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Online French courses have become popular in recent days as it is easy to access and convenient to pursue. To French courses online, no prior qualification is needed. All one needs to do is enroll with an institute / online French course provider / tutor to start training in the French language. Moreover learning a new language is in itself a rewarding and exciting opportunity.

After English, French is the language that has the most official status in most countries of the world.

Who can take Online French Courses?

There are no restrictions in pursuing French online. Anyone with an aptitude to learn new languages can take this course. There is no age limit, minimum qualification, etc to pursue an online French class.

Why take an Online French Course?

An online French course can be taken by anyone who wants  to:

  • Make a career as a translator / interpreter
  • Looking for jobs in foreign embassies
  • Looking for career in international tours, travels and hospitality
  • Hobby to learn a new language
  • Looking for admission to foreign universities
  • Looking for job in foreign nations
  • Many MNCs and IT companies prefer candidates with a knowledge of extra language over others. Hence to add an extra skillset to the CV one can pursue an online French course.
  • Preparing for international exams like that tests French proficiency

Syllabus of Online French Courses

Typically an online French class will have the following course structure:

Level

Level name

Topics Covered

A1

Elementary level

  1. Self-Introduction
  2. Alphabets – Numbers
  3. Framing of common sentences
  4. Basic Grammar with vocabulary for day to day usage
  5. Get to learn to speak in the present tense

A2

Pre-intermediate level

  1. A little advanced level
  2. Express your feelings (hunger, thirst )
  3. Will be able to express your habits, likes etc.
  4. Will be able to understand Newspaper ads.
  5. Get to learn to speak in all tenses
  6. You can explain your profile

B1

Intermediate level

  1. Will be able to speak with peers and friends
  2. Narrate incidences
  3. Can speak and write in proper vocabulary
  4. Can create your emails
  5. Can participate in group discussions
  6. Write opinion about various matters

B2

Pre-advanced level

  1. You can speak fluently
  2. React to ideas related to Science, Technology etc.
  3. Can discuss ideas, Opinions, Benefits and advantages.
  4. Can write grammatically on various topics.

C1 to C2

Advanced level

  1. In these very advanced levels, you can read, write and understand a wide range of complex and lengthy text
  2. You can communicate in the language efficiently for Social, Academic and Professional purposes

Source: Indian Institute of Foreign Languages

What Skills are Learnt Via Online French Classes

After taking an online french class, a candidate is expected to learn skills like:

  • Structure of the Language in comparison to English
  • French Vocabulary and Pronunciation
  • Construction of sentences.
  • Progressive teaching of phrases
  • French Grammar
  • French Accent
  • Developing the listening and speaking skills in French
  • Conversation lessons and group interaction in French
  • Reading and writing French
  • Neutralizing language interference
  • French Translation
  • International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)

Popular Institutes offering Online French Courses

Some of the popular institutes that offer online French Courses are:

#1. Indian Institute of Foreign Languages, Bangalore: This is a very popular training institute in Bangalore. Apart from providing traditional classes, this institute also provides online classes widely. After completion of the French course from here, candidates get certificates as per the level upto which they reach.

#2. Let's talk Academy of Languages, Pune: This academy is based in Pune and offers language courses offline as well as online. There are various options available on how the students ant to take up the classes here:

  1. Group training
  2. One to one training
  3. Private group training
  4. Corporate training

#3. Speaking India, Karnataka: It is a certified Training Institute with many branches across Karnataka state. Both native and foreign speakers train the enrolled students in this institute. There are various batch timings that are revised every month. The candidates book the slots as per their convenience and take up classes accordingly.

#4. French Ace: This is one of the largest french language classes network in India. This institute has branches in Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, Patiala, and Ludhiana. Apart from India, branches are also situated in Canada and Scotland. However, this institute only specialises in French language. They offer DELF / TEF exam preparations too. Classes are provided online as well as offline.

#5. Cambridge English Academy (CEA) India: CEA is based in New Delhi. The academy provides online and offline classes in French language. CEA offers French course that is tailored made for the following groups:

  • General Course
  • For Juniors
  • Corporate & Businesses
  • For Professionals
  • Test Preparation
  • Teacher Training
  • University Program
  • Speciality Program

Online French Courses FAQs

Q: Who can learn the French language?

A: There is no specific eligibility to learn a new language like French. An online French class can be taken by anyone who wants to learn the language as a hobby, wants to pursue it for adding new skills to their resume, wants to learn the language to apply for jobs in foreign nations etc.

Q: What is the course structure of the online French course?

A: The course structure is such that there are 6 levels - A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2.

Q: Is it important to complete all the levels in an online French course?

A: No it is not mandatory.

Q: What are the career prospects after completing an online French course?

A: After completing an online French course one can make a career as a translator / interpreter, apply for jobs in foreign embassies, international tours, travels and hospitality, MNCs and IT companies, etc.

Q: How much does it cost to learn French in India?

A: Approximately Rs 10,000 as per various feedbacks available over the internet. The fee actually depends on the course level, the course stricture and the course provider.

Q: Where can I learn French online?

A: There are numerous academies and institutes in India that offer French classes online and offline too. Candidates looking to enroll for French training online can enroll in any of these classes at their convenience.

Q: Can I learn French on my own?

A: Yes, with the right amount of help and motivation one can learn French on their own. However, one who is looking to be a certified French speaker must enroll themselves with a certified institute and complete an online / offline French course for this purpose.

Q: Is there any age limit to take the online French course?

A: No, there is no age limit.

Q: Is French very hard to learn?

A: As per the feedback available, French is not much difficult to learn as compared to English language.

Q: Is French easier than German?

A: As per the feedback available over the internet and various websites, French is a bit easier than German.

Q: Is there a degree course available in an Online French course?

A: Degree in the French language can be acquired but not in online mode.
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  • Popular Private Online French Colleges in India
  • Most Popular Courses
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  • Popular Exams

Popular Online French Colleges in India

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Most Popular Courses

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Popular Online French UG Courses

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Popular Exams

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TENTATIVE

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TENTATIVE

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CUET 2026 Exam

TENTATIVE

Oct '25

SAT Registration Deadline for November Test

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