9 Best Books to Learn French UK 2023

This all-in-one offering is perfect for those that plan on taking their learning all the way. This version combines all seven books from the series, including Basic French, Complete French Grammar, French Conversation and more, all in one handy tome. 

Included are over 500 exercises and 37 different lessons, and although it may seem tedious at times, the insistence on practising is going to set you on the right path further down the line. It might not have the nuances of highly advanced language books, but for if you're looking to have the fundamentals all in one place, then Practice Makes Perfect delivers! 

DK have offer a range of language learning books made to appeal to visual learners. As the cover states, if you can find 15 minutes a day, then you'll soon find yourself picking up the language. 

In total there are 60 language units categorised into simple themes, all of which are based on casual everyday conversations. The complete package even includes a pocket-sized phrasebook, which should help jog your memory if you ever find yourself firing blanks. 

This piece of work from Maurice Grevisse is often considered the pinnacle of French textbooks. The book was first published in 1936 and has been reviewed yearly since. Inside the nearly 2000 pages you'll find all the nooks and crannies of the French language. 

It may seem intimidating, yet if you're serious about mastering the language, then you'll want to add this book to your collection. The contents range from beginner to advanced, so if you're a linguistic learner keen to invest in your education, this could be perfect for you. 

While the title of the book may come across as somewhat of an oxymoron, inside is a brilliant introductory guide to French writing and grammar. It might be a little tricky to get your head around the language with this book alone, but pair it with a more complete learning guide and you'll see your language skills come on in leaps and bounds. 

The structure of the book is carefully thought out and appears in order of importance, making it easier for you to understand the basics faster. It also has a layout that's perfectly suited to kindle and eReaders!

Unfortunately, real people don't talk as perfectly as in most textbooks. That's why this book aims to improve your conversational French for the real world, one page at a time. The book focuses on six characters, each with their own story told in the form of 101 authentic conversations.

In this book you'll find over 15,000 French words. You'll also be captivated by a gripping drama, gaining an education in the process. It's left of the field when it comes to style and technique, but it could just be the method to see you take those next steps towards becoming a fluent speaker. 

If you're taking your GCSEs or looking to start learning again, there's no better place to start! This offering from CGP books covers all things from grammar and vocabulary to more contemporary topics, such as social media, which is a nice change of pace from the regular material.

As a grown-up, it might be looked down upon to plonk yourself in a year 9 French classroom, but that shouldn't stop you from picking up the resources. It's all fairly broad information, so it might be a bit too easy for some, but it's ideal for absolute beginners.

This offering from Barron's is best suited to those who already have a decent understanding of the basic rules of French and want to expand their vocabulary. This text is organised into 24 different subjects, each of which lets you learn the specific vocabulary for each. 

Included is an MP3 download which contains over 10 hours worth of audio to accompany the book material, which should help you nail the perfect Parisian accent! Of course, this is only a vocab book, so if you're starting from scratch, you'll need something else alongside it. 

This comprehensive manual is best for intermediate to advanced learners. That's because this book is written solely in French, so your vocabulary and understanding are going to need to be rather considerable have a grasp of the lessons. 

Included are the rules on conjugation, grammar and all the other facets of language learning. Furthermore, there are plenty of exercises to help put these rules into context. 

Every beginner needs a reliable vocabulary book, and this one offers a brilliant all-round summary. The layout is divided into sections by topic, so there are no confusing or baffling jumps from hobbies to road signs on the same page.

Moreover, the book contains a whopping 320 different exercises that will help you familiarise yourself with new vocab. But be wary if you choose the eBook, some of the layouts are a bit difficult to understand in the kindle version.