Have a Basic French Conversation

LanguageBeginnerAnywhere

90 minutes

5 steps

·Beginner

After 90 min: Hold a 3-minute conversation in French on familiar topics

What you need

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The 90-Minute Plan

Prepare Phrases0–15 min

Write down 20 useful conversation starters and responses about yourself (name, age, interests).

Practice Pronunciation15–35 min

Listen to native speakers pronounce each phrase. Repeat until comfortable with French sounds.

Simulate Dialogue35–55 min

Practice a mock conversation with yourself alternating between roles. Time yourself for 3 minutes.

With a Partner55–75 min

Have a real conversation with a language partner. Start simple: greetings, introductions, preferences.

Reflect & Repeat75–90 min

Note difficult phrases. Practice them again. Aim for a smoother second attempt.

Pro Tip

Learn common connecting words like 'et' (and), 'mais' (but), 'parce que' (because) to improve flow.

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