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Why do they speakso fast?!
You’ve been learning French for years.
Now you are able to understand the innerFrench podcast and videos without too much trouble.
But whenever you watch a French movie or hear a conversation between French people, you feel like a beginner again.
It almost seems like they speak a completely different language from the one you’re trying to learn.
They merge random words together, they use idioms you’ve never heard, and they invente new slang everyday.
But the biggest obstacle, of course, is that they speak way too fast!
Did you spend all this time learning French for nothing?
How can you have a pleasant conversation if you’re constantly afraid of not understanding what French people are saying?
The real problem
Trust me: it has nothing to do with French.
Anyone who’s ever learned a foreign language has been through this.
I’ve experienced all these mental blocks myself hundreds of times in English, Spanish and Polish!
I know how frustrating and demotivating they can be.
Luckily for us, the solution is quite simple: you just need (a lot) more practice!
But here comes the real problem: there is very little content that can provide you with this type of training.
Most French courses are either a long list of grammar lessons, or awkward scripted dialogues that you would never hear in France.
And even if your French-speaking friends are very patient, you probably don’t want to stop them every 10 seconds to ask them to explain a phrase you didn’t get.
In this course, you can!
How this course will help you
1
Get Exposed to Real-Life Conversations in a Stress-Free Atmosphere
2
Learn Informal French and Useful Daily Phrases in Context
3
Master Past Tenses, Conditional and Hypothesis
Your teachers
Hugo
I started teaching French in 2015 at the French Institute in Warsaw, Poland, and then online through the innerFrench Podcast and YouTube channel.
To help learners overcome the intermediate plateau, I then created the ‘Build a Strong Core‘ and ‘Raconte ton histoire‘ courses.
By working with thousands of students from all over the world, I have discovered which methods work best. I am constantly improving my courses to provide the best lessons possible!
Ingrid
After my studies, I started my career as a journalist in Paris. But in 2017, I got bitten by the travel bug so I decided to move to South America.
I settled in Peru, where I became a teacher of French as a foreign language while still writing articles for French medias.
At the end of 2020, I joined the innerFrench team to create content for the podcast and YouTube channel while also helping students from the ‘Raconte ton histoire‘ course!
😄 Real-life conversations with a smile
In ‘Raconte ton histoire‘, I’ll introduce you to four of my best friends. They agreed to share some personal experiences and important moments from their lives.
You’ll learn to understand them thanks to a step-by-step method:
- Watch the conversation a first time to get discover the topic
- Watch it again while answering a comprehension quiz to understand the tricky parts
- Watch it another time while doing a vocabulary quiz to learn new words in context
- Watch a behind-the-scenes video where I dissect the conversation to show the differences between formal and informal French, and explain cultural references.
By following this method, you’ll get an amazing training for your ear without getting bored!
This is the first time I've ever taken a course like this. I was stunned when I heard the first interview, but realized that I could follow it. That boosted my motivation. I like that I can re-listen to the course over and over. The topics were varied and I learned a lot. This course was a good investment for me. Hugo is a natural teacher and have a solid grasp of pedagogy. I always felt I was in good hands throughout the course.
Even though I am a French teacher, I can say that I learned a lot! I found the course to be well thought out and well organized. The interviews or discussions between Hugo and his friends, really the heart of this course, are excellent and perfect for a course at this level.
"Raconte ton histoire" is a perfect fit for intermediate level learners, people seeking to improve their listening comprehension, and even speaking skills, and for those who want to build up their vocabulary. Hugo’s videos are creative. It is not a classic teacher-student sorta material, but rather very engaging, not tedious or exhausting. I had lots of courses in the past, but nothing was so unique, diversified, comprehensive, and had real-life topics like this course."
Hugo's course and teaching methods are great! The organization of the lessons is coherent, complete and easy to follow. I especially liked the richness of the topics and the human warmth conveyed in the interviews with his friends.
I've been teaching Chemistry and English for seven years and I've seen hundreds courses in my career, so I'm pretty well versed in the art of teaching. I found Hugo's course brilliant!"
I enjoyed all the lessons, especially the ones on culture, current events and literature. I will be doing the course again. Thank you!
'Raconte ton histoire' is an amazing course. I can't believe how much progress I've made in such a short time. Listening to people talking in a natural way and having a detailed transcript of the conversation is the the best way to learn. If I had to pick one word to describe this course, I'd say: sensational!
When I first heard the interviews I had to work hard to decipher words and phrases, but then after completing the comprehension and vocabulary exercises that accompany them, I was astonished to find that I could understand practically everything.
I loved Hugo's method, using personal stories and stories related to the history of France. It kept me interested through the course. Hugo's explanations after each module were concise, clear and to the point. I also thought that the use of tests after each module was very helpful, and I enjoyed doing them.
I've tried many courses and it's the best I've found. I loved the interviews with Hugo's friends. It was nice to improve my listening skills with real-life conversations.
I loved how the grammar was painlessly integrated into each step. It allows you to review it in every lesson without even realizing it!
I discovered Hugo's podcast last summer after becoming quite discouraged with classes at the Alliance Française. I've thoroughly enjoyed this course, with its clear explanations and interesting content. I'm going to do it again!
The course itself is excellent and not just the content, the guidance and encouragement you receive from Hugo and the team throughout is second to none. I have done several French courses over the years and InnerFrench has been the best by far, I feel more motivated now than ever!
My favorite part of the course is the interviews. At the beginning, it was very difficult, but now I understand well Laure, Marie, Timothée and Jean (a big thank you to them too, by the way).
I also really liked the lessons on great historical figures, like Simone Veil or Gérard Depardieu.
I really enjoyed the videos. I made progress with the comprehension and grammar quizzes. I also enjoyed the comment area.
I would like to thank you for this well thought out course!
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Most frequent questions & answers
What’s the difference between this program and the innerFrench free Podcast/videos?
Our courses go a lot more in depth than our free content. They are designed to get one big step closer to the advanced level so the lessons are organized with a clear progression, targeted grammar sections and lots of exercises to practice.
What level of French do you need for this program?
The program is designed for upper-intermediate students (between upper B1 and B2 on the CEFR scale). As a rule of thumb, if the innerFrench Videos are at the right level for you or if you’ve already finished the ‘Build a Strong Core‘ course, then this program will be the right level, too.
Do I have to do the 'Build a Strong Core' course before this one?
It’s not mandatory but I highly recommend it, especially if you still find the innerFrench Podcast challenging.
When does the program start and finish?
You’ll get access to your first lesson as soon as you sign up. Then you can go through the lessons at your own pace and take as long as you need to complete the program.
If I don't join the course now, when is the next enrollment period?
Enrollment typically re-opens every 4 months.
Does the program include explanations in English?
The program is entirely in French, just like my podcast and videos. Translations are provided in the transcription for tricky words and expressions, but the lessons and the grammar explanations are in French. I break things down into digestible pieces to make sure you get everything.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
As a teacher, my goal is to see my students make actual progress. So if you don’t get results after joining the program, I offer a 30-day money back guarantee.
What equipment do I need?
You can access the course on your laptop, smartphone or tablet, as long as you have an internet connection.
Does the program include live classes with Hugo?
No, the lessons are recorded and we don’t offer conversation classes. But you can ask us questions under each lesson and quiz of the course or by email.
