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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.