One Month French!
by One Month Lingo
The New Way to Learn Conversational French
Learn to speak French fast with our 30-day
conversational French course.
Your Roadmap to Speaking Conversational French
A Step by Step Approach...
Let's face it: learning a foreign language is not easy.
My first experience trying to master a foreign language came when I received an opportunity to spend a year living abroad. I figured that after a few months surrounded by native speakers, I would be well on my way to fluency. After all, how hard could it be?
Boy, was I wrong.
It turned out that after four months of living abroad, I was still barely able to have a basic conversation with the locals. Although I could quote my grammar textbook's explanation of the use of the subjunctive by heart, I was useless when it came to actually conversing in the language.
Walking into stores or restaurants, I was mostly reduced to grunting and pointing at what I wanted. I was not able to make friends, talk to girls, or have any significant social interaction with the locals.
Eventually, after months of trial and error, I stumbled upon a series of techniques that rapidly improved by ability to communicate effectively with native speakers.
The most important thing I discovered was that if I wanted to learn how to converse in a foreign language, I needed to focus most of my study on speaking and listening. Once I replaced the time I was spending on flashcards and grammar drills with time actively listening and speaking, I began to see dramatic improvement.
Changing my approach to account for these principles freed me from the "paralysis by analysis" that had been making my speech slow and stunted and finally allowed me to start speaking more fluently and more confidently.
I started One Month Lingo to help expats and travelers develop conversational skills in their target language, in the absolutely shortest time possible. Our Dialogue Deconstruction Method approach allows you to immerse in audio of native speakers in your target language from your first lesson.
But first a warning: this approach is not for everyone. If you are looking for something that is "easy" and doesn't require much effort or attention, or if you want cute games or "apps" that require no more than clicking a mouse, then this isin't for you.
But if you are you are ready to finally learn how to speak (not just read) conversational French, and are willing to put in a bit of time and effort each day, read on to find out how you can quickly build your confidence and improve your ability to converse in French.
About One Month French
One Month French is an online course designed to teach you conversational French over 30 lessons. Each lesson contains a series of mp3 audio exercises designed to train your brain how to listen and respond naturally in French.
You'll work with live audio of native French speakers conversing in common scenarios (e.g. going to the store, checking into an hotel), sequenced to progressively improve your ability to understand native French conversation.
When you sign up, you'll get instant access to the member's area where you'll be able to start learning and practicing immediately!
The Four Keys to Our Rapid Language Acqusition Method
Dialogue-centered - Our dialogue-centric approach helps you to learn all of the necessary grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation within the context of real conversation - not flashcards or grammar books.
Audio-based - by working with audio, you master the ability to speak and understand oral French, not just recognize words on paper.
Guided imitation - active listening and repetition of native French speakers improves pronunciation and helps achieve fluency.
Progressive learning - each new lesson builds upon prior material to constantly reinforce what you've learned.
No-nonsense Learning Approach
Most language courses are designed for casual learners who are content to slowly improve their foreign language skills over months or years. One Month Lingo courses are designed for serious learners who are looking to rapidly improve conversational skills in their target language.
Based on a proven methodology used to teach FBI agents, and diplomats, One Month French is ideal for travelers, foreign exchange students and others who need to rapidly build practical speaking skills in French.
“After months of struggling to understand basic conversation...this really helped me master spoken conversation.”
- Belinda Lui
Learn From Native French Speakers
One Month Lingo's dialogue-based learning approach helps you learn French quickly through frequent exposure to native French conversation. This approach allows you to learn naturally, with less reliance on rote memorization or abstract grammar.
Each lesson comes with reinforcing audio drills to help you master core skills and more easily recall what you have learned in real conversation.
Who This Course Is For:
You're living abroad or about to take a trip to a foreign country
You've tried other methods but still struggle with actual conversation
You want the freedom to study on your own schedule
You already know the basics but need to improve conversational ability
You want to develop real-world language skills rather than memorize lots of rules
Check Out What People Are Saying About One Month Lingo:
Melissa Brooks
I already knew the basics, but I was never able to figure out the conversational aspects. I wasted so much time with Rosetta Stone... I wish I had found this sooner.
David Kooperman
I started the course just a few weeks ago and I'm already able to hold basic conversations with my French speaking friends. If you need to learn French quickly, I highly recommend this course.
Elena Novak
I took French classes in high school but it never really stuck once I was out of school. This method really works for learning how to understand spoken conversation.
Jonathan Leeper
Your program is INCREDIBLE! It mirrors real language application for me. The way your curriculum is set up has shown me the most proficient way to begin to understand what people are saying to me."
Course Preview
Unit 1
Lesson 1: Introductions
Definite articles le, la, l', les.
Subject Pronouns
Asking Questions - Inversion
Lesson 2: Goodbyes
The verb être (to be)
Indefinite articles: un, une, des.
Lesson 3: Checking into a hotel
Cardinal Numbers
The verb avoir (to have)
The use of à, au, aux
Lesson 4: At a small hotel
Negative Adverbs: ne....pas
Demonstrative adjectives: ce, cet, cette, ces.
Lesson 5: At the Train Station
Asking Yes/No Questions
Possessive Adjectives
Lesson 6: At the Train Station (cont.)
Present tense -er verbs
Noun-Marker Review
Unit 2
Lesson 7: Going Shopping
Indefinite articles 'du, de, des'
Numbers to 100
Lesson 8: Going Shopping (cont.)
Prepositions: chez/à
The verb 'Aller'
Lesson 9: Talking About the Weather
Indefinite Adjectives
Noun-Markers in Negative Constructions
Large Numbers
Lesson 10: Talking About the Weather (cont.)
Impersonal Verbs
The Verb 'faire'
Lesson 11: Telephoning a Friend
Adjectives - Part I: Forms
Object Pronouns
Lesson 12: At the Post Office
Subject Pronoun ce
Question-words
Verbs: pouvoir, vouloir, savoir
Unit 3
Lesson 13: At the Barbershop
Adjectives
Object Pronouns - lui, leur
Object Pronouns - en, y
Lesson 14: Discussing family
Imperatives
Present Tense -ir verbs
Lesson 15: At the Restaurant
Comparative & Superlative
The auxiliary verb 'avoir' (Passé Composé)
Order of Object Pronouns
Lesson 16: Ordering Lunch
De + adjective + noun plural
Verbs ending in 'ire'
Lesson 17: At the Office
Irregular comparatives and Superlatives
The auxiliary verb être (Passé Composé)
Expressions of Quantity
Lesson 18: At the Office (con't)
Expressions of Quantity with en
Present Tense -ir verbs
Unit 4
Lesson 19: Renting a House
Infinitive Verb Phrases
Object Pronouns in Infinitive Verb Phrases
Essential Object Pronouns
Lesson 20: Renting a House (cont.)
Expanded Noun Phrases
Verbs like venir
Lesson 21: Hiring a maid
The Imperfect (L'Imparfait)
Tonic Pronouns (Pronoms toniques)
Expressions using "ne ... que"
Lesson 22: Hiring a maid (cont.)
Adverbs
Verbs like 'vendre'
Lesson 23: Going through Customs
Passé Composé vs. Imparfait
Possessive Pronouns
Tout, toute, tous, toutes
Lesson 24: Going through Customs (cont.)
Autres adverbes
Verbs like écrire
Unit 5
Lesson 26: Talking about Children (cont.)
Relative Pronouns "qui", "que", "ce qui", "ce que".
Relative Pronouns "qui" and "que" after a preposition
Lesson 27: Going to the Opera
Prepositions followed by interrogative pronouns "qui" and "quoi"
Verbs like "recevoir"
The Conditional ("Le Conditionnel")
Lesson 28: Going to the Opera (cont.)
Interrogatives
Relative Prounouns - "dont"
Lesson 29: At the Airport
Reflexive Verbs
Rien, personne
Demonstrative Pronouns
Lesson 30: Taking a Trip
Verbs like prendre
Verbs like ouvrir
Frequently Asked Questions
How are One Month Lingo courses different from other language programs?
We created One Month Lingo to meet the needs of travelers who need to rapidly improve their conversational speaking skills in their target language. Traditional language classes focus on a linguistic approach, which relies on long-winded grammar explanations (like detailing how the subjunctive traces its roots back to Latin). Instead, One Month Lingo courses are aimed at increasing conversational proficiency. We avoid force-feeding you abstract grammar concepts, and instead teach you practical skills that you can use right away.
What do I need to know before starting the course?
Although the course is self-contained and does not require any outside knowledge, some familiarity with basic French will be helpful prior to starting the course (e.g. understanding of verb tenses and some basic vocabulary). If you are an absolute beginner, we recommend proceeding through the course at a slower pace to make sure you understand all of the covered material before moving on.
How much French will I learn? Will I be fluent?
The goal of the course is to allow you to speak with native French speakers – not necessarily “fluently,” but well enough to understand basic conversation. After completing One Month French, you should be familiar with approximately 1000-1500 of the most commonly used French words, which account for approximately 80% of the words used in everyday French.
How long will I have access to the course?
If you sign up for a one-time payment, and you’ll have access to all of the material for an entire year. You are free to come back to review the material for up to 12 months from your original sign up date. If you sign up for a subscription-based payment you'll have access for as long as your remain a subscriber and can cancel at anytime. Please see our Cancellation Details.
What you'll get:
30 audio-intensive lessons sequenced to take you from beginner to intermediate
Over 15 hours of MP3 audio featuring native French speakers (to download or stream online
On-demand access to all course materials for a full year.
Full transcripts with English translations
Itemized definitions of all vocabulary
Complete grammar explanations and drills for the most critical items of French grammar
Advanced techniques that can cut your learning time by over 50%
Online access from any device (including iOs and Android phones)
Who the course is for:
You're about to take a trip to a foreign country
You've tried other methods but still struggle with actual conversation
You want the freedom to study on your own schedule
You already know the basics but need to improve conversational ability
You want to develop real-world language skills rather than memorize lots of rules
No nonsense learning approach
Most language courses are designed for casual learners who are content to slowly improve their French skills over months or years. One Month French is designed for serious learners who are looking to rapidly improve their French speaking skills.
Based on a proven methodology used to teach FBI agents, and diplomats, One Month French is ideal for travelers, foreign exchange students and others who need to rapidly improve their language skills in order to survive in a French speaking country.
The 4 keys to our rapid language learning approach
Dialogue-centered - Our dialogue-centric approach helps you to learn all of the necessary grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation within the context of real conversation - not flashcards or grammar books.
Audio-based - by working with audio, you master the ability to speak and understand oral French, not just recognize words on paper.
Guided imitation - active listening and repetition of native French speakers improves pronunciation and helps achieve fluency.
Progressive learning - each new lesson builds upon prior material to constantly reinforce what you've learned.
Learn to speak like native speakers
One Month French's dialogue-based learning approach helps you learn French quickly through frequent exposure to real conversation. This approach allows you to learn naturally, with less reliance on rote memorization or abstract grammar.
Each lesson comes with reinforcing audio drills to help you master core skills and more easily recall what you have learned in real conversation.
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