Frantastique

I was on the fence about signing up for the 6 month subscription, the financial aspect another reviewer mentioned really made me consider whether the app was worth it. After about a month of use, I am nothing but thrilled with with Frantastique. I have tried just about every app out there and haven’t really thrived with getting my rusty French back up to fluency after years of neglect. While every other app is soooo linear, Frantastique tested me on concepts from simple to advanced to help fill gaps in my knowledge. No lesson is ever the same, the verbs and vocabulary are real (not the same generic list), and I love the ‘spicy mode’. Learning to say vomit three different ways was priceless:) Having an email sent to me everyday ensures I don’t forget my lesson, and the lessons are so entertaining I always look forward to logging in to start. I highly recommend this program, it’s the best French app I have come across!

The app looks promising and obviously a lot of thoughts are put into developing it. Unfortunately I can’t afford to have $350 taken out of my bank account every year for an app 😣 While I understand it takes a lot of effort to maintain an app like this, there are alternatives (or a combination of apps that would be much more cost-effective). At least if it’s a reasonable one-time payment then I would reconsider. Some people even hesitate on Netflix’ subscriptions which cost about $10-$15/month and people LOVE binging their films. Personally for $350 I’d buy exercise books on which I can physically practice my writing or take local classes to work on my speaking skills. I’m not complaining just for the sake of it or throwing a tantrum about the app not being “free” (some folks seriously do that 😂). I just want to offer an explanation on why some people including myself didn’t choose to subscribe after the 7-day trial. I’m sure there are folks can afford to. I know it might be a little disheartening to hear this as an developer but it’s nothing personal, just one take on the customers’ side. Please don’t take it to heart. Best of luck with your endeavors ☺️

This site incorporates grammar, pronunciation, communication, listening comprehension as well as French culture in an appealing, sometimes funny, method of learning. Review of material is presented without it being monotonous and in a timely manner. Corrections of lessons are given within minutes (literally) with explanations of material and usages. This helps the learner to correct mistakes and learn faster. The site issues certified diplomas that can be printed when certain levels are reached and the student can track his/her progress in various levels such as general knowledge, vocabulary, communication and grammar as well. The price of this course is excellent, especially when one considers what one receives! I highly recommend it.

Unlike anything else out there that I’ve seen, Frantastique has you listen, think, write (and hopefully you’re speaking aloud at home) - and then builds upon what you’ve leaned and revisits what you haven’t had total success with. I love that the directions and explanations are both in English and in French. The English-language ones can be wickedly funny and the storylines themselves are quite original. I’m only 30 lessons in and purchased a long term subscription because this is the way to go. Hands down Love it!!!

The lessons are solid, and I was truly learning. My French is somewhere in the middle. I’m not bad, but I’m not great. Certainly not fluent, but not hopeless. This app was challenging without being far too advanced. And it didn’t give me too much in the other direction — stuff so easy it would make me roll my eyes. The price is too much for me, so I can’t continue, unfortunately. Maybe if they have a special sometime, I’ll give it a shot, but it’s just too high at the moment.