🗓️ Week 0: Why I Even Considered Learning French
I’m Rhea, a 27-year-old marketing executive based in Dubai, originally from India. I’d never spoken a word of French before — but two things pushed me to learn:
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My company announced an internal transfer opportunity to our Paris office.
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I wanted to boost my Canadian Express Entry CRS score, where French adds big points.
I needed conversational French fast, and I wanted something flexible around work.
💻 Week 1: Choosing an Online French Class in the UAE
I looked at a few local centers but most had rigid timings and large batches. That’s when I found WizMantra, which offers online French classes tailored for UAE time zones.
✅ What sold me:
📘 1:1 live sessions
📘 Trainers aligned with CEFR levels (A1–C2)
📘 DELF exam prep included
📘 Local support (they even helped schedule around Ramadan timings!)
📚 Weeks 2–4: Starting A1 – The Nervous Beginner Stage
I still remember my first class. I couldn’t even pronounce “bonjour” confidently.
But my tutor was patient, and every session had a mix of:
📘 Roleplay (ordering food, introducing yourself)
📘 Audio practice
📘 Cultural immersion (videos from Quebec & Paris)
By the end of week 4, I was introducing myself, describing my day, and even counting in French. The WizMantra LMS also had revision flashcards which were great for short breaks.
🗣️ Weeks 5–8: Gaining Momentum – Listening & Speaking Improve
This was the breakthrough period.
I started using:
📘 Français Authentique podcast during commutes
📘 Watched Netflix shows with French audio + English subs
📘 Spoke to my trainer only in French (no fallback to English!)
Each WizMantra class now included mock interview practice and quick grammar quizzes. I felt my confidence growing.
Midway through week 6, I had my first 5-minute call with a French-speaking client — and I didn’t panic!
🎯 Weeks 9–12: Applying French in Real Life + Test Prep
I enrolled in the DELF A1 exam offered at Alliance Française in Abu Dhabi (WizMantra helped me register).
My trainer guided me through:
📘 Sample papers
📘 Speaking and listening mock tests
📘 Vocabulary sheets specific to UAE use cases (e.g., travel, hotels, shopping)
I even found French speakers at a Dubai language café meetup and held a full conversation for 15 minutes.
🎓 Final Outcome: From Beginner to Confident in 90 Days
✅ I passed DELF A1 with 86%
✅ I’m eligible for extra Express Entry points for Canada
✅ I now support French clients at work
✅ I’m continuing to A2 next month with WizMantra!
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