French language programs come in all shapes and sizes; some people believe that you get what you pay for, but just to make sure you are not getting scammed into spending hundreds on a totally worthless course, you should get some information prior to buying anything. Before spending hard-earned money on a French language program, you need to make sure it is worth it. Here are 3 simple ways to assess how good is a French language program:
- Read various reviews of French language programs online, in magazines or in newspapers. This can be slightly tricky as a lot of so-called reviews are actually advertisements, so you need to visit trustworthy websites and read reviews from writers (online or offline) that you can trust.
- Ask neighbours, co-workers, relatives or friends who have already used a French language program what they thought about it: was the course easy to use and understand, did they get enough support, how good was the sound/video quality, how long did the course take, how confident are they now in speaking French, was it worth the price...?
- Sign up for a free trial, if available. The best way to assess how good a French language program really is is to try it out for yourself, as you are the person making the final decision. Rocket French has a free 6 day course available for anyone who is interested in trying their French language program. There is no obligation to purchase at the end of the trial so it is totally risk-free.
