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French in Brisbane
Brisbane is one of the most multicultural, diverse cities in Australia, with many communities thriving there and influencing the city’s cultural landscape. One such community is the French-speaking one, with over 3,000 people of French descent living in the city, according to the latest 2016 census. This means that being fluent in French can help you make new friends, explore a fascinating culture and even get new job opportunities in case you’re looking for them.
In case you want to gain insight into the French culture without leaving Brisbane, you can take part in the annual Brisbane French Festival. This event features live music, traditional food, film viewing and sometimes short history workshops by experts. Why not join this event and have a great time while learning more about French history and culture?
If you are more interested in literature, instead, you’ll be happy to know you can join a weekly book club organised by the Alliance Française on Montague Road, where a small group of people get together (online or face-to-face) to discuss their favourite books. Of course, all the discussion is led in French so it’s a great opportunity to practise and use all the grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation rules you learn with us at Listen & Learn!
Are you ready to start taking your French skills to the next level? Send us a quick enquiry and we will help you achieve all your linguistic objectives with a completely personalised programme! We partner with world-class French tutors who have years of experience guiding people of every background and level to fluency, so you’ll learn with the help of an expert in the most effortless way. Start your French course in Brisbane today!
The type of courses we offer:
Face-to-Face 1-to-1 (Individual) General French
This set of French tutorials are less specific and more targeted for those who want to get a range of different things from learning French. Even though all novice students will cover survival French: as well as French to visit somewhere abroad to make solid contacts with the locals, what do you do from there? It depends on your needs. Those who have benefited from these lessons have been those moving or investing overseas, spouses of overseas nationals, people who love to travel all over the world, those interested in French culture and those who just want to pass a specific examination in French. Enquire now about our French Courses or Take A Free French Level Test
Face-to-Face 1-to-1 (Individual) Business French
These lessons in French are meant for those who feel that learning French would make a change in their work. For starters, it is expedient to learn how to say hello/goodbye, as well as basic business protocol; once the basics have been mastered, reading and writing come to the fore. Students who have greatly benefited have been involved in import/export, international negotiations and acquisitions, jobseekers in multinational companies where another language is required and those working in the international academia and government circuits. Even in our most fundamental beginner's lesson, students can anticipate ending the lesson with basic telephone French and e-mail French skills for communicating, as well as survival French if a short visit to the country is needed. Enquire now about our French Courses or Take A Free French Level Test
Face-to-Face Closed (Private) Group General or Business French
Two or more people can benefit from studying French together as these French lessons are also offered to groups (Two-to-One French Lessons or Small Group In-Company French Lessons). Every student must have the same degree of knowledge of the language, the same business or language needs and the ability to study at the same time and place as everybody else. The booking has to be made for all students at the same time. Listen & Learn does not advocate group sessions of more than 6-8 people, though Taster French Lessons can be experienced by up to 12 people. Enquire now about our French Courses or Take A Free French Level Test
Skype, Google Meet or Zoom Online 1-to-1 (Individual) General or Business French
You and your group can be trained by our native speaker qualified French teachers and can meet at your place of work or home at a time that works best for you. Tutorials can take place any day of the week, including weekends, and can be scheduled for the morning, afternoon or evening. If your home or office is not fitting for you, you can attend the lesson at the teacher's offices. You will be provided with all relevant lesson materials. Enquire now about our French Courses or Take A Free French Level Test
Skype, Google Meet or Zoom Online Group (Closed or Open) General or Business French
Those wishing to learn French in groups of two or more together (Two-to-One French Lessons or Small Group In-Company French Lessons) can sign up for our group classes. All students must be at nearly the same level of French proficiency, have the same needs from the language and be able to study at the same time and place as the others. Bookings must be made for all students simultaneously. Listen & Learn does not propose group sizes of more than 6-8 people, but In-Company Taster French Lessons can occur with up to 12 people. Enquire now about our French Courses or Take A Free French Level Test
Top Tips For…
french Apps
Babbel
If you want to take your speaking skills and pronunciation to the next level, it’s important that you practise outside of your course lessons. And what better way to learn than to use the tools and resources you already know, like your mobile phone? Download Babbel’s app and put your French skills into play. The app uses artificial intelligence to enable you to record yourself saying words and phrases, and then provides immediate feedback about your pronunciation, grammar and more. There are also plenty of vocabulary drills for you to try, so you will surely develop your knowledge quickly and accurately. Start practising with the app!french Apps
MosaLingua’s Learn French
Are you struggling to remember the words you learn in your classes with Listen & Learn? Acquiring new vocabulary (and knowing how to use it) can be tough, but there are plenty of resources and apps that can help you on your language journey. One great example is MosaLingua’s Learn French app, which focuses on vocabulary learning and memorisation. Make use of the thousands of flashcards that not only make learning easy, but also feature audio files with the correct pronunciation, as recorded by native speakers. Furthermore, the app has an interactive dictionary you can use to look for terms you don’t know yet! Get started with Mosalingua!Learn French ASAP
Are you looking to build your foreign language vocabulary, develop proper grammar and become fluent in a short time? Make use of the many free mobile apps for language learning out there. For example, the Learn French ASAP app by Brainscape provides students with contextual repetition for their learning needs and level. With this app, you’ll have access to more than 10,000 flashcards, grammar explanations and even personalised feedback from professional instructors (if you decide to pay for their monthly subscription). It even has a forum where you can interact with other language learners and make new friends while practising your new skills! Get started with Learn French ASAP!french Youtube Channels
Natoo
Natoo is a French female comedian that creates funny content around everyday life topics, like travel, pets and music. Her videos always start with phrases like ‘Bonjour, j’ai tenté un intro un peu original’, so they are an excellent way to start learning conversational phrases and greetings in French. One great advantage you should consider is that her videos come with English subtitles, so you can understand everything she’s saying, even if you are just a beginner. The videos are quite short (3-5 minutes), so you’ll surely be able to fit them into your schedule. Click here to subscribe.french Youtube Channels
Studio Bagel
As the name suggests, this YouTube channel is not run by just one person but a group of YouTubers that speak about topics as varied as aliens, being in a long-distance relationship and movie trailers. Different from other artists on the platform, there’s nobody talking directly to the camera in this case. Instead, you’ll find short movies and documentaries, presented at a slow pace and using a clear style, that will suit intermediate level learners just fine. Most of the videos do not have any subtitles, so they are more suitable for advanced levels looking to fine-tune their listening comprehension skills. Click here to subscribe.Je ne suis pas jolie
Looking for beauty tips and trends while you put your French comprehension skills to use? Then, you should definitely subscribe to the Je ne suis pas jolie YouTube channel. It is run by Lea, a vlogger who uploads videos about lifestyle and fashion on a weekly basis. In addition to talking about beauty, she also discusses the challenges of being curvy in a society that does not fully accept plus-sized people. So, on top of learning new words like maquillage (make-up), portefeuille (wallet) or défilé de mode (fashion show), you’ll also gain new insights into the fascinating French culture. Click here to subscribe to this beauty channel.french News
CNews
If you’re a beginner who wants to improve their French listening skills, lexicon and comprehension of different accents, then watching the news is a great idea. But don’t overwhelm yourself with an intense, half-hour news programme. Instead, listen to the news in bite-sized chunks and focus on one story at a time. A good option is CNews, a channel launched in 1999 and uses very simple vocabulary, slow cadence and clear enunciation when delivering the news in French. Also, it’s known for being one of the fastest broadcasters to report the news as events happen, so you’ll always be up-to-date! Get started with news in French here!french News
La Chaine Info (LCI)
Are you looking to take your French listening skills to the next level while improving your knowledge of what is going on in France and the rest of the world? Then, La Chaine Info might be the channel for you. It broadcasts news that focuses on politics, cinema, lifestyle, people, economy, sports, technology and world affairs, serving customers both in France and abroad. Plus, La Chaine also offers a free-to-access webpage with daily world news in simplified written French, which is perfect for students wishing to practise their reading skills while acquiring new, formal vocabulary. Get started with news in French here!FRANCE Ô
As you learn French, you’re also learning important details about the countries in which the language is spoken, including France, Canada and Belgium, among others. And by watching the news told from a French perspective, you will broaden your knowledge of these cultures because you will learn more about current affairs, entertainment, economy, opinions and sports. One great option to obtain this information regularly and improve your French is by watching France Ô. This free-to-air television channel broadcasts news and programmes not just from Metropolitan France, but also from overseas territories, so it features different French accents and dialects, like those of Canada, Belgium and the Guineo-Congolian region. Get started with news in French here!french For Kids
Caillou
Caillou is a great cartoon you can find on YouTube for your kids to acquire Canadian French. It has more than 200 episodes that follow the adventures of Caillou, a young child who is always trying to help his friends and family. Each episode revolves around a certain topic, such as Caillou going to school or going to the zoo, so your kids will be exposed to different vocabulary and expressions each time. Also, as the videos can be found on YouTube, new learners can turn on the English subtitles and not miss a thing! Click here to know more about Cailloufrench For Kids
French Games.net
FrenchGames.net offers games of all types for children to develop their French skills. For example, the game “Sow Grow” tests listening comprehension by uttering different words in French and asking kids to click the correct picture to earn points. There are also spelling games, where children are presented with a picture and they have to choose the correct option to identify it. The many alternatives are similar, and your kids will have to pay attention to win! Some categories covered by the games include food, family, animals, numbers and phrases, so there are no limits to the language your child can acquire while playing! Check out the games here!Frère Jacques
Children love music. This is a great advantage when learning a foreign language, as songs do wonders when it comes to improving their listening and speaking skills. Furthermore, your kids can retain information and new vocabulary much more easily when singing something that appeals to them. Frère Jacques is a great song for children to learn new verbs and the word order in questions. It’s about a friar who mustn’t fall asleep before saying his prayers, so his friends ask him dormez-vous? (are your sleeping?), comptez-vous? (are you counting?) and chantez-vous? (are you singing?) to help him stay awake. Click here to know more about this rhyme.Testimonials
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My Listen & Learn tutor, Yann, made a huge effort to help me understand how the grammar works, and how to say things properly – these aren’t things you can learn from a book
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