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Free · Peer-to-peer

Practise spoken French with a partner at your exact level.

The partner program matches you with another learner near your CEFR level for free, scheduled conversation sessions. No tutors, no fees — just regular spoken practice with someone working on the same things you are.

How it works

Step 1

Take a short placement test

An AI-graded speaking task assigns you a CEFR level (A1 → C2). One-time, takes a few minutes.

Step 2

Browse partners near your level

Discovery shows learners within a one-band radius of your level so conversations are productive.

Step 3

Send a connection request

Once accepted, you can propose session times. Both calendars sync automatically.

Step 4

Meet by video call inside PrepMyFrench

No external apps. Topics, sessions, and partner history all live in one dashboard.

Step 5

Repeat weekly

Consistent partners boost both speaking confidence and listening comprehension — the two parts of TEF and TCF Canada most students under-practise.

The matching philosophy

Matching

Why level-matching matters

Mixed-level conversations tend to break down — the higher-level speaker carries the conversation while the lower-level one falls into passive listening. Matching within one CEFR band means both partners stretch for the same words, debate the same topics, and make the same kinds of mistakes — the productive zone for spoken practice.

Practice

What you actually practise

Conversation prompts seeded from the same topic library PrepMyFrench uses for speaking exam practice — describing pictures, defending opinions, narrating past events, planning future situations. Sessions usually focus on one prompt, then drift into natural conversation — mirroring how TEF/TCF Section A free-conversation tasks actually work.

Other ways to practise speaking

AI speaking practice

Graded prompts with instant feedback on grammar, vocabulary, and fluency.

One-on-one tutors

Paid coaching with structured feedback and follow-up homework.

Live cohorts (A1, A2, B1)

Small-group classes with weekly speaking practice built in.

Vocabulary deck

Daily spaced-repetition cards so you have new words ready to deploy.

Common questions

What is a language partner on PrepMyFrench?+

A language partner is another learner you practise French with — typically at the same CEFR level — through scheduled conversation sessions. It is a free, peer-to-peer alternative to one-on-one paid tutoring. Partners exchange spoken practice; nobody pays anyone.

Why do I need to take a placement test first?+

The placement test (a short AI-graded speaking task) assigns you a CEFR level — A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, or C2. Matching is done within or one band of your level so conversations are productive: an A1 learner paired with a B2 partner usually frustrates both sides. The test runs once, takes a few minutes, and unlocks discovery for everyone at your level.

How do sessions work?+

Once you have a connection, either of you can propose a session date and time. When the other accepts, a video call link is generated and added to both calendars. Sessions happen inside PrepMyFrench — no third-party video apps to install.

Is this free?+

Yes — language partners are a free benefit of any PrepMyFrench account. The paid offerings (AI practice, live cohorts, one-on-one tutors) are separate and optional.

How is this different from booking a tutor?+

A tutor is a paid coach who structures the session for you, corrects your French, and tracks your progress. A language partner is a peer who is also learning — you both speak, both make mistakes, both improve. Many students use both: partners for daily reps, tutors for focused weekly coaching.

What if my partner does not show up?+

You can flag a no-show in the session detail page; the partner's response rate is tracked. Repeated no-shows are filtered out of the discovery feed. The system rewards consistency.