Learn French through your character's story
Hello Nabu is an AI language-learning app for iOS, Android and web. Choose French, create a character and a story, and every lesson, conversation and vocabulary review in French comes from the situations your character faces.
How you learn French in Hello Nabu
- Create a character and choose a setting, from a city break to a fantasy adventure.
- Follow the story chapter by chapter, with listening, reading and speaking activities along the way.
- Practise conversations with Nabu, spoken or typed, and get feedback afterwards.
- Review the words you meet with spaced repetition and track your skills from A1 to C2.
How long does it take?
Cambridge estimates about 350 to 400 guided learning hours to reach B1 and 500 to 600 to reach B2, whatever the language.
For English speakers, the US Foreign Service Institute puts French at roughly 600-750 class hours to professional working proficiency.
Guides for learning French
- How Long Does It Take to Learn French to Fluency? A Realistic Timeline
- DELF Preparation Guide: Pass A1 to B2 with Confidence
- 50 Essential French Phrases for Travel (Plus How to Pronounce Them)
- How to Learn French Fast (Beginner's Guide)
- French Pronunciation Guide: Why It's Hard and How to Master It
- Everyday French Phrases You'll Actually Use
- Conjugation Guide: Être, Avoir, Aller, Faire (French Made Simple)
Questions about learning French
Can I start French as a complete beginner?
Yes. Choose your starting level when you create your character; lessons cover A1 to C2 and Nabu explains and translates whenever you ask.
Can I learn French on Hello Nabu for free?
You can start with a 7-day free trial: a payment method is required, nothing is charged during the trial, and you pay nothing if you cancel before day 7. After that, Premium costs €9.99 per month and gives you unlimited lessons, conversations and custom adventures.
Can I practise speaking French?
Yes. Every chapter includes conversations you can speak or type, with feedback afterwards, on the web app, iOS and Android.