnel: 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.

Grammar

French Environment and Ecology Vocabulary for Punjabi Speakers

Learn French environment and ecology vocabulary with Punjabi explanations — a recurring TEF/TCF Expression Orale Section B opinion topic (climate, recycling, pollution).

Vocabulary

Logical 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.

Grammar

French Personality and Character Vocabulary for Punjabi Speakers

Learn French personality-trait vocabulary with Punjabi explanations, English meanings, and Gurmukhi pronunciation — used to describe yourself and others in TEF/TCF Expression Orale.

Vocabulary

Plus-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).

Grammar

French Preposition depuis: Since, For an Ongoing Duration

Every use of the French preposition depuis for Punjabi speakers: a starting point, an ongoing duration with the present tense, and depuis que introducing a clause.

Grammar

French 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.

Grammar

Subjonctif 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.

Grammar

French Technology and Social Media Vocabulary for Punjabi Speakers

Learn French technology, internet, and social media vocabulary with Punjabi explanations — one of the most common TEF/TCF Expression Orale Section B opinion topics.

Vocabulary

Imparfait 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, with Punjabi explanations for TEF/TCF Canada.

Grammar

Reading 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 & Writing

TEF

3 lessons

TEF Canada Reading: Strategy & Timing

A complete strategy for the TEF Canada reading section, explained in Punjabi — timing, question types, and the mistakes that cost points. Aim for CLB 7.

TEF Canada

TEF & TCF Canada Writing: Expression Écrite Strategy

How the TEF Canada and TCF Canada writing sections work — task types, word counts, timing, what examiners reward, and reusable sentence structures for Punjabi speakers.

Reading & Writing

TEF & TCF Canada Speaking: Expression Orale Strategy

How the TEF Canada and TCF Canada speaking sections work — task formats, timing, what examiners score, and a practice plan for Punjabi speakers targeting CLB 7 and above.

Speaking

TCF

2 lessons

TCF Canada: Complete Preparation Guide

A complete TCF Canada preparation guide for Punjabi speakers — all four sections, scoring, CLB conversion, registration, and a study plan for reaching CLB 7 for Express Entry.

TCF Canada

TCF Canada Listening: Exam Strategy & Practice Tips

Complete guide to TCF listening exam format, question types, timing strategies, and practice methods to achieve CLB 8+. Expert tips for Canadian immigration.

TCF Canada

Guide

7 lessons