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Apps I use to study French from zero (simple, speaking-first, no overwhelm)

A realistic beginner app stack for French: speaking, listening, vocab, and minimal grammar—without burnout.

Apps I use to study French from zero (simple, speaking-first, no overwhelm)

Starting French from zero is easier to plan than to speak. This stack is built around one goal: say sentences out loud every day.

1 app per job

  • Speaking (output + corrections)
  • Listening (comprehensible input)
  • Vocabulary (spaced repetition)
  • Grammar (tiny reference)

Speaking (the non-negotiable)

Use ChickyTutor. Prompt:

I'm learning French from zero. Keep it simple. Correct me immediately and keep me speaking.

The 15-minute routine

7 min speaking + 6 min listening + 2 min vocab.