French for beginners
Learn French – free, in small steps
From “bonjour” to ordering at the café: Klataza teaches everyday French in short lessons, with audio, games and review at just the right moment.
How it works
- WordsLearn everyday words with pronunciation.
- PhrasesPhrases for the café, travel and small talk.
- SpeakingSpeak yourself and understand what you hear.
What you get
Short lessons
5 to 10 minutes a day is enough. Each lesson brings just a few new words.
Listen and speak
Hear every word and sentence, then say it yourself.
Review at the right time
Klataza notices what you are about to forget and asks for it just then.
Games
Memory, speed round, draw & guess and more – alone or with friends.
Worksheets
All 112 lessons as printable worksheets with answer keys and a QR code.
For teachers
Class links without sign-up for pupils, class results and your own lessons.
What you will learn
28 units with 112 lessons.
- 1👋 Hello!
- 2🤝 Who are you?
- 3🔢 Numbers
- 4👨👩👧 Family
- 5💬 Getting by
- 6☕ At the café
- 7📖 Read & listen: people & café
- 8🏙️ In town
- 9📅 Days & time
- 10🌈 Colours
- 11🏃 Doing things
- 12❓ Questions
- 13🐾 Animals
- 14🎧 Read & listen: town & free time
- 15🩺 Body & health
- 16👕 Clothes
- 17🏠 At home
- 18🌦️ Weather & seasons
… and 10 more units.
Your first words
👋 Greetings & basics
| Word | Say it like | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| bonjour | bo(n)-ZHOOR | hello, good morning |
| salut | sa-LÜ | hi, bye (informal) |
| bonsoir | bo(n)-SWAR | good evening |
| au revoir | oh ruh-VWAR | goodbye |
| merci | mair-SEE | thank you |
| s'il vous plaît | seel voo PLEH | please (formal) |
🔢 Numbers 1-10
| Word | Say it like | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| un | UH(N) | one |
| deux | DUH | two |
| trois | TRWA | three |
| quatre | KATR | four |
| cinq | SA(N)K | five |
| six | SEES | six |
Questions
Is Klataza free?
Yes. All lessons, games and worksheets are free. There are no ads and no subscription.
Do I need an account?
No, you can start right away. Your progress stays on your device. With an account you can continue on other devices and play with friends.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes, in the browser on phones, tablets and computers. You can also add Klataza to your home screen like an app.
Is it for complete beginners?
Yes. No prior knowledge needed – the course starts with greetings and the most useful words.
Ready for your first lesson?
No account needed – you’re learning in a minute.