Coucou les French learners,

Have you ever felt frustrated by language levels that don’t quite capture your progress?

You’re not alone.

Traditional language levels, like A1 to C2, are widely used but often fall short in describing the nuanced journey of language acquisition.

These levels refer to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), which categorizes language proficiency from A1 (beginner) to C2 (mastery).

The problem is they focus heavily on measurable skills and test results, potentially overlooking the natural, intuitive aspects of language development.

While these levels are widely recognized, I prefer not to focus on them
because they emphasize learning rather than acquisition.

Language learning typically involves conscious study of grammar rules and vocabulary.

Whereas language acquisition is a natural process that mimics how we acquire our native language. In acquisition, comprehension comes first, followed by output, writing and speaking.

This aligns closely with how our brains naturally process and internalize language.

Stages of Language Development: A New Framework

Instead of rigid levels, consider your French journey as a series of developmental stages, much like human growth.

Instead of traditional levels, I prefer to think of language development in terms of life stages:

Baby and Infant for beginners. You want to focus on comprehension (not speaking!).

Teen for intermediate learners. You start to communicate in everyday situations, but you are still developing.

Adult and Senior for advanced learners. You can express yourself freely and you have deep cultural understanding.

Why Stages Work Better

This approach aligns closely with how we naturally acquire language. It emphasizes progress as a continuous journey rather than a series of hurdles to overcome.

Stages allow for a more holistic view of your abilities, acknowledging that you might be at different stages in different aspects of the language (listening, speaking, reading, writing).

This framework better reflects the natural progression
of French acquisition and helps you visualize your journey intuitively.

Embrace Your Current Stage

Understanding your current stage help you set appropriate goals and choose the approach that suit your developmental needs.

We’ve designed our French program around these natural language stages.

Whether you’re a “French baby” just starting out, or a “French teen” ready to dive into more complex material, we have a stage that’s right for you.

You are a super beginner, understand the most frequent words and structures with ease
(Accessible: 100%)

8 hrs 45 min2 hrs 28 min

You are now a beginner, understand more complex frequent words and structures with ease
(Accessible: 100%)

10 hrs 32 min2 hrs 45 min

You are an advanced beginner, understand and anwser questions about yourself with ease, think French naturally
(Accessible: 100%)

8 hrs 1 min43 min

You have reached the intermediate level, understand the History of France and French culture with ease
(Accessible: 100%)

5 hrs 55 min2 hrs 35 min

You are at upper intermediate level, understand French grammar with compelling content with ease, speak French freely
(Work in progress: 58%)

6 hrs 37 min1 hr 58 min

Our approach nurtures your progress through each stage, ensuring a natural and effective path to French fluency.