Être & Avoir — the Two Verbs That Unlock French
Learn these two verbs and you can build hundreds of French sentences.
Meet FrenchStepByStep
@frenchstepbystep is a new account teaching French from zero, and this lesson shows exactly why it's one to watch: être and avoir, the two verbs every French sentence leans on, laid out with full conjugations in a format you can save and drill every day. No shortcuts, no gimmicks — just the foundation, taught in the right order.
That's the promise in the name: step by step. Beginner content is the hardest to do well, because the teacher has to remember what it's like to know nothing — and this account clearly does. Part 9 of a series that builds one lesson at a time is precisely how A1 learners actually progress.
FrenchStepByStep, if you're reading this: we'd love to have you join ImChatty as one of our early tutors. Your lessons give beginners the building blocks — live 1:1 conversation practice on ImChatty is where they get to use them, saying "je suis" and "j'ai" to a real person for the first time. You're building your audience lesson by lesson, and we're building our tutor community the same way; getting in early means priority placement, a real say in how the platform develops, and first pick of session slots as we grow.
- Teaches French from zero, one step at a time
- Save-and-drill lesson format built for beginners
- New lessons every week
I'm a beginner. Is ImChatty too advanced for me?
Not at all. Text chat is one of the best ways to start because you can think before you type. There's no pressure to respond instantly, which makes it ideal for beginners building confidence.
How long should a practice session be?
Even 10–15 minutes a day adds up fast. Consistency matters more than length — short daily sessions beat occasional marathon sessions for building fluency.
Do I need to be a teacher to help someone learn my native language?
No. Native speakers can help in practical ways by sharing natural phrasing, correcting small mistakes, and explaining what sounds normal in everyday conversation. That kind of help is often exactly what learners are missing. This is the idea of ImChatty, sharing between cultures and languages.
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