How I Improved My French in 90 Days – A Real Student Journey in the UAE

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🗓️ Week 0: Why I Even Considered Learning French

Wizmantra-french-student-journeyI’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:

  1. My company announced an internal transfer opportunity to our Paris office.

  2. 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!

🔗 Explore Related French Learning Resources:

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