Beginner study plan
A sample plan for your first 12 weeks, at 30 to 45 minutes a day.
| Weeks | Goals | Grammar and conjugation | Vocabulary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | introduce yourself, greet people, spell | alphabet; être and avoir in the present; articles le, la, un, une | greetings, numbers 0–20, countries, nationalities |
| 3–4 | talk about yourself and your family | -er verbs in the present; negation ne… pas | family, jobs, days, months |
| 5–6 | ask questions, ask for a price | questions with est-ce que; aller, faire | numbers up to 100, shops, food |
| 7–8 | describe your daily routine | reflexive verbs; telling the time | daily activities, the home |
| 9–10 | talk about your plans | near future (aller + infinitive); adjectives | hobbies, weather, transport |
| 11–12 | tell a story in the past | passé composé with avoir and être | travel, outings, time expressions |
Every day
- 10 minutes of vocabulary (spaced repetition);
- 10 minutes of grammar or conjugation, with exercises;
- 10 minutes of listening (dialogues, beginner podcasts);
- a few sentences out loud.
Every week
- one conversation (teacher, language exchange partner, group);
- one short written text (message, postcard, journal entry).
After these 12 weeks, a consistent learner usually reaches A1, sometimes the start of A2.
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