Start from zero

This hub is for people who begin French or restart after school. It covers a first session, a daily routine, speaking and the move beyond beginner videos.

Entries in this hub, in reading order

1. How to learn French from scratch → Start with short French messages that you can follow with pictures, gestures, and repetition. Add reading and conversation when they help your goals; you do not need to wait for a fixed number of hours.
2. A daily French listening routine → A short routine can combine a first listen, a replay with captions, and a brief review. Adjust its length to your attention and schedule.
3. How many hours of French input do you need? → There is no reliable hour total that guarantees a French level. Track time if it helps your habit, but judge your progress with tasks you can actually do.
4. When should you start speaking French? → You can start speaking when you want to, including as a beginner. Listening supplies useful examples, while conversation gives you a chance to practise producing them.
5. How to choose French listening material by level → Choose material by how much of the message you can follow, not by a channel label alone. Pictures and gestures help beginners; interviews and films often need more context.
6. What to watch after beginner French videos → Move from learner videos to short material made for a wider audience in small steps. Familiar subjects, clear voices, and captions can make the transition easier.

Looking for the full list? Open the library. Unfamiliar word? See the glossary.