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Transparent French Complete Edition |
TeachMe! French |
Instant Immersion French |
Berlitz French |
101 Languages Of The World |
Linguaphone French |
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Beginner
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Reading
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Translator
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Learn French software is more flexible than using books and CDs and cheaper than a private tutor. Because it offers an interactive experience, you can immediately pick up where you left off or find what you need – so you can learn when you want, to your own schedule, without having to travel to a class.
Learn French software offers all the advantages of a recorded language course too. You can hear the correct way to pronounce words. And on-screen scenarios with recorded audio and video put you in real-life situations in a way that feels natural and fun, helping you learn about French culture too.
Learn French software can adapt to your requirements and performance. For instance, if you struggle to remember certain words or phrases, the software may keep testing them until you can recall them reliably.
Of course, you don’t have to use learn French software by itself. It can be useful if you’re taking a French class or learning with others. You can use it to reinforce knowledge, ultimately ensuring you pick up the language more quickly. However, it’s also a good way to learn on your own terms.
Most learn French software offers a selection of courses which you can work through logically. However, you should also be able to dip in to the areas that interest you most – so there’s no need to plough through irrelevant subjects.
You can easily track your progress too. Most learn French software will test your skills regularly, at the end of modules or at other convenient points. It may even show your level of French on recognized scales or compared to native speakers.
Some software will even connect to the internet so you can converse with other French speakers using a microphone and webcam. That gives you a confidence that no textbooks can match!

