French for English Speakers
Stop translating from English and start thinking in French.
If you grew up speaking English, French throws challenges your language never prepared you for: every noun has a gender, verbs shift shape with every subject, and half the letters seem to go silent. At Frenchee, native French teachers know exactly where English speakers get stuck and coach you through it. Learn online with tailored private lessons or lively small-group classes.
Why French
- ✓Native teachers who understand the English-speaker mindset and fix your accent as you speak, not weeks later.
- ✓Targeted drills for grammatical gender (le vs. la) and verb conjugation, the two hurdles English simply doesn't prepare you for.
- ✓Focused pronunciation work on the French R, nasal vowels (on, an, in) and silent letters that trip up English speakers.
- ✓A clear guide to faux amis, the false friends like actually, library and sensible that mean something else in French.
- ✓Your choice of one-to-one lessons built around your goals or small-group classes for real speaking practice.
How we help you
- 1Take a free level check and tell a native teacher what you want to achieve in French.
- 2Get a learning plan built for English speakers, targeting your specific weak spots.
- 3Study online in private sessions or small groups, at times that fit your schedule.
- 4Practise between lessons with exercises on gender, conjugation and pronunciation.
- 5Track your progress and, if you like, prepare for an exam such as the DELF or TCF.
Who it's for
For English speakers at any level, from complete beginners to intermediate learners, who want to speak natural, confident French for travel, work or life in a French-speaking country.
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Frequently asked questions
How hard is French for English speakers?+
French shares thousands of words with English, so vocabulary comes faster than you'd expect. The real challenges are grammatical gender, verb conjugation and pronunciation, which is exactly what our native teachers focus on from your very first lesson.
How do I remember whether a French noun is masculine or feminine?+
There's no single rule, but word endings follow reliable patterns. Our teachers show you how to learn every noun together with its article (un/une, le/la) and to spot those patterns, so gender stops feeling like a guessing game.
Will I ever pronounce the French R and nasal vowels?+
Yes, with guided practice. The French R and nasal sounds don't exist in English, so our native teachers demonstrate the exact mouth and throat position and correct you live in every session until it clicks.
What are faux amis and why do they matter?+
Faux amis, or false friends, are French words that look English but mean something different, like actuellement (currently, not actually) or sensible (sensitive, not sensible). We teach the most common ones early so you avoid embarrassing mix-ups.