French spelling training

The complete program of our French spelling training

The objective of the “Spelling” training is to help you improve and consolidate your spelling and grammar skills, whatever your starting level.

The program is composed of 27 parts and covers the essential rules of grammar (agreement of nouns, adjectives, colors, distinctions between a/à, ce/se, etc.), spelling (lexical homophones, common mistakes, etc.) and conjugation.

Before you begin, you'll take a placement test to assess your level and identify areas for strengthening. Based on your results, you'll be directed to one of four personalized courses tailored to your goals (short or full course, basic or advanced difficulty).

Each part is based on clear and concise course sheets (with more detailed explanations in conjugation), followed by several interactive exercises: dictations, sentence completions, etc. Allow between 30 and 60 minutes to complete a part.

At the end of the training, you will have concrete tools to correct your writing, avoid common mistakes and no longer hesitate over verb agreement or ending.

Course excerpt: learn to master chords

Looking for a concrete overview of the content on offer? Here's an excerpt from lesson 10, from the "Common Difficulties - Comprehensive Preparation" course, dedicated to chords: a subject that's often a source of errors!
In the first lesson, you will cover the general rules:

• The agreements of nouns (a book, books);
• Agreements of adjectives (big, big, big, big, etc.);
• The agreements of the past participle with the auxiliary verb être (we went) or the auxiliary verb avoir (I ate the ice cream, I ate it). This section also deals with the particularities linked to subjects like vous or on.

The following lessons are devoted to:

• Numbers (writing numbers, agreements with 20, 100, 1000 and percentages);
• To words always used in the plural (for example, surroundings, people or engagements).

In the last lesson, you will learn how to agree prepositions when they are used as past participles (attended, understood, excepted, seen, etc.).
Each concept is explained in a straightforward course sheet, illustrated with numerous examples. You can then put these concepts into practice with a variety of exercises. Start your training today!

Who is this training for?

PrepMyFuture's French "Spelling" course is designed for French speakers who want to improve their spelling and grammar skills, regardless of their goals or starting level.

It is particularly suitable for:

• For professionals who want to take care of their writing (emails, presentations, reports, etc.);
• For students preparing for an exam, certification, or competition requiring a good command of the French language;
• To anyone who wants to regain confidence in writing.

Planning a trip to France? With our "Living in France" course, you'll learn the basics of the language and immerse yourself in the culture!

The concrete skills you will acquire

By taking the online "Spelling" course, you'll develop skills you can use in all your written communications. With a better understanding of the French language, you'll be able to avoid common mistakes and edit your writing independently.

For example, in the “Common Difficulties - Comprehensive Preparation” course, you will learn in concrete terms how to:

• Master the rules of conjugation : infinitive, present indicative, past perfect, imperfect, pluperfect, simple past, past perfect, simple future, future perfect, conditional, subjunctive, imperative, past participle, present participle, gerund and liaisons;
• Use auxiliary signs : accents, apostrophe, elision and hyphen;
  Identify grammatical homophones: a/à, ça/cà/sa, ce/se, et/est, on/ont, ou/où, du/dû, sur/sûr, voir/voire, voix/voie, avenir/à venir, bien tôt/soon, dans/d’en, la/là/l’a, peut-être/peut être, etc.;
• Distinguish between lexical homophones : old/antique, edge/ridge, in view of/in sight, side/coast, court/course/court, believe/grow, diagnosis/diagnostic, etc.;
• Master the rules of agreement: general rule, numbers, words always in the plural, prepositions, agreements after “most of”, after “who”, attached(s), attached(s), this/this/this and distinction between their/theirs;
• Using consonants : general rule of double consonants and confusion between sounds (S/Z, R/RR, SS/T, T/X, etc.);
  Spell difficult words correctly: welcome, so-called, weight, etc.
  Use idiomatic expressions correctly: just now, my bad, to deal with/to have to do, on the same level, to take advantage of/to take part in/to be part of, etc.;
• Know when to use capital letters : for example, God/god and Man/man.

A teaching methodology designed for your success

A thematic and gradual progression

The "Spelling" module is structured into 27 sections of increasing difficulty, covering nine major categories of spelling. You begin by addressing basic rules (such as the conjugation of simple tenses) before discovering more complex rules (for example, the agreements after "qui").

Guided step by step, you progress at your own pace, in an order that facilitates learning and reinforces memorization.

A sought-after program

Each part of the course allows you to work on a specific point of grammar, conjugation or vocabulary, then to reinforce your knowledge with targeted exercises (dictations, fill-in-the-blank sentences or writing exercises). The long-term objective of the course is to gradually make you independent and comfortable in your writing, whether in a professional, personal or academic setting.

Personalized and adaptive learning

The PrepMyFuture platform relies on adaptive training that gives you access to content tailored to your level. By taking an initial placement test, you can target your areas for improvement and access one of four tailor-made courses (common difficulties or advanced difficulties).
Throughout the training, an analysis of your performance and detailed statistics help you visualize your progress and identify concepts that need to be reviewed.

Regular reviews to consolidate acquired knowledge

The "Spelling" course includes nearly 180 lessons designed to get to the heart of the matter. After each exercise, you'll receive detailed corrections so you can understand your mistakes and avoid repeating them. By alternating between course sheets, practical exercises, and regular revision, you'll be able to sustainably assimilate the concepts covered.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I learn spelling easily?

Learning spelling is easier with training tailored to your level. The PrepMyFuture platform offers adaptive training accessible anytime, from your computer or mobile device. The module is designed by experts and includes comprehensive lesson plans illustrated with examples to facilitate understanding and memorization.

What is the method to improve your spelling?

Start by assessing your level with a placement test. Once you've identified your most common mistakes, rely on clear explanations and practice regularly with practice exercises. After each training phase, consult the detailed answers to understand your errors, then practice until you no longer make any mistakes.

What are the spelling mistakes you should be aware of?

Some spelling mistakes are common: confusing "ou" with "où," writing "vous doit vous parle" instead of "vous doit vous parler," mistaking the gender of a word (un pétale and not "une"), or writing "arrete" instead of "arête." The "Spelling" training course helps you spot these pitfalls and avoid them with detailed explanations and targeted exercises.