Official curriculum Structured courses from A1 to B2
Self-study or with a teacher Start with self-study, switch to conversation classes if you want to progress faster.
3 months to complete 1 level Flexible duration, adapted to your schedule
App + (e)Books AI corrections, audio and video lessons

DALF exam preparation

Reach DALF exam preparation in 3 months

Optional conversation classes

Official curriculum Structured courses from A1 to B2
Self-study or with a teacher Start with self-study, switch to conversation classes if you want to progress faster.
3 months to complete 1 level Flexible duration, adapted to your schedule
App + (e)Books AI corrections, audio and video lessons
Professional teacher
Practise conversation and get guidance
Learning portal
Audio/PDF/writing
Exam preparation
Aligned with DELF
Shareable certificate
Add to your LinkedIn profile

Course description

Prepare for the DALF exam

What you will learn

  • You are ready to pass the DALF exam at your chosen level: C1 or C2
  • Speaking: Speak fluently and precisely on complex topics
  • Reading: Understand and analyze advanced texts, including abstract and literary content
  • Listening: Follow fast, nuanced speech across various accents and formats
  • Writing: Write clear, structured texts with advanced grammar and style

Who is this course for?

  • You are planning to live or work France
  • You need an efficient, goal-oriented course, not generic lessons
  • Made for busy professionals
  • Our DALF course is focused, flexible and tailored to your goals
  • No time wasted, just real progress with expert guidance and proven results

This course in short

  • Personalized plan: Created by a certified DELF teacher
  • Expert feedback: Clear corrections and guidance
  • All-in-one platform: Audio, texts, grammar, and interactive tasks

How do you study?

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Study with the app

Learn on any device with AI corrections, audio lessons and video lessons.

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Ebook and PDF worksheets
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Study with the ebook

Download lessons as ebook and PDF for offline study.

Ebook & PDF
Weekly report

Difficult words

Grammar points

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Personalized progress report

After each lesson you receive a weekly email with your difficult words, grammar points and study tips.

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Curriculum

You reach 1 level in 3 months. Vocabulary and grammar are aligned with official exams (CEFR).

The DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) is an internationally recognized certification issued by the Ministère de l’Éducation nationale. It certifies advanced French proficiency and is often required for high-level employment, or immigration to French-speaking countries.

DALF covers CEFR levels C1 and C2, designed for proficient users who can function fluently in academic, professional and social contexts.

Grammar

  • Mastery of all indicative and subjunctive tenses
  • Hypothetical in the past (si + plus-que-parfait / conditionnel passé)
  • Complex noun and verbal phrases
  • Advanced participial constructions
  • Emphasis structures, inversion
  • Register shifts and idiomatic usage

Practice and Situations

  • Writing essays and structured syntheses
  • Giving formal presentations and academic speeches
  • Debating complex issues fluently
  • Interpreting data, graphs, opinions
  • Reading and analyzing argumentative, journalistic and academic texts
  • Participating in professional or academic meetings

Grammar

  • Stylistic control of language (rhetoric, irony, formality)
  • Sophisticated passive and causative constructions
  • Nominalization
  • Complex subordination and embedded clauses
  • Extended metaphoric and idiomatic structures

Practice and Situations

  • Writing persuasive and critical essays
  • Producing high-level summaries, commentaries
  • Leading debates and negotiations
  • Analyzing literary, philosophical or scientific texts
  • Compréhension orale (Listening)
  • Compréhension des écrits (Reading)
  • Production écrite (Writing)
  • Production orale (Speaking)
  • Compréhension orale et écrite (Listening + Reading)
  • Production écrite (Writing)
  • Production orale (Speaking)
  • Each student starts with a needs analysis and placement review
  • We build a step-by-step study plan based on your level, exam timeline, and goals
  • Your tutor will continuously adapt the plan to your progress
  • Learn 1:1 with native-speaking instructors certified in DELF exam preparation
  • Get personalized feedback after each session
  • Lessons are flexible and scheduled around your availability
  • Practice under timed conditions
  • Learn strategies for each task type and reduce stress on test day
  • Boost your speaking and writing skills with guided corrections
  • Grammar explanations tailored to exam use
  • Vocabulary packs organized by theme and level
  • Audios and videos for listening and pronunciation
  • Authentic reading texts and writing models for every exam section
  • Access to interactive online exercises to reinforce progress
  • Trusted by over 10,000 international students
  • Average rating: 4.8/5
  • Access to 150+ certified native teachers

Self-study

Study independently with full access to the learning portal.

Access Per month Total Discount
1 month €14.99 €14.99
3 months €8.00 €24.00 -47%
6 months €5.75 €34.50 -62%
12 months €3.79 €45.48 -75%
  • AI corrections
  • Video lessons
  • Audio lessons
  • Personalized difficulty report

Book extra conversation classes: recommended packages

Your course includes access to all levels, so your teacher can personalize your course plan. Conversation classes are optional.

Package Live classes Self-study Estimated time
Regular 12 x 60 minutes 45 lessons, 30 minutes/day 3 months Most students complete 1 level in 3 months, you can switch to other levels if you progress faster.
Conversation 24 x 60 minutes 45 lessons, 30 minutes/day 3 months Two conversation classes per week for steady speaking practice.
Intensive 48 x 60 minutes 45 lessons, 30 minutes/day 3 months Four conversation classes per week for fast progress.
Credits valid for 1 year
Flexible scheduling
24-hour cancellation policy

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Christina is amazing. From our first lesson I could tell that she really cared and wanted to help me prepare for my exam. I look forward to every lesson! I can't recommend her enough, she is perfect!
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Nancy is an exceptional teacher with a remarkable ability to tailor her approach to suit the individual needs and proficiency level. I've truly appreciated the diverse range of topics we've been able to explore and the various class formats she employs. Nancy is also an incredibly warm and nice person, I highly recommend her without hesitation!
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