La dictée
The Most Effective Exercise to Improve Your French
If you’re learning French online, you’ve probably heard about la dictée — the legendary exercise French people love to hate... but that actually works wonders!
What is la dictée?
A dictée is a short text that you listen to carefully, then write down as you hear it. It sounds simple — but it’s one of the most complete and powerful ways to improve your French.
During a dictation, you train several skills at once:
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🧠 Grammar: understand sentence structure and agreement rules.
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✍️ Spelling: learn correct spelling naturally, through repetition and correction.
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👂 Listening comprehension: tune your ear to authentic French pronunciation.
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💬 Vocabulary: discover new words in context.
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🤝 Community: practice together with others and make friends while learning.
Why does it work so well?
Because it combines active listening, writing, and reflection, all essential skills for mastering French.
Unlike passive exercises, la dictée forces your brain to make connections between sound and structure.
It’s not about perfection. It’s about progress and the joy of seeing yourself understand and write more accurately week after week.
Join our Online French Dictation Sessions
Every week, we meet online for a live dictation: a friendly, supportive session where learners from all over the world share the same goal — improving their French while having fun.You’ll receive:
✅ The text and corrections after the session
✅ Grammar explanations and vocabulary notes
✅ Discussion time to ask questions and exchange with others
Whether you’re intermediate or advanced, la dictée is your best ally to build confidence and precision in French.
Ready to give it a try?
👉 Join our next French dictation class online!
Learn, laugh, and write your way to better French, one sentence at a time!
🗓️ Practical Info
🕐 When?
Every Friday at 1 p.m. (Paris time) — the perfect moment to take a break, learn, and enjoy your French with a cup of tea (or coffee!).
>> That’s:
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7 a.m. in New York
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8 p.m. in Beijing
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10 p.m. in Sydney
Sessions are confirmed from 2 participants, so it’s always a small, friendly group where everyone gets to speak and connect.
⏳ Duration: 1 hour
👥 Level: Intermediate to advanced (B1–C1)
💻 Format: Online (Google Meet)
💶 Price:
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€15 per session, or
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€65 for a pack of 5 sessions
🧭 Structure of the session
Each class focuses on a specific grammar or spelling point (for example: French accents, double consonants, or past participle agreement...).
Then we go through:
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✏️ The dictation itself
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🔍 A step-by-step correction together
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💬 A Q&A and discussion to exchange and clarify doubts
Who am I
My name is Gladys ...
... a native French teacher with over 15 years of experience — from the Alliance Française and universities like UAB and ESADE in Barcelona, to learners around the world online.
Through my online French school, I help adults perfect their French efficiently and enjoyably, wherever they are — often with a cup of tea in hand!
My approach is simple: learn seriously, without taking yourself too seriously.
Here, you’ll improve your grammar, pronunciation, and confidence, while being part of a friendly community of French learners who love language, culture, and connection.
Learning French isn’t just about rules — it’s about sharing stories, laughter, and progress together.
A question?
A Doubt?
Send me a message!
If you don't know your level or which course is best for you, don't hesitate to write to me and I'll guide you.
Cancellation policy
For the course to be confirmed, we need at least 2 students enrolled. If the course is cancelled, we will inform you 24 hours in advance and give you a refund. Once the course has been confirmed, we cannot issue refunds for absentees.
Cancellation policy
Your place is confirmed as soon as your payment has been received and after our prior agreement (depending on the level test).
No refunds are possible in the event of withdrawal. However, we may be able to offer you another course in exchange.