Learn French with Le Monde

I have been looking for something decent to review my long-forgotten French. Most apps just don’t do it for me. I doubt this by itself is enough but boy it sure helps! — a note after getting a little further into the lessons. The app courses have been criticized for how expensive they are, and I assume that many are doing the lessons at someone else’s expense, like an employer. I am doing this on my own just for fun and have felt pretty self-indulgent for buying in so heavily. But so far it is perfect for an isolated learner like me. You are buying a superbly fine-tuned computer course PLUS As much personalized instruction as you ask for. You can write in your inquiries in French and a human being answers promptly and helpfully. So there you are, corresponding in French. A great confidence builder. I have no regrets about the cost. You just need to make full use of what the app is offering.

This is the most fantastic language app ever and I have tried many. But I am starting with two courses of French in community college and the app is still a challenge. So use other resources as you need to help. I find the grammar explanations clear and concise and helpful. The clever stories are fun even for a 60 year old. It should be considered a supplement to speaking and not a replacement. Seriously, no app can replace talking to real people. That is too much of an expectation and not a fair criticism. That said, the best way to learn — go to France. I will get back to France as soon as I can! With this app I will feel more confident to speak with the locals in their native tongue....but there are grumpy people all over the world.

I can't say enough about how much I love this app. The lessons are funny and enjoyable to the point that I'm disappointed if I forget to do my daily lesson. Each one is designed thoughtfully and with so much detail. They poke fun of the French while always giving you little culture lessons. The jokes are snarky; you may not have perfect French but you are treated you like an adult. It is immersive yet allows you to translate into English if you really need to, which is helpful. I took French in college so I wasn't a total beginner. If you are looking to pick up your rusty French, forget other apps, this is the one for you! If only they had one for Spanish too.