Chapter video
11 videos that set the context before the phrases.
Aidez-moi, s'il vous plaît !
Help me, please!
Learn the French you ACTUALLY need.- Elisabeth405 useful phrases for your trip to France.
Practice the French you'll need on your trip: 405 phrases organized by situation, with audio and role-plays for taxis, bakeries, hotels, and emergencies.
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Why this kit exists
Understanding French is one thing. Getting the words out is another.
You probably know more words than you give yourself credit for. But when it's time to order, ask for directions, or explain a problem, everything moves fast - and the words you knew yesterday are suddenly gone.
01
You know the phrase, but it just won't come out.
You've seen it before, maybe even rehearsed it. But when someone's waiting for your answer, you hesitate, fish for the words and end up slipping back into English.
02
You start in French and they answer in English.
People often switch to English when they hear you hesitate. A clear first sentence makes it easier to keep the conversation in French.
03
You end up reaching for your phone.
Typing into Google Translate, holding the screen up, reading the line at the last second - it works, but it kills the moment. The point of this kit is to help you speak without improvising every time.
What makes the role-plays different
Your replies are actually corrected, not graded by an automatic score.
After you record an answer, the feedback explains what worked, suggests a more natural version when needed, and gives you one point to practice next.
Scene · Variant A - Find the metro. The passerby answers: "C'est tout droit, puis la deuxième à gauche." « Ask if it's far on foot. »
1You · recorded by voice
You« Est-ce qu'il est lointain ? »
Your sentence is grammatically correct and fully understood. But out loud, no one actually says it that way.
2What you get back
Good try · reword itYour sentence is correct. Out loud, French speakers say it differently.
Expected sentence« C'est loin ? » - or « C'est à combien de minutes ? »
REGISTER"lointain" is understood, but it sounds very formal. · Out loud, French speakers go short and direct - no extra words.
PATTERNFor distance questions, French speakers keep it short. · "C'est loin ?", "C'est à combien ?", "Y'en a pour longtemps ?"
NEXT PRACTICEVariant B - the passerby doesn't know. · You'll have to rephrase, which forces you to say it another way.
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See how it works. 1 chapter on us.
You book a table, you order, you ask for the bill. Native audio, cultural tips and one free role-play with Jean to rehearse before you fly.
Chapter 4 · RestaurantFree
At the restaurant
62 phrases · 9 cultural tips · role-play with Jean
« Je voudrais réserver une table pour deux »(I'd like to book a table for two)
« Qu'est-ce que vous recommandez ? »(What do you recommend?)
Role-play: you book, order, ask for the bill
Tips: tipping, when to say "Bonjour", the free carafe d'eau
Want to look before you buy?You can browse all 62 phrases without an account. For the role-play with Jean, all you need is a free account (one session per week, on us).
Inside the kit
See what's inside the kit.
Seven screens to show you what you actually use day to day: the chapters, the video that opens each one, the quiz, the role-play with its three variants, the written debrief and your review flashcards.
1The chapter list
11 chapters in the order of your trip, plus 50 bonus phrases.
You open the kit and you see the whole plan: from landing at the airport all the way to emergencies. Each chapter shows its phrase and tip count, so you know what you're about to work on before you click.
- 405 phrases · 79 tips · 11 chapters + 50 bonus phrases
- Chapter 9 marked SOS so you can find it fast when you need it
- Skip, come back, or restart in any order
2Opening every chapter
A 2-3 minute video to set the scene.
Before the phrases, I explain how the situation usually works in France and point out common misunderstandings. You know when and why to use each phrase before you start practicing.
- 11 short videos I recorded myself (one per chapter)
- FR and EN subtitles, 0.75× or 1.25× playback speed
- Context you wouldn't get from reading the phrases alone
3Closing every chapter
A short quiz to make sure the phrases stuck.
Not multiple choice - you translate or fill in the blank. The point isn't to click a button, it's to actually produce the phrase yourself. If you hesitate, you know exactly what to revisit before you fly out.
- 86 exercises total (translation + fill-in-the-blank)
- Multiple answers accepted - spoken French, not textbook French
- Honest score: you see what stuck and what didn't
4Before each role-play
3 variants per scene, so it stays unpredictable.
Practice the same situation in three versions: a standard exchange, one where the other person does not know the answer, and one with an unexpected complication.
- 36 scenes total · 3 variants per chapter (A standard, B unexpected, C curveball)
- It doesn't get repetitive - the scene shifts every time
- 2 to 3 minutes per variant, kept short on purpose
5During the role-play
You speak out loud, I correct you live.
At each turn, read the prompt in French, show the English hint if you need it, then record or type your reply. The feedback marks each response as correct, almost correct, or ready for another try.
- Voice or keyboard - your call, depending on the moment
- Live score, so you can see where you stand mid-scene
- Hide the English hint when you want to test yourself without the crutch
6After every role-play
Written feedback on every reply.
At the end of the scene, you get written feedback in French: what went well, where things broke down, and what to work on next. Reply by reply, you see your sentence, the expected answer, and one targeted tip.
- Overall score (for example, 82% - 3 perfect, 1 close, 1 off)
- A per-turn note: why a phrase sounds too formal, how to say it more naturally
- Suggested next practice (variant B, C...) - you always know what to practice next
7Keep what you've learned
The phrases you save come back at the right moment.
Save any useful phrase to your flashcard deck. Phrases you struggle with appear more often, while phrases you know well return less often.
- Spaced repetition that adapts to your answers
- Native audio on every card, keyboard shortcuts (space, ↩)
- You pick how many cards a day, you stop whenever you want
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In short
5 ways to learn, one per chapter.
Each chapter combines listening, reading, role-play, a quiz, and flashcard review. The sessions are short enough to complete in the two or three weeks before your trip.
405 phrases
Native audio, translation, plain-English pronunciation (or IPA), one-tap save.
Role-plays
36 scenes, 3 variants per chapter, live correction by voice.
Chapter quiz
86 exercises, translate + fill-in-the-blank. You produce the phrase yourself, you don't just click it.
Flashcards
Saved phrases come back at the right moment, until they stick.
The 11 chapters of the kit
Everything you'll actually say in France, sorted by situation.
From the moment you land at the airport to the emergency phrases you hope you'll never need - greetings and manners, numbers, restaurants, getting around, the right questions to ask. Each chapter pulls together the phrases you need for one specific situation, with audio, translation and pronunciation.
30 phrases
Chapter 2 · Greetings & manners
Greetings and manners that matter in France.
Key phraseBonjour, est-ce que vous parlez anglais ?« Hello, do you speak English? »
Key phrasePardon, je ne voulais pas vous déranger.« Sorry, I didn't mean to disturb you. »
34 phrases
Chapter 3 · Numbers, time, dates
Read a price, a time, an address.
Key phraseLe train part à quatorze heures trente.« The train leaves at 2:30 pm. »
Key phraseC'est quatre-vingt-dix euros, s'il vous plaît.« That'll be ninety euros, please. »
62 phrases
Chapter 4 · At the restaurant
From booking the table to the bill.
Key phraseQu'est-ce que vous recommandez ?« What do you recommend? »
Key phraseL'addition, s'il vous plaît.« The check, please. »
46 phrases
Chapter 5 · Getting around
Metro, train, taxi, on foot.
Key phraseC'est par où la sortie ?« Which way's the exit? »
Key phraseJe voudrais aller à Châtelet.« I'd like to go to Châtelet. »
21 phrases
Chapter 9 · Emergencies
The short phrases that matter.
Key phraseJ'ai besoin d'un médecin.« I need a doctor. »
Key phraseOù est l'hôpital le plus proche ?« Where's the nearest hospital? »
8 phrases
Chapter 10 · Travel tips
Useful questions for finding local places.
Key phraseC'est un piège à touristes ?« Is this a tourist trap? »
Key phraseOù mangent les locaux ?« Where do locals eat? »
Six chapters shown here, out of eleven. The full kit covers 405 phrases across arrival, manners, numbers, restaurants, getting around, shopping, lodging, leisure, emergencies, travel tips and the 50 essentials worth committing to memory.
⚡Bonus included
The 50 phrases to keep close at hand, in your pocket even when the app isn't open.
A printable cheat sheet that folds into quarters and fits in your wallet. Use it when you forget a phrase at the counter, need someone to slow down, or want to clear up a misunderstanding.
- Fifty phrases chosen from five years of feedback from students traveling in France
- Printable A4, folds down to wallet size
- Audio for every one of the 50, also available inside the app
- Included with the kit, unlocked as soon as you buy
Preview - the first 6
01Excusez-moi, je ne parle pas très bien français.
02Vous pouvez répéter, s'il vous plaît ?
03Plus lentement, s'il vous plaît.
04Comment on dit ça en français ?
05Je peux vous demander un service ?
06C'est par où, s'il vous plaît ?
The chapter you hope you won't have to open
If something goes wrong, you'll find the words fast.
Emergencies are easier to handle when the phrases and phone numbers you need are easy to find.
The emergency chapter brings together 21 useful phrases and key emergency numbers for medical help, police, fire, theft, and transit problems. It's organized for quick access when you are under pressure.
The phrases are short, direct and built to come out even when you're tired, worried or in a hurry.
Chapter 9 · Emergencies21 phrases
15
Medical
17
Police
18
Fire
112
EU
Phrases in this chapter
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Appelez une ambulance !
Call an ambulance!
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Où est l'hôpital le plus proche ?
Where is the nearest hospital?
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On m'a volé mon portefeuille.
My wallet has been stolen.
+ 17 more phrases · audio · pronunciation
Chapter 10 · The chapter no one expects
Questions that help you find local recommendations.
I added this chapter after hearing students come home saying, "I wish I had known how to ask that." It covers practical questions for finding local restaurants, shops, and specialties.
01At the restaurant
Est-ce que c'est un piège à touristes ?
Is this a tourist trap?
Useful when the menu is in six languages and the photos of the food make you suspicious. You get an honest answer more often than you think.
02Finding the good spots
Où mangent les locaux ?
Where do locals eat?
Ask a waiter near your hotel, a bookseller, a shop cashier. Every French person has two or three spots they save for friends.
03In a shop
C'est fait maison ?
Is it homemade?
Useful for bakery tarts, tea-room cakes, and market jam. The answer tells you whether it was made on site.
04At the counter
Vous avez des spécialités locales ?
Do you have any local specialties?
Every French city has local specialties worth trying. This question helps you find out what the shop or restaurant recommends.
05At small shops
On peut payer par carte ?
Can we pay by card?
In small bistros, at markets and in tabacs (small tobacco shops where you also pay bills and buy stamps). No awkward dash to an ATM in the middle of a meal.
06Reading the bill
Le service est compris ?
Is the service included?
In France, almost always yes. A tip is a gesture, never an obligation. You'll know exactly what to leave, without defaulting to American tipping habits.
The kit also includes practical questions that help you ask for local recommendations without searching through a guidebook.
Three moments, three uses
The kit helps before the trip, during it, and when things go sideways.
You prep the most useful chapters before you leave, you land in France with the right phrases already in mind and you keep a solid backup for the unexpected.
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Before you leave
You prep the most likely situations.
In two or three weeks, you can go through the kit chapter by chapter and land in France with the basics already in place for the most common moments: greetings, restaurants, getting around, the hotel.
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In France
You speak faster, with less hesitation.
When you've already rehearsed a scene, you're not improvising at the register. The phrases come out more naturally and the conversation stays in French more often.
03
Unexpected
You've got something to fall back on when things go off-script.
If something goes wrong, you can quickly find the relevant phrases and phone numbers, even when you are tired or stressed.
"This guide is excellent value for money. The pronunciation of each phrase is provided, the politeness tips are invaluable, and chapters like 'At the restaurant' or the emergency situations are genuinely useful."
On top of the kit
Three bonuses to make the trip more memorable.
Once you can ask, order and get by, you enjoy the rest of the trip a whole lot more. I added three things I wish I could hand to every student before they fly.
Map · Paris
My favorite spots in Paris
Bakeries, bistros, markets and a few less obvious places - sorted by arrondissement.
Map · Marseille
My picks in Marseille
Good restaurants, places worth visiting, walks and useful landmarks depending on the vibe you want.
A French playlist
A selection to get your ear used to the rhythm of the language before you leave.
No subscription. Ever.
$89 once. No subscription or automatic renewal. Your kit stays yours for every future trip, whether that's in 6 months or 6 years.
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Keep it for life.
Pay once and return whenever you need it, on any future trip to France.
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Updates included.
New phrases, new scenarios, new addresses on the maps - you don't pay again.
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15-day money-back guarantee.
Try the full kit. Not for you? Email me and I'll refund you, no questions asked.
France Travel Survival Kit
The French phrases you actually need in France.
405 phrases 11 chapters Lifetime access
$89one-time payment · 15-day money-back guarantee
Lifetime access
One-time payment
$89
Pay once. Use it for every future trip to France.
- 🎧405 useful phrases, sorted by situation
- 📖11 chapters + 50 bonus phrases, organized in the order you are likely to need them
- 🎬11 videos from Elisabeth, one per chapter
- 🎤Audio recorded by a real teacher, at natural speed
- 🇬🇧Plain-English pronunciation (or IPA - your call)
- 🎭36 role-play scenes (3 variants per chapter), with live voice correction
- 🎯86 exercises to check what you have learned
- 🔁Spaced-repetition flashcards so it stays with you
- 🆘Emergency chapter: 21 phrases + key French emergency numbers
Also included
- ⚡50 phrases to keep close at hand - printable cheat sheet, wallet-sized
- 🗼My favorite spots in Paris - bakeries, bistros, markets, by arrondissement
- 🌊My picks in Marseille - good restaurants, walks, local landmarks
- 🎵My Spotify playlist - to tune your ear before you fly
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This kit is for you if...
- You understand a bit of French but freeze the moment you have to speak.
- You want to prep for one specific trip, not work through a general-purpose course.
- You learn best with useful examples and real situations.
- You want to speak with more confidence, without aiming for perfection.
This kit is probably not for you if...
- You're looking for a full grammar course.
- You want to reach an advanced level in general French.
- You prefer academic or theoretical learning.
- You're not planning to travel to France or speak in real situations.
FAQ
What you might be wondering.
Is this kit for beginners?
Yes. Each phrase comes with the French, a translation, audio and a simple pronunciation guide. You can even start from scratch.
When should I start?
Ideally one to three weeks before your trip. Even the night before, though, you can prep the chapters that matter most for your first few days.
How do the role-plays work?
In each scene, Jean, the character you practice conversation with, plays the person you're talking to and guides you through the exchange. Replay the scene as many times as you want, until it feels easy.
How is it different from Duolingo or Babbel?
Those tools teach French in general. This kit is built around real travel situations, with ready-to-use phrases and in-context practice.
Is this a subscription?
No. You pay once and you keep access to the kit.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes. You have 15 days to try it. If it isn't right for you, I'll refund you.
Can I use the kit offline, on the plane or without a signal?
No, the kit is a web app: it needs a connection to load the phrases, audio and maps. Before you fly, print the 50-phrase cheat sheet so you have the essentials on hand even without a signal.
Prep your trip with phrases you'll actually use.
Not perfect French. Just enough to greet, ask, answer, explain and travel through France with a lot more ease.
Get the kitOne-time payment · lifetime access · full refund within 15 days, no questions asked
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