Online French classes with a teacher trained in phonetics
From your first word to full fluency
I'm Rohan Murti, an aspiring linguist and a French teacher. I help students clear these French exams:
- Test d'évaluation de français (TEF)
- Test de connaissance du français (TCF)
- Diplôme d'études en langue française (DELF)
- Diplôme approfondi de langue française (DALF)
I draw on my knowledge of phonetics to work on your pronunciation, and I prepare you for what each exam asks of you. My batches are small, so every student gets individual attention in every class.
Which French course is right for you?
I've grouped my courses into three pistes, French for "tracks". Pick the one that fits your goal, and you'll see the path I suggest.
Érable (ay-RAH-bluh)
The maple leaf is the emblem on Canada's flag, and every autumn the tree sheds its leaves to start over. The name suits a path that ends in a new country and a new beginning.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) accepts both TEF Canada and TCF Canada for Express Entry. If you're moving to Québec, this is your piste too: my Québec-bound students take the TEF or the TCF. We start together at A1 and A2. From B1, you join a batch built around your test.
Lys (lees)
The fleur-de-lis has marked French banners and royal crests for centuries. The name suits a path towards the DELF, a diploma that stays valid for life, and a country worth settling in.
The DELF is the French Ministry of Education's diploma, and it stays valid for life. France accepts it for residence cards and citizenship. My DELF batches follow its four papers, from A1 to B2.
Cigale (see-GAL)
In La Fontaine's fable, the cicada sings all summer while the ant works. This path is for those who learn French for the joy of it, with no exam and no deadline.
Maybe you want to read French literature, follow French football, watch films without subtitles, or read feminist theory and philosophy in the original. You learn the same French, level by level, without working towards an exam.
It's for students who have cleared the DELF B1 but still want to hone their pronunciation. You can join once you've completed B1.2 with me.
Everyone takes the same A1 and A2 courses, whatever exam they're aiming for. The DELF and TEF/TCF batches split at B1.
How my online French classes work
Recordings from my classes on Google Meet. Swipe or use the arrows.
Every class is live on Google Meet. Nothing is pre-recorded.
I keep batches small: enough people to hold a real conversation, and few enough that I hear each of you speak in every class.
Each level runs for 3 months. A1 and A2 classes last 2 hours, including a 10-minute break. From B1.1, classes last 3 hours, including a 15-minute break.
Batches run on weekdays and weekends. Students join from across India and neighbouring countries, and from Canada, the United States, France, Romania, Saudi Arabia and Australia.
A section of each class recording goes to students after every class, for revision.
Evaluation is continuous. You speak in every class and complete weekly listening, reading and writing tasks, so we both know where you stand long before exam day.
Why I teach in small groups
In a small batch, I hear each of you speak often enough to notice what recurs. Maybe you produce /u/ where French needs /y/, so rue /ʁy/ (street) comes out as roue /ʁu/ (wheel). Maybe you keep forgetting to make the past participle agree. Once I know which errors are recurrent for you, we work on those, and I can tell when they stop. You also get to speak French with other people, not only with me.
From A1 to B2: how long learning French really takes
Each level takes 3 months of classes, and B1 and B2 each have two parts. With the gaps between batches, allow at least a year and a half from your first A1 class to reach B1.2.
Three months is enough to finish A1. Fluency takes longer, and I'd rather tell you that now than later.
The months on this line count class time only, not the breaks between batches.
- A1
lets you introduce yourself and others, and ask and answer questions about where you live, people you know and things you have.
- A2
lets you talk about yourself, your family, your background and your work, and handle simple, routine exchanges like shopping or asking the way.
- B1
lets you describe experiences, hopes and ambitions, give brief reasons for your opinions and plans, and handle most situations when travelling where French is spoken.
- B2
lets you hold a conversation with French speakers without strain on either side, and explain your view on a current issue, weighing the pros and cons of different options.
- C1
lets you follow long, demanding texts, catch what's implied, and use French fluently and flexibly at work, at university and socially.
- C2
lets you understand virtually everything you hear or read, summarise it coherently, and express fine shades of meaning precisely.
Upcoming French batches
The next A1 batch is a weekend batch starting on . Join the waitlist, and I'll message you before registrations open.
| Level | Starts | Days & time (IST) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 (all exams) | Weekends · 6–8 AM | Waitlist | |
| TEF/TCF B1.1 | To be decided | Waitlist | |
| TEF/TCF B2.1 | Mon, Wed · 7–10 PM | Waitlist |
What my students say
French Kaliké is rated 5.0 on Google from 83 reviews. You can read every one of them on my Google Business Profile.
French Kalike is the best place out there to learn French. Rohan is the most sincere and diligent language trainer that I have come across. … Honestly, French Kalike beats other reputed institutes like Allianse Francaise any day.
I've been learning French with Rohan for about six months now, mainly to prepare for my TEF exam for Canadian PR … He pushes you to actually speak from day one, even when your sentences are a mess, and that's the reason I can hold a conversation now instead of just recognising words on a page.
You cannot get a better teacher. … Not expecting much, i took the demo class. That one hour session was enough to realise this is what i’m lookin for. … 10/10 course, if u wanna learn french, there isn’t a better place.
I am very grateful to my friend who introduced me to French Kaliké. Rohan is an excellent language tutor. … His interest in 'language' itself, as opposed to merely teaching French, deeply resonated with me as I too find linguistics very fascinating.
Rohan is an incredible teacher. … He has such a deep passion for linguistics and language and that enthusiasm helps learners so much. … I just finished my A1 course with him and I’m hoping to continue further!
