French for the
life you lead
Where would you like your French to take you?
A learning plan built around you
Private coaching
Develop your French through one-to-one lessons tailored to your goals and current ability. Build conversational confidence, improve pronunciation and listening, or strengthen the language you need for travel, everyday life, work or study.
Prepare for a real situation
Practical French
Prepare for the French you need at work or while studying abroad. Choose a structured programme for working professionals or study abroad, or discuss coaching for a particular communication task. Focus on useful language for the conversations and arrangements ahead of you.
Bring your French into everyday life
Learning French in Singapore can help you prepare for experiences abroad and connect with French-speaking people closer to home. Whether your motivation is travel, study, work or a personal interest, being able to communicate adds another dimension to those experiences.
Learning French can help you:
manage everyday conversations when travelling in French-speaking destinations
prepare for the academic and social sides of studying abroad
communicate with French-speaking colleagues, clients and friends
enjoy more of French-language film, literature and culture
If your plans involve several European destinations, you may also be considering German or Spanish.
Our French courses support adults in Singapore with a range of learning goals, including:
beginners building their first conversational skills
adults returning to French after learning it at school or university
students preparing to study in a French-speaking environment
professionals, travellers and learners using French for personal relationships or interests
French is used across Europe, Canada, Africa and other regions. Accents, vocabulary and everyday expressions vary. Preparing for life in Montréal may involve different listening needs from visiting Paris or communicating with colleagues in Senegal.
French uses tu and vous to address people. Choosing appropriately involves familiarity, formality and whether you are speaking to one person or several. These distinctions matter in friendships, study and professional relationships.
Tell us where you will use French and who you will communicate with so we can discuss a suitable learning focus.
Teaching that
adapts to you
A teacher matched to you
Practice for real situations
A course plan that adapts
French course levels
Our courses use the internationally recognised Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) to describe language proficiency. Explore the levels below through examples of everyday, social, study and workplace communication relevant to learners in Singapore.
These are broad guides to learning at each stage. Your starting level and goals help determine the appropriate course and focus.
Beginner A1–A2
French for First Meetings and Everyday Exchanges
Build simple French for connecting with French-speaking people in Singapore and managing familiar situations abroad. Start with supported conversations about yourself, your interests and everyday needs.
Practise how to:
- introduce yourself to a French-speaking friend, colleague or classmate
- describe simply where you live and what you do in Singapore
- talk about your interests and ask someone about theirs
- arrange a coffee or meal and express basic food preferences
- ask about transport, tickets or accommodation during a visit to a French-speaking destination
Intermediate B1–B2
French for Social Connections, Work and Study
Develop longer conversations and explain your experiences more clearly. Use French to build relationships, participate in familiar discussions and share your perspective as someone living in Singapore.
Practise how to:
- recommend places in Singapore and explain what someone might enjoy
- compare everyday routines or experiences with French-speaking friends
- discuss a familiar task with classmates or colleagues
- explain a travel or service problem and explore possible solutions
- share your views on a suitable French-language article, film or interview
Advanced C1–C2
French for Ideas, Perspectives and Nuance
Refine your French for demanding discussions and situations that need precise expression. Develop the flexibility to explain complex ideas, interpret different perspectives and choose an appropriate tone.
Practise how to:
- discuss Singapore’s multilingual society with French-speaking contacts
- present a professional or academic argument and respond to challenges
- compare how an issue is presented in French-language and Singapore-based sources
- discuss cultural assumptions and explain your own perspective carefully
- express disagreement or persuasion in a way that suits the relationship and setting
What would you like to do with French?
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Your questions, answered
Which French course should I choose?
Choose private coaching if you want to develop your French through personalised teaching and continued practice. Practical courses suit a specific task, role or situation, with either tailored coaching or a structured programme.
If you’re unsure, tell us what you want to achieve and we can recommend a suitable option.
Can beginners join, and how do I find my starting level?
Beginners can join any of our private French packages. Choose the length according to how much teaching and practice you want: Builder provides 6 hours, Development 12 hours and Core 18 hours. Core offers the most time to practise, apply feedback and consolidate what you learn. Some practical courses may require an existing foundation; check the course details.
You don’t need to know your CEFR level before contacting us. For Builder, Development and Core, the first lesson includes spoken placement alongside teaching. A standalone assessment is available if you need a separate assessment of your French.
How are practical courses different from private coaching?
Private coaching supports your ongoing language development, with lessons shaped around your goals and starting level.
Practical courses address a particular purpose. You can prepare for your own communication task or follow a structured programme built around a role or situation.
Both routes offer one-to-one teaching. The difference is the scope and purpose of the learning.
How can I improve my French listening skills?
Use short recordings suited to your level, listen for the main meaning first, then revisit unfamiliar phrases with a transcript. French words often connect in speech, so recognising familiar vocabulary on a page does not always mean recognising it immediately when spoken.
Live lessons can combine guided listening with conversation and feedback, helping you practise both understanding and responding.
How much French do I need for a trip to France?
There is no single level you need before travelling. Basic greetings, food vocabulary, numbers and questions about directions or bookings can support familiar exchanges. Longer stays and unexpected problems call for a broader foundation.
Tell us what your trip involves and when you are travelling. We can help you prioritise useful communication without promising fluency within a fixed timeframe.
How can I become more confident speaking French?
Start using French for short, familiar exchanges rather than waiting until you can form every sentence perfectly. Repeated practice introducing yourself, making plans and sharing your interests helps make the language easier to use.
Personalised coaching gives you opportunities to speak, receive feedback and practise conversations with French-speaking people in Singapore or abroad.