Real French
For Intermediate Learners

French for the Real World is an intermediate course designed to immerse you in the language and lifestyle of Parisian locals, so you can become fluent faster. 

  • Modules

    5 modules to explore Paris and everyday French

  • Videos

    Over 2.5 hours of video content to watch and learn

    • Quizzes

      To test your understanding of the material

    • Vocabulary

      To help navigate real conversations

    Real people. | Real places. | Real conversations. 

    They say the best way to learn is by doing. So we’re hitting the streets of Paris to show you how French people actually think, speak, and live!

    The parts of the city and French culture you usually don’t get to see. 

    And how you can blend into the crowd, avoid French faux pas, and sound just like a local. 

    Packed full of useful language for everyday encounters, French for the Real World is the perfect combination of practical, educational, and entertaining. 

    So    , allez, suivez-moi – je vais vous montrer à quoi ressemble la vie d’un(e) français(e) à Paris!

    A French course co-created by YOU!

    We wanted this to be a course designed by French learners for French learners. After all, who knows what and how you want to learn better than you? 

    So we put the call out to the Naked French community.

    Here’s what we found out. 

    You’re visual and audio learners

    And you learn best by watching videos on real street French, French culture, and short grammar explainers.

    All with subtitles, of course. French spelling is HARD.

    You like to shake things up 

    You thrive with a mix of bite-sized content and longer learning sessions, depending on the day. We get it. Life’s hectic!

    But you’re mostly on your own schedule. No cramming for exams or trying to stuff as many words in your head as you can in a month. 

    You want to go beyond grammar books

    You want to learn French you can use – not perfect, formal French that only works in a classroom.

    Ultimately, you want to be able to understand French shows on Netflix, read French books, and chat with some cool French people. 

    You have varying experience levels 

    Lots of you have learned languages before, either as a kid or in your adult life. But for some of you, this is your first foray into multilingualism.

    Either way, you’re excited to take the leap and immerse yourself in a new culture!

    We used these insights (along with expert guidance from a certified French teacher) to structure the course so that you could get the most out of our content. 

    Here's what you'll get

    French for the Real World has 4 hours worth of content, including videos, workbooks, and extra materials.

    When you sign up, you’ll get lifetime access to all modules so you can complete the course at your own pace and revisit lessons as many times as you need. 

    • 2.5 hours of practical, fun and easy-to-follow video lessons 
    • Downloadable workbooks with all the key vocabulary you need to navigate real-life conversations
    • Quizzes to test your understanding of each lesson

    Take a peek inside

    Module 2 |  Blandine

    Artist Blandine takes us on a tour of the Panthéon and Sorbonne Université, chatting about life in Paris along the way.

    Module 3 | Cécile

    Cécile takes us through everyday spoken French and culture points (accents, tongue twisters, courtesy, and basic manners).

    Module 4 | Cécile Outdoors

    Cécile shows us what life is like in her arrondissement and chats about moving from the South, French relationships, and more.

    Module 5 | Camille & Cécile

    Spend a day with 2 French friends, exploring the Jardins du Luxembourg and Paris's high-end neighbourhoods. 
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    Curious about the course?

    Here's a peek at a lesson from Module 2, on the house.
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    Hey there! I'm Michelle, founder of Naked French. 

    I’m obsessed with travelling, learning languages and immersing myself in different cultures.

    Naked French originally began as a passion project to document my own French language journey. And now, I’m taking everything I’ve learned about learning French and sharing it with you!

    Although I may be fluent, I’m still no expert. That’s why I’ve recruited some good French friends of mine to help me create this course and show you Paris in the way only French natives can. 

    I hope you get as much out of this course as we put into it. And most importantly, I hope you enjoy the journey!
    Our teachers

    Meet your French learning guides

    Cécile

    French native

    Camille

    Parisian native

    Eden

    ALLIANCE FRANCAISE CERTIFIED FRENCH TEACHER 

    Jules

    French Conversation Tutor

    Who is this course for?

    You’re an upper beginner or intermediate learner

    You’re looking to improve your French listening skills

    You’re tired of repetitive memorisation exercises and boring old textbooks

    You want to learn REAL conversational French you can actually use

    You want to learn more about French culture and places

    You’d love to explore Paris like a local, but plane tickets are expensive

    Your focus is more on grammar, conjugations, or basic vocabulary

    You’ve just started your French journey

    FAQs

    Can I sign up at any time?

    Sure! We don’t have enrolment periods, so you can access the course whenever you want.

    Is the course entirely in French?

    Just like our podcast, this course is a mixture of French and English to make sure you understand the important stuff.

    We’ve also added subtitles to make it easier to follow , since we know Parisians can speak really fast. 

    I have more questions – can I talk to someone?

    Can’t find the answers you need? Feel free to get in touch and we’ll be happy to help you out. 

    How long will the course take me?

    This course has around 2.5 hours of video content. With the exercises and extra content, most learners finish in ~4 hours. 

    We’ve designed the course to be taken over 6 weeks to help you establish an effective learning routine, but if you want, you can speedrun it in a day. You do you!

    How is the course different from the podcast?

    While both are fun ways to listen to real people speak French, this course goes into a lot more depth about rules, cultural norms, and how to actually speak French. Think of it as a practical guide, while the podcast is more of a practice resource.  

    Does the course involve live lessons?

    All course content is prerecorded. If you do have any quick questions or need clarification, reach out to us by email. We have a certified French teacher on board who can help. 

    What happens if I get busy?

    We get it. That’s why we created bite-sized lessons you can fit around your day, not the other way around. 

    And if you need to take a break, no worries. With lifetime access to the program, you’ll be able to complete the course at your own pace and revisit whenever you need. 

    Immerse yourself in real French culture and fast-track your learning

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